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JD Advising Launches NextGen Bar Exam Prep Course

New program helps future lawyers prepare for the July NextGen bar exam's focus on practical legal skills.

SALTO® Expands Product Line with Five New Additions Built for Maker and CTE Spaces

New maker tables, carts, storage, and wall-mount options bring more flexibility to today's hands-on learning environments.

Hillsdale College Offers Free K-12 Curriculum to Schools

The college's curriculum aims to build moral character, civic virtue, and knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences.

Wayne State University Appoints Interim President as Permanent Leader

The university's Board of Governors decided not to conduct a national search, citing Richard Bierschbach's strong leadership and community support.

Ilana Blumberg Bridges Classroom Divides with Life Writing

The author and professor uses personal narratives to connect students of different backgrounds at Bar Ilan University in Israel.

WPS Helps Scouts Earn Electricity Merit Badge in 72-Year Tradition

Wisconsin utility partners with Scouts to provide hands-on STEM education and career exploration

Macomb Community College Narrows Search for Next President

Three finalists selected for public interviews and community forums

Southwestern Michigan College Hires New President

Board approves 3-year contract for Dr. Klint Pleasant to lead the college

Tecumseh Public Schools Proposes New Data Science Course

The Careers in Data Science elective would serve as a potential fourth-year math option for high school students.

Michigan Governor Whitmer Proposes Historic Education Investments in Final State of the State

Whitmer's 'Every Kid Read, Eats, Succeeds' plan includes $625 million for literacy and free pre-K for 68,000 students

Wayne State University Names Interim President Richard Bierschbach as Permanent Leader

Bierschbach, who has served as interim president since September, will take on the role permanently after a successful tenure as law school dean.

Wayne State University Names Richard Bierschbach as 14th President

Bierschbach was appointed to the interim role in September 2025 after former President Kimberly Andrews Espy stepped down.

Wayne State Names Richard Bierschbach as 14th President

Former law school dean has been serving as interim president since September

Adrian College President Stepping Down After 20 Years

Board of Trustees to begin search for new college president

Southwestern Michigan College Hires New President

Dr. Klint Pleasant Signed to 3-Year Contract as Ninth President of SMC

Siena Heights University Announces Final Spring Homecoming

University to close at end of 2026 academic year, hosting last alumni weekend in April.

Rochester Christian University Unveils "The Click" Digital Marketing Lab

New state-of-the-art facility presented by Chief Financial Credit Union

OU Awards Funding to Three Local Community Projects

Grants will support initiatives in independent living, opioid detection, and mental health access for youth.

LMC Students Earn Spots on Fall President's, Dean's Lists

Over 700 students recognized for academic achievements at Lake Michigan College

WMU's New Dorm Renamed to Valley Oaks

University leaders vote to change name from 'Golden Oaks' to 'Valley Oaks' during construction

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