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Calvin University axes programs, trims faculty amid academic overhaul
Christian liberal arts school drops majors in French, journalism, nursing, and more to adapt to changing student de…
By Jared Harris 
Nov 26, 2025
Michigan State trustees settle First Amendment lawsuit with professor, who says they called him ‘racist’
A Michigan State professor settled a First Amendment lawsuit accusing two trustees of retaliating against him after…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Nov 20, 2025
University will host annual ‘Transgiving’ dinner for trans students and allies
Oakland University will host its third annual “Transgiving Chosen Family Dinner” on Nov. 25 as part of its month-lo…
By Emily Sturge  
Nov 19, 2025
Michigan approves first overhaul of health standards since 2007, adds guidelines on gender identity and sexuality
After nearly two decades, sweeping changes are being brought to the state's health education standards.
By Jared Harris 
Nov 14, 2025
UMich faculty senate urges school to continue performing sex changes for minors
The Faculty Senate voted in favor of a resolution to restore 'gender-affirming care' at its Nov. 3 meeting.
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Nov 13, 2025
How MSU’s mandated DEI course trains future teachers in conformity: ANALYSIS
The required textbook for the course says to 'save education' is to find 'new ways to resist, new ways to agitate, …
By Alessia Degraeve 
Nov 12, 2025
Three Chinese scholars at UMich charged with conspiring to smuggle biological materials into U.S.
Three Chinese research scholars at the University of Michigan have been charged with conspiracy to smuggle biologic…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Nov 10, 2025
Michigan State walks back fully gender-neutral bathrooms at newly-renovated dorms
Michigan State University modifies all-gender restroom policy at Campbell Hall following mixed student feedback.
By Jared Harris 
Nov 7, 2025
MSU hits student with potential sanctions for anti-Israel protests, harassment of university president
A Michigan State University student is facing potential consequences for harassing the school’s president during an…
By Austin Browne  '24
Oct 21, 2025
GOP official calls for expulsion of Oakland University student for inciting violence against candidate
An Oakland University student is under investigation over a social media post calling for the execution of a Republ…
By Austin Browne  '24
Oct 16, 2025
UMich commits $50M to 'dialogue' center amid violent rhetoric from faculty celebrating Kirk killing
University of Michigan President Domenico Grasso condemned hateful rhetoric from faculty celebrating Charlie Kirk’s…
By Emily Sturge  
Sep 30, 2025
UMich hit with federal civil rights complaint over anti-Semitic course content
The Lawfare Project filed a federal complaint against the University of Michigan, claiming an American culture cour…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Sep 24, 2025
Kirk was 'no friend of' academic freedom, UMich professor claims
University of Michigan Faculty Senate Chair Derek Peterson criticized Charlie Kirk in a faculty-wide email, claimin…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Sep 18, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Former Dem. congresswoman taught about fascism through anti-Trump memes, whistleblower says
Professor Lynn Rivers is a former congresswoman who has a classroom history of comparing President Donald Trump to …
By Will Biagini  
Sep 18, 2025
Protesters at Oakland University Charlie Kirk vigil overpowered by 'USA' chants
Protesters confronted people attending a vigil for Charlie Kirk, but their shouts were drowned out by attendees' ch…
By Jared Harris 
Sep 18, 2025
University of Michigan halts transgender treatments for minors after federal subpoena
The University of Michigan will stop providing 'gender-affirming' hormones and puberty blockers to minors due to fe…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Sep 3, 2025
Wuhan Ph.D. student pleads no contest to smuggling roundworm bio‑material to Michigan lab
A Chinese national has pleaded guilty to smuggling biological materials into the United States and making false sta…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Aug 26, 2025
Study finds nearly 90 percent of students fake progressive views to appease liberal professors
College students at Northwestern and the University of Michigan increasingly hide their conservative beliefs, with …
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Aug 23, 2025
Michigan students take on more costs with health insurance auto-enrollment
Students may find themselves on the hook for thousands in unneeded health insurance premiums if the system is not …
By Campus Reform 
Aug 6, 2025
Pro-Palestinian groups claim UMich is disciplining protesters, threatening some with permanent separation
More than 10 students and recent alumni have been targeted, according to the pro-Palestinian activists.
By Campus Reform 
Jul 25, 2025
UMich spent $100k on illegal immigrant scholarships, triggering federal probe
In the 2023-2024 school year, the University of Michigan awarded $100,000 to undocumented students through its ‘Dre…
By Emily Sturge  
Jul 25, 2025
EPP complaints prompt federal probes into 'Dreamer' scholarships
The Equal Protection Project (EPP) has filed two civil rights complaints against the University of Michigan and the…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Jul 24, 2025
‘Disheartening’: Civil rights group says Western Michigan scholarships break federal law
The Equal Protection Project has filed a civil rights complaint against Western Michigan University asserting that …
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Jul 17, 2025
After arrest of Chinese researchers, Ed. Dept. now investigating University of Michigan's foreign funding
The two Chinese researchers were arrested in June for allegedly smuggling biological weapons through a university l…
By Campus Reform 
Jul 16, 2025
Michigan State quietly scrubs DEI from strategic plan amid federal pressure
Michigan State University administrators have removed terms related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) from …
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Jul 15, 2025
University of Michigan regents receive 24/7 security after pro-Hamas attacks
Regents at the University of Michigan have received 24-hour security following vandalism and attacks from pro-Hamas…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jul 9, 2025
Fired DEI director sues University of Michigan over alleged anti-Semitic comment dismissal
Rachel Dawson previously led the University of Michigan’s Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives and made ant…
By Michael Duke '26
Jul 4, 2025
Michigan Law Review sued for alleged race, sex-based discrimination
The lawsuit accuses the Michigan Law Review of rejecting members' articles because they were white men.
