The latest news from Michigan's 15 public universities
March 12, 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
In the News
Academic Operations
Ferris State to offer mostly in-person classes this fall
The Detroit News
(Mar. 4)
In-person graduation ceremonies planned at University of Michigan-Dearborn [UM]
MLive
(Mar. 5)
75% of Michigan State University classes will be offered in person for fall semester, president says
MLive
(Mar. 5)
MSU plans fall return to campus as Michigan schools prepare for post-pandemic [EMU, FSU, UM]
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Mar. 5)
Michigan State plans in-person class, ‘more typical’ fall as COVID ebbs
Bridge
(Mar. 5)
Here's what Michigan State, other universities plan for this fall [FSU, UM, WSU]
The Detroit News
(Mar. 5)
NMU plans virtual commencement for May 1
The Mining Journal
(Mar. 6)
GVSU planning for in-person fall semester
WZZM TV
(Mar. 8)
Nursing students fight for pinning ceremony [NMU]
The North Wind
(Mar. 9)
More than 50 limited-attendance outdoor graduation ceremonies planned for Michigan State University
MLive
(Mar. 10)
MSU to hold outdoor ceremonies for spring 2021 graduation class [UM]
The Detroit News
(Mar. 10)
MSU is planning restricted, in-person graduation ceremonies
Lansing State Journal
(Mar. 10)
Virtual and in-person celebrations planned for GVSU grads
Grand Haven Tribune
(Mar. 10)
UM-Flint will be ‘back to normal’ in fall while maintaining safety protocols, chancellor says [UM]
MLive
(Mar. 11)
College Access & Affordability
College admissions without ACT, SAT scores could be future trend [CMU, MASU]
Capital News Service
(Mar. 5)
Enrollment
MSU enrollment decline continues; officials hope more in-person classes, campus activities reverse trend [UM]
Lansing State Journal
(Mar. 9)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
MSU's FRIB is 95% done; hundreds of scientists apply to do research here starting in early 2022
Lansing State Journal
(Mar. 6)
Governance & Speech
Two women appointed to CMU's Board of Trustees by governor
Central Michigan Life
(Mar. 5)
Governor Whitmer Appoints New EMU Regent
WEMU FM
(Mar. 5)
Gov. Whitmer appoints Wayne County Airport Authority CEO to EMU Board of Regents
MLive
(Mar. 5)
Governor makes appointments to CMU Board of Trustees, EMU Board of Regents
The Morning Sun
(Mar. 6)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
Oakland University, Beaumont Health medical affiliation agreement extended for another 20 years
WDIV TV
(Mar. 8)
Oakland University, Beaumont Extend Affiliation Agreement for 20 Years
dbusiness
(Mar. 8)
Oakland University, Beaumont, extending medical school agreement 20-years
The Oakland Press
(Mar. 9)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Financial Aid
Michigan free college tuition programs spread across the state
Bridge
(Mar. 8)
Free college tuition in Michigan: Which schools offer what
Bridge
(Mar. 8)
Saginaw Valley State University offers free tuition to low-income Michiganders
MLive
(Mar. 9)
Saginaw Valley State University free tuition promise is a relief for incoming freshman
WJRT TV
(Mar. 9)
SVSU to offer free tuition to qualifying students
WNEM TV
(Mar. 9)
TCAPS students in SCI-MA-TECH program can receive $1,000 renewable scholarship for MTU
WPBN TV
(Mar. 9)
Higher Education Finance — Other State Support
Invent@NMU gets $320K MEDC grant
The Mining Journal
(Mar. 10)
Invent@NMU receives $320K grant from Michigan Strategic Fund
WLUC TV
(Mar. 10)
Institutional Leadership
Central Michigan University Holds State of the University Address
WWTV TV
(Mar. 4)
Schlissel faces backlash over hidden Big Ten football talks
The Detroit News
(Mar. 5)
SACUA meets with U-M Flint chancellor, discusses declining enrollment and revenue [UM, UM-D]
The Michigan Daily
(Mar. 8)
Labor Relations
U' ends hiring, salary freezes for fiscal year 2022 [UM]
The Michigan Daily
(Mar. 4)
Leadership Transitions
Former dean of College of Arts and Sciences hired at Wayne State [MSU]
The Kentucky Kernal [KY]
(Mar. 9)
Dr. Shawna Patterson-Stephens Named Central Michigan University’s Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer [CMU]
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
(Mar. 9)
LSSU CFO Morrie Walworth announces upcoming retirement [MTU]
The Mining Journal
(Mar. 10)
Public Health
University of Michigan ramps up efforts in Detroit during COVID-19 pandemic
MLive
(Mar. 9)
Recognitions & Awards
NMU is designated as a ‘voter-friendly’ campus
WLUC TV
(Mar. 9)
Safety & Health
Mix-up sends GVSU students to get COVID-19 vaccine shots
WOOD TV
(Mar. 4)
More infectious COVID-19 variant identified in WMU community
Western Herald
(Mar. 5)
COVID-19 cases at University of Michigan trending downward, officials say
MLive
(Mar. 9)
Students protest alleged act of hate at Wayne State University now under police investigation
WXYZ TV
(Mar. 10)
Wayne State students protest after student's dorm door vandalized, racial motive seen
Detroit Free Press
(Mar. 10)
Tuition
WMU announces Student First Tuition Simplification Strategy
Western Herald
(Mar. 10)
State and National Reports
Michigan in Context
College Fees: The Second Sticker Shock [PDF]
TICAS/Michigan Student Financial Aid Association
(March 2021)
Spring 2021 Enrollment (As of Feb 11)
National Student Clearinghouse Research Center
(March 2021)
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