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University of Michigan to Pilot Hiding First-Semester Grades in 2027

Starting fall 2027, the University of Michigan will launch a pilot program withholding first-semester letter grades from transcripts and GPA calculations for new LSA students, aiming to support academic exploration and student well-being.

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Angelina Yonan Named Miss Oakland County 2026 at Farmington Hills Event

Angelina Yonan, an Oakland University student from Macomb, was crowned Miss Oakland County 2026 on August 8 in Farmington Hills and awarded a $1,000 scholarship. She will advance to represent Oakland County at the 2027 Miss Michigan Competition.

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Michigan Officials Face Recall Efforts Over Data Center Projects

Local leaders across Michigan say they have little authority to block new data centers, as residents frustrated by recent approvals struggle to get recall votes on the ballot. Only one recall will proceed this November despite dozens of attempts.

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U-M Seminar Trains Scholars to Preserve Ancient Papyrus Manuscripts

The University of Michigan recently hosted a 10-day seminar for nine international scholars, offering hands-on training in the conservation of rare papyrus texts dating back thousands of years. The program is unique in the Americas.

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University of Michigan Selects C. Cybele Raver as Next President

C. Cybele Raver, currently provost at Vanderbilt University, has been named the next president of the University of Michigan. If approved by the Board of Regents, she will become the second woman to lead the state's largest university starting December 1.

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Ypsilanti Township Considers Power Moratorium for U-M Data Center

Ypsilanti Township officials will vote on a six-month pause for new power transmission projects as they review the University of Michigan's $1.2 billion data center plan, which could reshape local infrastructure and impact residents near Textile Road.

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Colleges Urged to Prioritize Support for Military-Connected Students

With traditional college enrollment declining, U.S. colleges are being called to treat military-connected students as a core population, not a niche group, by building coordinated support systems that go beyond processing benefits.

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Sklar Brothers to Host 2027 Parkinson's Gala in Plymouth

The Kirk Gibson Foundation will hold its 2027 Everybody vs. Parkinson's 2 Gala on April 10 at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth, with proceeds supporting expanded Parkinson's care, research, and advocacy across Michigan and beyond

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New Program Connects Detroit College Students to Basic Needs Support

Henry Ford College and Wayne State University students facing food, housing, or financial insecurity will soon have on-campus help from United Way staff, as part of a new initiative launching this fall to keep students on track for graduation

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Michigan Lawmakers Push for More Transparency at Public Universities

A 1999 Michigan Supreme Court ruling allows public university boards to make most decisions privately. Lawmakers and advocates are now seeking constitutional changes to require open meetings and greater accountability for how $1.8 billion in state funds are spent.

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U-M Confirms $1.2B Data Center in Ypsilanti Township Despite Opposition

The University of Michigan will move forward with a $1.2 billion research computing center in Ypsilanti Township, partnering with Los Alamos National Laboratory. Local officials say too many project details remain undisclosed and vow to keep fighting.

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