July 31, 2026

News from MASU

New resource from Global Detroit / E Pluribus

Understanding the Costs of Federal Policy Changes for International Students Studying in the U.S.

International students are a critical enrollment asset for U.S. colleges and universities and provide a vital supply of high skilled talent to American employers. 1.1 million international students study in the U.S., contributing $43.8 billion annually to the economy. In Michigan alone, international students generate $1.4 billion in annual economic spending, with tens of thousands of graduates applying their talents at Michigan’s employers, especially in STEM fields. New federal rules affecting international students’ ability to study in the U.S. (duration of status) and work at U.S. employers afterwards (via H-1B visas) will have profound effects on colleges, universities, and employers. Learn more about the impacts of these new federal rules and how to get involved to help mitigate ramifications of the new Duration of Status and H-1B rules by visiting protectinternationalstudents.org

In the News

Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

WMU opens new $110M dorm designed for ‘students of today’

MLive (July 29)


Letter installations finished at LSSU

The Daily News (July 30)


Higher Education Finance — State Capital Outlay

NMU business center receives $13 million in state funding

WZMQ FM (July 27)


Tech gets $30 million from state for Center for Convergence and Innovation

WNMU FM (July 28)


Higher Education Finance — State Operating Support

Ann Arbor Senator Irwin says new Michigan state budget protects housing, but falls short on higher education [UM]

WEMU FM (July 28)

 

Higher Education in the 2026 Elections

Where Michigan governor candidates stand on schools, literacy

Bridge (July 28)


Labor Relations

UM Health ratifies 3-year contract with nurses’ union

Crain’s Detroit Business (July 26)


University of Michigan nurses sign new deal, approve wage increases

MLive (July 27)


Leadership Transitions

University of Michigan closing in on next president, seeks hire by early fall

MLive (July 23)


NMU's Anne Dahlman leaving her post

WNMU FM (July 28)


Philanthropic Support

MSU tops single-year fundraising record in 2025-26

Lansing State Journal (July 29)


Program Delivery

Northern Michigan University banks on new business school, housing to help boost enrollment

Crain’s Detroit Business (July 24)


Strategic Planning

WMU President announces 'Administrative Redesign'

Western Herald (July 25)