The latest news from Michigan's 15 public universities
October 23, 2020
MASU has published an updated-as-needed tracker of university operating statuses here:
Operational Status of Michigan Public Universities in Response to COVID-19
In the News
Academic Operations
Provost announces schedule for spring wellness days [CMU]
Central Michigan Life
(Oct. 19)
GVSU 2020 Fall Commencement to be partially held in person
WXMI TV
(Oct. 19)
GVSU to celebrate fall 2020 graduates with virtual, in-person commencement options.
Grand Valley Lanthorn
(Oct. 19)
Despite rise in COVID, Michigan State to offer more classes, dorm housing [UM]
Bridge
(Oct. 22)
MSU: More in-person classes and on-campus housing for spring semester, but no spring break
Lansing State Journal
(Oct. 22)
No spring break, more in-person classes coming for Michigan State University students
MLive
(Oct. 22)
MSU officials partly reopening dorms for spring semester
The Detroit News
(Oct. 22)
Collaboration
NMU grant supports tribal victim services
Daily Press
(Oct. 17)
Statewide learning channel to provide support for pre-K through grade 12 students [CMU, GVSU, MSU, NMU]
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Oct. 22)
Diversity on Campus
Anti-racism initiatives, including George Floyd scholarship, coming to University of Michigan
MLive
(Oct. 20)
Enrollment
UM-Dearborn welcomes strong freshman class
Press & Guide
(Oct. 16)
Fall enrollment decline could result in $54M loss for Michigan State University [UM, WSU]
MLive
(Oct. 16)
Saginaw Valley State reports enrollment drop, but higher grad student numbers
MLive
(Oct. 19)
Michigan college freshman enrollment drops amid COVID. Will they return?
Bridge
(Oct. 19)
SVSU enrollment shows gains in student retention and graduate programs
Midland Daily News
(Oct. 19)
State universities, colleges, continue to see enrollment declines [MASU]
WCMU FM
(Oct. 20)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
Michigan Tech given grant money to begin trails project
WLUC TV
(Oct. 15)
Quarantine, isolation housing occupancy nearing 50% at University of Michigan
MLive
(Oct. 16)
Michigan Tech to possibly upgrade outdoor facilities
WBUP TV
(Oct. 16)
The truth behind EMU’s recycling and sustainability efforts
The Eastern Echo
(Oct. 19)
WMU working to resolve campus-wide internet issues
Western Herald
(Oct. 19)
Housing offers room reassignment period [OU]
The Oakland Post
(Oct. 21)
Off-campus research facility to temporarily solve space shortage [OU]
The Oakland Post
(Oct. 21)
Governance & Speech
Democratic incumbent for Board of Regents Mark Bernstein discusses affordability, fall reopening [UM, UM-D, UM-F]
The Michigan Daily
(Oct. 18)
Regents talk endowment, divestment, anti-racism initiatives at October meeting [UM]
The Michigan Daily
(Oct. 22)
Regents candidate Sarah Hubbard aims to add more Republican voices to the board, lower tuition [UM]
The Michigan Daily
(Oct. 22)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
NMU Board approves budget for 2020-21
WBUP TV
(Oct. 16)
NMU approves 2020-21 budget: Figure down 1% from last year; scholarships, fellowships increase by nearly $300K
The Mining Journal
(Oct. 17)
NMU board of trustees hears concerns, shares budget
The North Wind
(Oct. 19)
'A very sad day': Cash-strapped MSU cuts men's, women's swimming and diving; savings near $2M
The Detroit News
(Oct. 22)
Michigan State cuts swimming and diving programs amid COVID-19 budget crisis
MLive
(Oct. 22)
Higher Education in the 2020 Elections
More than 2,600 students have registered to vote at University of Michigan satellite clerk’s office
MLive
(Oct. 16)
WeVote encouraging students to vote this presidential election, what resources are available [WMU]
Western Herald
(Oct. 21)
Institutional Leadership
Former Michigan State University Athletic Director Merritt Norvell Dies at 79
