April 18, 2025

 

News from MASU

Dr. Adrienne Wallace named a 2025 Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year [GVSU, MASU]

The Manchester Mirror (Apr. 14)


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MASU CEO Dan Hurley’s presentation “The State Universities of Michigan: Powering Michigan’s Workforce and Economy” before the Michigan House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges - 4/16/2025

 

In the News

College Access & Affordability

State launches $1 million sweepstakes to encourage students to complete FAFSA

WILX TV (Apr. 16)


Michigan’s new tool to boost college enrollment: $50K prizes. Will it work?

Bridge (Apr. 16)


High school curriculum would dump Algebra II, require workforce development under new bill

Crain’s Detroit Business (Apr. 17)


Diversity on Campus

24 years of U-M admissions: How DEI initiatives have impacted admitted student representation

The Michigan Daily (Apr. 14)


Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

Lansing developer Pat Gillespie chosen to build massive Spartan Gateway District at MSU

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 11)


What’s that on Huron Street? New University of Michigan facility taking shape

MLive (Apr. 11)


Federal Policy

Donald Trump's administration is canceling student visas. What are visas? What do they do?

Detroit Free Press (Apr. 11)


70 international students face deportation in Michigan. Trump won't say why [MASU]

Bridge (Apr. 11)


4 University of Michigan, Wayne State international students sue Homeland Security

Detroit Free Press (Apr. 11)


UM-Flint students speak out after university shuts down DEI office [MSU, UM]

Flint Beat (Apr. 11)


100s of ‘stunned’ University of Michigan Law School alums blast DEI cuts

MLive (Apr. 11)


MSU joins amicus brief in support of international students amid visa revocations

The State News (Apr. 12)


UM-Flint students respond to campus shift from DEI to Wolverine HOPE [UM]

The Michigan Daily (Apr. 14)


Northern Michigan University navigates changes in DEI policies post-federal orders

WLUC TV (Apr. 14)


Four OU students face deportation threats

The Oakland Post (Apr. 15)


Judge mulls case of revoked visas for 4 international students from Michigan universities [MSU, UM]

MLive (Apr. 15)


Visas revoked for 2 Eastern Michigan international students

MLive (Apr. 15)


NMU to scrub DEI language from offices, job descriptions to comply with Trump's order

WBUP TV (Apr. 15)


Judge in Detroit hears arguments in suit over international student visa revocations

The Detroit News (Apr. 15)


Federal cuts jeopardize nuclear, energy, other research at 2 Michigan universities, suit says [MSU, UM]

MLive (Apr. 15)


Trump Admin Downplays Impact of Terminating International Students From Key Database [UM, WSU]

Inside Higher Ed (Apr. 16)


MSU student suing Trump administration to restore visa record

The State News (Apr. 16)


International students from Western Michigan, MSU sue Trump administration [UM, WSU]

MLive (Apr. 16)


Faculty demand University of Michigan’s commitment to DEI, immigrant students

MLive (Apr. 17)


MSU faculty join call for Big Ten 'mutual defense compact' against Trump administration

The State News (Apr. 17)


MSU, UM faculty take up the idea of “mutual defense” against the Trump administration

MLive (Apr. 17)


MSU Faculty Senate urges leaders to form 'mutual defense compact.' UM faculty mull idea

The Detroit News (Apr. 17)


Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid

MSU creates $15M fund to help fill research gaps amid federal funding cuts [MSU, UM, WSU]

Crain’s Detroit Business (Apr. 11)


Government cuts could cost Michigan universities more than $200M in research spending [MSU, UM, WSU]

Detroit Free Press (Apr. 18)


Institutional Leadership

The Community House Grand Honoree: Ora Hirsch Pescovitz [OU]

The Oakland Post (Apr. 16)


Leadership Transitions

Grand Valley State University Promotes Jennifer Drake To Provost

Mitech News (Apr. 16)


Program Delivery

NMU test kitchen offering student-led fine dining experience

The Mining Journal (Apr. 14)


Recognitions & Awards

Law school ranked in top 75 for 2025-2026 [WSU]

Macomb County Legal News (Apr. 15)


Strategic Planning

MSU establishes council to consider college merger, new College of Health Professions

The State News (Apr. 15)


Student Success

Rosalynn Bliss to address 3,238 Grand Valley State University graduates at Van Andel Arena

WZZM TV (Apr. 15)


Tuition

Are MSU students' dorm, dining fees funding Breslin Center? Officials clarify their answer

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 15)

 

Commentaries

Editorial: Wayne State gift sets stage for inventing the future in Detroit

Crain’s Detroit Business (Apr. 11)

 

State and National Reports

Michigan in Context

Pell Dollars Left On the Table

NCAN (April 2025)

Michigan left $107.6 million unreceived from the federal government in 2024 due to projected eligible high school students not completing a FAFSA.

 

The Dean's List

The Lighter Side of the News

Western Michigan dominates Boston U, wins NCAA men's hockey title

Detroit Free Press (Apr. 12)


Welcome home, champs! WMU to salute national champ hockey team Sunday at Lawson Arena

MLive (Apr. 13)

 
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