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Diversity on Campus
Michigan lawmakers pen letter against antisemitism, Islamophobia
WLNS (Oct. 23)
Economic Development
Michigan doesn't make the cut for list of new federal tech hubs [MSU, WMU]
Detroit Free Press (Oct. 23)
Michigan passed over for federal tech hub designation [GVSU, MSU, WMU]
Crain’s Detroit Business (Oct. 23)
Educational Attainment
Michigan Inches Toward College Attainment Goal
Inside Higher Ed (Oct. 23)
Enrollment
Enrollment ticks upward at Michigan colleges, though behind national trends
MLive (Oct. 26)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
$273M in public funding sought for new Henry Ford Health, MSU campus around New Center
Crain’s Detroit Business (Oct. 24)
Ilitches to sell parcels to UM for $9.57 million. Here's what they paid for them.
Crain’s Detroit Business (Oct. 24)
SVSU to receive $1.1 million to upgrade facilities and add additional security cameras
WEYI TV (Oct. 24)
10 ways University of Michigan's campus could transform in 25 years
MLive (Oct. 25)
MSU receives state dollars to expand medical school at Flint campus
Bridge (Oct. 25)
Governance & Speech
EMU Board Meeting ends with resounding approval of all sections by Regents on Oct. 19
The Eastern Echo (Oct. 20)
MSU trustee calls for board chair Vassar’s removal over 'harmful consequences' of her bullying, plotting
The State News (Oct. 22)
Faculty leader joins calls for MSU board chair Vassar's resignation
The State News (Oct. 22)
Vassar planned donor dinner at president’s house but didn’t include her
The State News (Oct. 22)
Whitmer: Michigan State Board chair allegations represent 'serious breach of conduct' [UM, WSU]
Detroit Free Press (Oct. 23)
MSU starts review of claims against board chair; Whitmer sees no 'unified leadership'
The Detroit News (Oct. 23)
MSU trustee calls for Board chair to resign, alleging bullying, bungling and trips on donor’s jet
MLive (Oct. 23)
Former MSU trustees join calls for board chair Vassar's resignation
The State News (Oct. 23)
Michigan State's Rema Vassar says allegations against her are 'meritless'
Lansing State Journal (Oct. 24)
U.S. Senator, former Michigan governor call for board chair Vassar's removal
The State News (Oct. 24)
Power struggle rocks MSU board amid search for next president [WSU]
The Detroit News (Oct. 24)
Some propose changing way MSU trustees are selected in light of accusations against chair [UM, WSU, WMU]
WWMT TV (Oct. 24)
Whitmer 'alarmed' MSU board chair hasn't cooperated in Tracy leak probe
The Detroit News (Oct. 25)
Gov. Whitmer considers changing how trustees are chosen after MSU board chair controversy
The State News (Oct. 25)
What could be next for the Michigan State University Board of Trustees?
Lansing State Journal (Oct. 26)
Whitmer urges MSU board to cooperate amid Mel Tucker, board misconduct investigations
Detroit Free Press (Oct. 26)
How would Gov. Whitmer remove a trustee? [MSU]
The State News (Oct. 26)
Whitmer sends letter to MSU board stressing importance of transparency, cooperation with leak investigation
The State News (Oct. 26)
Vassar's proposed ouster becomes focus of emotional MSU board meeting filled with outbursts
The Detroit News (Oct. 27)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
UM OKs sale of alcohol at hockey and basketball games, holds off on Big House [MSU]
The Detroit News (Oct. 19)
University of Michigan Regents approve applying for liquor licenses at Big House, Crisler and Yost
WLUC TV (Oct. 20)
NMU Board of Trustees approves budget, strategic investments
WLUC TV (Oct. 20)
NMU’s 2024 budget adds more than $3 million in new investment
The Mining Journal (Oct. 21)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Financial Aid
New grant funding aims to enhance experiential learning at Western Michigan University
MLive (Oct. 25)
Higher Education Finance — Other State Support
WMU research center to receive $5M for small business support
WXMI TV (Oct. 20)
$5 million to help Biosciences Research Center at WMU grow small, high-tech businesses
WWMT TV (Oct. 20)
$1.2M in grants will support three UM-Flint student success programs
MLive (Oct. 23)
Michigan higher ed leaders celebrate funding for semiconductor training [OU, UM, WSU]
Detroit Free Press (Oct. 23)
Michigan makes largest investment in semiconductor training to drive industry into the future [MSU, MTU, OU, UM, WSU]