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
(Oct. 21)
CEO group to Michigan leaders: Stop suing over COVID-19 restrictions, unite to fight second wave [MSU, OU, UM, WSU]
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Oct. 21)
Leadership Transitions
Q&A: Central Michigan University’s new Director of Athletics, Amy Folan
Epicenter Mt. Pleasant
(Oct. 22)
Program Delivery
How EMU's music ensembles are adapting to COVID-19 complications
The Eastern Echo
(Oct. 19)
Law school launches new clinics to address community advocacy, immigration appeals [WSU]
Oakland County Legal News
(Oct. 21)
Safety & Health
Restrictions lifted for Grand Valley State University students after coronavirus cases decrease
MLive
(Oct. 16)
WMU promoting importance of mental health in students
Western Herald
(Oct. 17)
University of Michigan responds to rise in COVID-19 cases and housing availability
WXYZ TV
(Oct. 18)
Health officials concerned as virus cases linked to Michigan State University rise [GVSU]
WDIV TV
(Oct. 19)
More Colleges Require Flu Shots of Students and Employees [WSU]
The Wall Street Journal
(Oct. 19)
Residents of UM dorm told not to attend in-person classes due to COVID-19
The Detroit News
(Oct. 19)
COVID-19 uptick halts students in 1 University of Michigan dorm from attending in-person classes
MLive
(Oct. 19)
Coronavirus outbreaks reported at 84 Michigan K-12 schools and 30 colleges in Oct. 19 report
MLive
(Oct. 19)
‘It’s Negligence’: U. of Michigan Students Ordered to ‘Stay in Place’ After Covid-19 Cases Surge
The Chronicle of Higher Education
(Oct. 20)
U-M: Spike in COVID cases isn't from in-person classes. It's from parties
Detroit Free Press
(Oct. 20)
Western Michigan University surpasses 700 total coronavirus cases [GVSU, UM]
MLive
(Oct. 21)
A Crackdown in Ann Arbor [UM]
The New York Times
(Oct. 21)
Lake State staying steady as cold/flu season and holidays approach during pandemic
The Daily Telegram
(Oct. 21)
NMU restricting visitors on campus
WBUP TV
(Oct. 22)
NMU restricts on-campus visitors due to coronavirus
WNMU FM
(Oct. 22)
How to report a violation of 2-week stay-in-place order for University of Michigan students
MLive
(Oct. 22)
Student-led coalition offers peer-to-peer coronavirus education at Western Michigan University
MLive
(Oct. 22)
Wayne State tells campus community: Take Oct. 30 as a mental health day
Detroit Free Press
(Oct. 22)
WMU tests new UV sanitation devices made in Kalamazoo
WOOD TV
(Oct. 22)
Student Success
MCAN awards three additional COVID-19 Response Grants in 13th round of funding [LSSU]
WSYM TV
(Oct. 21)
Virtual Office Hours Get More Students in the Door. Will They Be Here to Stay? [GVSU]
EdSurge
(Oct. 22)
University Accountability
UM's cost from Anderson allegations: $10.7M and rising [MSU]
The Detroit News
(Oct. 21)
How UM failed for decades to heed warnings about doctor's alleged sex abuse [MSU]
The Detroit News
(Oct. 22)
Lawsuits: Managers in MSU's landscaping services give 'young boys club' special treatment
Lansing State Journal
(Oct. 22)
Mediation set to begin in late University of Michigan athletic doctor sexual abuse case
MLive
(Oct. 22)
University of Michigan close to implementing recommendations from former provost investigation
MLive
(Oct. 23)
Commentaries
Don’t mess with my cubs: Herd immunity is not for my students [OU]
by OU Pres. Pescovitz
Detroit Free Press
(Oct. 20)
State and National Reports
Michigan in Context
The Impact of COVID-19 on State Higher Education Budgets
New America and SHEEO
(October 2020)
How university-led economic development can transform our state’s future
Business Leaders for Michigan
(October 2020)
The Dean's List
The Lighter Side of the News
The haunting of Meadow Brook Mansion [OU]
The Oakland Post
(Oct. 21)
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