The latest news from Michigan's 15 public universities
January 7, 2022
Newly updated for the fall semester, MASU has published an updated-as-needed tracker of university operating statuses here:
Operational Status of Michigan Public Universities in Response to COVID-19
In the News
Academic Operations
Wayne State is latest Michigan university to respond to omicron [MSU, OU, UM]
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Dec. 24)
MSU to start semester with remote classes amid COVID spread [OU, UM, WSU]
The Detroit News
(Dec. 31)
As virus surges, Michigan State to start spring semester with most classes held remotely
Lansing State Journal
(Dec. 31)
MSU to shift to remote learning to start next semester, Detroit schools to delay return as COVID cases soar
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Dec. 31)
Eastern Michigan University delays in-person classes until Jan. 18 [MSU, OU, UM, WSU]
The Eastern Echo
(Dec. 31)
Why some UM instructors plan to defy university, teach classes remotely
The Detroit News
(Jan. 4)
COVID-19 spread motivates University of Michigan faculty to push for remote learning
MLive
(Jan. 5)
UM provost defends decision to hold in-person classes as some instructors resist
The Detroit News
(Jan. 5)
More Than 1,000 Michigan Faculty Members Will Teach Online
Inside Higher Ed
(Jan. 5)
Most Colleges Resume In-Person Classes [UM]
Inside Higher Ed
(Jan. 6)
Michigan Tech University and Northern Michigan University prepare for students’ return
WLUC TV
(Jan. 6)
Enrollment
Michigan colleges and universities seeing dwindling student enrollment rates [OU, UM, UM-D, WSU, MASU]
WXYZ TV
(Jan. 4)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
Free transportation options come to campus [WSU]
The South End
(Jan. 2)
Governance & Speech
NMU Board of Trustees appoints presidential search advisory committee
WLUC TV
(Jan. 5)
NMU board names search committee members
The Mining Journal
(Jan. 7)
Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid
4 Michigan universities to receive $18.5M in funding to expand infectious disease research [MSU, MTU, UM, WSU]
WXYZ TV
(Jan. 5)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
‘Rising to challenges at every turn’: U-M releases its annual financial report
The Michigan Daily
(Jan. 6)
Labor Relations
The Pandemic’s Unequal Toll on Faculty [MSU]
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
(Dec. 30)
Leadership Transitions
Western Michigan hires new athletic director; Dan Bartholomae ready to 'get to work'
The Detroit News
(Dec. 23)
Western Michigan picks Dan Bartholomae from Oregon State as new athletic director
Detroit Free Press
(Dec. 23)
CMU announces next arts and media dean
The Morning Sun
(Dec. 27)
Jefferson Campbell named new dean of the College of Arts and Media [CMU]
Central Michigan Life
(Dec. 31)
Kathy Beauregard retires after 42 years at WMU
WOOD TV
(Jan. 2)
'Great day to be a Bronco': Western Michigan introduces new athletic director
WZZM TV
(Jan. 6)
Public Health
Eastern Michigan University to host walk in COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday
WDIV TV
(Jan. 5)
Safety & Health
CMU to require COVID-19 booster shot for full vaccinated status for campus community
The Morning Sun
(Dec. 31)
Michigan State announces fan vaccination policy for home sports events
Detroit Free Press
(Jan. 1)
University of Michigan to require proof of vaccination, negative COVID test for indoor athletic events
MLive
(Jan. 1)
Michigan Big 10 schools announce fan vaccination policy for home games [MSU, UM]
WXYZ TV
(Jan. 1)
UM to require COVID vaccine or negative test to attend indoor athletic events
The Detroit News
(Jan. 1)
MSU introduced new COVID-19 safety measures. Here's what to expect when visiting campus.
Lansing State Journal
(Jan. 3)
Michigan State, University of Michigan update vaccination policies
WXYZ TV
(Jan. 3)
MSU vaccine requirement doesn't slow fans Wednesday at Breslin Center
Lansing State Journal
(Jan. 5)
WMU redefining ‘fully vaccinated’ with COVID-19 booster shot
WOOD TV
(Jan. 5)
COVID cases spike on University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus as classes resume
WDIV TV
(Jan. 5)
NMU to begin random testing
WLUC TV
(Jan. 5)
Michigan colleges battle omicron with mandates, caution amid a better year [MASU]
Bridge
(Jan. 5)
COVID-19 tests available at Eastern Michigan University student center
MLive
(Jan. 6)
University of Michigan Health: More than 500 staff members currently out with COVID
WDIV TV
(Jan. 6)
EMU offering free rapid COVID tests to school community
WDIV TV
(Jan. 6)
MSU launches initiative aimed at transforming campus culture, supporting victims of sexual violence
WXYZ TV
(Jan. 6)
University Accountability
Timeline of Eastern Michigan University fraternity sexual assault scandal
MLive
(Jan. 1)
Timeline of the Dr. Robert Anderson abuse scandal at University of Michigan
MLive
(Jan. 2)
Appeals Court Rules for Ex-President of Michigan State in Nassar Case
Inside Higher Ed
(Jan. 3)
Michigan Bills Open Window For Anderson Victims To Sue University Of Michigan [MSU]
Associated Press
(Jan. 4)
Michigan Senate bill would strip University of Michigan’s immunity in sex abuse case
MLive
(Jan. 5)
University of Michigan Title IX director showed ‘deliberate indifference’ in sexual harassment claim at previous job, judge rules
MLive
(Jan. 6)
Washtenaw County prosecutor, Ypsilanti sue EMU fraternity over ‘tsunami of sexual assaults’
MLive
(Jan. 6)
Washtenaw Co. prosecutor, city officials asks judge to halt parties at EMU fraternity
The Detroit News
(Jan. 6)
Workforce Alignment
Midland area SVSU students step toward nursing careers with clinical placements
Midland Daily News
(Jan. 5)
Commentaries
A Case for ‘Radical Simplification’ in Higher Education [GVSU]
EdSurge
(Dec. 30)
Looking ahead to 2022, MSU has ambitious and innovative plans for the future
by Pres. Samuel L. Stanley, Jr.
Lansing State Journal
(Jan. 4)
Bankole Thompson: Outgoing Lawrence Tech president an advocate for opportunity [OU]
The Detroit News
(Jan. 5)
Michigan’s lack of jobs in high-wage occupations
Michigan Future
(Jan. 6)
The Dean's List
The Lighter Side of the News
LSSU releases 2022 Banished Words list
WILX TV
(Dec. 31)
Lake Superior State University releases ‘Banished Words List’ for 2022
WXYZ TV
(Dec. 31)
Retired NFL player offers Oklahoma QB $1 million NIL deal to play for his alma mater [EMU]
The Hill
(Jan. 7)
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