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College Access & Affordability
Michigan Law Adds AI Essay Prompt [UM]
Inside Higher Ed (July 18)
UM offers binding early admission for would-be Wolverines to forgo other colleges
The Detroit News (July 21)
University of Michigan to offer ‘Early Decision’ for first-year students
WNEM TV (July 22)
UM will offer early decision applications, a binding agreement with first-year students
Michigan Public Radio (July 24)
Economic Development
A new program strives to keep CMU graduates in town
WWTV TV (July 18)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
University of Michigan leases 313-unit building in Detroit for student housing
The Detroit News (July 18)
IM company leads MTU fraternity house restoration
The Daily News (July 22)
Protest over sudden closure of UM-Flint’s pool
WNEM TV (July 23)
Federal Policy
WNMU seeks alternative funding after federal cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting [NMU]
WLUC TV (July 21)
Immigration policies increase fear and stress among the campus community [OU]
The Oakland Post (July 23)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
Wayne State to offer women’s soccer in 2026
WDET FM (July 24)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Financial Aid
GVSU approves record financial aid to expand student opportunities
Rapid Growth (July 23)
Labor Relations
Federal cuts to slash $10.5 million from MSU Extension, expected to lead to job losses
Lansing State Journal (July 23)
Federal cuts slash $10.5 million from MSU SNAP-Ed Program, job losses expected
WILX TV (July 23)
MSU President says number of potential university staff layoffs still unclear
WILX TV (July 24)
Layoffs hit MSU as federal cuts end 30-year food program for low-income families
MLive (July 24)
Leadership Transitions
Former Henry Ford College president gets work underway as he takes reins at WMU
Crain’s Detroit Business (July 21)
Safety & Health
Street closings OK’d for University of Michigan student move-in, campus events
MLive (July 22)
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