February 17, 2023

Michigan’s higher education community stands united in our grieving and our support for the students, faculty, staff, and the entire Michigan State University family in the aftermath of the tragic shootings that occurred Monday night on the university’s campus. Our hearts go out to the families who have lost loved ones and those who have been critically injured. The state universities of Michigan and MASU extend to the entire Michigan State University community our support as the healing process begins.


Selected articles can be found in the Special Coverage section below, as well as in Collaboration and Safety & Health.

In the News

Special Coverage: Michigan State University Shootings

3 people killed at Michigan State University; gunman dead

Associated Press (Feb. 13)


3 killed, 5 wounded in Michigan State campus shooting were all students

The Detroit News (Feb. 14)


These MSU students survived their second mass school shooting

The Detroit News (Feb. 14)


Remembering MSU students Brian Fraser, Alexandria Verner and Arielle Anderson

The State News (Feb. 14)


MSU victim Arielle Anderson of Harper Woods remembered as 'angel'

The Detroit News (Feb. 14)


MSU shooting victim Brian Fraser's 'light shined bright'

The Detroit News (Feb. 14)


Michigan State shooting victim Alexandria Verner was all-state athlete, leader

Detroit Free Press (Feb. 14)


Biden on MSU shooting: 'It's a family's worst nightmare'

The Detroit News (Feb. 14)


‘We Have a National Crisis’: How Michigan State Responded to a Mass Shooting

The Chronicle of Higher Education (Feb. 14)


MSU students fill steps of Capitol, protesting gun violence

The State News (Feb. 15)


Thousands fill heart of MSU's campus for solemn vigil marked by silence

Detroit Free Press (Feb. 15)


Michigan State professor details terror of mass shooting in Room 114

Bridge (Feb. 15)


MSU's Berkey Hall will remain closed, student Union future uncertain

Lansing State Journal (Feb. 16)


MSU athletics to resume, including Saturday's men's basketball game at Michigan

The Detroit News (Feb. 16)


2 wounded in MSU shooting are students from China, consulate says

MLive (Feb. 16)


MSU gunman felt 'slighted' before shooting on campus, police say

The Detroit News (Feb. 16)


'I just hugged them and held their hands': Berkey Hall prof, students wait out MSU attacks together

Lansing State Journal (Feb. 16)


Academic Operations

One more week of winter break possible at University of Michigan next year

MLive (Feb. 13)


Board of Regents approves extended Winter Break [UM]

The Michigan Daily (Feb. 16)


After a Tragedy, Michigan State Will Resume In-Person Classes. Some Students Say They Aren’t Ready.

The Chronicle of Higher Education (Feb. 16)


Thousands sign petition asking MSU to offer online, hybrid classes after deadly shooting

WZZM TV (Feb. 17)


Michigan State faces growing pressure to delay return to classes after mass shooting

Lansing State Journal (Feb. 17)


Collaboration

Western Michigan University to connect ‘education city’ through new partnerships

Grand Rapids Business Journal (Feb. 13)


‘We are all Spartans tonight’: University of Michigan community reacts to MSU mass shooting

MLive (Feb. 14)


Setting aside rivalries, college students across Michigan gather to honor MSU shooting victims

Detroit Free Press (Feb. 15)


Vigils to be held across the state after shooting spree at MSU [CMU, GVSU, UM, UM-D]

Bridge (Feb. 15)


Hundreds gather for candlelight vigil at Western Michigan in honor of MSU mass shooting victims

MLive (Feb. 15)


‘We're all Spartans today’: WMU holds candlelight vigil for MSU shooting victims

WXMI TV (Feb. 15)


'It happens over and over again': College students gather for vigils, call for change [OU, WSU]

WXYZ TV (Feb. 16)


‘Spartan Strong’: UMich community holds vigil following MSU shooting

The Michigan Daily (Feb. 16)


Grand Valley State students call for change at vigil after MSU shooting

WZZM TV (Feb. 16)


Enrollment

Flagships prosper, while regionals suffer [CMU, EMU, UM]

The Chronicle of Higher Education (Feb. 13)


Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

Long-awaited multicultural center coming to MSU

The Detroit News (Feb. 10)


Regents approve at least $490M for new University of Michigan residence complex

MLive (Feb. 17)


Governance & Speech

What to expect from this week's Board of Trustees meetings [CMU]

Central Michigan Life (Feb. 13)


