May 31, 2024

Last week, MASU Chief Policy Officer Mia Murphy testified on public university autonomy to a joint meeting of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education & Community Colleges and the House Higher Education Committee. A recording of her testimony is viewable here beginning at the 33:41 mark. Her slide deck is available here.

In the News

Academic Operations

'Fluid situation': Camp prompts Wayne State into remote classes. Debate over proposed meeting [MSU, UM]

The Detroit News (May 28)


Wayne State shifting to remote operations after increased activity on campus

WXYZ TV (May 28)


Wayne State transitions to online due to public safety issue

WNEM TV (May 28)


Wayne State classes move online as pro-Palestine encampment continues

Bridge (May 28)


Collaboration

LSSU and US, Canadian partners celebrate advancing oil spill research, response to protect Great Lakes

Soo Leader (May 29)


College Access & Affordability

The FAFSA Fiasco’s Forgotten Students [OU]

Inside Higher Ed (May 28)


Economic Development

Michigan leaders see tech economy as a driver for population growth [UM]

Crain’s Detroit Business (May 23)


Michigan sees $24B in economic impact from 3-university research alliance [MSU, UM, WSU]

MLive (May 29)


Educational Attainment

More students graduating in four years from Michigan public universities [OU, UM-D, WSU]

Bridge (May 24)


Michigan colleges see 2nd straight semester of enrollment growth

MLive (May 24)


Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

Michigan State University wants help in naming new autonomous bus

CBS Detroit (May 24)


Center for Virtual Learning, Early Learning Center earn LEED Certification as part of Ferris State's commitment to sustainability [FSU]

WYBR FM (May 28)


Trash into treasure: Rethinking waste in Michigan college towns [MSU, UM]

Bridge (May 30)


Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics

How new NCAA landmark deal to pay student-athletes will affect Michigan and Michigan State

Detroit Free Press (May 26)


Eastern Michigan University Research and Scholarly Activity Grows 63% Over Last Decade

dbusiness (May 28)


‘A new era’: Michigan State AD welcomes revenue sharing in college sports

MLive (May 29)


Higher Education Finance — State Student Financial Aid

Whitmer: Conversations continue with Legislature on FOIA reform, free pre-K and community college

Michigan Advance (May 29)


Institutional Leadership

Ferris State President Pink joining leaders from University of Michigan, Michigan State, and Wayne State for Mackinac Policy Conference panel on developing talent

WYBR FM (May 27)


University presidents discuss talent retention at the Mackinac Island Policy Conference [FSU, MSU, NMU, OU]

WZMQ TV (May 30)


Leadership Transitions

Hamline University Brings Michigan Technological University Veteran Susan Kerry to Serve as Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO

CEO World (May 29)


'A passion for public higher education' [CMU]

Central Michigan Life (May 31)


Program Delivery

SVSU to offer dual entry into master occupational therapy program

WNEM TV (May 29)


Michigan Technological University Announces the Start of the Center for Artificial Intelligence

Keweenaw Report (May 29)


Recognitions & Awards

Special Olympics Michigan celebrating 50 years at CMU next week

WNEM TV (May 23)


Ferris State digital media software engineering online curriculum rated among nation's best by University HQ

WYBR FM (May 25)


Northern Michigan University ranked 2nd in nation for military-friendly schools

WLUC TV (May 27)


EMU Forensics team takes third in national competition

Eastern Echo (May 27)


Safety & Health

MSU’s updated Anti-Discrimination Policy delayed by federal changes

The State News (May 27)


Student Success

CMU grant puts focus on helping adult learners

The Morning Sun (May 28)

Commentaries

Grand Valley State University Is Making Higher Ed Cool And Equitable Again

Forbes (May 24)

State and National Reports
Michigan in Context

Report on the Condition of Education 2024 [PDF]

National Center for Education Statistics at IES (May 2024)

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