May 9, 2025

 

News from MASU

Please join MASU in extending congratulations to several new members of our Board of Directors! More information can be found under Leadership Transitions below:


Vice President Gavin Leach has been appointed as the Interim President of Northern Michigan University. He is the current VP of Finance and Administration, the immediate past chair of the MASU Business Affairs Officers committee, and is expected to begin his term July 1.


Dr. Domenico Grasso has been appointed as the Interim President of the University of Michigan by the Board of Regents, effective immediately. He has served as the Chancellor of the University of Michigan – Dearborn since 2018.


Dr. Gabriella Scarlatta has been appointed as the Interim Chancellor of the University of Michigan – Dearborn by the Board of Regents, effective immediately. She has served as the Provost of UM-Dearborn since 2021 and is the current chair of the MASU Academic Affairs Officers committee.


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A conversation with MASU CEO Dan Hurley on helping Michigan’s universities navigate challenges

Crain’s Detroit Business (May 6)

 

In the News

Educational Attainment

Do MSU graduates plan to stay in Michigan?

WLNS TV (May 2)


Michigan Tech hits new benchmark for graduate placement

UPWord (May 7)


Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

Former UICA building in Grand Rapids sells for $4.5 million after 5 years [FSU]

MLive (May 1)


Federal Policy

International students had their legal residency restored, but schools worry about ICE’s latest plans

MLive (May 3)


MSU loses 13 NSF grants in latest round of cuts to federally funded research [WSU]

The State News (May 5)


‘Gutted.’ Michigan losing $200M in fed research funding, with more in limbo [MSU, UM, WSU]

Bridge (May 6)


Judge grants injunction protecting WMU international students’ enrollment status

WOOD TV (May 7)


Federal funding cuts at Michigan State included numerous 'DEI' research projects

Lansing State Journal (May 8)


Governance & Speech

NMU Board of Trustees approves funding for new apartments, launches 4 new academic programs

The Mining Journal (May 7)


Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics

‘Hard choices’ ahead as MSU President says ‘we must adjust our financial path’

WLNS TV (May 5)


MSU president announces budget cuts amid federal policy changes

WZZM TV (May 5)


MSU president warns 'hard decisions' will need to be made to fix school finances

Lansing State Journal (May 6)


Higher Education Finance — State Student Financial Aid

Have you filled out the 2025-26 FAFSA? Here's how to win $50,000 in Michigan

Detroit Free Press (May 8)


Leadership Transitions

After 40 years at North Michigan University, long-time VP, alumnus to lead as interim president

MLive (May 2)


NMU names interim president

WLUC TV (May 2)


University of Michigan President Santa Ono to leave for University of Florida

Detroit Free Press (May 4)


UM president set to leave for new job after just 3 years

Crain’s Detroit Business (May 4)


University of Michigan President Dr. Santa Ono to Exit After Brief Tenure

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education (May 4)


Santa Ono expects to leave University of Michigan for University of Florida this summer

MLive (May 5)


What’s next for U-M? Santa Ono successor to face DEI, Trump, elitism questions

Bridge (May 5)


While Ono's UM departure welcomed by critics, there's a worry of brand damage

The Detroit News (May 5)


Leach named interim NMU president

The Daily News (May 6)


NMU begins search for new president with listening session

WZMQ TV (May 6)


Search firm hired to find new NMU president asks community for advice

WBUP TV (May 6)


Western Connecticut State University selects new president [GVSU]

WTIC TV [CA] (May 6)


What challenges, advantages UM's regents face in seeking Ono's successor

The Detroit News (May 7)


NMU holds presidential search forum

The Mining Journal (May 8)


University of Michigan names Domenico Grasso as university's interim president

Detroit Free Press (May 8)


University of Michigan interim president named [UM-D]

The Detroit News (May 8)


University of Michigan names interim president [UM-D]

Crain’s Detroit Business (May 8)


Domenico Grasso: What to know about University of Michigan’s interim president [UM]

MLive (May 8)


Safety & Health

Nassar survivors will help oversee review of sexual violence at Michigan State

Lansing State Journal (May 8)


Student Success

NMU sees spring graduates number over 1,250

The Mining Journal (May 6)


Ferris State University to hold commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday

WOOD FM (May 7)


Tuition

New room and board rates set at NMU for next academic year

WNMU FM (May 5)