Higher Education in the 2024 Elections

Michigan primary overlaps with 60% of college spring breaks (MSU, MTU, UM, WMU]

Western Herald (Feb. 15)


Institutional Leadership

Fighting Racism in STEMM [WSU]

Inside Higher Ed (Feb. 15)


7 questions with Wayne State's new business school dean Virginia Kleist

Detroit Free Press (Feb. 16)


Woodruff: Michigan State will not be tarnished by shooting

Lansing State Journal (Feb. 16)


UMich joins U7+ Alliance of World Universities

The Michigan Daily (Feb. 16)


Labor Relations

CAPS delivers open letter to vice president of student life; cites turnover crisis, lack of competitive salary

The Michigan Daily (Feb. 15)


Leadership Transitions

New UM president Santa Ono to be inaugurated March 7

The Detroit News (Feb. 13)


Philanthropic Support

Family gifts $55 million to rename University of Michigan School of Education

Business News (Feb. 16)


University of Michigan renames College of Education; approves plan for 2,300-bed residence hall

The Detroit News (Feb. 16)


Family’s $55M in gifts results in renaming of University of Michigan School of Education

MLive (Feb. 16)


Spartan Strong Fund to address ‘immediate and changing needs’ of MSU

WZZM TV (Feb. 17)


Recognitions & Awards

Michigan college town ranked the No. 1 best place to live in America in 2023 [UM]

MLive (Feb. 10)


The most Fulbright scholars & students come from these Michigan colleges [MSU, UM]

MLive (Feb. 13)


Safety & Health

24-hour counseling to be available to MSU students after shooting

The Detroit News (Feb. 14)


Grand Valley State offering counseling, hopes to learn lessons from MSU mass shooting

MLive (Feb. 14)


In wake of MSU shooting, Western Michigan students offered counseling resources

MLive (Feb. 14)


Saginaw Valley State University details campus safety procedures [MSU]

WJRT TV (Feb. 14)


MTU and NMU discuss security measures in the wake of Michigan State University shootings

WLUC TV (Feb. 14)


Michigan State University Shooting Spotlights Campus Security Efforts

The Wall Street Journal (Feb. 14)


Michigan Democratic leaders to introduce 3 gun safety measures in wake of MSU shooting

Lansing State Journal (Feb. 14)


‘We cannot keep living like this:’ Dems vow gun reform after MSU shooting

Bridge (Feb. 14)


CMU reacts to MSU shooting, provides self-care event

WKAR FM (Feb. 15)


'I don't want to be a statistic:' Michigan State University students rally at Capitol for safety

Lansing State Journal (Feb. 15)


College campuses are open by design. But that's not the only reason it's hard to prevent shootings.

Crain’s Detroit Business (Feb. 16)


Take a look inside GVSU's emergency dispatch center with 1,600 surveillance cameras

WZZM TV (Feb. 16)


Michigan Senate introduces gun reform bills in wake of MSU shooting

MLive (Feb. 16)


Michigan State sought to be leader in campus security. Upgrades came too late [WSU]

Bridge (Feb. 17)


An onslaught of trauma is creating a generation on alert [MSU, UM]

Detroit Free Press (Feb. 17)


Strategic Planning

Town hall to update on strategic transformation process scheduled at UM-Flint

MLive (Feb. 15)


University Accountability

CMU settles suit with former coach Reighard

The Morning Sun (Feb. 9)


MSU agrees to release results of probe into business dean’s resignation

MLive (Feb. 10)


Matt Weiss fired for 'inappropriately' accessing computer accounts, UM alleges

The Detroit News (Feb. 13)


Workforce Alignment

University partners with major employers for talent development [GVSU]

Grand Rapids Business Journal (Feb. 9)


Eastern Michigan University, Washtenaw school district testing program to help teacher shortage

WJBK TV (Feb. 13)


Bridging the Gap provides WMU students with career and networking resources

Western Herald (Feb. 13)

Commentaries

Opinion: After MSU, I have to tell my son about another shooting on campus

Detroit Free Press (Feb. 14)


Couch: Shooting on MSU's campus stole lives and peace of mind

Lansing State Journal (Feb. 14)


Misinformation and fearmongering as traumatizing as the MSU gunman's violence

Detroit Free Press (Feb. 15)


Opinion: What the 2nd Amendment really says about regulating guns [MSU]

Detroit Free Press (Feb. 16)

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