Education

Coverage of schools from pre-k and kindergarten through higher education, including trade and online classes.

U-M space race: 2 teams of scientists compete to have their mission to Mars funded by NASA

NASA will consider a pair of proposals for a Mars orbiting space station from University of Michigan scientists, pitting researchers from the Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences against each other.

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U-M, MSU, Wayne presidents: Help us, help state

The presidents of University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University are lobbying the state to separate their funding from the rest of the state's public universities. They believe their institutions will be key to the future economic success of the state.

Alumni donate record amount

The University of Michigan helps lead the way in a record year of fundraising for higher education, bringing in $251 million in 2006.

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Report shows MI medical schools have major impact on local economy

The Association of American Medical Colleges released a report that states medical schools and teaching hospitals have a substantial economic impact within the counties and cities where they have operations.

Focus:HOPE $4.9M tax capture to fund retail, education and park development

Focus: HOPE has been awarded a tax capture estimated at $4.9 million over the next 17 years by the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) and the City of Detroit.

UM and MSU awarded NASA research grants

The University of Michigan and Michigan State University have both won aeronautics research awards from the Fundamental Aeronautics Program at NASA. 

Partnership created between Plymouth-Canton and Chinese high schools

Trade excursions China made by Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano have led to the development of a partnership between Plymouth Cnton Community Schools and a top high school in Wuhan, China. The partnership might lead to teacher and student exchange programs.

LTU played role in Langdon’s decision to relocate to Southfield

Intellectual property research firm Langdon IP Inc. announced its plans to open a second office with 300 employees in Southfield last week. Apparently, access to Lawrence Tech University's resources and graduates played a role in the company's decision.

EMU moves forward on new science building

Eastern Michigan University administrators are putting the finishing touches on the architectural request for proposals for the university’s planned renovation and expansion of its Mark Jefferson Science Complex.

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