May 15, 2026

News from MASU

Opinion: Using School Aid Fund for higher education is right for all the right reasons [MASU] by MASU CEO Daniel Hurley

Crain’s Detroit Business (May 8)


WSU president: Michigan can’t grow without graduates | Opinion by WSU President Richard Bierschbach

Detroit Free Press (May 8)


Opinion | Stewardship over spotlight: Rethinking leadership in a time of turnover by GVSU President Philomena Mantella

Bridge (May 12) 

In the News

Academic Operations

MSU launches pilot program for in-person orientation

The State News (May 13)


College Access & Affordability

Where do Ann Arbor students go to college? Close to home, data says

MLive (Mar. 12)


These are the most popular colleges for Michigan high-schoolers, according to state data

MLive (May 12)


New Michigan laws end stressful essay portion of college test

Michigan Public Radio (May 14)


Economic Development

University of Michigan federal research grants generate nearly $396M in economic impact

MLive (May 11)


Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

U.P. university nixes saunas due to costly repairs, ‘ongoing concerns and incidents’ [NMU]

MLive (May 8)


Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University to take on construction projects this summer

The Eastern Echo (May 13)


OU implements water advisory

The Oakland Post (May 13)


Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid

University of Michigan federal research grants generate nearly $396M in economic impact

MLive (May 11)


Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics

Report: UM endowment to get $2B richer thanks to early AI investment

The Detroit News (May 9)


Higher Education Finance — State Operating Support

Faculty from colleges across Michigan advocate for stronger state investment

Morning Sun (May 10)


Institutional Leadership

EMU president discusses university finances, enrollment and the student experience

The Eastern Echo (May 8)


Q&A: New EMU President Brendan Kelly on enrollment, parking, AI, student service, and more

Concentrate (May 13)


Leadership Transitions

University of Michigan recommends Gabriella Scarlatta as next UM-Dearborn chancellor

MLive (May 10)


Program Delivery

How WMU students helped solve a 43-year-old cold case

WDIV TV (May 12)


Recognitions & Awards

University of Michigan named top public school in country, according to new ranking

MLive (May 11)


Safety & Health

National cyberattack hits Michigan universities. UM's system restored [EMU, MSU, UM-D, UM-F, WSU]

The Detroit News (May 8)


University of Michigan Canvas learning system restored after cyberattack [EMU, MSU, WSU]

MLive (May 8)


Canvas hack disrupts student finals across Michigan and U.S. [EMU, UM, WSU]

Detroit Free Press (May 8)


Student Success

WMU honors class of 2026 at spring commencement ceremony

Western Herald (May 8)


Ferris State awards degrees to 1,500 students during commencement ceremonies

WYBR FM (May 11)


Workforce Alignment

University of Michigan joins $38.4M effort to train nuclear energy workers

MLive (May 7)

Commentaries

The Future of the Public Research University [MSU]

The Chronicle of Higher Education (May 13)