Project on Public Research University Futures

Center for Higher and Adult Education, Michigan State University

The forthcoming CHAE Project on Research University Futures engages in thoughtful, deliberative, and generative dialogue to develop new ideas for how U.S. public research universities can transform to meet more fully the demands of the 21st century and beyond.

Symposium One: Situating public research universities in today's landscape

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - 1:00-2:30 PM (ET)

Symposium Two: Big questions for the academic profession at public research universities

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - 12:00-1:30 PM (ET)

Academic Operations

UM cuts ties with Chinese university amid national security concerns by GOP lawmakers

The Detroit News (Jan. 10)

University of Michigan cuts ties with Chinese university amid national security concerns

MLive (Jan. 12)

Under GOP Pressure, U of Michigan Ends Chinese Partnership

Inside Higher Ed (Jan. 13)

Trump transition has University of Michigan leaders preparing for next 4 years

MLive (Jan. 14)

MSU president talks curriculum changes, prep for Trump, and death of swim and dive

The State News (Jan. 15)

Collaboration

Ferris State University Partners with Audio Engineers of Detroit to Create Pathways for Aspiring Audio Professionals

Michigan Chronicle (Jan. 13)

Economic Development

Whitmer signs funding for R&D tax credits, new innovation fund [UM]

The Detroit News (Jan. 13)

Whitmer's plan to grow Michigan economy includes new business tax credit, investment fund [UM]

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 14)

College students are helping to shape the future of the $300M downtown Kalamazoo arena [WMU]

MLive (Jan. 15)

Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

Higher Support [EMU]

dbusiness (Jan. 13)

NMU to introduce staff-only apartments, expand student housing options

My UP Now (Jan. 15)

Federal Policy

House passes bill to restrict transgender students’ participation in women’s sports

Higher Ed Dive (Jan. 14)

Governance & Speech

Longtime UAW staffer, Wayne State governor Paul Massaron dies at 80

The Detroit News (Jan. 12)

Former Wayne State governor Paul Massaron dies at 80, university reports

WDET TV (Jan. 13)

'Time to pass the baton;' Longtime trustee Dianne Byrum reflects on 16 years on MSU board

Farmers’ Advance (Jan. 15)

Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics

How college sports are navigating the challenges of the new pay-to-play era [OU]

CBS NEWS (Jan. 15)

UMich releases 2024 annual report

The Michigan Daily (Jan. 16)

Higher Education Finance — Institutional Financial Aid

Ferris State offers Bulldog Bonus Scholarship for new students

Pioneer (Jan. 16)

Labor Relations

U-M Health-Sparrow, health care workers reach tentative deal to avert strike

Lansing State Journal (Jan. 14)

Nurses union nixes strike, reaches deal with University of Michigan Health-Sparrow

MLive (Jan. 14)

Public Health

Bird flu outbreak is ‘really challenging’ to stop, Michigan State University dean says

Lansing State Journal (Jan. 16)

Recognitions & Awards

2025's Best College And Universities: Where Michigan Schools Rank

WITL (Jan. 14)

Safety & Health

15-20 MTU students displaced by apartment fire

WLUC TV (Jan. 10)

Michigan Tech graduate housing unit a total loss

Keweenaw Report (Jan. 13)

Free Narcan boxes placed within SVSU, Delta campuses

WNEM TV (Jan. 14)

Tuition

Dollars and sense [CMU]

Central Michigan Life (Jan. 16)

NMU board, Tessman supported

The Mining Journal (Jan. 10)

How Michigan is trying to recapture its innovation mojo [MSU, UM, WSU]

Michigan Advance (Jan. 11)

State Priorities for Higher Education in 2025

SHEEO (January 2025)

Michigan’s Tuition Incentive Program: An Initial Look at Take-up

UM Education Policy Initiative (January 2025)

Service-Contingent Financial Aid: Exploring State Loan Forgiveness and Conditional Grant Programs [PDF]

Midwestern Higher Education Compact (January 2025)

Summary: Investments and Reach of the U.S. Department of Education [PDF]

U.S. Department of Education (January 2025)