Interim University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman outlines ‘priorities for the coming months’
University of Michigan interim President Mary Sue Coleman, who has taken over the position in the wake of Mark Schlissel’s removal, issues a message to the community last week to address her “priorities for the coming months.”
Nightside Report March 27, 2021: Michigan GOP apologizes for ‘witches’ remark, parents charged with child abuse in shootings, more rain on the way
Multiple officials called for Weiser to resign from his position with the GOP and his position on the University of Michigan’s Board of Regents. Michigan GOP chair apologizes for calling top state officials ‘witches’The leader of Michigan’s Republican Party apologized Saturday for the controversial comments he made at a meeting of the North Oakland Republican Club. At the meeting, GOP Chair Ron Weiser referred to Gov. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Milder with sunshine Saturday afternoon, rain showers arrive at nightSaturday night becomes cloudy with rain showers redeveloping by midnight and afterward. Across the region, lows will be in the low and middle 40s.
Eastern Michigan University to rename College of Engineering and Technology after philanthropic alumni group
YPSILANTI, Mich. – Eastern Michigan University announced it will be renaming its engineering and technology college in recognition of alumni group GameAbove, which has donated a total of $20 million toward student- and faculty-based initiatives over the past 15 months. The GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology name will go into effect on March 1. “The College of Engineering and Technology has a strong reputation. We greatly value GameAbove’s exceptional support of Eastern Michigan University students and faculty.”AdDean of the College of Engineering and Technology, Mohamad Qatu, said the group’s support has helped to “dramatically accelerate” the school’s ability to serve its students. To see the undergraduate and graduate level programs EMU’s College of Engineering and Technology currently offers, click here.
Rich Baird resigns from EMU board following charges in Flint water crisis
Rick Snyder, announced Friday he was resigning from the Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents. Baird was among nine individuals charged Thursday in the criminal investigation of the Flint water crisis. Baird was appointed to the Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents in November 2018. 41 charges filed in Flint water crisis investigation, officials sayForty-one charges have been filed in a Flint water investigation, according to officials. Rick Snyder.
University of Michigan Regents approve budget that includes 1.9% tuition increase
ANN ARBOR, Mich. The University of Michigans Board of Regents approved a budget on Monday that includes a 1.9 percent tuition increase and $12.8 million in additional need-based financial aid for undergraduates on campus. The Ann Arbor general fund budget, including its 5.6 percent increase in undergraduate financial aid, will cover the entire cost of the tuition increase for in-state students receiving need-based aid, according to president Mark Schlissel. A 5.6% increase in undergraduate financial aid will cover the entire cost of the tuition increase for in-state students receiving need-based aid. Most graduate programs will also see a 1.9% tuition increase. Students also will see a 1.9 percent increase in the University Health Service Fee to $202.39 per student per semester.
Eastern Michigan University receives $8 million donation for state-of-the-art golf facility
YPSILANTI, Mich. – The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents approved the construction of an $8 million golf facility. The indoor training facility, named the GameAbove Golf Performance Center, will be dedicated to university’s current men’s golf coach Bruce Cunningham, according to the school. The $8 million donation will allot $6-6.5 million in construction with the remaining going toward 12 years of operational costs. “The group of dedicated Eastern Michigan University alumni who are behind GameAbove is excited and proud to further enhance the total academic and scholastic environment at EMU." “We are extremely grateful for this outstanding group of alumni and their desire to positively impact Eastern Michigan University," said Provost Rhonda Longworth.