Students https://www.wcmu.org/tags/students Students en-US Copyright Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:34:00 GMT Lawsuit: Former CMU student claims he was dismissed because of his disability https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-03/lawsuit-former-cmu-student-claims-he-was-dismissed-because-of-his-disability Ihab Hassan is suing Central Michigan University claiming that his disability accommodations were denied. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:34:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-03/lawsuit-former-cmu-student-claims-he-was-dismissed-because-of-his-disability Ava Harmon Study finds Michigan K-8 students improving academically, but still rebounding from COVID disruptions https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-05/study-finds-michigan-k-8-students-improving-academically-but-still-rebounding-from-covid-disruptions Michigan State University’s Education Policy Innovation Collaborative, or EPIC, has been studying student struggles arising from the COVID years. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-05/study-finds-michigan-k-8-students-improving-academically-but-still-rebounding-from-covid-disruptions Steve Carmody Michigan high schoolers take statewide road trip in solar-powered car https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-23/michigan-high-schoolers-take-statewide-road-trip-in-solar-powered-car The three-wheeled, sharply angled, gray, white and black camo-print car seats two people and is powered by solar-charged batteries. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-23/michigan-high-schoolers-take-statewide-road-trip-in-solar-powered-car Clara Lincolnhol State superintendent says Michigan students not getting enough in person instruction https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-18/state-superintendent-says-michigan-students-not-getting-enough-in-person-instruction Michigan K-12 students are supposed to get a minimum of 180 days of classroom instruction, but Superintendent Michael Rice says in reality, it's nowhere near that. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:37:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-18/state-superintendent-says-michigan-students-not-getting-enough-in-person-instruction Tracy Samilton Michigan colleges say they’re optimistic about international student enrollment this fall https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-19/internationalstudents061725 International students are having to wait for their visa interviews, and several visas have been revoked for current students. But several universities in Michigan say they are excited to welcome many new international students this upcoming academic year. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:40:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-19/internationalstudents061725 Masha Smahliuk Mother shares fears and advice with daughter upon high school graduation https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-30/mother-shares-fears-and-advice-with-daughter-upon-high-school-graduation Mount Pleasant Mom Robyn Chapman and her daughter Bea interview each other about concerns they may have as they step out of high school and away from home for the first time to go to college. Fri, 30 May 2025 21:50:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-30/mother-shares-fears-and-advice-with-daughter-upon-high-school-graduation Tina Sawyer Mount Pleasant High joining schools restricting phones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-09/mount-pleasant-high-joining-schools-restricting-phones As the school year starts, Mount Pleasant High School students will be parting with their cellphones. The trend is growing around Michigan and the nation. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:49:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-09/mount-pleasant-high-joining-schools-restricting-phones Alvin (AJ) Jones Spelling bee loss is 'patible' with return of school program https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-30/spellingbee052924 Four students from Michigan made it to the Spelling Bee quarterfinals in Washington D.C. this year. Thu, 30 May 2024 20:22:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-30/spellingbee052924 Lauren Rice State officials urge parents to make sure kids' vaccinations are up to date https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-11/state-officials-urge-parents-to-make-sure-kids-vaccinations-are-up-to-date State health officials are urging parents to make sure their kids' vaccinations are up to date, ahead of going back to school. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 20:57:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-11/state-officials-urge-parents-to-make-sure-kids-vaccinations-are-up-to-date Kate Wells Ukrainian college student in Midland says she's been 'crying a lot' watching the war unfold from afar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-02/ukrainian-college-student-in-midland-says-shes-been-crying-a-lot-watching-the-war-unfold-from-afar Iryna Trystan, a senior at Northwood University in Midland and native of Ukraine, shares her experience of watching the war from afar and how she's staying in touch with family sheltering in place. Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:40:15 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-02/ukrainian-college-student-in-midland-says-shes-been-crying-a-lot-watching-the-war-unfold-from-afar Rick Brewer