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Warren Mott High School cancels classes following ripple effect of Homecoming incident
Read full article: Warren Mott High School cancels classes following ripple effect of Homecoming incidentStudents at Warren Mott High School are staying home on Monday after what happened during their Homecoming dance over the weekend.
Lyon Township students face charges over social media threats
Read full article: Lyon Township students face charges over social media threatsThree 16-year-old students at South Lyon East High School appeared in juvenile court to face charges stemming from their arrests after making social media posts threatening to either bomb or shoot up their school.
School bus crash in Huron Township leaves 2 students, driver with non-life-threatening injuries
Read full article: School bus crash in Huron Township leaves 2 students, driver with non-life-threatening injuriesOfficials say two students and the driver of a vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a car crashed into a school bus in Huron Township.
Detroit public schools to dismiss students early Thursday, Friday amid high temps
Read full article: Detroit public schools to dismiss students early Thursday, Friday amid high tempsStudents at Detroit public schools will get released hours earlier than normal on Thursday and Friday due to high temperatures.
Ann Arbor police warn students, community members of subleasing scams online
Read full article: Ann Arbor police warn students, community members of subleasing scams onlinePolice are urging community members and students to use caution when looking for housing after a young man was scammed out of $500.
Eastern Michigan University alumni establish scholarship honoring graduate killed in Texas mall shooting
Read full article: Eastern Michigan University alumni establish scholarship honoring graduate killed in Texas mall shootingThe scholarship is designed for undergraduate and graduate international students studying Construction Management at EMU.
Judge: University of Michigan grad student workers must submit grades completed prior to March 29 strike
Read full article: Judge: University of Michigan grad student workers must submit grades completed prior to March 29 strikeLeaders of the GEO union are instructing members to submit grades recorded prior to the March 29 strike.
Judge: Striking University of Michigan graduate employees in violation of contract
Read full article: Judge: Striking University of Michigan graduate employees in violation of contractA state administrative judge ruled on Monday that the Graduate Employees’ Organization at the University of Michigan has violated the no-strike clause in its existing contract.
Michigan State University students rally for gun reform nearly 2 months after mass shooting
Read full article: Michigan State University students rally for gun reform nearly 2 months after mass shootingOn the eve of marking two months since the deadly mass shooting on Michigan State University’s campus, students held a walk-out in support of gun reform.
Annual Dance Marathon at U-M raises more than $190K for Mott Children’s Hospital
Read full article: Annual Dance Marathon at U-M raises more than $190K for Mott Children’s HospitalStudents at the University of Michigan organize a 24-hour VictorThon each year to raise funds for Mott Children's Hospital.
University of Michigan files unfair labor practice charge against striking student workers
Read full article: University of Michigan files unfair labor practice charge against striking student workersMembers of U-M's Graduate Employees Organization went on strike on Wednesday to demand better pay and healthcare.
Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop matching up to $30,000 for student fundraiser
Read full article: Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop matching up to $30,000 for student fundraiser“This year is the 30th Anniversary of the store and leadership decided that one of the best ways to celebrate is to make a donation that works toward the PTO Thrift Shop vision of a diverse and thriving community in which every Ann Arbor Public Schools student has equitable access to enrichment opportunities inside and outside the classroom,” PTO Thrift Shop officials wrote in a release.
University of Michigan joins state-sponsored initiative to promote careers in EV, mobility sector
Read full article: University of Michigan joins state-sponsored initiative to promote careers in EV, mobility sectorA new scholarship program is encouraging Michigan students to enter the electric vehicle and mobility sector.
Eastern Michigan University announces new mental health initiative supporting students of color
Read full article: Eastern Michigan University announces new mental health initiative supporting students of colorA new support group aims to provide support to BIPOC students who struggle with anxiety, depression or other mental health issues.
University of Michigan Greek organizations raise more than $210K for nonprofits during annual Winterfest
Read full article: University of Michigan Greek organizations raise more than $210K for nonprofits during annual WinterfestStudents who participated in the annual Winterfest broomball fundraiser surpassed their goal of raising $200,000 for charity.
‘Spartan Sunday’: Spreading love, positivity after a dark week in East Lansing
Read full article: ‘Spartan Sunday’: Spreading love, positivity after a dark week in East LansingMichigan State University students will be heading back to classes for the first time since the tragic shooting last Monday. As students return to campus, thousands volunteered to make sure the students came back with love and positivity.
Ann Arbor software company taking applications for $10K fellowship for local BIPOC high schoolers
Read full article: Ann Arbor software company taking applications for $10K fellowship for local BIPOC high schoolersThe Atomic Object fellowship is designed to help BIPOC students advance their education and careers in computer science.
University of Michigan to hold vigil for Michigan State students in Ann Arbor
Read full article: University of Michigan to hold vigil for Michigan State students in Ann ArborA vigil will take place on Wednesday evening on U-M's campus in honor of the Michigan State Community impacted by Monday's deadly shootings.
