University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud diagnosed with brain cancer

University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.

• Apr 15

Lake Shore Public Schools closed after communication, safety system issue

Parents say the lack of detail surrounding the malfunction has raised concerns.

• Apr 13

University of Michigan shifts funding from DEI into its free tuition program

The University of Michigan has more than doubled its financial aid through the Go Blue Guarantee, awarding nearly $56 million to over 6,300 students this year.

• Apr 13

MSU trustees approve 5% increase on housing and dining rates

A 5% increase in housing and dining rates at Michigan State University for the 2026-2027 academic year has been approved by the Board of Trustees, officials said Friday.

• Apr 11

Police blame potholes for New Boston Huron school bus crash; 3 students injured

Three students were injured when a school bus went into a ditch Thursday morning in Wayne County's Huron Township.

• Apr 9

Detroit creator launches scholarship for Michigan high school seniors

A Detroit-based content creator is launching a new scholarship aimed at helping Michigan students pursue their future goals.

• Apr 8

University student workers fired after protests may seek retaliation claims

A federal judge allowed First Amendment retaliation claims to proceed against two University of Michigan officials after student workers were terminated and banned from rehire following their participation in 2023-24 protests.

• Apr 2

Detroit groups launch youth sports programs to prevent violence

Detroit police detained a dozen minors after nearly 300 teens gathered downtown Monday during spring break and 75-degree weather, prompting enforcement of the city's year-round youth curfew.

• Mar 31

Detroit woman overcomes drug addiction, homelessness to earn diploma

From living on the streets to battling a drug addiction, 46-year-old Ayesha Muhammad of Detroit has earned her high school diploma.

• Mar 31

A federal tax credit program aims to help students. Will Michigan join?

The Education Freedom Tax Credit was created to bridge the gap when it comes to American literacy rates throughout grade schools, according to federal leaders in Washington, D.C.

• Mar 28

Up North Michigan, schools struggle between pull of home and promise of college

Rural students in northern Michigan face a tough choice between leaving for college or staying close to home for trade work.

• Mar 26

No contract deal reached for Ann Arbor teachers as negotiations continue

Community residents packed the Ann Arbor Public Schools board meeting on Wednesday as a salary stalemate with teachers continues.

• Mar 26

4 Hazel Park school board members skip meeting after superintendent vote

The controversy continues in Hazel Park, Michigan, after a special school board meeting was scheduled for Monday, with four members not showing up.

• Mar 25

Michigan pits small, big schools for funding. Leaders say it's an unfair fight

Small rural Michigan schools say competitive state grants leave their students behind, because administrators do not have time to apply.

• Mar 25

Parents fight to save child care program in Bloomfield Hills School District

The fight continues for parents in Bloomfield Hills after a child care program was abruptly cut in the school district.

• Mar 24

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