A college accrediting agency said it is reviewing U-M’s actions after the union representing graduate student instructors said the university falsified students’ grades this past semester while grad instructors were on strike.
Michigan colleges and universities
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Beer o’clock may beckon at Michigan college sports stadiums under new bill
Michigan lawmakers may soon allow universities to sell alcohol inside stadiums. Supporters argue the measure could help reduce pre-gaming among college students.
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Two Michigan State shooting survivors plan to sue, citing MSU negligence
Lawyers for two critically injured students say they intend to sue the university for ‘gross negligence’ for security failures that allowed a gunman to easily access classrooms and buildings, killing three and injuring five others.
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Opinion | Michigan public universities can help lead a population revival
Michigan’s state universities drive economic growth and produce a pool of talented graduates. To stay a viable, competitive state, we’ll need our state universities to help guide Michigan out of this demographic crisis.
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Michigan State plans memorial for shooting victims as part of $2M in donations
More than 4,200 people donated to the Spartan Strong Fund, which will also pay for ongoing support to victims, mental health services and more.
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Michigan State University expands ability to issue emergency alerts
The university is using outdoor speakers and phones and an app to increase access to emergency alerts following the Feb. 13 mass shooting that killed or injured eight students. Crews are also adding classroom door locks this summer.
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Turning Ann Arbor into Austin and other tech recommendations for Michigan
Focusing on college towns, education and targeted research will increase vitality in the state while giving the auto industry the tools it needs to expand its tech base in Michigan, according to a report from celebrated and controversial urbanist Richard Florida.
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Michigan college enrollment decline among worst in the nation
Michigan and the rest of the country suffered enrollment declines during the pandemic. But new data shows the state is recovering slower than just about any other state, presenting a challenge to Michigan’s economic growth.
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Records: MSU shooting lockdown delayed 10 minutes by miscommunication
A sergeant sought a campus-wide lockdown 2 minutes into the shooting, reports show. By the time it was finally issued, another student was killed.
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Census: Michigan cities lost population in 2022. See how your town fared.
The yearly estimates are not without flaws, but underscore Michigan’s continued population crisis.
