November 15, 2024

News from MASU

Opinion | Higher ed enrollment trend a positive sign for Michigan’s future

Daniel Hurley, Bridge (Nov. 12)

In the News

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)

Commentaries

Commentary: Universities are embracing AI as next research frontier by Presidents Kevin Guskiewicz, MSU; Santa Ono, UM; Kimberly Andrews Espy, WSU

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business (Nov. 11)

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