The latest news from Michigan's 15 public universities
April 9, 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
Vouchers are a good model for state financial aid, not institutional operating support
Bob Murphy, OPtimizing EDucation
(Mar. 26)
In the News
Academic Operations
Eastern Michigan University planning for ‘more traditional’ in-person fall semester
MLive
(Apr. 2)
UM-Flint students craft plan to honor graduates individually amid COVID pandemic
MLive
(Apr. 5)
Wayne State to temporarily suspend on-campus activities due to COVID-19
The Detroit News
(Apr. 6)
In-person classes, spring sports suspended at Wayne State University as COVID-19 cases surge
MLive
(Apr. 6)
Wayne State to suspend in-person classes, sports amid COVID-19 spike [OU]
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Apr. 6)
College Access & Affordability
College affordability, loan forgiveness, and a path to the future [GVSU]
The Christian Science Monitor
(Mar. 31)
Diversity on Campus
MSU center renamed to be more reflective of LGBTQA+ community
WKAR FM
(Apr. 5)
Race on Campus [UM]
The Chronicle of Higher Education
(Apr. 6)
A chance to learn: Students visit MTU in internship program
The Daily Mining Gazette
(Apr. 8)
Economic Development
MSU Innovation Center awards support to MTU’s Husky Innovate makerspace
WLUC TV
(Mar. 31)
Enrollment
Michigan State enrollment continues to drop in spring semester [CMU, GVSU, WSU]
The State News
(Apr. 7)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
New housing options coming for GVSU students in Grand Rapids
WXMI TV
(Mar. 31)
Gibbs House secures grant for composting system to reduce food waste [WMU]
Western Herald
(Mar. 31)
Hundreds of gallons of sewage leak into University of Michigan arboretum in Ann Arbor
WDIV TV
(Apr. 2)
Prescribed burns set at WMU’s Asylum Lake Preserve
Western Herald
(Apr. 5)
WMU Cooley Law School building in downtown GR listed for $19.8M
MiBiz
(Apr. 6)
WMU prepares to open $20M aviation expansion
WOOD TV
(Apr. 7)
GVSU offering students new housing options in downtown Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Business Journal
(Apr. 7)
GVSU launches new downtown Grand Rapids housing for freshmen, transfer students
MiBiz
(Apr. 7)
Lake Superior State University upgrades cannabis analysis equipment
WLUC TV
(Apr. 7)
Ann Arbor encourages University of Michigan to adopt carbon neutrality plan
MLive
(Apr. 7)
Governance & Speech
University of Michigan Board of Regents passes censure, calls for resignation of Ron Weiser
Detroit Free Press
(Apr. 2)
University of Michigan Board Censures GOP Regent Ron Weiser for ‘Witches’ Comment
WDET TV
(Apr. 2)
Michigan Regent Censured Over ‘Witches’ Comments
Inside Higher Ed
(Apr. 5)
Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid
EMU to distribute $750,000 for student emergency relief
The Eastern Echo
(Apr. 6)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
Student group calls for Grand Valley State to end contract with Aramark dining services
MLive
(Apr. 6)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Financial Aid
MSU announces Flint-exclusive Master of Public Health scholarship
MLive
(Apr. 5)
Lake Superior State University offers first cannabis scholarship
The Detroit News
(Apr. 5)
Michigan university first in nation to offer cannabis chemistry scholarship [LSSU]
Detroit Free Press
(Apr. 5)
Cannabis chemistry program scholarship being offered by Lake Superior State University
MLive
(Apr. 8)
Leadership Transitions
MSU selects Lisa Frace as first chief financial officer
The State News
(Apr. 2)
Philanthropic Support
Farm Bureau pledges $100,000 to MSU project
WXMI TV
(Apr. 5)
MSU’S “RAISE” program receives $100K pledge
WLNS TV
(Apr. 6)
MSU database Enslaved.org gets $1.4 million Mellon Foundation grant
Lansing State Journal
(Apr. 8)
Recognitions & Awards
Wayne Law continues its rise in U.S. News & World Report rankings
