Michigan farmers commit suicide at more than twice the rate of other occupations. Dueling budgets in the Legislature include no funding for intervention or help.
Michigan colleges and universities
Posted inTalent & Education
Wayne State University’s first female president may depart after two years
Kimberly Andrews Espy came to Wayne State in 2023 on a five-year contract worth about $1 million per year in total compensation.
Posted inQuality of Life
Income gap between Michigan, nation widens. Blame education
New Census numbers show Michigan continues to fall further behind the nation in household income. States with higher incomes typically have more college graduates.
Posted inTalent & Education
Trump’s ed secretary in Michigan: States should embrace private school scholarships
In a day-long tour in Michigan, Education Secretary Linda McMahon promoted school choice and harshly criticized US colleges.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan may lose millions as universities see drop in international students
Michigan colleges and universities expecting a significant drop in international students due to Trump administration policies, potentially leading to a $230 million financial impact on the state.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan House Republicans OK transgender school bathroom ban
House Republican bill would block transgender students from using bathrooms consistent with their identified gender. Democrats called the bill a “distraction” that rolls back civil rights.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Doctors under pressure as U-M ends gender-affirming care for minors
Under federal threat, University of Michigan to end gender-affirming care for patients under age 19. That puts pressure on other doctors, too. ‘I’m not going to jail over this,’ says one.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Opposition grows to $1.2B supercomputer plan. U-M can’t ‘be trusted,’ foes say
Ypsilanti Township officials on Tuesday will consider a resolution opposing the partnership between U-M and the Los Alamos National Laboratory that could create 200 jobs that pay $200,000 per year.
Posted inTalent & Education
GOP slams ‘woke’ politics, bathroom signs as Monroe college tax vote nears
A tax renewal is mired in the culture wars, as Republicans refuse withhold support because the college allows all to use multi-stall bathrooms.
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Michigan wants more college grads. Can boosting spending for dual enrollment help?
Michigan is on a campaign to increase graduation rates, but ranks near the bottom in high school students who take college classes. Some lawmakers want to increase funding, but the effort could face long odds.