Former University of Michigan athletic director donates $100K for clean water access in Honduras
Read full article: Former University of Michigan athletic director donates $100K for clean water access in HondurasBill Martin has donated $100,000 to an Ann Arbor-based nonprofit to improve the lives of those living near one of Central America's largest garbage dumps.
Why good attendance is more important than you may think
Read full article: Why good attendance is more important than you may thinkSchool is all about learning and so much more. It’s where friendships are made, and a place to discover new interests and experiences. Every school day counts, and that is why we spoke with Detroit Public Schools Community District about the importance of good attendance.
Washtenaw Community College receives $1.38M grant for STEM students
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College receives $1.38M grant for STEM studentsThe Ann Arbor college will use the grant to expand initiatives attracting “economically disadvantaged students” to its programs with financial support, officials said.
Ann Arbor schools strongly urging students, staff to wear masks upon return from winter break
Read full article: Ann Arbor schools strongly urging students, staff to wear masks upon return from winter breakAAPS is recommending all students, teachers and staff wear face masks for two weeks following winter break.
Charity hockey game benefits foundation honoring Oxford school shooting victim Tate Myre
Read full article: Charity hockey game benefits foundation honoring Oxford school shooting victim Tate MyreTate Myre's family started the 42 Strong Foundation to provide peer-to-peer mentoring. The foundation pairs older students with those getting ready to transition into high school.
Washtenaw Intermediate School District awarded $2.3M for youth mental health care
Read full article: Washtenaw Intermediate School District awarded $2.3M for youth mental health careFunding will go towards several areas identified as needing additional support including prevention, mental health training courses, facilitating support for parents and coordinating mental health initiatives.
Lockdown lifted at Ann Arbor’s Huron High School after threat made on social media
Read full article: Lockdown lifted at Ann Arbor’s Huron High School after threat made on social mediaAnn Arbor Public Schools and law enforcement have lifted a school lockdown after investigating an alleged shooting threat at Huron High School.
Eastern Michigan University raises nearly $600K during annual Giving TrueDay fundraiser
Read full article: Eastern Michigan University raises nearly $600K during annual Giving TrueDay fundraiserEMU's annual Giving TrueDay was driven by faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends, said school officials.
New program put in place to address teacher shortages in Michigan
Read full article: New program put in place to address teacher shortages in MichiganFacing an ongoing shortage of teachers, dozens of school districts across the state are launching a new program that would make it easier to be an educator in Michigan.
Eastern Michigan University amps up partnership with global esports organization
Read full article: Eastern Michigan University amps up partnership with global esports organizationEastern Michigan University is expanding its partnership with global esports gaming organization Gen.G to include more on-campus events and project-based internships.
University of Michigan’s Dance Marathon brings fun to pediatric patients at annual Spook-a-Thon
Read full article: University of Michigan’s Dance Marathon brings fun to pediatric patients at annual Spook-a-ThonPediatric patients at Mott Children's Hospital took part in the annual Spook-a-Thon hosted by Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan.
Digital Divas at Eastern Michigan University hosting 12th annual STEM conference
Read full article: Digital Divas at Eastern Michigan University hosting 12th annual STEM conferenceEastern Michigan University’s Digital Divas will provide insight into opportunities in STEM for young women during its 12th annual high school conference on Friday, Nov. 9.
Mother demands answers after bus driver allegedly fights 12-year-old daughter in viral video
Read full article: Mother demands answers after bus driver allegedly fights 12-year-old daughter in viral videoThe mother of a seventh grader is demanding answers after a bus driver allegedly fought her 12-year-old daughter, seen in a video that has since gone viral.
University of Michigan president will establish new office for campus compliance, ethics
Read full article: University of Michigan president will establish new office for campus compliance, ethicsU-M President Santa Ono announced a new office will be created dedicated to looking into matters of ethics and compliance on all three campuses.
Detroit high school students speak with an astronaut that is currently orbiting earth
Read full article: Detroit high school students speak with an astronaut that is currently orbiting earthIt was no ordinary day for Davis Aerospace Technical High School students who got a chance to speak with an astronaut who’s currently orbiting the earth.
Santa Ono talks new role as University of Michigan president
Read full article: Santa Ono talks new role as University of Michigan presidentSanta Ono said he understands the importance of earning the community's trust as he enters the role of president on the heels of high-profile sexual misconduct cases involving figures of authority at the school.
Santa Ono greets students on campus in Ann Arbor as he starts University of Michigan presidency
Read full article: Santa Ono greets students on campus in Ann Arbor as he starts University of Michigan presidencySanta Ono said listening to the campus community is one of his top priorities as he takes on the role of president.
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.
Small Detroit business that provides buses has become a target for thieves
Read full article: Small Detroit business that provides buses has become a target for thievesA small business providing buses for tours, weddings, and even rides for school kids to field trips is trying to uplift its west side location on the city’s west side, but it also keeps becoming a target for break-ins.
Street artist installs larger-than-life portraits of women-identified students on University of Michigan’s campus
Read full article: Street artist installs larger-than-life portraits of women-identified students on University of Michigan’s campusSee murals by acclaimed street artist Tatyana Fazlalizadeh on U-M's central campus.