Created Equal: NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe compiles essays celebrating Black colleges
Ayesha Rascoe is a graduate of Howard University and a regular voice on NPR. In her new book, “HBCU Made,”...
The Metro: Dearborn native honors late father’s education career in new memoir
One of the earliest mentors we have in life outside of the home is our educators. In his new book,...
DER Weekends: Physics professor brings race, gender into the classroom to build better scientists
On the latest episode of DER Weekends, WDET's Sascha Raiyn spoke with professor and activist Prasad Venugopal, who teaches classes...
Detroit Evening Report: First eight ‘certified tech hubs’ unveiled in Detroit
The city of Detroit has announced the opening of eight new "certified tech hubs" to help ensure residents have equitable...
Whitmer calls for public safety, education funding boosts in budget plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer formally rolled out her budget proposal this week for the coming fiscal year. The discretionary spending budget...
MichMash: New research explores Michigan’s path to a prosperous future
What are the keys to a prosperous Michigan? Eric Lupher, president and secretary of The Citizens Research Council of Michigan,...
State Rep. Dylan Wegela: Funding to erase $12M Inkster school debt rights ‘historic’ wrong
Officials in Inkster are celebrating funding approved by the Michigan Legislature and Gov. Whitmer that erases nearly $12 million of...
Detroit Evening Report: Senate bill aims to excuse ‘mental health’ absences from Michigan schools
A state Senate bill proposed in January of this year would allow K-12 public school students in Michigan to get...
Hamtramck teachers frustrated by canceled board meetings, ask members to come to work
Members of the Hamtramck Federation of Teachers gathered in the rain Wednesday outside the district's administrative offices. Many held brightly...
Detroit Evening Report: Wayne State receives $30M grant for new law school
Wayne State University is getting a major investment from state lawmakers for a new law facility, the university announced this...
CultureShift: Gilbert Family Foundation, CCS launch $1M scholarship fund for Detroit students
The Gilbert Family Foundation and the College for Creative Studies (CCS) launched a new $1 million scholarship fund this month...
Detroit Evening Report: MSU establishes new tuition-free program for Michigan residents
A new financial aid program from Michigan State University is making it easier for some students to attend. The school...