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The Metro: New public health school emerging at Wayne State University

Robyn Vincent, Nadia Zyiad, The Metro June 18, 2025

Wayne State University is opening the city’s first standalone School of Public Health. The school is designed to train health...

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The Academy helping disadvantaged students enter health care fields

Nargis Rahman June 18, 2025

Michigan is facing a health care provider shortage, especially for underserved communities in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.The Detroit Tri-County...

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Brian Calley speaks with Alethia Kasben and Cheyna Roth on MichMash
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MichMash: Former Lt. Gov. Brian Calley talks insurance crisis; House passes K-12 budget

Hernz Laguerre June 13, 2025

As the July 1 deadline approaches, Michigan House Republicans have unveiled and passed a budget for K-12 schools. In this...

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Santa Ono stands in front of a University of Michigan sign
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The Metro: Santa Ono’s political gamble; higher-ed leadership in the Trump era

The Metro, Lauren Myers, Sam Corey June 5, 2025

Last month, then University of Michigan President Santa Ono announced his resignation from the college after accepting a role leading...

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Wayne State University President Kimberly Andrews Espy speaks with WDET's Russ McNamara at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island.
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The Metro: University leaders discuss impacts of federal budget cuts at Mackinac Policy Conference

The Metro, Russ McNamara, Sam Corey June 5, 2025

A number of universities are worried about funding cuts that are coming from the Trump administration. That includes those in...

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Santa Ono stands in front of a University of Michigan sign
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Santa Ono rejected for University of Florida presidency amid conservative backlash

Associated Press June 4, 2025

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Longtime academic Santa Ono was rejected Tuesday for the University of Florida presidency by the...

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Students reading in a school library.
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The Metro: Ferndale library shares tips for fostering a love of reading this summer

Nadia Zyiad, The Metro, Tia Graham June 3, 2025

For many people — especially younger generations — recreational reading has become less common in recent years. According to data...

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Michigan Lt. Gov. and gubernatorial candidate Garlin Gilchrist announced new statewide grant programs at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island.
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Garlin Gilchrist announces new incentive programs for talent retention at Mackinac Policy Conference

Russ McNamara June 3, 2025

At the Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island last week, Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist announced new incentive programs aimed...

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Branches, limbs and even whole trees were toppled by the ice storms that hit northern Michigan beginning March 29, 2025. Here, debris lies along the side of Polish Line Road in Cheboygan.
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Whitmer signs bill to forgive school days lost to ice storms

Rick Pluta June 3, 2025

Northern Michigan school districts forced into an extended shutdown due to massive ice storms this spring will have a waiver from...

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MSU researchers launch 20 year study on Michigan’s future tree resilience

Amanda LeClaire May 30, 2025

Michigan State University researchers have launched a decades-long effort to understand how certain conifer species might adapt to future climate...

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Angelique Power, president and CEO of The Skillman Foundation, joins The Metro during the 2025 Michigan Policy Conference in Mackinac Island.
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The Metro at MPC: Skillman CEO on investing in Detroit’s next generation

Robyn Vincent, The Metro, Sam Corey May 29, 2025

The Skillman Foundation is one of Detroit’s most influential philanthropic organizations, using millions of dollars to shape education policy and...

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Bryan Beverly, director of the Michigan State University College of Education's Office of K-12 Outreach, joins The Metro during the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference.
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The Metro at MPC: Is Michigan doing enough to prepare K-12 students for higher education?

The Metro, Cary Junior II May 29, 2025

Michigan schools have struggled since the pandemic, with students lagging behind in reading and math skills compared to other states...

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