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High-end consultants are helping the children of wealthy families polish their applications — and the work begins in middle school.
Felicity Huffman has broken her silence about her participation in the 2019 college admission scandal that sent her to jail and shockwaves throughout Hollywood.
Americans are growing increasingly skeptical of the value of college, but some alums are pulling in close to $200,000 a year a decade after graduating.
New Census data tracking Americans' incomes based on their college major shows big gaps between the highest- and lowest-earning subjects.
An Eastern Michigan University graduate is showing his appreciation for those who helped make his college dreams come true.
Young people are turning away from teaching as a job, citing the low pay and uncertainty over education. "People feel demotivated," one student said.
Back in 2006, Michigan voters decided by ballot proposal to prohibit the use of race in college admissions-- the same move, essentially, that the U.S Supreme Court made last week.
Calls for the Biden administration to use the Higher Education Act to continue loan forgiveness were made after the Supreme Court struck down his plan for student debt relief.
Baker College has announced it will freeze tuition for undergraduate programs, reduce tuition for graduate programs and offer free housing opportunities for some students during the 2023-2024 school year.
Michigan's college enrollment numbers are continuing to drop. New data from spring 2023 enrollment shows Michigan's decline is among the worst in the country.
Some college students opt for majors that may not pay off down the line. Your alma mater can also make a big difference.
Naurato has led the Big Ten Tournament champion Wolverines to the Frozen Four — in which they play Quinnipiac on April 6 — after being named interim coach in August.
A borg, or "blackout rage gallon," is a college drinking trend taking over TikTok. We spoke to experts about what you need to know.
The punishment for Rick Singer, 62, is the longest sentence handed down in the sprawling scandal that embarrassed some of the nation's most prestigious universities.
The University of Michigan's graduation rate among student-athletes has set a school record this year.
The estimated $74 million three-story addition will feature three classrooms, two demonstration kitchens and five teaching kitchens providing students with a bold and visionary culinary learning facility in Southeast Michigan.
Detroit Promise, a initiative that offers Detroiters tuition-free college or skills trade, is hosting a college fair this weekend.
Faculty members at Eastern Michigan University went on strike Wednesday after the union and university failed to come to an agreement on a new collective bargaining deal.
Michigan election officials say Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop overstepped her authority in sending notices to voters, seeking verification of addresses.
The negotiation comes after President Trump publicly said he wanted his administration to look at a rescue package for the budget carrier.
Two out-of-state teens are charged with spray-painting antisemitic graffiti and swastikas in Sterling Heights, prosecutors said.
An Oakland County man faces a charge of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of his father's girlfriend, officials said.
Police say one person became trapped inside the home and was later pronounced dead.
The Village of Holly in Oakland County is under a local state of emergency due to flooding.
A Metro Detroit attorney is facing over two dozen charges for allegedly possessing and distributing child sexually abusive material.
Michigan election officials say Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop overstepped her authority in sending notices to voters, seeking verification of addresses.
The negotiation comes after President Trump publicly said he wanted his administration to look at a rescue package for the budget carrier.
Two out-of-state teens are charged with spray-painting antisemitic graffiti and swastikas in Sterling Heights, prosecutors said.
According to recall data compiled from the National Highway Safety Administration, Ford Motor Company had more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The negotiation comes after President Trump publicly said he wanted his administration to look at a rescue package for the budget carrier.
Brice Turang drove in four runs and David Hamilton had four hits as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Detroit Tigers 12-4.
Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after visitors encountered aggressive bears over the weekend.
The Arab American Civil Rights League says this class-action lawsuit is not just a legal action; it's about accountability and justice.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.
Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.
Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Brice Turang drove in four runs and David Hamilton had four hits as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Detroit Tigers 12-4.
The design came together in the same bedroom where Max Burak's Tigers fandom began.
Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray exited with an injury, but Boston held on for a win over the visiting Tigers on Patriots' Day as the Boston Marathon was happening not far from Fenway Park.
Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first-round series.
The Red Sox lost to the Detroit Tigers, 6-2, on Sunday.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
A Metro Detroit attorney is facing over two dozen charges for allegedly possessing and distributing child sexually abusive material.
April 22 is Earth Day, an annual occasion since 1970 with the themes of protecting the environment and preserving resources.
NASA crews are rolling out the rocket that will take the Artemis III crew on the next lunar mission.
Weather-related damage in Northern Michigan is not just flooding - but also ice jams that slammed into some homes.
Michael Lopez is on trial charges relating to the death of Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said during 2024.