Legal News
(Mar. 31)
UM-Dearborn graduate programs stand out in latest rankings
Press & Guide
(Apr. 1)
Safety & Health
CMU reports 39 COVID-19 cases last week, Mount Pleasant area residents eligible for vaccine
Central Michigan Life
(Apr. 1)
Ferris State University getting nearly 2,500 COVID-19 vaccine doses for students, staff
MLive
(Apr. 1)
COVID-19 cases on the rise again at Grand Valley State University [FSU]
MLive
(Apr. 2)
Michigan colleges seek vaccine allocations as vaccine eligibility opens up [FSU, MSU]
MLive
(Apr. 2)
University to run COVID-19 vaccine clinic for students, faculty [FSU]
Big Rapids Pioneer
(Apr. 3)
WSU to reduce number of people on campus, citing increased COVID numbers
The Detroit News
(Apr. 3)
COVID-19 cases rise, WSU plans to introduce new restrictions
The South End
(Apr. 4)
Michigan gears up for the next COVID-19 fight: vaccine passports [MASU]
Bridge
(Apr. 5)
Ferris State University Begins Administering COVID-19 Vaccine Amid Case Surge
WWTV TV
(Apr. 5)
WMU urges campus community to get vaccinated
Western Herald
(Apr. 5)
Oakland University will mandate COVID-19 vaccination for some students [MASU]
The Detroit News
(Apr. 5)
Oakland University to require COVID-19 vaccine for students living on campus
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Apr. 6)
Oakland University president hopes others follow suit with vaccine requirement [SVSU, UM]
WNEM TV
(Apr. 6)
7,500 doses of COVID-19 vaccine now available to University of Michigan students [UM-D. UM-F]
MLive
(Apr. 7)
SVSU holds COVID-19 vaccine clinic for its students
WJRT TV
(Apr. 7)
Michigan universities, including GVSU, mull COVID-19 vaccine mandates [MSU, OU, MASU]
WILX TV
(Apr. 7)
University of Michigan: COVID cases continue to rise in school community
WDIV TV
(Apr. 7)
COVID vaccines available for U of M students at Michigan stadium, other locations [UM-D, UM-F]
WDIV TV
(Apr. 7)
Oakland University to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for students living on campus [MASU]
Michigan Radio
(Apr. 7)
Data breach at consulting firm included case information affecting more than 300 at MSU
Lansing State Journal
(Apr. 7)
University of Michigan postpones surgical procedures because of COVID-19 surge
Bridge
(Apr. 8)
Several Michigan hospitals postpone surgical procedures because of COVID-19 surge [UM]
Detroit Free Press
(Apr. 8)
Michigan ramping up COVID-19 vaccine efforts on college campuses, in Detroit area [CMU, NMU, SVSU, UM-F]
WJRT TV
(Apr. 8)
Student-only COVID-19 vaccine clinic opening at Michigan State University
MLive
(Apr. 8)
MDHHS launches vaccination partnership with universities and colleges
WILX TV
(Apr. 8)
Michigan ramping up vaccinations with Detroit mobile sites, college partnerships
Detroit Free Press
(Apr. 8)
UM isn’t only Michigan hospital system canceling procedures over COVID-19 cases
The Detroit News
(Apr. 8)
Strategic Planning
NMU Strategic Plan updated for ‘post-pandemic phase’
WLUC TV
(Apr. 5)
Northern Michigan University’s “Investing in Innovation.”
WBUP TV
(Apr. 6)
University Accountability
CMU not worried about attorney's ties to consultant accused of harassment
Detroit Free Press
(Apr. 1)
Judge finds Wayne State violated rights of student religious group
The Detroit News
(Apr. 5)
Judge finds Wayne State violated rights of Christian group
Detroit Free Press
(Apr. 5)
Number of women accusing EMU of sex assault cover-up in lawsuit doubles
WXYZ TV
(Apr. 6)
Investigation of CMU employees who have alleged ties to Bucholz continues
WILX TV
(Apr. 6)
Workforce Alignment
Eastern Michigan University offering paid digital summer internships to students, recent grads
WDIV TV
(Apr. 1)
The Dean's List
The Lighter Side of the News
Jimmy Fallon takes comedy potshots at Michigan cannabis chemistry scholarship [LSSU]
Detroit Free Press
(Apr. 7)
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