A smaller share of Michigan high school graduates are choosing to attend college after graduation than before the pandemic. How did your district fare? Use our database.
Last year, Michigan invested well over $100 million in student scholarships. Even so, the rate of high school grads going to college is still below pre-pandemic levels.
The president intends to slash in half the number of employees in the department starting March 21. What cutting the agency does — and doesn’t — mean for states, college loans and services to disabled students.
Trump administration warns 60 schools — including University of Michigan — they must do more to protect Jewish students from discrimination after pro-Palestinian protests over the Israel-Hamas war.
A study tallying 20 years worth of population figures for more than 500 butterfly species found that, on average, populations have declined by 22% since the turn of the millennium. Researchers called it 'a wake-up call.'
There is not a single person in Ann Arbor who will not be impacted by federal funding cuts to the university. This is set to happen across our state and our country, triggering recession or worse.
More than 20 Michigan State University research projects receiving federal foreign aid funding have halted amid the Trump administration’s efforts to slash government spending. Some were notified this week that their funding is terminated entirely.
U-M is part of a halted, $15M research project that conducts Social Security research. University president Santa Ono tells staff to expect ‘significant repercussions’ due to federal cuts.
MSU has installed classroom door locks, added cell phone numbers to emergency alerts and installed more cameras. Leaders say a centralized security system enhances overall safety too.
Amid bitter battles over putting renewable energy on undeveloped land, some see parking lots as an appealing alternative. But be prepared for costs to double.
In a move temporarily suspended by a judge, National Institutes of Health is attempting to limit administrative fees of grants. Trump officials say that brings costs in line with the private sector. Researchers say the move could cost Michigan universities and hospitals hundreds of millions of dollars and stymie research.
Bridge Michigan’s analysis of six speeches shows the Democratic governor has had her most success implementing gun reforms and social policy, but struggled with infrastructure. The verdict is out on education.
An executive order last week opened the door for investigations into both MSU and U-M over their diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Universities are walking a tightrope for fear of losing federal funding.
Michigan is trying a host of different strategies to get more people to become teachers. But researchers say the verdict is still out on whether these programs will solve long-term challenges.
A new national report shows Michigan’s undergraduate enrollment increasing. Leaders say strong state aid programs and efforts to retain students year to year contribute to these numbers.
