Referencing the popular musical “Hamilton,” Grand Rapids Community College president Bill Pink said if he is confirmed as the next president of Ferris State University, he will be in the ‘room where it happens’ to encourage more people to pursue higher education.
Michigan colleges and universities
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For Michigan high school seniors: How to select the right college for you
Pushing for the best price and finding a school that’s the right fit are just two factors to consider when deciding where to enroll in the fall, according to two top college advisors.
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Michigan House nixes SAT essay and removes scores from transcripts
The bills, which passed by votes of 104-1, reflect a national trend away from reliance on standardized testing by U.S. colleges and universities.
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Central Michigan closes dorms as university enrollment drops
Dorm occupancy was just 63 percent this year, prompting CMU to consolidate its on-campus housing. It’s another example of the effects of waning enrollment in some of Michigan’s universities.
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Opinion | Free money for college? Fill out free FAFSA financial aid form to see
I’ve witnessed more than a dozen seniors shedding tears in my office when they found out there was a way for them to afford an education after high school.
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Michigan State University to relax COVID-19 mask mandate
Michigan State University announced Thursday that it will soon allow students and staff to be unmasked in many indoor settings. There are exceptions including in classrooms and in healthcare facilities.
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Opinion | Michigan is dead last in Midwest in college funding. That must change
Michigan has an enormous opportunity for its next economic renaissance. We can’t deliver on that vast potential while dead last in educational investment.
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Judge calls Michigan State University’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate ‘rational’
A lawsuit challenging the university’s rule that students and staff must be vaccinated was dismissed Wednesday in federal court. The plaintiffs vow to appeal.
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Michigan high school seniors crave normality after COVID
The high school class of 2022 has been through a lot. From virtual learning in their bedrooms, to mourning the death of loved ones. Four seniors spoke to Bridge about all that they missed, and vowed “never to take anything for granted.”
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New carpets, more supports: How Michigan colleges would spend Whitmer plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed education budget plan focused mostly on the state’s struggling K-12 schools. But Michigan universities and community colleges would also get a big spending bump, assuming GOP lawmakers buy in.