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The Metro: Voter turnout is low in Detroit, but could that change?

Robyn Vincent, Sam Corey, The Metro July 23, 2025

Registered voters not casting a vote is a problem in the city, one that seems to be bigger here than...

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Legislation would give protections to Michigan college athletes seeking name, image, likeness deals

Steve Carmody June 20, 2025

There’s new legislation in Lansing aimed at preventing universities and other groups from interfering with Michigan college athletes earning money by marketing...

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The Metro: Santa Ono’s political gamble; higher-ed leadership in the Trump era

Sam Corey, The Metro, Lauren Myers 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

Sam Corey, The Metro, Russ McNamara 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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Enbridge Energy Line 5 pumping facility near Mackinaw City, Mich.
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The Metro: Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel proposal might cause more harm than good, expert says

Robyn Vincent, The Metro June 4, 2025

Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline has been fueling debate for decades.  It carries millions of gallons of crude oil and natural...

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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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The Metro: Ferndale library shares tips for fostering a love of reading this summer

The Metro, Tia Graham, Nadia Ziyad 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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FILE - Customers wait in line for eggs at a Costco store in the Van Nuys section of Los Angeles on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.
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Survey finds consumers sour on the economy, personal incomes amid tariff uncertainty

Quinn Klinefelter May 20, 2025

A new survey by the University of Michigan finds confidence in the U.S. economy is steadily eroding.Researchers say the widely-watched...

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The Metro: Teen coders make Detroit-inspired video games in partnership with U-M

The Metro, Nadia Ziyad, Tia Graham May 12, 2025

Detroit at Play is a workshop series led by the Taubman Visualization Lab at the University of Michigan.  Last month,...

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University of Michigan-Dearborn Chancellor Domenico Grasso.
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University of Michigan names interim president

Vince Duffy May 9, 2025

The University of Michigan Board of Regents has named Domenico Grasso as the university's interim president, effective immediately. "President Grasso...

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
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Detroit Evening Report: Charges dropped against pro-Palestinian protesters; ideas sought for public art in Dearborn + more

Sascha Raiyn May 6, 2025

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's recent decision to drop the charges against campus...

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Students and alumni set up dozens of tents as part of a pro-Palestine protest at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., May 2, 2024.
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Michigan AG Dana Nessel drops charges against campus protesters

Russ McNamara May 5, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has abruptly dropped all charges against seven pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during an on-campus demonstration last...

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