The PhD Project was inspired by a U-M effort from the early 90s, but the university has ended its association with the mentoring program following a federal probe into ‘racial preferences.’
U-M ends ties with program that helped diversify PhDs, after federal threat
Posted inMichigan Government
Can Michigan block new ICE facilities? How officials are fighting back
In Romulus and Southfield, local and state officials are battling a proposed ICE detention center and office space. They face an uphill fight.
Posted inMichigan Government
Study: Ann Arbor council most divided in nation — and that’s a good thing
A data company scoured 8 million meeting minutes nationwide over 17 years and concluded that Ann Arbor has the most dissent on its City Council. That makes for long meetings but good government
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, Feb 27: Are you paying attention?
Following the news? Answer these questions and you could win a prize!
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Michigan school funding needs to be predictable and weighted
Instead of picking winners and losers based on political favors, we should fund students based on their needs
Posted inMichigan Government
Tears, anger at Michigan hearing on bungled tribal boarding school report
More than 40 years after Michigan’s last tribal boarding school closed, the state is still struggling to come to grips with the practice that devastated generations of Native American families.
Posted inOutdoors Life
US plans to clear-cut in Michigan forest. Some fear for endangered species
The US Forest Service is proposing a project in the Ottawa National Forest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula that would involve logging, gravel mining expansion and forest restoration efforts.
Posted inTalent & Education
Gretchen Whitmer wants to boost literacy in Michigan. Here’s what to know
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling for several programs to improve educational performance in Michigan. Here’s a breakdown of what’s been done so far.
Posted inMichigan Government
Gretchen Whitmer’s last State of the State: Literacy, legacy and a Trump thank you
In her final annual address, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out plans to create a new affordable housing tax credit and limit medical debt. She also thanked President Donald Trump for a commitment to Selfridge.
Posted inTalent & Education
Total compensation for WSU’s new president to reach $1.2 million, contract shows
WSU’s 14th president landed a contract that has a few unusual provisions, an expert said. But a board member called it fair for both sides.