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University of Michigan falls in 2027 national college rankings

Michigan's top universities saw their rankings shift in the latest U.S. News & World Report list, as new metrics changed how schools are measured and compared.

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University of Michigan opens new College of Pharmacy building

The University of Michigan has opened a six-story, 142,000-square-foot College of Pharmacy building. The new facility uses mass timber construction and flexible labs to support research, teaching, and sustainability.

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University of Michigan greenlights $26M Lay Auto Lab overhaul

The University of Michigan will spend $26 million to modernize the Walter E. Lay Automotive Engineering Laboratory, expanding its electric vehicle and battery research by winter 2028.

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University of Michigan Launches $10 Million Histotripsy Research Center

The University of Michigan has opened a $10 million center dedicated to histotripsy research, aiming to advance noninvasive medical technology and expand its clinical use.

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Michigan Governor Visits Taiwan to Strengthen Tech and Talent Ties

Governor Gretchen Whitmer led a Michigan delegation to Taiwan, meeting with local leaders and university alumni to discuss new opportunities for trade, technology, and workforce development between Michigan and Taiwan.

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Michigan Engineers Push Forward on New Nuclear Reactor Projects as Power Demand Rises

Michigan researchers and industry partners are developing smaller nuclear reactors and new ways to involve communities as the state looks for reliable, low-carbon energy to meet growing electricity needs.

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Detroit, Chicago, and Columbus Chosen for New Study on Urban Energy Equity

A $1 million grant will support a three-year research project led by the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, examining how clean energy investments in Detroit, Chicago, and Columbus affect local neighborhoods.

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US Consumer Sentiment Drops as Fuel Prices and Inflation Weigh on Households Farmington Voice

US Consumer Sentiment Drops as Fuel Prices and Inflation Weigh on Households

The University of Michigan's latest survey shows consumer sentiment has fallen to its second-lowest level on record, with rising fuel prices and inflation expectations driving the decline and raising the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike.

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Michigan Ranks High for Business but Faces Worker Shortage

Michigan is ranked among the top states for business in 2026 but continues to struggle with slow job growth and a shrinking workforce. New forecasts show the state's economic gains are not translating into more jobs or population growth.

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Michigan Ranks High for Business but Faces Worker Shortage

Michigan is ranked among the top states for business in 2026 but continues to struggle with slow job growth and a shrinking workforce. New forecasts show the state's economic gains are not translating into more jobs or population growth.

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Michigan EGLE brings state job opportunities to college career fairs

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is sending staff from five divisions to university career fairs this fall to connect students with state jobs and internships across Michigan

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University of Michigan Ross School Opens New Los Angeles Campus

The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business has launched a 20,000-square-foot campus in downtown Los Angeles, offering expanded executive education and event space for students, alumni and business leaders on the West Coast

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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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