The latest news from Michigan's 15 public universities
March 25, 2022
In the News
Academic Operations
Fauci to speak at special May ceremony for 2020 University of Michigan graduates
Detroit Free Press
(Mar. 17)
Academic Senate discusses 'confusing' curriculum processes [CMU]
Central Michigan Life
(Mar. 23)
Collaboration
‘We don’t need data’: Flint Board of Ed. opts out of information-sharing agreement with MSU [CMU]
Flint Beat
(Mar. 18)
Enrollment
Michigan students exploring trade schools as some colleges see enrollment drop [CMU, EMU, UM]
WXYZ TV
(Mar. 21)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
CMU temporarily closing four residence halls as enrollment sinks [EMU, FSU]
MLive
(Mar. 19)
University of Michigan to spend $41 million on new scoreboards at Michigan Stadium
Detroit Free Press
(Mar. 21)
65 years of memories from Western Michigan University’s Bernhard Center, set for demolition
MLive
(Mar. 23)
Michigan approves new $41 million scoreboard project
MLive
(Mar. 22)
Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid
GVSU program lands $1M in federal funding to help advance medical device development
MiBiz
(Mar. 21)
Rep. Debbie Dingell secures $550,000 for EMU services
The Eastern Echo
(Mar. 21)
Higher Education Finance — Other State Support
Ferris State's Early Learning Center receives $101,058
Pioneer
(Mar. 21)
Institutional Leadership
President Mantella is named one of West Michigan’s most influential women [GVSU]
Grand Valley Lanthorn
(Mar. 21)
Labor Relations
AAUP chapter re-establishes chapter at UMich, members talk purpose [UM-F]
The Michigan Daily
(Mar. 22)
Leadership Transitions
Nancy Mathews selected as next Executive VP & Provost [CMU]
Central Michigan Life
(Mar. 18)
Public Health
University of Michigan hosts prescription drug disposal event
MLive
(Mar. 21)
Safety & Health
Michigan's public universities relax COVID rules, but will masks remain in classroom?
The Detroit News
(Mar. 18)
Campus residents adjust to COVID-19 guidelines [WSU]
The South End
(Mar. 20)
Michigan bills would give sexual assault survivors more time to file lawsuits [EMU, MSU, UM]
Detroit Free Press
(Mar. 23)
New bills would expand statute of limitations for sexual assault survivors in Michigan [EMU]
WDIV TV
(Mar. 23)
Eastern Michigan University adjusts face mask requirement, COVID policies
WILX TV
(Mar. 24)
Michigan State University students, staff concerned over return of Yik Yak
WILX TV
(Mar. 24)
Eastern Michigan University to end mask requirement for many indoor spaces March 28
WXYZ TV
(Mar. 24)
Student Success
Match Day at Wayne State University: Med students find out where they’ll spend their residencies
WDIV TV
(Mar. 18)
University Accountability
UM reaches deal in federal lawsuit over Anderson scandal response [MSU, WSU]
The Detroit News
(Mar. 24)
UMich and students reach settlement of lawsuit over handling of sexual misconduct [WSU]
The Michigan Daily
[Mar. 24]
University of Michigan, students reach class-action settlement over sex misconduct reform
Detroit Free Press
(Mar. 24)
University of Michigan settles a lawsuit over protecting students from sexual abuse
NPR
(Mar. 24)
Sex Abuse Accusers Reach Settlement with U of Michigan
Inside Higher Ed
(Mar. 25)
Workforce Alignment
Mercantile Bank Launches Mentoring Program In Partnership With Grand Valley State University
Mitechnews
(Mar. 18)
Amazon partners with Eastern Michigan University to pay for employees’ tuition
The Eastern Echo
(Mar. 21)
Michigan primary care doctors push for more state investment to address worsening shortage [CMU, MSU, OU, WSU, WMU]
MLive
(Mar. 22)
Commentaries
Broadband expansion will be transformational for area, region [NMU]
The Daily Mining Gazette
(Mar. 23)
State and National Reports
Michigan in Context
Michigan's Talent Priority Recommendations
Michigan Higher Education Attainment Roundtable
(March 2022)
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