October 6, 2023

In the News

College Access & Affordability

October is the month that student loan payments resume — so why aren't some paying now? [WSU]

Detroit Free Press (Sep. 29)


Lack of school counselors hobbles Michigan college enrollment efforts [EMU, MSU, UM, WSU]

Bridge (Sep. 29)


State of Michigan, NMU provide tips on how to pay student loans

WLUC TV (Oct. 4)


Enrollment

First-year enrollment is highest in UM-Dearborn history

Press & Guide (Sep. 28)


Michigan State's fall enrollment includes nearly 11,000 incoming students

Lansing State Journal (Sep. 29)


Michigan State University records historic fall enrollment, reflecting students' confidence in its value

WWMT TV (Sep. 30)


Some Michigan universities see higher enrollment rates, despite statewide decline [MASU]

Ludington Daily News (Oct. 1)


UM Ann Arbor remains largest university in state as competition to get in intensifies [EMU, GVSU, WSU]

The Detroit News (Oct. 2)


At CMU, a new plan and enrollment increases

The Morning Sun (Oct. 2)


No state university is bigger than the University of Michigan, data shows [MSU]

MLive (Oct. 2)


UM Ann Arbor remains largest university in state as competition to get in intensifies [EMU, GVSU, WSU]

The Detroit News (Oct. 2)


Governance & Speech

Gov. Whitmer signs legislation to fund state troopers, public universities, & more as new fiscal year begins

WWMT TV (Sep. 30)


Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid

Michigan State Lands $12M Grant for Biometrics Recognition Program

dbusiness (Oct. 2)


U-M receives federal grant to engage more Indigenous, rural, and underserved students in physics

Concentrate (Oct. 4)


Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics

‘This happens all the time,’ Spartan official says about student-athlete deals being paused [MSU]

WLNS TV (Oct. 2)


Higher Education Finance — Institutional Financial Aid

Free college tuition? It’s possible at Eastern Michigan University with expanded program

MLive (Oct. 2)


More students now eligible for free tuition, scholarships at Eastern Michigan University

WDIV TV (Oct. 3)


EMU's free tuition program expanding for low-income students starting in 2024

WEMU FM (Oct. 4)


Institutional Leadership

OU President honored with Citizens Research Council of Michigan Award [NMU, WMU, MASU]

Patch (Oct. 3)


Leadership Transitions

NMU officially celebrates newest President Brock Tessman during Investiture Ceremony

WLUC TV (Sep. 29)


MSU wants a new president by Thanksgiving. The Mel Tucker news has made that more difficult

Lansing State Journal (Sep. 30)


Tessman Investiture: 'NMU is On the Rise'

WNMU FM (Oct. 2)


Q&A: New SVSU President George Grant Jr. talks the future of higher education [GVSU]

Midland Daily News (Oct. 2)


New chief executive puts focus on students [NMU]

The Mining Journal (Oct. 2)


New VP of teaching and learning to join WMU

The Western Herald (Oct. 2)


Saginaw Valley State hires ex-MSU official John Lewandowski as new athletic director

Detroit Free Press (Oct. 4)


SVSU hires John Lewandowski as their new Director of Athletics [MSU]

WNEM TV (Oct. 4)


Former Michigan State associate AD John Lewandowski takes over as SVSU AD

MLive (Oct. 4)


Philanthropic Support

WMU women’s golf gifted $1.5 million donation from Bergeron family to elevate facilities

MLive (Oct. 4)


WMU golf team receives record $1.5 million donation

WNEM TV (Oct. 5)


Program Delivery

Continue the conversation at Ferris State University’s Museum of Sexist Objects

WWTV TV (Oct. 2)


Jobs of the Future: Lake Superior State wants to be the training base for space

Northern Ontario Business (Oct. 3)


Launch a successful career in eSports at Ferris State University

WOOD TV (Oct. 4)


Public Health

Old newspaper boxes become Narcan dispensers at Ferris State University

WOOD TV (Oct. 3)


Ferris State University using repurposed newsstands to combat drug overdoses

WPBN TV (Oct. 4)


Ferris State supports Narcan box installation on campus

Pioneer (Oct. 5)


Safety & Health

Fire causes ‘significant damage’ in U.P. university’s robotics building, but no injuries

MLive (Sep. 28)


A focus on well-being: NMU celebrates dedication of holistic health center

The Mining Journal (Sep. 30)


Bed Bugs cases on GV campus

Grand Valley Lanthorn (Oct. 2)


Strategic Planning

'A tremendous undertaking': CMU’s strategic plan unveiled

Central Michigan Life (Sep. 29)


University Accountability

Lake Superior State earns re-accreditation for engineering programs

Soo Leader (Sep. 30)


Assistants' testimony could play key role in MSU sexual harassment case against Mel Tucker

Lansing State Journal (Oct. 4)


Mel Tucker won't participate in sexual harassment hearing; attorney claims new evidence [MSU]

Lansing State Journal (Oct. 5)


Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments in COVID college reimbursement lawsuits [MSU, UM, WSU]

Michigan Radio (Oct. 5)


Should Michigan universities owe students pandemic refunds? High court considers that

The Detroit News (Oct. 5)


College students want refunds for their COVID-era education. The Supreme Court heard their case. [CMU, EMU, LSSU]

MLive (Oct. 6)


Workforce Alignment

New program offers full ride to college, $20K stipend to train 300 teachers in West Michigan [GVSU]

MLive (Sep. 30)


Interested in becoming a teacher? This GVSU program could make your education tuition-free

The Holland Sentinel (Oct. 4)

Commentaries

Commentary: What lies ahead for Flint’s colleges? — Centennials, conflict, change, and challenges [CMU, EMU, MSU, UM, UM-F]

East Village Magazine (Sep. 29)


Labor Voices: MiLEAP is helpful resource for parents and students

The Detroit News (Oct. 3)

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