December 16, 2022

In the News

Collaboration

ACC, SVSU announce nursing program partnership

The Alpena News (Dec. 9)


Henry Ford College students to get guaranteed admission to Wayne State University

The Detroit News (Dec. 11)


SVSU and Alpena Community College partner to grow the nursing talent pipeline

Midland Daily News (Dec. 12)


Economic Benefits of Higher Education

Michigan has one of the largest gender pay gaps in the U.S.

MLive (Dec. 12)


Educational Attainment

Biz group: Michigan’s ranking falls to 31st in business competitiveness [UM]

Bridge (Dec. 12)


Michigan dips in 'top 10' state rankings — and really isn't all that close

Crain’s Detroit Business (Dec. 12)


Enrollment

Despite National Enrollment Slide, Many Universities Are Investing In Major Student Housing Projects [UM]

Forbes (Dec. 9)


Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

University of Michigan Health announces relocation plans for its Ypsilanti Health Center [EMU]

WDIV TV (Dec. 13)


University of Michigan dorm plans may be opportunity for Treeline trail

MLive (Dec. 15)


Governance & Speech

Governor Whitmer will soon fill two vacancies on the EMU Board of Regents

WEMU FM (Dec. 9)


Behind closed doors, MSU board to hear report on Gupta investigation

The Detroit News (Dec. 14)


Faculty, others call out MSU: Stop hiding reports about business school dean

Detroit Free Press (Dec. 16)


Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid

Detroit Evening Report: Wayne State research group receives $50,000 grant to help solve Detroit’s flooding issues

WDET TV (Dec. 14)


Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics

What U-M, Sparrow deal means for health care, future investments, MSU training programs

Lansing State Journal (Dec. 9)


UM acquiring Sparrow Health System: What we know [MSU]

Lansing State Journal (Dec. 9)


Experts: Sparrow, U-M deal good for patients but could lead to cost increases, job cuts

Lansing State Journal (Dec. 13)


Higher Education Finance — Institutional Financial Aid

Eastern Michigan University offers scholarships to acknowledge MLK's legacy; hosting annual celebration

The Eastern Echo (Dec. 13)


Higher Education Finance — Other State Support

New funding can help address teacher shortages in Michigan

WILX TV (Dec. 13)


Higher Education Finance — State Student Financial Aid

With new scholarships, Olivet College will be tuition-free for about half of students [UM]

MLive (Dec. 9)


Institutional Leadership

Regents extend Eastern Michigan president’s contract for 2 more years

MLive (Dec. 10)


EMU President James Smith has contract extended

WEMU FM (Dec. 12)


SVSU President Donald Bachand to preside over his final commencement

Midland Daily News (Dec. 15)


Labor Relations

Here are the 2022 salaries for 53,000+ University of Michigan employees

MLive (Dec. 12)


Here are the 10 highest-paid deans at University of Michigan [UM-D, UM-F]

MLive (Dec. 13)


Leadership Transitions

Ferris State taps longtime GRCC foundation director as next vice president for advancement

MLive (Dec. 9)


Oakland University Names Stephen W. Mackey VP for Finance and Administration and Board Treasurer

dbusiness (Dec. 9)


Philanthropic Support

Michigan Medicine reveals name of new hospital after receiving $50M gift

WDIV TV (Dec. 12)


‘Both enlightening and horrific:’ Ferris State alum donates $10K to Jim Crow Museum

WLNS TV (Dec. 12)


Wayne State University receives $6 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to increase Black Studies faculty and establish the Detroit Center for Black Studies

Associated Press (Dec. 13)


Wayne State University Receives $6M Grant to Increase Black Studies

Michigan Chronicle (Dec. 14)


Program Delivery

Speakers chosen for NMU commencement ceremony

The Mining Journal (Dec. 16)


Recognitions & Awards

NMU tops D2 for social media engagement according to report released by Rival IQ

The Mining Journal (Dec. 10)


Safety & Health

Relax and unwind at EMU’s new Spectral Slumber lounge

The Eastern Echo (Dec. 11)


Shelter dogs visit University of Michigan students during exam week

MLive (Dec. 15)


Strategic Planning

“Just wait and see”: UM-Flint Chancellor says campus “Strategic Transformation” will bring fiscal stability, vibrancy to Flint community

East Village Magazine (Dec. 10)


Student Success

Michigan State graduation is Friday and Saturday. Here's what to know

Lansing State Journal (Dec. 13)


UM-Flint schedules fall commencement ceremonies for Dec. 18

MLive (Dec. 13)


WMU to confer over 1,200 degrees

Western Herald (Dec. 14)


University Accountability

Swim, dive push for reinstatement after SCOTUS rejects Michigan State's appeal

The Detroit News (Dec. 12)


U.S. Supreme Court will not hear MSU swim and dive Title IX case

The State News (Dec. 12)


Supreme Court won't hear case that could have changed Title IX's impact on college sports

Lansing State Journal (Dec. 12)


Judge orders MSU to turn over Ishbia, St. Andre gift agreements to Free Press

Lansing State Journal (Dec. 13)


Judge: Michigan State must disclose donor agreements for Mel Tucker contract

The Detroit News (Dec. 13)


Michigan State University to hear report of Gupta investigation

WILX TV (Dec. 14)


Power plays: The moves that changed Michigan State's leadership

The Detroit Free Press (Dec. 14)


Pressure intensifies for MSU board to release Gupta report

The Detroit News (Dec. 15)


MSU completes 95 mandated actions stemming from federal Nassar review

Detroit Free Press (Dec. 16)


Workforce Alignment

100 Central Michigan University students commit to teaching careers

WJRT TV (Dec. 8)

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