Students at Henry Ford College and Wayne State University with basic needs will have access to a United Way official to direct them to resources on and off campus.
Michigan colleges and universities
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Michigan universities make secret decisions; some lawmakers want change
A 1999 Michigan Supreme Court ruling has allowed publicly funded universities to make most decisions behind closed doors, say those trying to change the situation.
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U-M affirms Ypsilanti $1.2B computing center site; township officials vow fight
The University and Los Alamos National Laboratory are moving ahead with the project in Ypsilanti Township. Boosters say it will create good jobs; but officials say far too many details are secret.
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Where Michigan governor candidates stand on schools, literacy
Candidates have made bold promises to address dismal reading scores and fix schools across the state. Are they realistic?
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Corporation aims to boost MSU sports revenue. Should it operate in secret?
MSU’s secrecy around Spartan Media Ventures, a new for-profit corporation formed to raise money for sports programs, has some concerned — including members of the university’s own Board of Trustees.
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Whitmer signs education budget: What to know about college affordability
Michigan’s education budget includes a new dual enrollment effort that could help students save money on college costs.
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Opinion | Why Michiganders should care about proposed overhaul of federal grant rules
Every Michigander has a stake in ensuring that scientific funding decisions are guided by rigorous expert review, transparency and the potential to improve people’s lives. OMB-2026-0034 deserves more public attention.
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Kevin Guskiewicz makes an about-face, will remain MSU’s president
Less than two months after leaving for Clemson, the MSU president will stay after all.
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U-M shrinks pay for Dearborn, Flint chancellors as it doubles it in Ann Arbor
U-M has steadily increased the salary for the president of its flagship school, but new chancellors coming in to lead regional campuses make less than predecessors, records show.
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U-M Regent Jordan Acker apologizes after probe confirms lewd comment allegations
Acker publicly said he was sorry for the distraction and hurt he caused and wanted to be accountable.