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Collaboration
WSU, Detroit public schools launch writing institute for high school English teachers
The Detroit News (Aug. 1)
College Access & Affordability
Student loan interest returns, adding pressure to borrowers [UM-D]
WXYZ TV (Aug. 1)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
SVSU Brown Hall Grand Reopening set for August 14
Manistee News Advocate (Aug. 3)
NMU starts construction for new on-campus apartments
WLUC TV (Aug. 4)
MSU razing former Central Service Building in shadow of Spartan Stadium
Lansing State Journal (Aug. 6)
Construction begins on UM clinic at former Kmart HQ in Troy
Crain’s Detroit Business (Aug. 6)
University of Michigan breaks ground on $250 million medical center at former Kmart headquarters in Troy
WXYZ TV (Aug. 6)
U-M Health breaks ground on $250M development at former Kmart headquarters site in Troy
Detroit Free Press (Aug. 6)
Nine Lansing homes once acquired by UM-Sparrow have been remodeled and are on the market
Lansing State Journal (Aug. 7)
Federal Policy
UMich community reacts to One Big Beautiful Bill Act impact on student loans
The Michigan Daily (Aug. 4)
Four GV students’ visas reinstated after months in limbo
Grand Valley Lanthorn (Aug. 4)
WGVU faces cuts following slashed public media funds
Grand Valley Lanthorn (Aug. 4)
'Nothing left to cut': Michigan public TV and radio stations ponder the rocky road ahead [EMU, MSU, NMU, WSU, UM
Detroit Free Press (Aug. 6)
MSU's Beal Botanical Garden is oldest continuously operating garden in the US
Lansing State Journal (Aug. 7)
Higher Education in the 2026 Elections
MSU professor Joshua Cowen enters race for Congress in Michigan’s 7th District
The State News (Aug. 7)
Labor Relations
Federal cuts lead to nearly 100 layoffs at Michigan State University Extension
Lansing State Journal (Aug. 1)
MSU lays off director of counseling and psychiatric services amid budget cuts
The Detroit News (Aug. 4)
Petition objects to cuts, layoffs to MSU's counseling and psychiatric services
Lansing State Journal (Aug. 6)
MSU agricultural college faces layoffs after USAID cuts
WLNS TV (Aug. 6)
MSU pauses decision to lay off psychiatry director, providers and move services
The Detroit News (Aug. 7)
Program Delivery
NMU students play key role in solving 39-year-old CSC cold case. Here's what happened
Detroit Free Press (Aug. 1)
NMU program, MSP trace kidnapping, sex assault cold case to Wisconsin man
The Daily News (Aug. 2)
Central Michigan man charged in 2003 murder of Saginaw woman headed to trial [WMU]
WKBD TV (Aug. 3)
Recognitions & Awards
Ferris State saluted by a national honor society for supporting transfer students, preparing them for success
WYBR FM (Aug. 6)
Safety & Health
From fake job offers to housing scams, here are the fraudulent offers college students should watch out for [UM, WSU]
WXYZ TV (Aug. 4)
Strategic Planning
GV branding revamped, additional changes expected
Grand Valley Lanthorn (Aug. 4)
MSU announces revised strategic plan
WILX TV (Aug. 7)
Workforce Alignment
Fixing Michigan’s teacher shortage isn’t just about getting more recruits [GVSU, MSU]
The Conversation (Aug. 4)
Michigan teacher pay lags as districts lean on local programs to fill classrooms [MSU]
WNEM TV (Aug. 8)
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