The Detroit News (Oct. 23)
Wayne State, other schools announce state investment in semiconductor education [OU, UM]
Crain’s Detroit Business (Oct. 23)
MEDC Launches Semiconductor Training Programs with Michigan Colleges [OU, UM, WSU]
dbusiness (Oct. 23)
$3.4M grant will expand MSU’s Flint footprint with new downtown building
MLive (Oct. 24)
University of Michigan partnering with state to prep future semiconductor workforce [OU, WSU]
MLive (Oct. 24)
Higher Education Finance — State Capital Outlay
University of Michigan regents approve construction for $250M Detroit innovation center
The Detroit News (Oct. 19)
$42M renovation will help expand Eastern Michigan University engineering school
MLive (Oct. 20)
U-M regents approve construction for $250M Detroit center for innovation
WXYZ TV (Oct. 20)
University of Michigan Approves $250M Center for Innovation in Detroit
dbusiness (Oct. 20)
Higher Education Finance — State Student Financial Aid
Ferris State receives $600K-plus King-Chavez-Parks Grant to support university retention programs for economically disadvantaged students
WYBR FM (Oct. 22)
Institutional Leadership
Higher Education and the Battle for Gen Z Talent [WSU]
Detroit Public Television (Oct. 20)
MSU interim president Woodruff: Work with board chair is ‘challenging’
The State News (Oct. 23)
WMU president outlines vision for student success in State of the University address
WWMT TV (Oct. 25)
WMU's president sets student success goals in 2023's State of the University address
WMUK FM (Oct. 25)
Labor Relations
EMU regents finalize lecturers’ union contract
WEMU FM (Oct. 20)
Teachers union, Eastern Michigan University reach new bargaining deal
MLive (Oct. 20)
Leadership Transitions
MSU president search committee done, choice now in board’s hands
The State News (Oct. 22)
State budget director leaving job for MSU finance post; successor named
Crain’s Detroit Business (Oct. 25)
Whitmer names Jen Flood new budget director as Chris Harkins departs for job at MSU
Detroit Free Press (Oct. 26)
Philanthropic Support
University of Michigan snake collection largest in world after Oregon State donation
Detroit Free Press (Oct. 21)
Program Delivery
Automotive faculty developing innovative program offerings, communicating industry-wide to promote student excellence [FSU]
WYBR FM (Oct. 23)
GV academic support services integrate AI into daily use
Grand Valley Lanthorn (Oct. 23)
MSU board to vote on expanding medical school departments to coordinate with Henry Ford Health
Crain’s Detroit Business (Oct. 25)
New NMU fellowship will help U.P. and students alike
Upword (Oct. 26)
Michigan Tech University To Offer New Bachelor’s Degree In Nursing
Radio Results Network (Oct. 26)
Recognitions & Awards
EMU ties for first in social mobility ranking among Michigan colleges [WSU]
WEMU FM (Oct. 25)
Safety & Health
Hackers gained access to personal info on up to 230,000 individuals, UM says
The Detroit News (Oct. 23)
Financial info of students, alumni compromised by August data breach, U-M says
Bridge (Oct. 23)
University of Michigan says 230,000 people's information affected by August data breach
WXYZ TV (Oct. 23)
Strategic Planning
WMU president talks decade-long plan to increase graduation rates and student retention
WXMI TV (Oct. 25)
University Accountability
Michigan State investigation finds Mel Tucker sexually harassed rape survivor
Detroit Free Press (Oct. 25)
Christian Hillsdale College failed students who reported sexual violence, lawsuit alleges [UM, WSU]
Detroit Free Press (Oct. 25)
Hillsdale College does ‘phony investigations’ into sexual assault, lawsuit says [UM]
MLive (Oct. 26)
Attorneys for Mel Tucker, Brenda Tracy agree on matter of cellphone messages (MSU)
Lansing State Journal (Oct. 26)
Tucker to appeal MSU’s sexual harassment decision
The State News (Oct. 26)
MSU board chair hired her own lawyers for Tucker accuser leak investigation
The State News (Oct. 26)
MSU accreditation jeopardized by board chair's actions, official says
The State News (Oct. 26)
MSU Faculty Senate calls for Vassar’s ouster, cites accreditation risk
The Detroit News (Oct. 26)
Workforce Alignment
Wine apprenticeships? Michigan’s worker shortage makes businesses get creative
Bridge (Oct. 24)
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