News Summary Siena Heights University (SHU) in Adrian, Michigan, will cease operations at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year due to financial challenges and declining enrollment. With around 1,800 registered students, a drop from over 2,300 in 2008, SHU will maintain its academic calendar and support transfer pathways for
News Summary Former University of Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh is implicated in a class-action lawsuit involving allegations against his former assistant, Matt Weiss, for illegally accessing student accounts and downloading intimate images. The lawsuit claims Harbaugh neglected his responsibilities to ensure student safety during his tenure. Weiss is
News Summary The U.S. Department of Education has initiated an investigation into the University of Michigan for potential non-compliance with federal disclosure laws regarding foreign funding. The probe follows allegations that the university received around $375 million in foreign funds since 2020, with significant discrepancies in reporting. U-M has 30
News Summary Michigan’s public schools are under severe financial strain due to nearly $160 million in federal funding being withheld, affecting vital programs. With a state budget stall, school leaders are left guessing how to manage dwindling resources as educational funding remains below the national average. The impasse in Lansing
News Summary Michigan lawmakers have failed to meet the budget deadline of July 1, leading to uncertainty for schools as they prepare for the new fiscal year. Education experts indicate that classes will still begin in the fall, but funding delays may force cuts to programs and complicate staffing decisions.
News Summary Siena Heights University has announced it will close permanently at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year due to financial difficulties and sustainability concerns. Despite a large incoming class in 2024, enrollment has significantly declined since 2008. The closure impacts students, faculty, and the Adrian community, with administration
News Summary Michigan lawmakers have failed to finalize the state budget by the deadline, causing significant uncertainty for local school districts like Traverse City and Bay City. With the House and Senate in recess until July 15, schools face challenges in financial planning, risking essential services such as free breakfast
News Summary Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan, will close after the 2025-2026 academic year due to financial challenges. This decision, supported by the Board of Trustees, ends over a century of educational history as enrollment continues to decline. The administration plans to assist students in transferring to partner institutions
News Summary The Michigan House has passed a $2.3 billion higher education budget, implementing significant funding cuts to the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. The approved budget reflects a 3% decrease from last year, leading to tuition hikes for both institutions. Critics argue the budget prioritizes lesser-known universities
News Summary On June 11, Michigan House Republicans approved a $21.9 billion K-12 education budget that raises per-pupil funding but draws criticism for favoring wealthier districts and introducing funding for private schools. The budget eliminates dedicated funding for mental health and safety programs and imposes penalties for schools with certain
