October 23, 2026

 

News from MASU

MASU was pleased to host our annual Student Art in the Legislature reception last week! Student Art in the Legislature brings together student-artists from across all 15 public universities to lend their works to the Michigan Legislature for one year. Thank you to the student-artists for letting their work be displayed!

Above: MASU Chief Policy Officer Mia Murphy (rear left) and student artists from the fifteen public universities in Heritage Hall of the Michigan Capitol.

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MASU Preliminary Enrollment Report: Fall 2026 [PDF]

MASU (October 2026)

 

In the News

Collaboration

Grand Valley, Van Andel Institute leverage AI to speed disease research

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business (Oct. 16)


NCMC, Ferris State establish pathways to pharmacy, optometry degrees

WWTV TV (Oct. 20)


What does GRCC’s new admission agreement with Western Michigan mean for students?

MLive (Oct. 21)


GRCC, WMU launch Bronco Bound Guarantee

School News Network (Oct. 21)


College Access & Affordability

Lansing Promise adds Oakland University as scholarship partner

Lansing State Journal (Oct. 20)


Lansing Promise announces new partnership with Oakland University

WILX TV (Oct. 20)


NMU addresses concerns of affordability, looks to reassure future Wildcat families

WZMQ TV (Oct. 22)


Enrollment

University of Michigan’s enrollment grows in contrast to most other state universities [MASU]

MLive (Oct. 22)


University enrollment drops 2% in Michigan, first drop in three years [MASU]

Bridge (Oct. 22)


Enrollment falls at Michigan public colleges after years of steadiness [MASU]

The Detroit News (Oct. 22)


Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

EMU breaks ground on new College of Business location

WEMU FM (Oct. 19)


Governance & Speech

UMich Board of Regents discusses recent construction projects and satellite campuses

The Michigan Daily (Oct. 16)


MSU trustee files lawsuit against president and board, escalating years-long clash

Crain’s Detroit Business (Oct. 21)


Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid

Financial aid director says MSU students don't need to fear upcoming cuts to federal aid

The State News (Oct. 19)


Michigan Tech receives federal matching grant to return West Point Foundry artifacts home

WLUC TV (Oct. 21)


Higher Education Finance — State Capital Outlay

NMU proposes $51.5 million Center for Creative Arts and Entrepreneurship

WNMU FM (Oct. 16)


Higher Education in the 2026 Elections

UMich Board of Regents candidates discuss tri-campus relations at Dearborn community forum [UM-D, UM-F)

The Michigan Daily (Oct. 21)


Institutional Leadership

EMU President Kelly reaches out to Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber

WEMU FM (Oct. 21)


Labor Relations

EMU Board of Regents passes contract agreements with teacher and police unions

WEMU FM (Oct. 16)


MSU suing employee labor union over dispute with IT workers

Lansing State Journal (Oct. 23)


Leadership Transitions

University of Michigan to begin search to replace outgoing provost

MLive (Oct. 21)


Program Delivery

University of Michigan finalizes principles for artificial intelligence use in education

MLive (Oct. 21)


NMU Evergreen Initiative expands lifelong learning experiences

WLUC TV (Oct. 21)


Recognitions & Awards

Hope College, Grand Valley earn high marks in latest 'Best Colleges'

Holland Sentinel (Oct. 19)


University Accountability

University of Michigan nursing gets 2 national accreditations

MLive (Oct. 22)


Workforce Alignment

Ferris State helping high school girls explore careers in skilled professions during third Jill of All Trades event

WYBR FM ((Oct. 15)

 

Commentaries

Michigan high school graduates college ready challenge

Michigan Future (Oct. 20)


Transfer Without Surprises, Part 3 [EMU, LSSU]

Inside Higher Ed (Oct. 23)