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Collaboration
Eastern UP to become testing ground for long-distance drones [MTU]
WCMU FM (Nov. 14)
College Access & Affordability
High schoolers to get a glimpse of college life, learn about opportunities at WMU
WWMT TV (Nov. 13)
Eastern Michigan University Expands Loan Repayment Assistance Program
The Sun Times (Nov. 14)
Educational Attainment
Detroit's low postsecondary attainment fuels region's economic lag, report says [MSU, OU]
The Detroit News (Nov. 18)
Michigan incomes drop to their lowest ranking ever as higher education lags other states [OU, UM]
Crain’s Detroit Business (Nov.18)
Report: Aging crisis to cause Michigan to lose out on economic boom [UM]
Bridge (Nov. 20)
Enrollment
One of the fastest growing demographics at Michigan colleges is high school students [FSU]
MLive (Nov. 16)
Michigan's regional universities fight back after years of enrollment decline [MASU]
The Detroit News (Nov. 16)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
‘This is new territory for everyone:’ An in-depth look at OU’s upcoming emergency closure
The Oakland Post Nov. 14)
Oakland University to close campus for over a week -- here’s when and why
WDIV TV (Nov. 14)
WMU’s Leadership and Business Strategy program ‘brings the juice’ with new downtown shuttle
Western Herald (Nov. 15)
Raoul Wallenberg’s former Ann Arbor home set for big move to University of Michigan campus
MLive (Nov. 17)
Rec Center renovations expected to continue into 2026 [GVSU]
Grand Valley Lanthorn (Nov. 17)
Plachta Auditorium to undergo renovations [CMU]
Central Michigan Life (Nov. 17)
Eastern Michigan University to open second green space for campus park
Eastern Echo (Nov. 19)
Federal Policy
Latinx Student Union to potentially lose university funding [NMU]
The North Wind (Nov. 13)
Trump administration cuts diminish foreign language education at MSU
The State News (Nov. 20)
Governance & Speech
WMU to reevaluate ICE policy in classrooms
The Western Herald (Nov. 14)
Big Ten denies University of Michigan regent's claim of coercion
WJRT TV (Nov. 18)
Michigan board publicly declares opposition to proposed $2.4 billion outside investment in Big Ten
Associated Press (Nov. 20)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
University of Michigan to invest $250M in biomedical innovation institute
MLive (Nov. 13)
U-M Health-Sparrow Ionia to build $28M center, improve health services
Detroit Free Press (Nov. 20)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Financial Aid
EMU scholarships, grants will see 2.4% increase next year
Eastern Echo (Nov. 16)
Higher Education Finance — State Capital Outlay
University of Michigan to request state funding for renovations totaling $85M [UM-D]
MLive (Nov. 18)
Higher Education in the 2026 Elections
Challenger launches bid to unseat U-M Regent Acker, accusing him of echoing Trump agenda
Detroit Free Press (Nov. 17)
Progressive announces University of Michigan regent run, says board capitulates to Trump
MLive (Nov. 17)
Institutional Leadership
Interim University President Grasso hosts State of the University address
The Michigan Daily (Nov. 14)
Leadership Transitions
Inside the All-Important Presidential Transition [WMU]
The Chronicle of Higher Education (Nov. 12)
Diversity and inclusion leader steps down at WMU
MLive (Nov. 14)
VP of Diversity and Inclusion steps down from WMU
Western Herald (Nov. 14)
Ferris State enlists former city commissioner to boost Grand Rapids ties
Crain’s Grand Rapids Business (Nov. 17)
Wayne State's second-ranking leader departs two months after Espy's resignation
The Detroit News (Nov. 19)
Wayne State’s Provost Laurie Clabo Set to Step Down
The South End (Nov. 19)
Regents say EMU president position to be filled by end of 2025
Eastern Echo (Nov. 20)
WSU provost resigns after 2 years in the role
Crain’s Detroit Business (Nov. 20)
Program Delivery
LSSU launches second cohort of professional MBA program
Soo Leader (Nov. 14)
MSU expands rural health education with new site in Cadillac
WPBN TV (Nov. 17)
Lake Superior State expands MBA access for rural professionals
The Sault News (Nov. 18)
Bridging the gap: Oakland University PR class experiences life beyond the classroom
The Oakland Post (Nov. 19)
Recognitions & Awards
Michigan State among Top 50 schools for sustainability in Princeton Review ranking [GVSU]
Lansing State Journal (Nov. 17)
West Michigan university has AI program recognized by National Security Agency [FSU]
MLive (Nov. 18)
4 Michigan colleges are the best for future leaders, TIME ranking says [CMU, MSU, UM, WSU]
MLive (Nov. 20)
UM-Flint tops in cybersecurity online program
WNEM TV (Nov. 20)
Student Success
Ferris opens new dedicated space for first generation students
Pioneer (Nov. 17)
New boutique offers free professional clothes to WMU students
MLive (Nov. 18)
University Accountability
Former Faculty Senate chair settles lawsuit against two trustees [MSU]
The State News (Nov. 13)
Lawsuit between MSU professor and trustees settled
The Detroit News (Nov. 15)
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