University Education https://www.wcmu.org/tags/university-education University Education en-US Copyright Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:32:32 GMT International student enrollment declines across Michigan universities https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-20/international-student-enrollment-declines-across-michigan-universities Central Michigan University has been one of the hardest hit by new federal immigration policies for obtaining student visas. CMU President Neil MacKinnon told faculty, students and staff to prepare for budget cuts. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:32:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-20/international-student-enrollment-declines-across-michigan-universities Cristin Coppess 'The state of the university is strong': CMU president pushes toward brighter future https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-05/the-state-of-the-university-is-strong-cmu-president-pushes-toward-brighter-future Central Michigan University President Neil MacKinnon spoke on numerous university challenges and successes, including low enrollment and on-campus changes, during the annual State of the University Address on Wednesday. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:54:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-05/the-state-of-the-university-is-strong-cmu-president-pushes-toward-brighter-future Cristin Coppess Northwood University to build new $15 million facility for its automotive programs https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-07/northwood060724 Northwood University President Kent MacDonald announced the construction of a new building for automotive and mobility programs on Thursday. He said the university is committed to being a leader in the automotive education. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 22:53:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-07/northwood060724 Masha Smahliuk CMU makes adjustments as federal student aid delays drag on https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-26/cmu-makes-adjustments-as-federal-student-aid-delays-drag-on The U.S. Department of Education announced they're making corrections to this years federal student aid form. Due to the changes, universities won't be able to send students their financial aid offers until April. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:03:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-26/cmu-makes-adjustments-as-federal-student-aid-delays-drag-on Jazmin Anderson Resolution proposes ending elected university boards https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-30/resolution-proposes-ending-elected-university-boards Some state lawmakers want to retire elected governing boards that oversee Michigan State University, Wayne State University and the University of Michigan in favor of executive appointments. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 14:13:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-30/resolution-proposes-ending-elected-university-boards Rick Pluta | MPRN