High school students with a high score on pre-SAT tests are being encouraged to get on track for college.
Michigan colleges and universities
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Hillsdale teams with Trump on US history. In divided land, not all are thrilled
Some content in the patriotic video series has drawn criticism, illuminating how difficult it is to portray the nation’s story at this moment in history, experts say.
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Opinion | Michigan’s public universities power the state’s economy
Michigan’s public universities are not only centers of learning, research and discovery; they are also among the most significant drivers of statewide economic growth, job creation, increased personal earnings and tax revenue.
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He left US for an internship. Trump travel ban made it impossible to return
The Trump administration has thrown up new obstacles for international students, from travel bans to a pause in visa appointments and new layers of vetting.
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Five universities collaborate to address Michigan teacher shortage
The goal of the new initiative to improve teacher preparation, retention and quality to strengthen the state’s talent pipeline.
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MSU to offer AI studies across all majors amid push for digital-ready workforce
The first recommendations of MSU’s council of business and civil leaders include an AI curriculum shaped by industry needs. Some view digital competency as a critical element in higher ed’s preparation of students for the future.
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Adulting 101: Free MSU courses teach balanced budgets, cooking, pet care
Michigan State University Extension is offering free ‘Adulting 101’ courses to help young people learn essential life skills.
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Michigan’s lax petition laws leave voters vulnerable to deception
For decades, Michigan voters have complained that circulators asking them to sign petitions for proposed constitutional amendments have lied about what the proposals mean. Nothing has changed.
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CMU offers ‘guarantee’ that students will get jobs or get into grad school
CMU says it’s the first public university in Michigan to guarantee jobs or grad school acceptance. The university will offer $2,000 to graduates who don’t find success.
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Report: Michigan churns through teachers at unsustainable rate
Michigan schools continue to struggle to find special education, world languages, arts and science teachers.