The PhD Project was inspired by a U-M effort from the early 90s, but the university has ended its association with the mentoring program following a federal probe into ‘racial preferences.’
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 works in partnership with Open Campus, a national independent nonprofit covering higher education.
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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Total compensation for WSU’s new president to reach $1.2 million, contract shows
WSU’s 14th president landed a contract that has a few unusual provisions, an expert said. But a board member called it fair for both sides.
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WSU appoints interim president to permanent post without interviewing other candidates
WSU named law school dean Richard Bierschbach as interim president in September. His leadership has led to a permanent appointment without a national search or interview of other candidates.
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New allegation against Mott college president emerges
Did President Shaunda Richardson-Snell pass out unsolicited religious literature to students and faculty? Board attorney says this is a new allegation and recommends outside investigation pending a formal complaint.
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Two projects at U-M Sparrow to expand psychiatric health services, surgery beds
The projects, estimated to cost nearly $150 million, will include a new psychiatric hospital offering in-patient care for children and adolescents for the Lansing region and partial hospitalization programs.
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Mott College trustees postpone action on alleged ‘proselytizing’ by president
Trustees of Mott Community College in Flint held a special meeting to discuss a complaint that the college’s president engaged in ‘religious proselytizing.’
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Mott College trustees to meet about complaint that president is ‘proselytizing’
Complaints about President Shaunda Richardson-Snell reached Americans United for Separation of Church and State, which sent a letter to the college asking it to stop.
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Michigan public university tuition tops $17K on avg.; financial aid can save 47%
Tuition at public universities has gone up in tandem with state funding cuts years ago but federal and state grants, along with funding from universities to students, cut costs to a student on average by nearly half.
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Michigan residents with degrees, skills certificates rises, but state ranking falls
Michigan’s overall postsecondary educational attainment has grown since the state set a goal of 60% of residents having a credential by 2030. But the state’s national ranking has fallen.
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Michigan sends message to 80,000 high school students: Take AP classes
High school students with a high score on pre-SAT tests are being encouraged to get on track for college.
