Michigan Education
Enrollment declined in Saginaw County school districts in 2023. Some expected worse.
Measuring birth rates against school enrollment data is part of the science behind predicting attendance trends. That science in recent years shows many regions can expect enrollment declines, education leaders say.
University of Michigan, Holland Hospital partner to localize care in West Michigan
Michigan Medicine and Holland Hospital formed a strategic partnership after University of Michigan's Board of Regents approved it on Dec. 7.
Ann Arbor community college ranked best in state by pair of rankings
Washtenaw Community College is the best of its kind in Michigan according to a pair of rankings.
$18M updated price tag for new Michigan Marching Band practice facility
The new Michigan Marching Band practice facility has a new price tag of $18 million due to unexpected damage to the storm sewer.
Distracted driving simulators teach Michigan teens rules of the road
Students from ninth through 12th grades each tried two different simulators -- one for drunken driving and a second for texting while driving.
Michigan State picks UNC-Chapel Hill chancellor, ‘genius grant’ winner as next president
Michigan State University's Board of Trustees has selected Kevin Guskiewicz, the chancellor at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, as the university's next president.
Strict discipline academy expands to Muskegon to help suspended, expelled students
A new charter school in Muskegon is offering another chance to at-risk students who have been expelled or suspended from school.
Addressing anti-Semitism is goal of new University of Michigan center
A new University of Michigan center aims to address anti-Semitism and promote religious diversity on campus and comes amid tensions rising on campus regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict.
University of Michigan seeks $230M from state for new buildings, renovations
The money from Michigan's capital outlay program would fund renovation projects at its Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses.
Pro-Palestine protester arrested, released at University of Michigan regents meeting
A Pro-Palestine protester was arrested at University of Michigan on Thursday, Dec. 7. The man apprehended due to his role in the Nov. 17 rally where protesters gained access to President Santa Ono's office.
Windows at Gloria Coles Flint Public Library damaged over three-day span
The library is working with the City of Flint Police Department to investigate the suspected destruction of property.
‘It was such an uplifting day.’ Jackson church helps students in need with coat drive
Radiant Church donated around 80 brand new winter coats to da Vinci Schools as part of its annual charity drive.