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These Michigan universities have the nation’s best medical schools, U.S. News ranking says
A number of Michigan university medical schools were featured in this year’s U.S. News & World Report rankings, with a notable exception. The rankings released Tuesday, July 23, do not include the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, which ranked No. 17 in the nation in the 2023 rankings. The Ann Arbor school opted to not submit data for the rankings this year, so U.S. News and World Report did not include them on rankings using recent data.
What's new to see on Michigan campuses? Here are 5 projects at 5 universities.
The modern Michigan college campus has often been awash in construction, aiming to shore up infrastructure, improve student life, upgrade athletic facilities and so much more. Some national experts now say however, with softened growth in student enrollment and tighter budgets, large-scale, new-build projects that crop up annually could be fewer and farther...
College leaders in last-minute ‘frenzy’ to increase FAFSA completion, enrollment
With the start of fall semester classes at Michigan colleges and universities only a month or so out, the frenzied push to get more new high school graduates to complete the federal financial aid form for the coming year continues. The efforts have helped to narrow the gap, but the...
Michigan Dog Owners Alert: Flea and Tick Meds Potentially Linked to Canine Seizures
On Sunday, Bay City-based news station WNEM (Gray Television) shared a story on their Facebook page from sister station WOIO about a boxer named Greta, who had to be euthanized due to seizures. The dog's owner, Ted DeSalvo, believes the popular heartworm, flea and tick medication Simperica Trio, often prescribed...
State Funding to Support Drone Testing, Electric Aircraft Charging in TC
Four projects will receive $6.25 million in funding to help bring advanced air mobility infrastructure to Michigan, including two projects in Traverse City. A $689,500 grant will allow Traverse Connect – in partnership with Munson Healthcare, Northwestern Michigan College, the Freshwater Research & Innovation Center, and more – to test using drones to deliver medical supplies, conduct water sampling and bathymetric mapping, and support emergency response around Lake Michigan. Meanwhile, a $2.6 million grant will allow BETA Technologies to install multimodal chargers for electric aircraft and ground vehicles at four Michigan airports, including Cherry Capital Airport.
West Michigan families face long waitlists for childcare amid opening, staffing shortage
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Many families in West Michigan cannot find childcare. Often times when they do find a facility, they are placed on a waiting list because there aren’t any openings. However, those waiting lists can take anywhere from four to nine months to get through at Jumpstart...
Join the DNR's Program to Plan, Care For and Increase Tree Canopy
Looking for resources to plan, care for and increase tree canopy in your community? The Michigan Department of Natural Resources annual Community Forestry Grant Program, with applications due this fall, can help. Staff from the DNR's Urban and Community Forestry Program will host a one-hour webinar for interested applicants at...
Numerous former MSU football stars to attend Spartan Dawg Con this weekend
A host of Spartan greats will be returning to Michigan State this weekend for the annual Spartan Dawg Con event. Michigan State’s official X account hinted at a few notable former Spartans planning on attending this weekend’s event. That includes cornerback Johnny Adams, wide receiver Mark Dell, linebacker Greg Jones and running back Edwin Baker.
Michigan State hockey begins camp ahead of 2024-25 season
Adam Nightingale has been making a monumental shift to the Michigan State hockey program, and in just two years, it’s paying dividends. In year two of the Nightingale era, Michigan State won a Big Ten regular season and tournament championship, while returning to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2012.
Michigan caddie earns full college tuition through Evans Scholars Program
NOVI, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Many people can find success on the golf course, and they don't necessarily need to be good with a club to do it.The Evans Scholars program provides life-changing awards for caddies every year.Mia Hamdan might be getting a full ride to Michigan State University thanks to her work on the golf course, but it's her hard work away from the club that caught the attention of the Evans Scholars program.She's caddied more than 210 loops at the Meadowbrook Country Club in the past four years, but there's a lot more to getting a full ride than just what...
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