https://www.wcmu.org/tags/university-of-michigan University of Michigan en-US Copyright Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:40:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-07/fans-welcome-university-of-michigan-mens-basketball-team-home-after-national-championship-win When the Michigan men’s basketball team returned to campus after their National Championship win, a parking lot full of fans was there to congratulate them. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:40:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-07/fans-welcome-university-of-michigan-mens-basketball-team-home-after-national-championship-win Anna Busse https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-13/um-regents-elect-kent-syverud-as-new-university-president The University of Michigan Board of Regents held a special meeting Monday in which it elected Kent Syverud, chancellor of Syracuse University, as U of M's new president. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:29:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-13/um-regents-elect-kent-syverud-as-new-university-president Brett Dahlberg, Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-05/michigans-minimum-wage-increases The minimum wage in Michigan will increase from $12.48 to $13.73 starting Jan. 1. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:23:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-05/michigans-minimum-wage-increases Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-18/study-31-of-michigan-local-governments-experiencing-medium-levels-of-fiscal-stress Officials in rural areas and small cities reported the highest levels of financial discomfort in a new study from the University of Michigan that surveyed 1,328 counties, cities, villages and townships. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:25:23 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-18/study-31-of-michigan-local-governments-experiencing-medium-levels-of-fiscal-stress Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-18/um-argues-former-pro-palestine-workers-were-fired-for-their-conduct-not-politics A federal judge is set to decide whether to dismiss a lawsuit that eight University of Michigan students and alumni have brought against the school. They say the university violated their free speech rights by firing them several months after protests in 2023 and 2024. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:37:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-18/um-argues-former-pro-palestine-workers-were-fired-for-their-conduct-not-politics Elinor Epperson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-12/former-u-of-m-football-coach-sherrone-moore-arraigned-in-washtenaw-county Moore, who was fired this week following an internal investigation, faces charges of stalking, home invasion, and breaking and entering. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:38:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-12/former-u-of-m-football-coach-sherrone-moore-arraigned-in-washtenaw-county Alex McLenon https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-27/activists-say-um-is-still-trying-to-punish-them-for-gaza-war-protests In 2024, police arrested activists at several on-campus protests. The Michigan Attorney General's office later dropped criminal charges against the protesters. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:34:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-27/activists-say-um-is-still-trying-to-punish-them-for-gaza-war-protests Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-18/cmu-football-coaches-arranged-for-connor-stalions-to-be-on-sideline-report-says During a 2023 game against Michigan State, a new CBS Detroit report says, Central Michigan University football coaches allowed the now-banned University of Michigan staffer to scout play calls on their sideline. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:08:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-18/cmu-football-coaches-arranged-for-connor-stalions-to-be-on-sideline-report-says Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-14/inflation-is-up-even-as-michigan-survey-finds-small-mood-boost Prices for everyday goods and services are still climbing — and last month's jump was the fastest in five months, according to July Consumer Price Index data. That means things like airfare, car repairs, and eating out are costing more for Michigan families. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:44:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-14/inflation-is-up-even-as-michigan-survey-finds-small-mood-boost Maxwell Howard https://www.wcmu.org/2025-06-05/chinese-researchers-charged-fungus-wheat The FBI and Department of Justice hailed the arrests and charges as crucial in protecting national security and public safety. Researchers say the fungus is found in wheat and barley crops and is commonly studied. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:58:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-06-05/chinese-researchers-charged-fungus-wheat Masha Smahliuk