August 28, 2026

News from MASU

Expanding Reverse Transfer Across Michigan

Joey Lehrman, Optimizing Education (Aug. 25)

In the News

Academic Operations

NMU Welcomes Back Students on Move In Weekend

WZMQ TV (Aug. 20)


Students flock to campus for Michigan Tech University orientation week

WLUC TV (Aug. 24)


They're back! Thousands of MSU students return to East Lansing

Lansing State Journal (Aug. 25)


University of Michigan hosts its biggest undergrad move-in week ever

MLive (Aug. 26)


Grand Valley enrollment holds steady as thousands move in this week

MLive (Aug. 26)


Collaboration

New SVSU course at SC4 supports future educators

Times Herald (Aug. 27)


Economic Development

Oakland University, Automation Alley launch advanced manufacturing center

The Oakland Press (Aug. 22)


Why Michigan is a top state for new business survival [UM-F, WSU]

The Detroit News (Aug. 28)


Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

UM opens massive new dorm complex for freshmen as move-in begins

Crain’s Detroit Business (Aug. 21)


Ferris State unveils $38M residence hall built into football stadium

WDIV TV (Aug. 21)


Ferris State unveils Stadium Hall, Michigan’s first residence hall connected to a football stadium

WWTV TV (Aug. 21)


NMU Board of Trustees approves sale of EAS broadband service for $21M

WLUC TV (Aug. 25)


NMU to sell broadband network to Michigan Broadband Services for $21 million

My UP Now (Aug. 25)


Western Michigan University welcomes students back onto campus

WWMT TV (Aug. 27)


NMU sells broadband network to Michigan Broadband Services

The North Wind (Aug. 27)


'Beaver Deceiver' installed to stop flooding at Oakland University

Detroit Free Press (Aug. 27)


Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics

UM-Flint to launch first-ever intercollegiate athletics program amid enrollment growth [UM-D]

MLive (Aug. 21)


$5M Mott Foundation gift to help UM-Flint launch collegiate sports by 2028

WNEM TV (Aug. 21)


Mott Foundation grants UM-Flint $5 million to launch new athletics program

WSMH TV (Aug. 22)


Institutional Leadership

EMU launches new student welcome program as many return to campus

WEMU FM (Aug. 26)


Philanthropic Support

Greenville dentist, Spartan alum donates $11M to Michigan State [UM]

Lansing State Journal (Aug. 28)


Recognitions & Awards

University of Michigan sets a national record for launching new startup companies

Crain’s Detroit Business (Aug. 26)


Eatin' good: Michigan State campus food ranks in top 25 nationally

Lansing State Journal (Aug. 26)


Safety & Health

Ann Arbor issues warning to University of Michigan students about big parties

MLive (Aug. 22)


Student Success

The summer internship scramble starts earlier — and gets tougher [EMU, MSU, UM]

The Detroit News (Aug. 22)


MSU holds white coat ceremony for its medical students

WOOD TV (Aug. 23)


Building up boys [MSU]

Crain’s Detroit Business (Aug. 24)

Commentaries

Opinion: Michigan should double down on college affordability

Crain’s Detroit Business (Aug. 24)

State and National Reports

Michigan in Context

First-year Application Trends 2025-26 Cycle [PDF]

College App (August 2026)