Michigan State endowment fund buys 79% stake in Detroit's iconic Fisher Building
Michigan State University's $3.9 billion endowment fund has become the majority investor in the Fisher Building, an iconic art deco-style tower near downtown Detroit.
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Michigan State University's $3.9 billion endowment fund has become the majority investor in the Fisher Building, an iconic art deco-style tower near downtown Detroit.
Zayneb Abu-Khader, 16, says her dream is to travel the world, study food and open her own restaurant one day.
Two students who were among eight killed or wounded in a winter shooting at Michigan State University are taking steps toward suing the school.
Michigan State University says it will use $300,000 in donations to create a memorial to honor students who were killed or wounded in a mass shooting in February.
Summer-like heat has caused the closing of public schools Thursday and Friday in Michigan's second-largest city and shorter class days in Detroit.
Silver Springs Elementary in Northville is making a global impact for excellence in education, becoming one of 14 schools in the world to receive the Legacy honor.
Scientists and students placed tracking bands on four boisterous peregrine falcon chicks who live on top of Michigan State University's football stadium.
Michigan lawmakers are considering a change to the requirements for substitute teachers in order to address the shortage of substitutes.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation repealing a system that gave A-through-F grades to public schools each year.
Students and staff at Pierce Elementary had a lesson in perseverance Monday by recognizing cancer survivors in the community, including a fellow fourth-grader.
Students who graduate from Battle Creek public schools will receive scholarships to attend a Michigan college or a historically Black college or university.
A group of families has won a key court victory in an effort to pin some responsibility on a Michigan school district for a shooting that left four students dead in 2021.
A second Michigan school district is banning backpacks, this time because an elementary school student was found with a loaded gun.
Students and parents in Dearborn Heights protested Tuesday, demanding to know why a beloved principal is currently suspended.
After more than a century, a university in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has celebrated its last group of graduates.
Education has drastically changed over the years, from math to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to rising tuition costs and fewer students attending colleges and universities.
Parents are readying for an opportunity to voice curriculum concerns in the Troy Public Schools board meeting on Tuesday.
Of all the school libraries in the country, Birmingham Public Schools can call one of their own libraries the best in the United States.
The event mirrors when an athlete signs a letter of intent to play on a sports team. Only at OCC, high school seniors sign a letter of intent to study skilled trades or technical careers.
The winner is recognized nationwide with a trip to Washington D.C., a $10,000 cash prize from the National Science Foundation and will join other award-winning STEM teachers.
Michigan State forward Malik Hall has announced on social media he's returning for a fifth season.
A judge has declined to stop a strike by more than 2,000 graduate students who teach at the University of Michigan, just eight days before the term ends.
The proposed rule sends a political counterpunch toward a wave of Republican-led states that have sought to ban trans athletes from competing in school sports that align with their gender identities.
Michigan's first and only HBCU is making strides to bring more opportunities for design students, and they're starting with their own campus.
The group, orchestrated by The Collab foundation, meets once a week at Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA) in Detroit.
Three people are dead after a vehicle hit the back of a semitruck on Interstate 94 in Southeast Michigan late Friday, state officials said.
The remains of a Revolutionary War soldier were identified as a young man from Maryland just before America's 250th anniversary.
Temperatures begin a cooling trend (finally) as this weekend arrives. However, we must still contend with some storm chances each day.
Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.
Police say the shooting stemmed from a dispute involving several young adults.
Two people are in custody after a shooting left two dead and another person injured at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, police said.
Temperatures begin a cooling trend (finally) as this weekend arrives. However, we must still contend with some storm chances each day.
Police say the shooting stemmed from a dispute involving several young adults.
Hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents are without power after severe storms and strong winds rolled through the state Friday evening.
This Fourth of July holiday weekend, law enforcement in Oakland County will step up patrols on the lakes. It's part of a nationwide campaign called Operation Dry Water.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
The remains of a Revolutionary War soldier were identified as a young man from Maryland just before America's 250th anniversary.
Rishi Sharma started his journey 10 years ago by driving around his Southern California neighborhood to record interviews with veterans and later expanded his outreach.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
The 33-year-old played in Detroit during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, helping the team make back-to-back playoff appearances.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
While cleanup continues tonight, more storms are on the way overnight into Saturday morning.
Two young men were killed, and another was injured on Friday afternoon after a shooting inside Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, sending shoppers and employees running for safety.
Two people are in custody after a shooting left two dead and another person injured at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, Friday afternoon, police said.
Strong storms and high winds rolled through Southeast Michigan on Friday, causing significant damage.
Former NBA All-Star and Entrepreneur Jalen Rose, EMU president Brendan Kelly, DTE’s Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode featuring leaders from across the state at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Policy Conference.