Talent & Education

Ramone Williams collected more than $25,000 from Bridge and MLive readers. But his more cherished gift: new friends.

Touched by the plight of Eastern Michigan senior Ramone Williams, people across the country offer help for the school’s homeless students, even as some ask why there is not more support for low-income students seeking a degree.

Photo gallery: What it's like to walk in Ramone Williams' shoes.

Michigan desperately needs more college graduates. So why are some students forced to live in cars and comb campus events for free food to afford an education?

Don’t panic over looming deadlines; there is still time to make your application shine. Here’s how.

A new report by education, business, philanthropic and government leaders says Michigan’s rise to an elite state depends on getting far more students to graduate from college or obtain a technical certificate after high school.

Large college checks don’t always produce the best value. These cost-vs-paycheck rankings may surprise you.

Students choose colleges and universities for all kinds of reasons. Here’s one way to view what they’re getting for their money.

It’s been a long, contentious battle to reform Michigan’s teacher evaluation system. Now, the hard work begins.

A college degree is more critical, yet more expensive, for Michigan families. At a Center for Michigan summit Monday, the governor and university chiefs clashed over how to make college more affordable.