It makes sense for a single agency to coordinate policies in higher education. But Whitmer’s new department may violate the state Constitution and, as we’ve seen in Florida, there are perils when a state executive takes away power from independent institutions.
Michigan colleges and universities
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University of Michigan-Flint is losing leader at a critical time
University of Michigan-Flint Chancellor Deba Dutta will leave the school in September. The change comes as the campus is attempting to improve the long term viability of the school, work that will temporarily be paused.
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Gretchen Whitmer creates new Michigan education agency for pre-K to college
The aim is to improve educational outcomes from early childhood through after-school and postsecondary programs, with the goal of every Michigan student earning a skill certificate or degree after high school.
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Larry Nassar, ex-MSU doctor who abused patients, stabbed in federal prison
Larry Nassar, former sports doctor for Michigan State University and the USA Gymnastics, was stabbed in a federal prison during an altercation Sunday night.
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Supreme Court ends Biden student loan forgiveness: how it impacts Michigan
In rejecting the plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt, the court crushed a signature promise made by Joe Biden in the 2020 race for president. The ruling impacts more than 40 million borrowers, including over 800,000 in Michigan.
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U.S. Supreme Court affirmative action ban already playing out in Michigan
The Supreme Court reversed years of precedent in ruling that race-conscious college admissions policies violate the Equal Protection Clause. U-M officials say a 2006 affirmative action ban in Michigan made fielding a diverse student body harder.
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Michigan passes $21.5B school budget with boost for at-risk students
In Democrats’ first education budget, lawmakers directed more funds to schools with disadvantaged students as the state tries to recover from pandemic learning loss. There is also more investment for English language learners and special education.
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Early voting, beer in college stadiums await Whitmer’s signature
While waiting for a joint committee between Senate and House lawmakers to finalize budget details, Michigan lawmakers passed a series of bills ranging from a child marriage ban to a sexual assault victim protection law.
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Michigan poised to allow beer sales in college stadiums. What research says
Will fans get drunker and rowdier? Research is mixed. But one thing is for sure: Millions of profits are on the line.
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Fresh bread and vinyl booths: Ann Arbor brunch mainstay Angelo's to close
As Angelo’s counts down until its last day, its owner and customers reflect on its impact on the community.