This Week in Michigan Public Higher Education News

August 23, 2019

In The News

Collaboration

Oakland University signs new transfer agreements with Washtenaw Community College

The Oakland Press (Aug. 19, 2019)

College Access & Affordability

Here's a way to cut textbook costs: Check them out from the MSU library

Lansing State Journal (Aug. 19, 2019)

How Student Loan Fees Work and What They Cost [UM-F]

Nerd Wallet (Aug. 20, 2019)

Diversity on Campus

GV works to create inclusive campus, community [GVSU]

The Grand Valley Lanthorn (Aug. 19, 2019)

Women-only STEM college programs under attack for male discrimination [MSU, UM-F]

Los Angeles Times (Aug. 20, 2019)

Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

Parking changes at University of Michigan Hospital leave nurses frustrated

WDIV TV (Aug. 16, 2019)

MSU President Stanley to move into Cowles House next February after $6-million renovation

Lansing State Journal (Aug. 20, 2019)

Upgrades transforming WMU campus

WOOD TV (Aug. 20, 2019)

Flint Water & PFAS Crises

PFAS Town Hall To Be Held At Eastern Michigan University

WEMU FM (Aug. 20, 2019)

Officials hosting 'PFAS contamination crisis' forum in Ypsilanti [EMU]

MLive (Aug. 21, 2019)

Here's what Ann Arbor-area lawmakers are doing about PFAS [EMU, UM]

MLive (Aug. 21, 2019)

Higher Education Finance - Institutional Dynamics

Wayne State sues University Pediatricians over unreimbursed compensation [CMU]

Crain's Detroit Business (Aug. 16, 2019)

University of Michigan-Dearborn reverses decision to cancel December commencement

Detroit Free Press (Aug. 17, 2019)

Students rejoice after UM-Dearborn reinstates December commencement

The Detroit News (Aug. 17, 2019)

University of Michigan-Dearborn cancels, then reinstates December commencement

MLive (Aug. 17, 2019)

Higher Education Finance - Other State Support

Health Endowment Fund awards $15 million to 33 behavioral health, nutrition projects [OU, UM, WSU]

Crain's Detroit Business (Aug. 21, 2019)

Higher Education Finance - State Operating Support

Budget deadline looms after slow summer for Michigan legislature

MLive (Aug. 20, 2019)

What to expect from the Michigan Legislature this fall

Bridge Magazine (Aug. 20, 2019)

Higher Education in the 2020 Elections

Secretary Of State Seeks College Students For Advisory Body

WSJM FM (Aug. 19, 2019)

Michigan Secretary of State looks to increase voter participation among college students with task force [MSU, UM]

MLive (Aug. 21, 2019)

How to vote as a Michigan college student

Holland Sentinel (Aug. 21, 2019)

Institutional Leadership

NMU Fall Convocation welcomes faculty, staff back to campus

WLUC TV (Aug. 21, 2019)

Leadership Transitions

Returning home to Michigan: Mary Schutten brings years of experience in education, leadership [GVSU, WMU]

Central Michigan Life (Aug. 21, 2019)

Program Delivery

University of Michigan-Flint nursing program introduces new curriculum

WJRT TV (Aug. 16, 2019)

GVSU students' summer in the city [UM]

Grand Rapids Business Journal (Aug. 16, 2019)

GVSU Begins 2nd Cohort Of Digital Marketing Pro Development Program

MiTechNews (Aug. 20, 2019)

Recognitions & Awards

West Michigan schools rank among Forbes' 'top colleges' [GVSU, MSU, UM, WMU]

Grand Rapids Business Journal (Aug. 19, 2019)

SVSU welcomes freshman class, celebrates dorm ranking

WJRT TV (Aug. 21, 2019)

SVSU Dorms Ranked Best of Public Universities, Students Moving In

WSGW FM (Aug. 21, 2019)

Safety & Health

Advisers appointed to help MSU deal with relationship violence, sexual misconduct issues

Lansing State Journal (Aug. 19, 2019)

New MSU president names 2 sexual misconduct advisers

The Detroit News (Aug. 19, 2019)

Reed City Man Facing 20 Years in Prison; Accused of Threatening Ferris State University

WWTV TV (Aug. 19, 2019)

NMU and law enforcement team up for school shooting safety

WJMN TV (Aug. 20, 2019)

Student Success

32 recruits graduate from Northern Michigan University Regional Police Academy

WLUC TV (Aug. 20, 2019)

University Accountability

Feds continue investigations into Michigan State's handling of Larry Nassar case

Detroit Free Press (Aug. 16, 2019)

Michigan State asks judge to dismiss Court of Claims lawsuit from Detroit companies

Lansing State Journal (Aug. 16, 2019)

Parents: 'The Board failed' [SVSU]

The Daily News (Aug. 17, 2019)

Circuit Split on Student's Due Process Right to Cross-Examination in Title IX Matters [UM]

The National Law Review (Aug. 19, 2019)

Judge: It's 'plausible' Michigan State buried sex assault claims against athletes

Lansing State Journal (Aug. 21, 2019)

Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against MSU over handling of sexual assault cases involving athletes

MLive (Aug. 21, 2019)

Commentaries

Opinion: Restoring Pell Grants to prisoners benefits us all

Detroit Free Press (Aug. 16, 2019)

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