Following controversy surrounding the Michigan State University Board of Trustees, state Rep. James Lower, R-Cedar Lake, introduced legislation Thursday to change the way higher education board members are elected.
Sunday, February 4, 2018 - 8:44pm
Wednesday, January 31, 2018 - 10:58am
Former Michigan Governor John Engler has been chosen for the interim president of Michigan State University Wednesday morning morning, following the Larry Nassar scandal that prompted the resignation of university president, Lou Anna Simons.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 - 9:44pm
Cities like Detroit and Flint have two options: Crisis or creative thinking. U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Flint, and John Gallagher, a business writer for the Detroit Free Press, hope for the latter.
Wednesday, January 17, 2018 - 10:35pm
Approximately 40 students gathered in the Alumni Center Wednesday night to listen as a diverse cast of panelists — many of them recent University of Michigan graduates — shared their personal experiences and answered questions regarding power dynamics and intersectionality of identities in the workplace.
Wednesday, January 10, 2018 - 9:26pm
University alum Sean Smith graduated last winter, and now works as a fellow in LSA Dean Andrew Martin's office. When he goes home to visit his family, Smith says his family relies on him for more information on current events. Recently, his family has been pressing him about the passing of the tax bill, but narratives like his family's are often left out of resources, leaving Smith, and many others, confused.
Wednesday, January 3, 2018 - 7:26pm
After contentious contract bargaining last winter, the University of Michigan Graduate Employees’ Union has focused much of its efforts on equity across its membership of more than 1,800 graduate student instructors, research assistants and staff members.
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - 5:42pm
In New York, the most popular Uber destination in 2017 was the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and in Illinois, Wrigley Field reigned supreme, according to a list released by Uber.
However, Michigan’s most Uber-ed-to destination is an ode to a campus staple: Scorekeepers, most commonly referred to as “Skeeps.”
We are a lil partial but just goes to show we have the best customers in the entire state! https://t.co/3KsFfio6R7
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 - 10:51am
U.S. Rep. John Conyers announced his plans to retire Tuesday morning, an announcement that comes amid a series of sexual harassment allegations. Conyers is the longest currently serving representative; in his more than 50 years in Congress, he been a champion of civil rights.
In his announcement, Conyers endorsed his son John Conyers III to replace him. He described his plans as a retirement rather than resignation, but suggested the effect would be immediate.
Sunday, December 3, 2017 - 1:12pm
After 35 years in Congress, U.S. Rep. Sander Levin, D-Royal Oak, will find a new home at the University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy.
Thursday, November 30, 2017 - 3:39pm
Three Michigan representatives are now calling for their colleague, U.S. Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., to resign following allegations of sexual harassment.
U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., was the first Democratic congressman from Michigan to urge Conyers step down from the seat he first won in 1964, telling CNN the people cannot tolerate an act that is an abuse of power.