College Access & Affordability
MTU, NMU explains FAFSA updates for 2024-2025 school year
WLUC TV (Jan. 12)
Battle in Michigan emerges on requiring FAFSA to graduate high school
The Detroit News (Jan. 15)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
Damaged water main cuts off supply to 3 Eastern Michigan University student dorms
MLive (Jan. 12)
Want to own part of Michigan State’s old Farm Lane bridge? Pieces are for sale
Lansing State Journal (Jan. 12)
WMU to build new residence hall for first-year students
WKZO FM (Jan. 15)
University closes Halle Library due to damaged heating units [EMU]
The Eastern Echo (Jan. 15)
MSU Esports Lounge opening
WILX TV (Jan. 17)
Water leak at Munn Arena damages offices, lounge area [MSU]
Lansing State Journal (Jan. 18)
Federal Policy
Student loan forgiveness under SAVE plan to begin next month
WJRT TV (Jan. 12)
Governance & Speech
Liggins and Wood appointed by Whitmer to WMU Board of Trustees
WKZO FM (Jan. 11)
2 new members appointed to Western Michigan University Board of Trustees
MLive (Jan. 12)
University of Michigan regents plan vote on new free speech principles
The Detroit News (Jan. 15)
UMich Board of Regents unanimously adopt new set of principles on freedom of expression
The Michigan Daily (Jan. 16)
'Cancel culture is dead': University of Michigan board approves new free speech statement
The Detroit News (Jan. 16)
‘Cancel culture is dead’: University of Michigan updates free speech policy [UM-D, UM-F]
MLive (Jan. 17)
Governor appoints new Board of Trustees members [WMU]
Western Herald (Jan. 19)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
UMich releases 2023 annual report [UM-D, UM-F]
The Michigan Daily (Jan. 16)
Michigan State football: Examining contracts for Jonathan Smith's new assistant coaches
Lansing State Journal (Jan. 18)
Institutional Leadership
New Wayne State president touts 'university of opportunity,' encourages Texas-like swagger
Crain’s Detroit Business (Jan. 11)
State of Michigan selects NMU staff member for advisory council
WLUC TV (Jan. 17)
Saginaw County's community group unveils diversity and inclusion plan for future growth [SVSU]
WEYI TV (Jan. 18)
Finance & Investing Announces Top 25 CFOs of Michigan for 2023 [EMU]
Finance & Investing (Jan. 18)
Philanthropic Support
Oakland University exceeds $150M campaign goal
Crain’s Detroit Business (Jan. 16)
Program Delivery
Undergraduate Public Health Program expands for fall 2024
The Michigan Daily (Jan. 15)
AIs Enrolling as Students in Michigan University’s Experiment [FSU]
Inside Higher Ed (Jan. 18)
LSSU launches online MBA program for working professionals
Soo Leader (Jan. 18)
Public Health
100 Narcan vending machines coming to Wayne County [WSU]
Detroit Free Press (Jan. 19)
Recognitions & Awards
Top 5 Animation School Programs in Michigan - 2024 College Rankings [CMU, EMU, FSU, GVSU]
Animation Career Review (Jan. 12)
Safety & Health
Oakland University’s updated Medical Amnesty Policy
The Oakland Post (Jan. 17)
These are top colleges for campus safety, says think tank
Detroit Free Press (Jan. 18)
Oakland University ranked 7th safest college campus in US
Detroit Free Press (Jan. 18)
Mentavi Health partners with colleges for online student mental health assessments [UM-F]
Crain’s Grand Rapids Business (Jan. 18)
Strategic Planning
New Campus Master Plan announced for improving WMU campus
Western Herald (Jan. 16)
MSU launches survey to assess community health and well-being
The State News (Jan. 16)
Student Success
Ferris State University’s Success Hubs connect students with classes and services to transform Lives
WXMI TV (Jan. 18)
University Accountability
Full truth, closure sought as MSU prepares to release Nassar documents to Nessel [UM]
The Detroit News (Jan. 14)
‘Lack of trust': officers, agencies refused to participate in outside review of MSU shooting response
The State News (Jan. 17)
Workforce Alignment
Gotion Inc. plans groundbreaking in Green Charter Township in 2024 [FSU]
Pioneer (Jan. 17)
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