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Collaboration
Oakland University has a solution to its dorm issue: community college students
The Detroit News (Dec. 29)
Diversity on Campus
UM-Dearborn’s Evidence-Based Approaches to Inclusive Excellence
Insight Into Diversity (Jan. 7)
Educational Attainment
Not working, not in school: A push to reach Michigan's 'disconnected' youth
Bridge (Jan. 8)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
Work underway to prepare future site of $300M arena in downtown Kalamazoo [WSU]
MLive (Dec. 25)
New housing project planned [NMU]
The Mining Journal (Jan. 3)
College expansions among most anticipated Saginaw-area developments in 2025 [CMU]
MLive (Jan. 8)
Federal Policy
Judge scraps Biden’s Title IX rules, reversing expansion of protections for LGBTQ+ students
Associated Press (Jan. 9)
What’s Next for Colleges After Judge Vacates Biden’s Title IX Rule
Inside Higher Ed (Jan. 9)
Governance & Speech
Whitmer reappoints 2 trustees to Western Michigan University’s board
MLive (Dec. 23)
Whitmer taps 2 business leaders to fill seats on Grand Valley board
MLive (Dec. 23)
Whitmer reappoints board chair, adds one new name to Ferris State University board
MLive (Dec. 24)
Lisa Fittante named to NMU Board
The Daily News (Dec. 24)
Milan Resident Appointed To Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees
WLEN FM (Dec. 26)
'I stayed true to my principles.' MSU trustee Dan Kelly reflects on his time serving the university
Lansing State Journal (Jan. 2)
Ferris State chooses long-standing member to chair board of trustees
MLive (Jan. 6)
Restrictions on 2 MSU trustees accused of misconduct lifted; their future remains unclear
Lansing State Journal (Jan. 6)
Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid
NMU using federal funds to replace Wi-Fi technology
WLUC TV (Dec. 30)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
NMU withdraws support for proposed Copperwood Mine as opposition grows
The Daily News (Jan. 7)
Northern Michigan University drops support for controversial U.P. mine, irking Republicans
Michigan Advance (Jan. 8)
NMU withdraws support of U.P. copper mine, prompting rebuke from lawmakers [MTU, UM]
MLive (Jan. 9)
Higher Education Finance — State Student Financial Aid
Michigan gave $80M to student educators over 2 years. See which university got the most
MLive (Dec. 31)
Labor Relations
U-M Health-Sparrow workers announce strike
Lansing State Journal (Jan. 7)
Sparrow nurses' plan to strike could be part of wider health care labor trend [UM, WSU]
Lansing State Journal (Jan. 9)
Leadership Transitions
Western Michigan University seeks applications in search of next president
MLive (Dec. 26)
Amy Thompson [OU]
Diverse (Jan. 8)
Philanthropic Support
Former MSU trustee and siblings donate $1M to honor parents, dorm where they met
Lansing State Journal (Dec. 26)
Brewery owners donate to build $7M pickleball complex [WMU]
MLive (Jan. 8)
Recognitions & Awards
Ferris State rolls to 2024 Division II championship with 49-14 rout of Valdosta State
Detroit Free Press (Dec. 21)
They did it again! Ferris storms to national championship
Pioneer (Dec. 21)
Former MSU interim president Teresa Woodruff wins National Medal of Science
Lansing State Journal (Jan. 6)
Former Interim MSU President receives National Medal of Science
WLNS TV (Jan. 6)
President Biden honors MSU's Teresa Woodruff, Magic Johnson with national medals
The State News (Jan. 6)
Former MSU interim President Teresa Woodruff wins National Medal of Science
The Detroit News (Jan. 6)
These Michigan universities have the best online master’s programs, ranking says
MLive (Jan. 6)
'And that’s how we do things today' MSU prof honored, sentinel of women's health
WXMI TV (Jan. 7)
Ferris State coach is first Walter Camp DII award winner
WOOD TV (Jan. 8)
Strategic Planning
Northern Michigan University to focus on ‘Our Compass’ in 2025
WLUC TV (Dec. 31)
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