With federal aid applications lagging amid a botched federal rollout, Michigan leaders are hoping free pizza might be a motivator for high school students considering college.
Michigan colleges and universities
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Bridge Lunch Break to discuss FAFSA changes, impact on Michigan students
Education reporter Isabel Lohman will be joined by experts on April 24 for a virtual discussion of how the changes to 2024’s FAFSA form are burdening Michigan students, families and educational institutions.
Posted inTalent & Education
More FAFSA problems: What Michigan families need to know about financial aid
The federal government promised to make it easier to apply for college aid. It messed up — again.
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What Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan means for Michigan borrowers
President Joe Biden is trying again to forgive millions of student loans. His administration says 87,680 Michigan borrowers have already seen some relief despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down an initial plan.
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U-M student on mission as NASA 'eclipse ambassador' to educate communities
Sophia Davis, a junior at the University of Michigan, was selected to be a NASA ‘eclipse ambassador.’ Ahead of Monday’s astronomical event, she hosted events in underserved areas, teaching families and children about the science behind an eclipse.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
What would a solar eclipse look like from the moon? MSU astronomer answers that and more
An astronomer explains how, why and when eclipses happen, what scientists can learn from them, and what they would look like if you were standing on the moon.
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Michigan FAFSA challenges: High school seniors slow to fill out form
Less than one-third of Michigan high schools seniors have filled out a federal form required to qualify for state and federal loans, grants and scholarships. Experts worry the low submission rate could lead to low college enrollment and students missing out on free money.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
For Michigan farmers, danger is another part of the job
In 2021, agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting accounted for 16% of the state’s workplace fatalities by industry, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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After shooting, MSU adding AI surveillance to detect threats, count people
A campus shooting exposed weaknesses in MSU security. The university will use artificial intelligence to fill some gaps as part of a sweeping $10M security upgrade that may take several years to complete.
Posted inBusiness Watch
U-M Health preps major metro Detroit expansion with Kmart site buy
The $4.2 million deal gives U-M a prominent location for its deeper expansion into metro Detroit as the health system plots statewide growth.