August 23, 2024

MASU in the News

This week we’re proud to announce that MASU’s Chief Policy Officer Mia Murphy has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Library of Michigan by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer! Her term begins immediately and runs through Oct. 2026. More information is available here: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions

In the News

Academic Operations

New Michigan Tech University students make their mark on move-in day

WLUC TV (Aug. 17)


MSU welcome week to begin, welcoming thousands to Mid-Michigan

WILX TV (Aug. 19)


Fall semester preview: what’s to come at WMU

Western Herald (Aug. 20)


MSU president welcomes students as school year begins

WILX TV (Aug. 21)


'It's just thrilling': GVSU students kick off new academic year on move-in day

WXMI TV (Aug. 21)


Fresh starts and new friends! Grand Valley State University students move on campus

MLive (Aug. 21)


‘Nervous,’ ‘excited’ GVSU students move in

WOOD TV (Aug. 21)


Michigan State University welcomes over 10,000 freshmen in annual move-in day

WPBN TV (Aug. 21)


SVSU gets ready for a new school year as freshmen move in

MLive (Aug. 22)


They’re here! Students moving in for new year at the University of Michigan

MLive (Aug. 21)


New students join Western Michigan ‘Bronco family’ on first day of move-in

MLive (Aug. 22)


Collaboration

EMU, Ypsi school districts partner to create new institute promoting STEM education and careers

Concentrate (Aug. 21)


#OTGYpsi: EMU's STEM Ed Institute to forge new paths for students in Washtenaw County school districts

WEMU FM (Aug. 21)


Diversity on Campus

Classroom Diversity Linked to Higher STEM Grades [UM-F]

Insight Into Diversity (Aug. 20)


Enrollment

Lawmakers pass 2025 Michigan budget, free community college [GVSU, MSU]

Grand Valley Lanthorn (Aug. 19)


CMU enrollment set for first increase since 2014, early data shows

MLive (Aug. 20)


First-year students take on Wayne State University as school expects record enrollment

WXYZ TV (Aug. 21)


Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

NMU addresses student housing concerns

WZMQ TV (Aug. 16)


At least 260 e-scooters (and counting) dumped in rivers near MSU

MLive (Aug. 18)


GVSU scoops up west side building for $5.5M

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business (Aug. 19)


Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics

CMU sets fundraising record for research

The Morning Sun (Aug. 15)


Higher Education in the 2024 Elections

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and NMU students work together to increase UP voter engagement

WZMQ (Aug. 15)


Election Q&A: Do college students registering to vote on campus risk financial aid, loans? [MSU]

Lansing State Journal (Aug. 22)


Institutional Leadership

Mid-Michigan Matters: MSU president discusses new changes to university

WILX TV (Aug. 20)


Lake Superior State University welcomes their 11th president

WWTV TV (Aug. 20)


Lake State's new president officially takes the reins

Soo Leader (Aug. 20)


Lake Superior State University welcomes their 11th president

WWTV TV (Aug. 20)


LSSU's new president takes the helm

WNMU FM (Aug. 21)


Labor Relations

Contract negotiations extended to Aug. 28 between Oakland University and faculty

WWJ TV (Aug. 15)


OU professors union turns down contract offer

The Oakland Press (Aug. 16)


Leadership Transitions

EMU appoints Thomas Traynor as College of Business interim dean

The Eastern Echo (Aug. 19)


New deans at MTU

The Mining Journal (Aug. 23)


Strategic Planning

NMU president announces new strategic plan

WLUC TV (Aug. 21)


Tuition

GV hikes tuition, room and board costs for tenth consecutive year

Grand Valley Lanthorn (Aug. 19)

Commentaries

Ciokajlo: Higher education a vital economic force across Michigan

Crain’s Detroit Business (Aug. 15)


MSU president: Civil discourse, healthy tension can lead to better understanding of differences [by MSU Pres. Guskiewicz]

Lansing State Journal (Aug. 20)

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