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Washtenaw Community College students saved $10 million with open resource program
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College students saved $10 million with open resource programOER materials are offered to students for free, and include textbooks adapted by WCC faculty or other learning materials with no-cost access or public domain access.
Michigan State Board of Trustees says no ‘viable path’ to restart swim and dive program
Read full article: Michigan State Board of Trustees says no ‘viable path’ to restart swim and dive programThe Michigan State University (MSU) Board of Trustees appeared to finally sink the hopes of dozens of swimmers and divers when they said they could not establish a swim and dive program during a meeting on Friday.
Want to become a psychologist? New scholarship at UDM could be great resource
Read full article: Want to become a psychologist? New scholarship at UDM could be great resourceAccording to the 2021 American Psychological Association’s (APA) COVID-19 Practitioner Survey, demand for anxiety, depression and trauma-related treatment continues to rise due to the prolonged effects of the pandemic.
Michigan State University students launch app to help locals shovel, do household ‘odd jobs’
Read full article: Michigan State University students launch app to help locals shovel, do household ‘odd jobs’A group of young entrepreneurs from Michigan State University has created an app to help locals with small jobs like shoveling snow.
University of Michigan to invest $300M in ‘socially responsible’ companies, says new president
Read full article: University of Michigan to invest $300M in ‘socially responsible’ companies, says new presidentUniversity of Michigan’s president announced a massive change in where the school invests its money and the companies it chooses to partner with.
Ann Arbor nonprofit fights social isolation with new connections, intergenerational friendships
Read full article: Ann Arbor nonprofit fights social isolation with new connections, intergenerational friendshipsNonprofit Perfect Pair focuses on bridging the intergenerational gap between college students and seniors.
Strike over? Classes to resume at Eastern Michigan after University reaches tentative deal with faculty
Read full article: Strike over? Classes to resume at Eastern Michigan after University reaches tentative deal with facultyEastern Michigan University has announced a tentative deal to get hundreds of professors back in the classrooms.
East Lansing police investigating shooting that happened near Michigan State University campus
Read full article: East Lansing police investigating shooting that happened near Michigan State University campusThe East Lansing Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday morning near Michigan State University’s campus.
How the Human Patient Simulator Lab at Macomb Community College is helping prepare nursing students
Read full article: How the Human Patient Simulator Lab at Macomb Community College is helping prepare nursing studentsA new training lab at Macomb Community College is giving nursing students a look at some real-life experiences.
7-0: Washtenaw Community College trustees unanimously extend president’s contract
Read full article: 7-0: Washtenaw Community College trustees unanimously extend president’s contractUnder Bellanca's guidance, WCC has increased its focus and offerings in science, technology, engineering, art and math-related education.
How to pick the right university for you
Read full article: How to pick the right university for youThis summer millions of young people will be preparing to go to college. Finding a university that’s a good fit can be challenging. To help you decide, we spoke to Dr. Ryan Peterson, the Vice President of Administration at Concordia University Ann Arbor, to get his advice on how to pick the right school for you.
Virginia Tech now has a 73% student-voting rate — how can other schools follow suit?
Read full article: Virginia Tech now has a 73% student-voting rate — how can other schools follow suit?Groups across the state of Virginia work all year long to get students registered to vote in high school and college -- the idea being, if these students start young, they’ll vote their entire lives.
Investigating student safety at MSU
Read full article: Investigating student safety at MSUQuestions still remain after the heartbreaking loss and shocking discovery of Brendan Santo’s body in the Red Cedar River in East Lansing. Local 4 Investigator Karen Drew has uncovered new details in the case, and traveled to Michigan State’s campus to get answers.
A program helping busy adults get a degree for only 7K per year
Read full article: A program helping busy adults get a degree for only 7K per yearIt’s hardly breaking news to say that the price of a college education has gone sky high. Well there’s a local program you may have never heard of that is helping Metro Detroiters of every age bring that tuition bill down to only $7,000 per year.
Michigan State University drops classroom masking, still requires COVID vaccines
Read full article: Michigan State University drops classroom masking, still requires COVID vaccinesMichigan State University is reevaluating its COVID-19 restrictions after virus cases declined significantly in recent weeks following a monthslong surge of infections and hospitalizations.
Get to know one of Concordia University Ann Arbor’s nursing professors
Read full article: Get to know one of Concordia University Ann Arbor’s nursing professorsConcordia University professor Natalie McHugh push her students to be “insatiably curious” and to understand how they are responsible for others in their care.
9 dead in crash involving U. of the Southwest golf teams
Read full article: 9 dead in crash involving U. of the Southwest golf teamsAuthorities are trying to determine why a pickup truck crossed into the opposite lane on a darkened, two-lane West Texas highway before colliding head-on with a van, killing nine people including six New Mexico college students and a golf coach.
Oakland University apologizes after mistakenly telling thousands they earned huge scholarships
Read full article: Oakland University apologizes after mistakenly telling thousands they earned huge scholarshipsThe college admissions process is already extremely stressful for students, and what happened earlier this month at Oakland University made it even more stressful.
