Academic Operations
Possible consolidation of two humanities colleges troubles students, but MSU says not to worry
The State News (Nov. 8)
Collaboration
NMU builds connection with South Dakota high school over logo use
WJMN TV (Nov. 14)
Economic Development
In bustling Marquette, tensions grow amid $1M condos, influx of new residents [NMU]
Bridge (Oct. 28)
Wayne State, Michigan Central join forces to develop ‘college to career’ pipeline
Detroit Free Press (Nov. 9)
Return North brings former residents back home to fill mid-career positions [MTU]
Keweenaw Report (Nov. 12)
Enrollment
UMich student enrollment reaches record high in fall 2024
The Michigan Daily (Nov. 14)
Federal Policy
Pass or fail: How Trump’s education plans could impact Michigan kids [CMU, MSU, UM]
Bridge (Nov. 14)
Governance & Speech
Denise Ilitch and Carl Meyers win seats on UMich Board of Regents [UM-D]
Michigan Daily (Nov. 7)
He’s Been a Vocal Critic of Michigan State’s Trustees. Now He’s One of Them.
The Chronicle of Higher Education (Nov. 13)
Higher Education Finance — Other State Support
Northern Michigan University earns $906,000 Innovation Investment Award for Competency-based education options
Keweenaw Report (Nov. 14)
Higher Education in the 2024 Elections
One seat still undecided in Michigan State University Board of Trustees race
The Detroit News (Nov. 8)
MSU board election results were temporarily incorrect due to a miscount
The State News (Nov. 8)
Michigan GOP has success in university board elections, but MSU result uncertain [UM, WSU]
Detroit Free Press (Nov. 8)
Labor Relations
Strike averted at U-M Health as 'memorandum of understanding' is reached with UMMAP
Detroit Free Press (Nov. 11)
Nurses plan Tuesday picket at UM Health-Sparrow hospital
Lansing State Journal (Nov. 12)
Nurses picket at UM Health-Sparrow hospital for better pay, benefits
Lansing State Journal (Nov. 12)
Leadership Transitions
Listening sessions for WMU president search
Western Herald (Nov. 9)
SVSU hires Michigan native as next provost
WSMH TV (Nov. 11)
SVSU’s next provost brings expansive academic career to the area
MLive (Nov. 12)
Academic Senate meets MacKinnon, considers GPA makeup plan [CMU]
Central Michigan Life (Nov. 13)
Philanthropic Support
Ceremony recognizes naming of CMU’s Philip L. Kintzele School of Accounting
The Morning Sun (Nov. 12)
Safety & Health
Racist texts about picking cotton target Michigan students after presidential election [GVSU]
Detroit Free Press (Nov. 8)
EMU Women’s Resource Center Tackles Student Anxiety with Mental Health Awareness Event
The Sun Times News (Nov. 9)
MSU reports case of bacterial meningitis in student
Lansing State Journal (Nov. 11)
Workforce Alignment
Digital Summer Clinic provides opportunities for EMU students
Eastern Echo (Nov. 12)
EVs aren't going away. Here's how Michigan is preparing its workforce
The Detroit News (Nov. 14)
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