An outside firm concludes MSU trustees Rema Vassar and Dennis Denno ‘engaged in conduct that exceeds the scope of their authority.’
Michigan colleges and universities
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What Biden student loan forgiveness means for Michigan
Some Michigan student loan borrowers got good news from Biden this week: their student loans are being forgiven as part of a new income-based loan repayment program.
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See which Michigan high schools send most graduates to college
For the first time in years, the number of recent high school graduates in Michigan has increased. Statewide, 38.2% of last year’s graduates enrolled in four-year colleges, while more than half are in some higher education.
Posted inMichigan Government
Biden strains to reach young Michigan voters: ‘He’s too old’
Joe Biden dominated young voters in 2020. But Michigan polls suggest he may struggle to do so again this fall.
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More Michigan high school grads going to college; first increase in years
The increase is slight, but it moves the needle following a heavy investment in affordability. At the same time, enrollment at two-year colleges decreased.
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How to get free tuition from Michigan colleges and universities
Many Michigan colleges and universities offer guarantees that assure students won’t have to pay any out-of-pocket tuition costs.
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Wayne State, Central Michigan push back deadlines because of FAFSA delay
The federal government isn’t sending student financial data to schools until mid-March. That adds a time crunch to schools and students. Some schools are easing deadlines.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
MSU shooting, one year later: What science says about trauma and healing
On a day of conflicting feelings from survivors, growing research shows how the brain reacts to ‘fight-or-flight’ instincts that can manifest themselves in guilt, anxiety and even gratitude.
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Michigan State security upgrades a work in progress, one year after shooting
Most, but not all, classroom doors now can be locked from the inside, but work on a centralized video system and other upgrades are still years away after a mass shooting revealed security gaps on campus.
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Opinion | Getting free college right
Investing in people through affordable and high-quality postsecondary education is one of the best things a state can do, and there are steps to take to make sure free college is successful.