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.
Michigan colleges and universities
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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.
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U-M president’s compensation may hit $3M per year, base pay could set record
U-M President-elect Syverud to earn nearly $3 million in total compensation, with his $2 million base pay potentially setting a record for public university presidents, an expert said.
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U-M’s new president inherits host of challenges: What Kent Syverud faces
U-M President-elect Kent Syverud to join school following a season of instability and grapple with many issues, including federal funding cuts to universities, athletic department scandals and student affordability.
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U-M expected to name Syracuse chancellor its next president
Kent Syverud, who earned two degrees from the University of Michigan, is expected to become U-M’s next president. U-M’s Board of Regents will hold a special meeting Monday to make its selection.