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Jun 25, 2025
Lawmakers probe University of Michigan lab and professors connected to Chinese ‘agroterrorism’
GOP members of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the House Committee on Science, Space and Tec…
By Michael Duke '26
Jun 24, 2025
Lawmakers apply pressure, Eastern Michigan ends CCP-linked ties
Eastern Michigan University (EMU) terminated ties with Chinese institutions following national security warnings.
By Savva  Archakov '26
Jun 19, 2025
Michigan House passes budget to slash millions in funding to U-M, MSU
The Michigan House of Representatives voted to cut millions of dollars from the University of Michigan (U-M) and Mi…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jun 16, 2025
University of Michigan reviews research protocols after arrests of Chinese nationals linked to bioweapons
The University of Michigan is reviewing its research policies after three Chinese nationals were arrested for alleg…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jun 16, 2025
DOJ charges another Chinese national in connection to University of Michigan lab
A Chinese citizen has been charged with smuggling biological materials into the U.S. through a University of Michig…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jun 11, 2025
Chinese University of Michigan researcher charged with plotting to spread 'agroterrorism weapon'
Two Chinese citizens have been charged with attempting to smuggle a bioweapon into the United States through one of…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jun 4, 2025
Northern Michigan University holds 'family-friendly' drag show
Northern Michigan University (NMU) hosted a 'family friendly' drag show in anticipation of 'Pride Month.'
By Simon Olech  '28
Jun 3, 2025
Grand Valley State University pulls DEI language from biology job listing
A job listing for a position in molecular biology at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) indicated a preference fo…
By Emily Sturge  
May 28, 2025
Michigan president who called racism America's 'original sin' selected to lead University of Florida
On Sunday, the University of Florida announced Santa Ono, who previously backed advancing DEI programs, as the sole…
By CJ Womack '25
May 19, 2025
Anti-Israel protesters get charges dropped despite state AG admitting sufficient evidence to convict
Michigan prosecutors recently dropped charges against pro-Palestine student activists that are connected to an anti…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
May 11, 2025
University of Michigan suspends anti-Israel student activists from campus
The University of Michigan has suspended multiple pro-Palestine student protesters from their campus jobs while adm…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Apr 22, 2025
Kirk Center offers Richard D. McLellan Prizes to recognize champions of free speech
The Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal is offering multiple prizes to promote free speech and its impact on o…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Apr 15, 2025
University of Michigan student govt easily passes measure urging school to provide free 'escorts' to Planned Parenthood
The Central Student Government at the University of Michigan met on March 25 to discuss and ultimately pass a resol…
By Campus Reform 
Apr 7, 2025
Michigan State DEI official's email promotes 'Protecting Immigrant Students Action Kit' from anti-police group
Michigan State University recently sent an email to the school community that appears to encourage students to prot…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Apr 2, 2025
Michigan state representative introduces bill to limit 'hostile' foreign influence in higher ed
Michigan State Rep. Will Bruck introduced the Foreign Influence of State Institutions of Higher Education Act in th…
By Benjamin Brown '26
Apr 2, 2025
University of Michigan ends DEI office, cracks down on $250M DEI campaign after string of controversies
The school will ‘shift resources to increase investments in student-facing programs, such as financial aid, mental …
By Elad Vaida 
Mar 28, 2025
University of Michigan Alumni Association ends race-based scholarship program
Officials at the University of Michigan recently decided to end a race-based scholarship that pledged to increase '…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Mar 26, 2025
University of Michigan provost’s home targeted in latest wave of anti-Israel vandalism
Pro-Palestine activists vandalized the home of the University of Michigan’s provost, Laurie McCauley, spray-paintin…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Mar 23, 2025
Oakland University Pride Month events include 'The Queer Agenda' and 'Black Trans Visionaries'
Oakland University is in the middle of its student 'Pride Month' celebrations, which includes events on 'Black Tran…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Mar 20, 2025
University of Michigan plans 'anti-racist' dinner evening, featuring performance from group that uses theater to 'advance equity'
The University of Michigan is currently promoting an event that is described as an “anti-racist” dinner evening.
By Michael Duke '26
Mar 12, 2025
University of Michigan anti-Israel activists desecrate memorial to Jewish family murdered by Hamas terrorists
The vandalism was condemned as mocking the memories of the slain Jewish family.
By Pedro Rodriguez '26
Mar 11, 2025
DOJ considers launching investigation into workplace anti-Semitism at University of Michigan
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly considering an investigation into the University of Michigan for pote…
By Pedro Rodriguez '26
Mar 10, 2025