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Collaboration
Eastern Michigan University President Kelly discusses partnerships at Ypsilanti City Council meeting
The Eastern Echo (May 22)
SC4 celebrates 625 graduates at 2026 Port Huron commencement [SVSU]
Port Huron Times Herald (May 28)
College Access & Affordability
Influences of higher educational institutions on Southeast Michigan communities discussed at Mackinac Policy Conference [UM]
The Michigan Daily (May 29)
Diversity on Campus
Jewish Students Find Community on Michigan Campuses [MSU, UM, WSU]
Detroit Jewish News (May 27)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
University of Michigan adds more solar energy to its campus [UM-D]
MLive (May 26)
University of Michigan repairs bell inside iconic tower
MLive (May 26)
What’s next for Ann Arbor college’s landmarks after $60M sale to University of Michigan?
MLive (May 27)
Federal Policy
White House Aims to Establish Political Oversight of Federal Grants
Inside Higher Ed (May 29)
Governance & Speech
Eastern Michigan regent receives statewide recognition for leadership, community impact
MLive (May 23)
2 MSU trustees punished after refusing to agree to new code of conduct
The Detroit News (May 26)
MSU's Kevin Guskiewicz blasts certain trustees as he leaves for Clemson
The Detroit News (May 27)
Whitmer blames MSU board 'antics' in part for president's departure [UM, WSU]
The Detroit News (May 27)
Alisha Cieslak named to Oakland University Board of Trustees
Detroit Legal News (May 27)
Whitmer pushes for appointed university boards after passing on MSU trustee removals [UM]
The State News (May 28)
Business leaders join calls for change in how university trustees are picked [MSU, UM, WSU]
Crain’s Detroit Business (May 28)
Hall floats closed primaries, state ed board changes as part of university board deal [MSU, UM, WSU]
The Detroit News (May 29)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
Western Michigan University offers buyouts to some faculty amid ‘budgetary challenges’
MLive (May 27)
UM, Blue Cross reach a payment deal, ending an unusually public battle
Crain’s Detroit Business (May 27)
Higher Education Finance — State Student Financial Aid
Campaign aims to engage employers in promoting Michigan’s free community college, skills training
Crain’s Detroit Business (May 28)
Higher Education in the 2026 Elections
Benson education plan: Up teacher pay, tackle absenteeism, change constitution
Bridge (May 28)
Institutional Leadership
Data center protesters briefly cited after protest at University of Michigan official’s home
MLive (May 27)
Leadership Transitions
Regents discuss acquisition of Concordia University property, approve Scarlatta as U-M Dearborn chancellor [UM]
The Michigan Daily (May 25)
MSU President Guskiewicz leaving for another university [UM, WSU]
The Detroit News (May 27)
Guskiewicz takes pay cut to go to Clemson, cites board dysfunction [MSU]
Lansing State Journal (May 27)
Michigan State President Kevin Guskiewicz leaving for Clemson
Detroit Free Press (May 27)
MSU presidential change alters 1st-year AD J Batt's contract status
Detroit Free Press (May 27)
Guskiewicz's MSU plans face uncertainty but advance as search looms [UM]
The Detroit News (May 28)
MSU may have just reset the pay for its next president. Here’s why
Lansing State Journal (May 29)
Philanthropic Support
OU President Makes New $1 Million Personal Philanthropic Commitment to University
Patch (May 26)
Public Health
Free healthcare clinic coming to Ferris State this weekend
WCMU FM (May 27)
High E. coli levels prompt 'no body contact' advisory at city dock [FSU]
Cadillac News (May 27)
Recognitions & Awards
OU faculty earn global recognition as top scientists
The Oakland Post (May 27)
Ferris State University online nursing program ranks top in Michigan, top 10 nationally
WWTV TV (May 27)
Lake Superior State University’s Devaprasad Named 2026 A3 Educator of the Year
Quality Magazine (May 27)
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