The latest news from Michigan's 15 public universities
April 22, 2022
In the News
College Access & Affordability
Class Notes: Unconditional free college tuition, productivity of maternal childcare, and more [UM]
Brookings
(Apr. 19)
Diversity on Campus
Muslim college student panel discusses being a 'major minority', lack of accommodations [CMU]
CM Life
(Apr. 20)
Economic Development
Robotics state championships giving Saginaw Co. businesses much needed boost [SVSU]
WNEM TV
(Apr. 15)
FIRST Robotics state championship returns to SVSU, bringing $1 million in economic impact
Midland Daily News
(Apr. 16)
Wayne State University Releases Economic Impact Strategy
dbusiness
(Apr. 20)
Enrollment
As Chinese student numbers decline at MSU, businesses feel the pinch
WSYM TV
(Apr. 15)
Michigan Tech University reports record number of applications for fifth straight year
MLive
(Apr. 18)
Michigan Tech receives record number of undergraduate applications
WJMN TV
(Apr. 19)
Tech sees record number of undergraduate applications [MSU, UM]
The Daily Mining Gazette
(Apr. 20)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
EMU to Open $40M Renovated Home of GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology, and More
dbusiness
(Apr. 15)
These are 10 historic buildings still standing on the University of Michigan campus today
MLive
(Apr. 17)
Oakland University buys Baker College property
The Oakland Press
(Apr. 18)
GV parking prices highest among public Michigan universities
Grand Valley Lanthorn
(Apr. 18)
EMU Housing and Residence Life hosts 'Welcome Home 2025’ webinar
The Eastern Echo
(Apr. 18)
Construction continuing on Ferris State's campus
WPBN TV
(Apr. 19)
NASCAR legend Jack Roush 1 of 2 namesakes of new Eastern Michigan University building
MLive
(Apr. 20)
School of Packaging hosts groundbreaking for building renovation [MSU]
The State News
(Apr. 20)
CMU Board of Trustees moves on Washington Commons Project, discusses enrollment
Central Michigan Life
(Apr. 21)
Citing cash crunch, Central Michigan University pauses new student housing
Bridge
(Apr. 21)
Federal Policy
Gov. Whitmer commends Afghan refugee housing at Eastern Michigan University
MLive
(Apr. 22)
Governance & Speech
Senate disapproves of Gov. Whitmer’s university appointments; Ananich pushes to censure Bizon [FSU, WMU]
WEMU FM
(Apr. 15)
Faculty union ‘deeply troubled’ by GOP’s rejection of Jon Hoadley to Western Michigan board [FSU]
MLive
(Apr. 15)
April 14 BOT meeting: New $25 million acquisition, new program, award winners [OU]
The Oakland Post
(Apr. 15)
Michigan Dems Accuse GOP of Blocking Trustee for Being Gay [WMU]
Inside Higher Ed
(Apr. 19)
Takeaways from CMU Board of Trustees April 20 committee meetings
Central Michigan Life
(Apr. 20)
Higher Education Finance — State Student Financial Aid
Michigan Association of State Universities endorses proposed major state scholarship program
WXMI TV
(Apr. 21)
Higher Education in the 2022 Elections
Fight against Federal Reserve nominee Lisa Cook includes email blasts to MSU professors
Detroit Free Press
(Apr. 21)
Institutional Leadership
Biden taps University of Michigan’s public policy dean for Federal Reserve job
MLive
(Apr. 15)
Biden picks Michael Barr, UM dean, for Fed's bank regulation post [MSU]
The Detroit News
(Apr. 15)
White House: University of Michigan’s Ford School dean top pick for Fed banking regulator
WDIV TV
(Apr. 19)
Jean Song, new library director at UM-Dearborn, explains why libraries still matter
Press & Guide
(Apr. 21)
Labor Relations
Tech, AFSCME reach agreement
The Daily Mining Gazette
(Apr. 19)
‘Hey, hey, what do you know, admin’s moving mighty slow’: LEO-GLAM members march for equal pay, protest unsafe working environments [UM, UM-D, UM-F]
The Michigan Daily
(Apr. 20)
Western Michigan University launches paid internships for students
MLive
(Apr. 21)
Leadership Transitions
Shake-up in Central Michigan University admissions after enrollment drop
Bridge
(Apr. 15)
Grand Valley chooses Meijer executive as next vice president
Holland Sentinel
(Apr. 16)
MTM On the Road: Ferris State University Honoring President Eisler’s Tenure
WWUP TV
(Apr. 18)
Western Michigan names Florida university administrator as new vice president of research
MLive
(Apr. 20)
Dr. Jerlando F. L. Jackson Named Dean of MSU's College of Education
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
(Apr. 21)
MSU names first VP of human resources
The State News
(Apr. 21)
Philanthropic Support
Anonymous donor gives $1.6M to Western Michigan University on Giving Day
MLive
(Apr. 19)
An end to blindness? $11M gift to Michigan Medicine researches eye treatments
MLive
(Apr. 20)
Program Delivery
UM-Flint offers asynchronous online degree completion program
MLive
(Apr. 15)
OU creates new major in healthcare program
The Oakland Press
(Apr. 19)
A new Black studies program at Michigan State focuses on gender, sexuality, diaspora
Lansing State Journal
(Apr. 21)
Public Health
MSU, Ingham Co. Health Department vaccine clinic opens Monday
WILX TV
(Apr. 18)
Eastern Michigan University hosting final COVID-19 vaccine clinic of semester on Saturday
WDIV TV
(Apr. 19)
Report: 43% of People Infected with COVID-19 Experience Post Conditions [UM]
dbusiness
(Apr. 20)
Recognitions & Awards
Eastern Michigan University programs named among top in US
WDIV TV
(Apr. 17)
Safety & Health
MSU to drop mask mandate in May, but will keep COVID vax rule next year [UM]
Bridge
(Apr. 15)
Michigan State University COVID vaccine, booster mandate extended to summer, fall semesters
MLive
(Apr. 15)
UM, other state universities offering free sanitary products on campus
The Detroit News
(Apr. 15)
MSU masks mandate in classrooms, labs to end, vaccine mandate continues
The Detroit News
(Apr. 15)
Loosened mask policy, spring break coincide with University of Michigan COVID-19 surge [EMU]
MLive
(Apr. 18)
NMU closely monitoring virus variant
The Mining Journal
(Apr. 20)
Former Department of Community Health director to assess NMU mental health services
WNMU FM
(Apr. 20)
Senate Approves LaSata Resolution Opposing COVID Mandates At Colleges [MASU]
WSJM FM
(Apr. 20)
WMU to end mask mandate for in-person classes and buses
Western Herald
(Apr. 20)
Student Success
New navigators at Western Michigan University will help marginalized students succeed
MLive
(Apr. 21)
Tuition
Michigan State raises room and board costs for second straight year, citing inflation [UM]
Lansing State Journal
(Apr. 22)
University Accountability
Michigan State settles ageism, discrimination lawsuit with fired ex-employee
Lansing State Journal
(Apr. 17)
Native American professor, Michigan State clash over harassment lawsuit
MLive
(Apr. 21)
Commentaries
Editorial: Detroit economy depends on boosting talent [MSU]
The Detroit News
(Apr. 16)
The Dean's List
The Lighter Side of the News
Corpse flower has bloomed at Grand Valley State University
MLive
(Apr. 20)
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