Acker publicly said he was sorry for the distraction and hurt he caused and wanted to be accountable.
Kim Kozlowski
Kim Kozlowski covers higher education and K-12 schools for Bridge Michigan, focusing on issues that affect students and communities across the state. She joined Bridge in July 2025 after 25 years at The Detroit News and previously reported for daily newspapers in New York, North Dakota and Missouri. Known for her investigative work, Kim was named the Society of Professional Journalists Detroit 2021 Journalist of the Year and was inducted into the Eastern Echo Hall of Fame at her alma mater, Eastern Michigan University.
Kim lives in Ferndale with her husband, dog and two cats — and can usually be found in northern Michigan when she's not working.
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Want to earn a bachelor’s degree? This Michigan college has an app for that
A small private college in west Michigan is offering a chance to earn a degree entirely via cell phone, calling it ‘the future of education.’
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Should Michigan governor appoint university boards? It could backfire, some say
Another debate has heated up over changing the election of board members to U-M, MSU and Wayne State to governor-appointed. But experts say that is not what matters most.
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As MSU president exits, what the heck is going on? We have (some) answers
Kevin Guskiewicz said board members had ‘differing perspectives’ on how MSU should move ahead. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called his departure disappointing but not surprising.
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MSU loses another president, in spite of $1 million pay raise
MSU President Guskiewicz is set to become the next president of Clemson University in South Carolina even after board voted to increase his annual salary to $2 million.
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Michigan college enrollment rate slips, despite $1B in state scholarships
New state data showing a 2025 college enrollment drop has some split on whether the state’s Michigan Achievement Scholarship is working to encourage more students to go to college.
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More Michigan students need AP classes, other rigorous coursework, report says
A new study says too many students aren’t prepared for postsecondary education, especially students who are Black, Latino, low-income, disabled and English learners. Rural students are also missing out.
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MSU’s new ethics policy: Gag order or commonsense loyalty guide for trustees?
Approved during a rare Sunday meeting, a new ethics policy is drawing criticism from those who say it violates free speech. But proponents say it’s necessary to outline expectations of trustees.
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Michigan steps up work to persuade young men to go to college, get skills training
Michigan is among the top states where young men’s college enrollment has plummeted.
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U-M faculty slam president’s apology for faculty leader’s commencement speech
Faculty call for withdrawal of U-M President Grasso’s apology for a commencement speech by the chair of the Faculty Senate. Professor Derek Peterson’s speech lauded pro-Palestinian students while celebrating student activism.