The latest news from Michigan's 15 public universities
November 5, 2021
MASU has published an updated-as-needed tracker of university operating statuses here:
Operational Status of Michigan Public Universities in Response to COVID-19
MASU Commentaries
While we have the cash, let’s boost Michigan’s college scholarships
Dan Hurley, Bridge
(Oct. 29)
In the News
Academic Operations
Student artists return to campus following virtual learning [WSU]
The South End
(Nov. 1)
Economic Benefits of Higher Education
Free tuition lured Michigan adults to college. Next job: Keeping them there
Bridge
(Nov. 2)
Enrollment
UM can boast an early win over MSU with record enrollment [MASU]
The Detroit News
(Oct. 29)
Why MSU is losing international students
Lansing State Journal
(Nov. 3)
CMU releases Fall 2021 enrollment numbers halfway through the semester
Central Michigan Life
(Nov. 3)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
Real Estate Insider: California 'Dormzilla' had test bed at UM
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Nov. 2)
Is a Massive Dorm Project ‘Inspired and Revolutionary’ or ‘Billionaire Egomania’? [UM]
The Chronicle of Higher Education
(Nov. 2)
Governance & Speech
5 Takeaways: What you need to know from today's Board of Trustees meeting [MSU]
The State News
(Oct. 29)
Nearly 700 UMich faculty, 60 students petition for SMTD Professor Bright Sheng to be reinstated [UM]
The Michigan Daily
(Oct. 31)
Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid
Wayne State Receives $3.1 Million Grant To Seek Alternative Sources Of Rare Earth Elements
Mitechnews
(Oct. 29)
SVSU gets $450K federal grant for program to improve rural substance abuse treatment
MLive
(Nov. 1)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
EMU spent $88 on women's basketball team dinner. Men got $397 in snacks. [CMU, MSU, UM, WMU]
Detroit Free Press
(Nov. 5)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Financial Aid
New GVSU scholarship works to create more diverse nursing workforce
WOOD TV
(Nov. 2)
Higher Education Finance — State Capital Outlay
New buildings planned for MTU
The Mining Journal
(Nov. 3)
Higher Education in the 2022 Elections
Do Ann Arbor’s pie-shaped wards dilute University of Michigan student vote? Some think so
MLive
(Nov. 2)
Institutional Leadership
Michigan State President Samuel Stanley, Jr. inks new contract, six-figure bonuses [UM]
The Detroit News
(Oct. 29)
Labor Relations
Eastern Michigan University faculty unions express frustrations over lack of COVID-19 vaccination mandate [UM, MSU, WSU]
The Eastern Echo
(Nov. 1)
SVSU reaches contract with staff union that gives employees $800 bonuses
MLive
(Nov. 2)
Leadership Transitions
WMU AD Kathy Beauregard, who gave Blashill and Fleck their starts, will retire [CMU]
The Detroit News
(Nov. 1)
Western Michigan University athletic director to retire after 42 years
WWMT TV
(Nov. 1)
WMU Director of Athletics Kathy Beauregard announces retirement
Western Herald
(Nov. 1)
CLASS Dean Rothaus named interim provost [CMU]
Central Michigan Life
(Nov. 3)
Philanthropic Support
Ferris Now and Always Campaign reaches $117M
Pioneer
(Nov. 2)
Program Delivery
OU nursing program remains strong
The Oakland Press
(Nov. 2)
Free self-defense classes for women available at Eastern Michigan University
The Eastern Echo
(Nov. 3)
Recognitions & Awards
Operation Ferris supply management program ranked among nation's best [MSU]
Pioneer
(Nov. 1)
Safety & Health
WSU sees high vaccination rates on campus
The South End
(Oct. 30)
Vehicle flipped, multiple fires in Cedar Village after MSU football win [UM]
The State News
(Nov. 4)
Counseling center working to meet student demand [CMU]
Central Michigan Life
(Nov. 1)
MTU to mandate employee vaccines
WLUC TV
(Nov. 1)
5 arrested, 349 police calls after MSU win over UM, city officials say
The Detroit News
(Nov. 1)
East Lansing and Michigan State University debate how to prevent chaos after big games
WXYZ TV
(Nov. 1)
WSU addresses mask mandate violations
The South End
(Nov. 1)
At the University of Michigan, Mapping Software Reveals Prevalence of Anti-AAPI Hate
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
(Nov. 2)
Protesters gather outside Delta Kappa Epsilon, advocate for accountability [MSU]
The State News
(Nov. 4)
University Accountability
Leader of MSU Native American Institute says MSU retaliated after OIE complaint
Lansing State Journal
(Nov. 2)
Commentaries
Capital improvement projects should help NMU enrollment
The Mining Journal
(Nov. 1)
The Dean's List
The Lighter Side of the News
Have a word that irritates you? Nominate it to be banished [LSSU]
Detroit Free Press
(Oct. 31)
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