Michigan’s public universities are not only centers of learning, research and discovery; they are also among the most significant drivers of statewide economic growth, job creation, increased personal earnings and tax revenue.
Daniel Hurley
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
Daniel Hurley is chief executive officer of the Michigan Association of State Universities, based in Lansing.
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Opinion | Higher ed enrollment trend a positive sign for Michigan’s future
Fall enrollment figures boost confidence in our state’s ability to produce the talent pipeline needed to power Michigan’s economy forward.
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Opinion | State policy leaders: Consider this when crafting final 2021 budget
We simply cannot afford to continue to have higher education serve as the balancing wheel of the state budget, to the detriment of Michigan’s public universities and its 280,000 students.
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Opinion | Michigan's universities should take the lead to address inequities
One way to end discrimination and racism is to overcome fear and ignorance through direct engagement and understanding.
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Opinion | Michigan's public universities serving public mission during crisis
The men and women on the front lines — the physicians, nurses and pharmacists battling COVID-19 statewide — are often products of Michigan’s public universities.
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Opinion | Michigan is now 44th in per-resident support for higher ed
Disinvestment in public universities and community colleges is hobbling Michigan’s future.
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Opinion | Talent should be the top priority for Michigan’s new leaders
High wages and a better economy are dependent upon the state increasing the number of college grads.
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To return Michigan to prosperity, fund higher education
If we want a wealthier state in the future, the best strategy is to prepare, retain and attract college graduates.
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Higher ed is key to a state’s success, and should be supported
The Mackinac Center’s simplistic take on funding for colleges and universities ignores important factors about which states are doing well in today’s economy
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Michigan’s public universities already operate openly
Universities push back at amending state Constitution to open more of their board deliberations to the public.