May 30, 2025

 

In the News

Collaboration

Michigan's top research universities rebrand alliance to reflect statewide mission [MSU, MTU, WSU, UM]

Crain’s Detroit Business (May 27)


Enrollment

See the top 10 college destinations for seniors in Grand Rapids Public Schools

MLive (May 27)


Chinese student visa revocations would hit Michigan universities hard [MSU, UM, WSU, WMU, MASU]

Bridge (May 29)


Attacks on Chinese Students Could Wreak Havoc on Higher Ed

Inside Higher Ed (May 30)


Federal Policy

Eastern Michigan to sever ties with Chinese universities amid pressure from lawmakers [OU, UM]

MLive (May 28)


EMU to end teaching programs with 2 Chinese universities [OU, UM]

Crain’s Detroit Business (May 28)


EMU to cut partnerships with two Chinese universities after lawmakers' request [OU, UM]

The Detroit News (May 29)

 

Student loan uncertainty hits Michigan borrowers and their collective $50B debt [CMU]

MLive (May 30)


Governance & Speech       

Federal judge allows lawsuit against two embattled MSU trustees to continue

Lansing State Journal (May 29)


Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics

MSU eyes $85 million in cuts, fewer staff over federal funding reductions

Bridge (May 23)


Michigan State University to cut general budget by nearly 10%

WILX TV (May 23)


UMich child care centers struggle to meet demand as waitlist tops 1,000

The Michigan Daily (May 29)


Higher Education Finance — Other State Support

Michigan House proposes $22K college scholarship for all high school graduates

MLive (May 28)


Leadership Transitions

University of Florida Board Votes Unanimously to Hire Ono [UM]

Inside Higher Ed (May 27)


Program Delivery

UMich launches Vision 2034 Impact Institutes to expand research

The Michigan Daily (May 27)


TechTown launches residential program for student-led startups [WSU]

Crain’s Detroit Business (May 28)


Ypsi students prepare for health careers by becoming peer educators through new EMU/Toyota program

Concentrate (May 29)


Recognitions & Awards

GVSU wins 2025 women’s outdoor track and field national championship

MLive (May 28)


University Accountability

NCAA issues notice of allegations to MSU over Tucker-era recruiting violations

The State News (May 27)

 

Commentaries

Opinion: University research cuts would have huge impact on Michigan business, life [MSU, MTU, UM, WSU]

Crain’s Detroit Business (May 23)


Michigan blue collar manufacturing jobs are not high paid

Michigan Future (May 28)

 

State and National Reports

Michigan in Context

Michigan Benefits from International Education

NAFSA (May 2025)

International students contributed $1.5 billion in economic activity and supported 11,951 jobs in Michigan in 2023.