May 5, 2023

In the News

Academic Operations

Michigan State University awarding three slain students with posthumous degrees

Lansing State Journal (May 1)


3 killed in MSU shooting to receive posthumous degrees this weekend

The Detroit News (May 2)


Collaboration

Agreement between KCC and GVSU eases transfer concerns for students [WMU]

Second Wave Southwest Michigan (May 4)


College Access & Affordability

Some parents with kids in college still have their own student debt. New legislation could help. [EMU]

Michigan Advance (Apr. 30)


Economic Development

Michigan State invests in $38M apartment development near Henry Ford Hospital

Crain’s Detroit Business (May 2)


A new Traverse City tech event gives northern Michigan entrepreneurs a place to pitch [MSU, MTU]

Crain’s Detroit Business (May 5)


Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

WMU Board gives an official name to the area that used to be called "The Flagpoles”

WMUK FM (Apr. 28)


NMU library to get needed upgrades

The Mining Journal (May 1)


Eastern Michigan U Taps Utilities Partnership to Help Fund Infrastructure Improvements, Academic Programs, Student Retention

Campus Technology (May 2)


MTU approves new residence hall

The Daily Mining Gazette (May 3)


Michigan Tech University Board of Trustees Approves Building New Residence Hall

Radio Results Network (May 3)


MSU's Rock still for first time in generation as campus mourns

Lansing State Journal (May 3)


Governance & Speech

Wayne State students denounce anti-Muslim incident on campus

The Detroit News (Apr. 29)


Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics

Unanimously approved: WMU to sell alcohol for general admission seating during 2023-24 football season

WXMI TV (Apr. 28)


WMU to apply for five liquor licenses for 2023 fall football season

WWMT TV (Apr. 28)


WMU hopes to sell alcohol at football games this season

MLive (Apr. 28)


Higher Education Finance — State Capital Outlay

$130M launches electric vehicle research center at University of Michigan

MLive (May 1)


Higher Education Finance — State Student Financial Aid

Michigan EV Scholars program gives college students $10,000 scholarships: What's required [FSU, MSU, MTU, UM]

Detroit Free Press (Apr. 30)


State Treasury Opens Applications For Fostering Futures Scholarship

Michigan Chronicle (May 3)


Higher Education in the 2022 Elections

SVSU student honored for midterm election engagement efforts

MLive (May. 1)


Institutional Leadership

Academics Fall For and Fret About Technology [MSU]

Inside Higher Ed (May 5)


Labor Relations

Grade orders become new flash point in UM graduate students' strike

The Detroit News (Apr. 28)


Hello, Ann Arbor: University of Michigan graduation day; student grades threatened by strike

MLive (Apr. 28)


University of Michigan graduate workers protest during commencement weekend

Michigan Advance (Apr. 29)


Striking U. of Michigan Grad Students Aren’t Submitting Grades. The University Wants Faculty to Fill In.

The Chronicle of Higher Education (May 1)


Striking U of M grad workers remain defiant as contract talks continue

Michigan Advance (May 2)


Strikers file grievance for lack of payment from University of Michigan

MLive (May 4)


Leadership Transitions

Here are the details of new CMU women's hoops coach Kristin Haynie's contract [MSU]

The Detroit News (Apr. 28)


Ferris State names new VP of governmental and external affairs

Pioneer (May 4)


Philanthropic Support

Eastern Michigan University receives $130K to renovate campus food pantry

WDIV TV (May 4)


Program Delivery

Lake Superior State rolls out yearlong nursing program to boost rural health care

Crain’s Detroit Business (May 1)


LSSU stars rural nurse certificate program

The Sault Star (May 2)


1 new major, 3 new minors added at WMU – including esports

MLive (May 4)


MTU approves addition of nursing program, pre-planning for new residence hall

WLUC TV (May 4)


Recognitions & Awards

Dearborn Heights woman named Truman Scholar at University of Michigan

Press & Guide (May 3)


Safety & Health

Michigan State officials say more than 1,600 door locks planned, more cameras

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 28)


MSU to introduce upgrades to campus security with new locks, cameras

WILX TV (Apr. 28)


Oakland University rescinds COVID vaccine mandate

The Detroit News (May 1)


Michigan State University continues to make security upgrades for campus safety

WKAR FM (May 2)


Oakland University lifts COVID-19 vaccine mandate

CBS Detroit (May 2)


Wayne State chief says body cam proves officer was justified in unleashed dog shooting

Detroit Free Press (May 4)


Strategic Planning

NMU unveils new alignment plan

WNMU FM (Apr. 28)


Student Success

WMU awards 2,331 degrees during Spring commencement

WWMT TV (Apr. 28)


On Saturday, a chance for Black WSU upcoming grads to acknowledge achievements

The Detroit News (Apr. 28)


University of Michigan celebrates 2023 Spring Commencement

MLive (Apr. 29)


Michigan Tech grads celebrate commencement

WLUC TV (Apr. 29)


Michigan State University commencement: What to know

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 30)


WMU commencement celebrates over 2,300 new graduates

Western Herald (Apr. 30)


UM-Flint celebrates over 850 graduates with spring commencement

WWMT TV (Apr. 30)


Ferris set to salute nearly 1,600 graduates at May 5-6 commencement

Pioneer (May 1)


About 1,900 students earn degrees at Eastern Michigan graduation

MLive (May 3)


MSU graduates ready to face future challenges after overcoming difficult year

WILX TV (May 3)


MSU commencement begins, more than 9,500 graduating

WLNS TV (May 4)


Tuition

Grand Valley State University board approves 4.7% tuition increase

MLive (Apr. 28)


Michigan Tech board OKs budget

The Daily Mining Gazette (May 1)


University Accountability

Wayne State doctor alleges retaliation after he stood up for Black patients

Detroit Free Press (Apr. 30)


Workforce Alignment

In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, universities expand nurse training options [LSSU, MTU, NMU]

Bridge (May 1)


Crystal Mountain, Ferris State University Enter ‘First-of-its-Kind’ Partnership Agreement

WWTV TV (May 2)


Ferris, Crystal Mountain partner to expand employment opportunities

Pioneer (May 2)


Internship program successful in 1st year [NMU]

The Mining Journal (May 3)

Commentaries

Unionization Efforts Spread Through Higher Education As Colleges Double Down [UM]

Forbes (Apr. 28)

State and National Reports
Michigan in Context

A typology and landscape of state funding formulas for public colleges and universities from 2004 to 2020 [PDF]

InformEdStates (April 2023

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