Diversity on Campus
Michigan universities join global "age-friendly" movement, making campuses more welcoming to elders [EMU, MSU, WSU]
Model D (Nov. 21)
Economic Development
Five promising Michigan startups get backing from the Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund [MTU]
UPword (Nov. 20)
Educational Attainment
Detroit Chamber poll finds many view higher education as not worth it
WSJM FM (Nov. 20)
Enrollment
Fall 2024 enrollment trends in 3 charts
Higher Ed Dive (Nov. 20)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
Campus Master Plan: Improved dining, parking and third spaces [OU]
The Oakland Post (Nov. 20)
Federal Policy
With a Republican trifecta in Washington, a new era of college oversight is on its way [MSU]
USA Today (Nov. 20)
Governance & Speech
Who won the second Michigan State board seat? Bahar-Cook appears to win by 4,000 votes
Lansing State Journal (Nov. 20)
Two weeks after election, MSU board seat still unclear but contender admits defeat
The State News (Nov. 20)
MSU board race finally resolved as state panel certifies election
Detroit Free Press (Nov. 22)
Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid
U-M to continue research on vacant land reuse in Flint with federal funding renewal
Concentrate (Nov. 20)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Financial Aid
Application period opens for Memorial Cup Legacy Scholarship [SVSU]
WNEM TV (Nov. 20)
Higher Education Finance — Other State Support
WMU, KVCC and Kalamazoo Promise awarded $620K to help adult students get college degrees
WWMT TV (Nov. 14)
New NMU grant looks to increase options for non-traditional students
WLUC TV (Nov. 17)
Institutional Leadership
Clifton Wharton Jr., former Michigan State president, dies at 98
Lansing State Journal (Nov. 17)
Fmr. MSU president and pioneer Clifton R. Wharton Jr. has died
WLNS TV (Nov. 17)
Clifton Wharton Jr., first Black president of MSU, dies at 98
The Detroit News (Nov. 17)
Clifton Wharton Jr., former Michigan State University president, has died
Michigan Public Radio (Nov. 17)
Philanthropic Support
Former Starbucks chairman donates one million dollars to NMU
WZMQ (Nov. 20)
NMU Alumni makes big change on campus through donation
The Northwind (Nov. 20)
Program Delivery
NMU, Trillium House partnership praised by alumni, students
The Mining Journal (Nov. 18)
U.P.’s first prison collegiate education program starts in Chippewa County [LSSU]
UPword (Nov. 20)
Engineering the stars: MTU's new aerospace program takes flight
My UP Now (Nov. 21)
Recognitions & Awards
These 2 Michigan colleges in top-40 for sending students abroad, ranking says [MSU, UM]
MLive (Nov. 19)
The Best Colleges for Future Leaders 2025 [MSU, UM, WSU]
Time (Nov.)
Safety & Health
MSU Fraternity Suspended
WILX TV (Nov. 20)
The Echo Q&A Series: Jennifer Kellman Fritz and Tinker support student mental health [EMU]
Eastern Echo (Nov. 20)
Students facing homelessness find help at GVSU
WOOD TV (Nov. 21)
Student Success
Year Two of Wayne State's TRIO Program Makes Strides
The South End (Nov. 17)
Academic Success Center: Prepare for finals with resources tailored to your needs [OU]
The Oakland Post (Nov. 20)
Workforce Alignment
Class in session: Attracting, supporting, and retaining educators [CMU, EMU, MSU, NMU, SVSU]
EpiCenter Mt. Pleasant (Nov. 14)
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