July 7, 2023

In the News

Collaboration

New UM-Flint, MCC partnership facilitates ‘seamless transfers’ between two schools

MLive (Jun. 30)


Mott, UM Flint partner to streamline student transfers

WNEM TV (Jun. 30)


New agreement to help college students continue their education in Flint [UM-F]

WSMH TV (Jun. 30)


New partnership between SVSU and Alpena Community College aims to address nurse shortage

WWMT TV (Jul. 6)


Diversity on Campus

UMich to invest $79M toward hiring 30 professors as part of DEI program with NIH

The Michigan Daily (Jul. 2)


WSU finds ways to celebrate Pride year-round

The South End (July 3)


Enrollment

These are the 10 most popular college destinations for Ann Arbor-area students

MLive (Jul. 3)


These are the 10 most popular college destinations for Jackson-area students

MLive (Jul. 4)


CMU trustee committee discusses enrollment

Midland Daily News (Jul. 5)


Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

MSU Breslin Center jumbotron parts for sale

WJBK TV (Jul. 3)


Federal Policy

UP colleges react to SCOTUS banning affirmative action in college admissions [MTU, NMU]

WLUC TV (Jun. 29)


Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action extends ban to private colleges in Michigan [MSU, UM, WSU]

Detroit Free Press (Jun. 29)


Supreme Court rules that colleges must stop considering the race of applicants for admission [GVSU]

WXMI TV (Jun. 29)


Affirmative action ruling won’t affect MSU, U of M, other public schools

WLNS TV (Jun. 29)


Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in higher education in 6-3 ruling [UM]

The Michigan Daily (Jun. 29)


University of Michigan officials react to Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action

WKAR TV (Jun. 30)


WMU students 'upset' with Supreme Court rejecting student loan debt forgiveness plan

WWMT TV (Jun. 30)


University of Michigan reacts to Supreme Court decision on affirmative action

WDIV TV (Jun. 30)


Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling leaves colleges looking for new ways to promote diversity [EMU, UM]

The Hill (Jun. 30)


‘Feel so far behind’: Michigan borrowers recalculate after SCOTUS debt forgiveness ruling [CMU, MSU, UM]

MLive (Jun. 30)


Students react to Supreme Court striking down Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

The State News (Jul. 2)


Supreme Court decision on affirmative action raises concerns about diversity in higher education [UM]

The Michigan Daily (Jul. 3)


Major Supreme Court rulings impact college students in Michigan [MSU]

WSYM TV (Jul. 3)


Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid

SVSU receives grant to expand mental health services

WNEM TV (Jun. 29)


Higher Education Finance — State Operating Support

Michigan lawmakers pass $81.7 billion budget, largest in state history [GVSU]

WZZM TV (Jun. 29)


Here are the groups getting from $946M in grants in the Michigan budget [UM]

WXYZ TV (Jun. 30)


Institutional Leadership

Panel to keep young people in Michigan includes one person under 40 so far [UM, WSU]

Bridge (Jun. 30)


Michigan lost $100B project after pursuing semiconductor giant for 15 months [MSU]

The Detroit News (July 4)


Leadership Transitions

Wayne State will play up assets against UM, MSU, new leader Espy says

The Detroit News (Jun. 30)


Wayne State University board unanimously elects first woman as 13th president

Detroit Free Press (Jun. 30)


Wayne State President Wilson reveals future plans after 10 years at helm

The Detroit News (Jun. 30)


New Wayne State president sees Detroit and its businesses as opportunity to engage

Crain’s Detroit Business (Jun. 30)


Wayne State University elects first woman president

WXYZ TV (Jun. 30)


WSU Board of Governors meets to elect new WSU President

The South End (June 30)


Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy Named First Woman President of Wayne State University

Diverse Issues in Higher Education (Jul. 3)


Kimberly Andrews Espy Elected 13th President of Wayne State University

dbusiness (Jul. 5)


Philanthropic Support

Detroit Evening Report: Wayne State University receives $260K from GM for STEM education programs

WDET TV (Jul. 3)


$2M gift to update technology in MSU College of Nursing

WLNS TV (Jul. 6)


Program Delivery

U-M New England Literature Program combines nature with education

The Michigan Daily (Jul. 3)


LSSU's first 'space systems' class ready for liftoff

Soo Today (Jul. 5)


Recognitions & Awards

These Michigan colleges offer the best bargains nationally, Money Magazine says

MLive (Jul. 6)


Safety & Health

COVID-19 vaccination policy updated for students living in University of Michigan dorms

MLive (Jul. 6)


Tuition

CMU votes to raise tuition

WLNS TV (Jun. 30)


Tuition increase and room and board rate freeze in new OU budget

The Oakland Press (Jun. 30)


WMU BoT votes on raising tuition for 2023-2024 academic year

The Western Herald (Jun. 30)


CMU votes to raise tuition

WLNS TV (Jun. 30)


Workforce Alignment

High schoolers attend NMU’s Future Educator Camp

WLUC TV (Jun. 30)


CMU among the top of state universities in job placements

The Morning Sun (Jul. 4)

Commentaries

Michigan: A model of cooperation in building a high-quality workforce [MSU, MTU, UM, WSU]

Talent Management (Jul. 5)

The Dean's List
The Lighter Side of the News

Baby peregrine falcon that nested on Wayne State tower to be released

WJBK TV (Jul. 3)

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