April 7, 2023

In the News

Academic Operations

We tested a new ChatGPT-detector for teachers. It flagged an innocent student. [UM-D]

The Washington Post (Apr. 3)


Collaboration

Northwest Education Services Partners with Grand Valley State University for New Credit Agreement

WWTV TV (Apr. 4)


Diversity on Campus

WMU works toward incorporating DEI into all curriculums

MLive (Mar. 31)


MSU publishes document for guidance on inclusive speech

WXYZ TV (Apr. 3)


Economic Development

TechTown Detroit, Regional Partners Launch Mobility Accelerator Network [UM, WSU]

dbusiness (Apr. 4)


Enrollment

Dip in college enrollments puts pressure on colleges, universities [GVSU, MASU]

Capital News Service (Mar. 31)


LeFevre: College enrollment is key to Michigan's future economy

The Detroit News (Apr. 5)


Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

University of Michigan-Flint has plans for a new technology facility

Flint Beat (Apr. 1)


Michigan State reopens student Union, 'the living room of our campus'

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 3)


Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics

Lawmakers renew push to allow alcohol sales at Michigan college sport events [MSU, UM]

WJBK TV (Mar. 30)


University of Michigan formally acquires Sparrow Health System

The Detroit News (Apr. 3)


Labor Relations

Michigan Grad Workers Strike

Inside Higher Ed (Mar. 31)


University of Michigan sues graduate union over strike, bargaining continues

Bridge (Mar. 31)


UM asks court to end strike; graduate employees won't back down

The Detroit News (Apr. 2)


GVSU student workers walk out, demand higher pay

Detroit Free Press (Apr. 4)


Grand Valley State University students protest for higher, ‘livable’ campus wages

MLive (Apr. 4)


UMich requests injunction against GEO, decision delayed until evidentiary hearing

The Michigan Daily (Apr. 4)


Judge denies demand that striking University of Michigan workers return to jobs

MLive (Apr. 4)


U-M grad student worker strike continues; judge won’t end walkout

Bridge (Apr. 4)


Leadership Transitions

LSSU President Stepping Down

Sault Online (Mar. 31)


LSSU President Rodney S. Hanley resigns

Soo Leader (Mar. 31)


President of Lake Superior State University resigns

The Detroit News (Apr. 3)


Lake Superior State University president resigns

Bridge (Apr. 3)


Lake Superior State University president resigns

MLive (Apr. 4)


LSSU president resigns, search for new president begins

The Sault News (Apr. 5)


Philanthropic Support

Saginaw Valley State University's physics department receives laser equipment donation

MLive (Mar. 29)


Program Delivery

New Western Michigan program will pay 100 students for local business internships

MLive (Mar. 30)


WMU launches paid internship program with local businesses

WWMT TV (Mar. 30)


NMU applied workplace program earns good listing

The Mining Journal (Apr. 7)


Recognitions & Awards

These Michigan universities rank best in the world, per Times Higher Education [MSU, OU, UM]

MLive (Mar. 31)


Safety & Health

Final Michigan State shooting victim released from Sparrow Hospital

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 4)


GVSU drops COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students, staff

WOOD TV (Apr. 4)


Last wounded MSU student released from Sparrow Hospital

The Detroit News (Apr. 4)


Strategic Planning

City commissioners offer input for CMU strategic plan

The Morning Sun (Mar. 29)


University Accountability

Gupta violated MSU policy, but discipline against him was 'disproportionate,' report says

The Detroit News (Mar. 31)


Discipline of former MSU business school dean Sanjay Gupta 'disproportionate,' report finds

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 1)


Independent probe finds Michigan State's discipline of Gupta 'disproportionate'

Crain’s Detroit Business (Apr. 1)


Eastern Michigan University in legal dispute with company that manages its on-campus parking

WEMU FM (Apr. 3)


Workforce Alignment

EMU summer internship program offers paid opportunities for students seeking digital careers

Concentrate (Apr. 5)

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