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Academic Operations
U of M-Flint college freshmen move into dorms
WNEM TV (Aug. 25)
Students flock to MSU as move-in begins
WLNS TV (Aug. 26)
GV welcomes freshmen with first in-person Convocation in three years
Grand Valley Lanthorn (Aug. 29)
Students begin first day of classes at Michigan Tech University
WLUC TV (Aug. 29)
MSU students return to campus amid continuing pandemic
WLNS TV (Aug. 30)
‘The campus is just alive with activity,’ as Grand Valley State students began fall semester
MLive (Sep. 1)
Students return to dorms at UM-Flint
Flint Beat (Sep. 1)
Lake Superior State University students settle in for the fall
The Sault News (Sep. 1)
Collaboration
Bay College signs computer networking agreement with LSSU
WLUC TV (Aug. 26)
Bay College, Lake State Sign Computer Networking Agreement
Radio Results Network (Aug. 26)
Aug. 31 - Savannah State Announces New Partnership with Grand Valley State University
Savannah Business Journal [GA] (Aug. 31)
Bay College to offer computer networking degree with LSSU
The Daily News (Aug. 31)
College Access & Affordability
After student loan relief, here are 4 more ways to cut Michigan college debt [CMU, MSU, MASU]
Bridge (Aug. 26)
Diversity on Campus
Affirmative Action Was Banned at Two Top Universities. They Say They Need It. [UM]
The New York Times (Aug. 26)
Anti-DEI messaging puts GV diversity, equity, inclusion efforts under spotlight
Grand Valley Lanthorn (Aug. 29)
University of Michigan, Oakland University among most LGBTQ-friendly campuses in nation [GVSU, WSU]
WDIV TV (Aug. 30)
Economic Development
‘Michigan’s secret weapon:’ U.P. business is missing link in semiconductor solution [MTU]
MLive (Aug. 30)
Educational Attainment
Four-year college degrees in Michigan becoming an exception [GVSU, MSU, SVSU, UM, WSU]
The Detroit News (Aug. 28)
Enrollment
CMU welcomes largest freshman class in years
WNEM TV (Aug. 29)
Students’ return to MSU brings overcrowding
WLNS TV (Aug. 29)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
A self-driving bus is carting Michigan State students to campus this fall [UM]
Crain’s Detroit Business (Aug. 31)
Federal Policy
Michiganders respond to Biden's student loan forgiveness initiative [OU, MASU]
WXYZ TV (Aug. 26)
GV students expected to benefit from federal student debt forgiveness
Grand Valley Lanthorn (Aug. 29)
Biden announces student loan forgiveness
The Ferris State Torch (Aug. 31)
What the Biden student loan forgiveness plan means for Michiganders
Michigan Advance (Sep. 1)
Student loan forgiveness gives many, including parents, a fighting chance [MSU]
Detroit Free Press (Sep. 1)
Governance & Speech
Protesters look to educate incoming students about EMU sexual assault case
MLive (Aug. 26)
MSU trustees to investigate administration's decision to force dean out
Lansing State Journal (Aug. 30)
MSU hires outside counsel to review dean’s dismissal
WLNS TV (Aug. 30)
Michigan State University board hires outside counsel to review dean's removal
Crain’s Detroit Business (Aug. 30)
Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid
Nearly $500K will fund next step in restoration of Lake Michigan inlet lake near Muskegon [GVSU]
MLive (Aug. 28)
MSU gets $9M in grants for international education
WLNS TV (Aug. 30)
UM lands $11 million research grant to study safer next generation EV batteries
Crain’s Detroit Business (Aug. 30)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
University of Michigan’s prized ‘Galileo’ doc turns out to be a forgery
WDIV TV (Aug. 29)
WMU unveils new NIL program aimed at educating athletes, facilitating compensation
MLive (Aug. 30)
Higher Education Finance — Other State Support
SVSU prof works to improve mental health delivery
Midland Daily News (Sep. 1)
Higher Education in the 2022 Elections
Arrest of Lena Epstein, U-M regent candidate, revealed in court battle
Bridge (Aug. 26)
Michigan GOP sets November candidate slate at nominating convention [MSU, UM, WSU]
MLive (Aug. 28)
MI ballot initiative sparks new abortion debate at GV
Grand Valley Lanthorn (Aug. 29)
Institutional Leadership
Western Michigan University president tests positive for COVID-19
MLive (Aug. 30)
WMU president test positive for COVID-19
WWMT TV (Aug. 30)
Labor Relations
Thousands of University of Michigan nurses to vote on potential strike
WXYZ TV (Aug. 28)
EMU, professors at odds over contract as school year begins
Michigan Radio (Aug. 28)
EMU faculty takes first steps toward strike vote
The Eastern Echo (Aug. 29)
Eastern Michigan University union rejects administration’s salary proposal, requests more [CMU, GVSU, WMU]
WDIV TV (Aug. 30)
Faculty rejects administration's contract offer; talks ongoing, EMU says
The Detroit News (Aug. 30)
Eastern Michigan University union rejects administration’s salary proposal, requests more
WDIV TV (Aug. 30)
Contract between EMU, faculty union expires at midnight tonight
WEMU FM (Aug. 31)
EMU faculty agrees to work past contract deadline, but strike still possible
Michigan Radio (Aug. 31)
Leadership Transitions
Transitions: New Northwestern U. President Named; Wayne State U. Leader to Step Down [SVSU]
The Chronicle of Higher Education (Sep. 1)
Philanthropic Support
5 cancer-fighting projects funded by MSU Health Sciences, Henry Ford Health
WILX TV (Aug. 30)
Program Delivery
WMU to debut cannabis marketing course
Grand Rapids Business Journal (Aug. 29)
WMU to launch cannabis marketing class in the spring
WZZM TV (Aug. 30)
Recognitions & Awards
University of Michigan in Ann Arbor ranked No. 4 college with best student life in America
WDIV TV (Aug. 29)
Safety & Health
‘The most important thing is prevention': GVSU aims to keep students safe from monkeypox
WXMI TV (Aug. 26)
MSU makes several safety upgrades, including fencing, after death of Brendan Santo
WXYZ TV (Aug. 30)
‘Do not drink the water from campus taps’: CMU warns of boil water advisory
WXMI TV (Sep. 1)
Universities, after years of COVID-19 precautions, prepare for possible monkeypox cases [MSU]
MLive (Sep. 1)
Petition calls for pedestrian safety improvements following death of WMU student
MLive (Sep. 1)
MyMichigan Health and CMU partner to enhance student athlete experience, create healthier adults
Epicenter Mt. Pleasant (Sep. 1)
Strategic Planning
WMU at a crossroads: It’s tough times for colleges but Western Michigan leaders say they have a plan
MLive (Aug. 30)
University Accountability
Black law prof sues UM, alleging discrimination, retaliation
The Detroit News (Aug. 29)
Michigan Law Professor Alleges Race, Sex, Family Status Bias
Bloomberg Law (Aug. 29)
Workforce Alignment
Expanded U of M program seeks to bring career changers into education
WXYZ TV (Aug. 29)
Increasing racial diversity in Greater Lansing health care workforce is goal of 'Becoming Visible' [MSU]
Lansing State Journal (Aug. 29)
GV partners with Pine Rest for scholarship opportunities
Grand Valley Lanthorn (Aug. 29)
Spectrum Health excited about Ferris State nursing program expansion
Pioneer (Sep. 1)
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