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Economic Development
These are some of the biggest data center projects on the table in Michigan [UM]
Crain’s Detroit Business (Jan. 2)
From Trader Joe's to Raising Canes. Why Lansing is now on the map for major chains [MSU]
Lansing State Journal (Jan. 8)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
University of Michigan opens brain-computer interface clinic in Ann Arbor
MLive (Jan. 6)
OU moving forward with proposal for data center on campus
The Oakland Press (Jan. 8)
MSU endowment buys out The Platform from the Fisher Building
Crain’s Detroit Business (Jan. 8)
After more than year-long renovation, MSU Museum to reopen campus space
WKAR FM (Jan. 8)
Federal Policy
Five ways the Trump administration reshaped Michigan in 2025 [CMU, GVSU, MSU, SVSU, UM]
MLive (Jan. 6)
Governance & Speech
Member of Oakland Univ. board of trustees to step down [FSU]
The Oakland Press (Jan. 7)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
UMich considers single-source beverage contract for first time in 20 years
The Michigan Daily (Jan. 8)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Financial Aid
Eastern Michigan offers ‘big stress reliever’ for students: Help paying off loans
Bridge (Dec. 23)
Eastern Michigan offers graduates help paying student loans for 17 majors, including teaching
Associated Press (Dec. 30)
Higher Education Finance — Other State Support
Wayne State seeks veterans to participate in cannabis treatment study
The Detroit News (Dec. 31)
Institutional Leadership
President Pink praises football program [FSU]
Pioneer (Dec. 29)
FSU’s Bill Pink named among Michigan’s Inspiring Leaders by Corp! Magazine [GVSU, OU]
Pioneer (Jan. 7)
Leadership Transitions
'A difficult job': Leadership vacancies persist in community colleges and public universities [MSU, UM, UM-D, WSU, WMU, MASU
The Detroit News (Dec. 29)
State Librarian Randy Riley dies at 63
WLNS TV (Jan. 5)
Longtime Michigan library advocate Randy Riley dies at 63
MLive (Jan. 6)
Philanthropic Support
Japan-based sportswear company to invest $25M in University of Michigan sport research center
MLive (Dec. 24)
University of Michigan, ASICS to Launch $25M Sports Innovation Initiative
dbusiness (Jan. 6)
Couple helps transform lives with gift of education at O.U.
Legal News (Jan. 2)
Program Delivery
EMU offers women a chance to earn bachelor’s degrees in prison
Bridge (Dec. 29)
Ferris State automotive engineering technology program ranked No. 1 by College Factual
Pioneer (Jan. 5)
Recognitions & Awards
Ferris State automotive engineering technology program ranked No. 1 by College Factual
Pioneer (Jan. 5)
Most beautiful colleges include Michigan school. How this campus ranked [UM]
Detroit Free Press (Jan. 9)
Workforce Alignment
Michigan licenses first dental therapist to expand access to care [FSU]
WWTV TV (Jan. 8)
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