Flashpoint Interview: Education leaders discuss accelerated, affordable college degree program
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Education leaders discuss accelerated, affordable college degree programA college degree in one year for only $7,000? That seems way too good to be true -- but it’s not.
Survey: Unvaccinated US college students lie about vax status to skirt mandates
Read full article: Survey: Unvaccinated US college students lie about vax status to skirt mandatesMany U.S. college students are lying about being vaccinated for COVID-19 at schools that require vaccinations, according to a new survey.
WSU issues flu vaccine mandate for students, faculty and staff with Oct. 20 deadline
Read full article: WSU issues flu vaccine mandate for students, faculty and staff with Oct. 20 deadlineWayne State University in Detroit has issued a flu vaccine mandate for all students, faculty and staff who will be on campus any day during the fall and winter semesters.
‘Blatant sexism’: State lawmakers demand equity for female Michigan State University athletes
Read full article: ‘Blatant sexism’: State lawmakers demand equity for female Michigan State University athletesTwo Michigan lawmakers are taking issue with female college athletes being excluded from a $500 per month athletics scholarship available for all members of Michigan State University’s Spartans football and men’s basketball teams.
Concordia University Ann Arbor announces new visit day experiences for fall 2021
Read full article: Concordia University Ann Arbor announces new visit day experiences for fall 2021Concordia University Ann Arbor will be welcoming prospective students and their families to campus starting Sept. 8.
Tracking Michigan school districts, colleges requiring masks for 2021-2022 school year
Read full article: Tracking Michigan school districts, colleges requiring masks for 2021-2022 school yearWe’re tracking which Michigan school districts and colleges are requiring face masks to be worn during the upcoming school year amid the ongoing COVID pandemic.
Survey: 57% of Gen Z is ‘very concerned’ about spreading COVID-19 to family member
Read full article: Survey: 57% of Gen Z is ‘very concerned’ about spreading COVID-19 to family memberNew survey results show Gen Z is prioritizing COVID-19 safety precautions at their colleges and universities of choice while many are concerned about spreading COVID-19 to a family member this fall.
Colleges prioritize mental health help as students return to campus
Read full article: Colleges prioritize mental health help as students return to campusAs students take off for college amid an ongoing global pandemic, campuses are making sure to offer mental health resources to those who need them.
Metro Detroit school districts debate potential mask mandates for 2021-22 school year
Read full article: Metro Detroit school districts debate potential mask mandates for 2021-22 school yearWe’re tracking which Michigan school districts and colleges are requiring face masks to be worn during the upcoming school year amid the ongoing COVID pandemic.
How students are preparing to return to college campuses in Michigan this fall
Read full article: How students are preparing to return to college campuses in Michigan this fallColleges and universities across Michigan have different COVID precautions and requirements in place as students head back to school.
Oakland University’s lack of broad vaccination mandate has some faculty concerned
Read full article: Oakland University’s lack of broad vaccination mandate has some faculty concernedOn Monday, the University of Michigan announced it is joining Michigan State University in requiring face coverings indoors on campus.
Want your child to get ahead in their educational career? Here’s how they can, from the comfort of home
Read full article: Want your child to get ahead in their educational career? Here’s how they can, from the comfort of homeEducation has taken on a whole new meaning, due to the adjustments made during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Census: 1 in 5 dorms, prisons had no data at end of US count
Read full article: Census: 1 in 5 dorms, prisons had no data at end of US countBy the end of the U.S. head count last year, the Census Bureau lacked data for residents in almost a fifth of the nation's occupied college dorms, nursing homes and prisons.
Reconsidering your career path? This opportunity might pique your interest
Read full article: Reconsidering your career path? This opportunity might pique your interestIn the last year, there have been many who have reconsidered their career path, some as a result of the stress and restrictions of the pandemic.
Washtenaw Community College receives $1.4 million grant for Alpha Scholars program
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College receives $1.4 million grant for Alpha Scholars programLaunching this fall, the Alpha Scholars program will connect incoming freshmen to support services and peers with similar career goals and interests.
Concordia University Ann Arbor coaches share do’s and don’ts of college recruiting process
Read full article: Concordia University Ann Arbor coaches share do’s and don’ts of college recruiting processHear from several athletic coaches at CUAA about what athletes should and shouldn't do during the recruitment process.
Concordia University Ann Arbor coaches share do’s and don’ts of college recruiting process
Read full article: Concordia University Ann Arbor coaches share do’s and don’ts of college recruiting processHear from several athletic coaches at CUAA about what athletes should and shouldn't do during the recruitment process.
Michigan State raises tuition for students from families earning $100K
Read full article: Michigan State raises tuition for students from families earning $100KMichigan State University will raise tuition by 2% this fall which university officials say will mostly impact students from families earning more than $100,000 each year.
Detroit Achievement Academy 8th graders surprised with acceptance letters to GVSU
Read full article: Detroit Achievement Academy 8th graders surprised with acceptance letters to GVSUThursday was the graduation for the Detroit Achievement Academy’s eighth graders and every student received a life-changing graduation gift.