US will ship millions of coronavirus tests in push to reopen nation's schools

The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.

Michigan's three biggest universities anticipate online classes until next fall

Classes at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University will likely remain online for the entire academic year.

EMU planning on testing wastewater treatment for signs of COVID-19

Eastern Michigan University will test campus wastewater for the COVID-19 virus and other signs of infectious diseases.

Southfield police chief gives update following death of Oak Park teens in Friday crash

It will be a somber start of the week for Oak Park students after two of their classmates were killed in a Friday night crash on Telegraph. There were six people in the vehicle when it wrecked

University of Michigan graduate employees vote to end strike, return to work Thursday

The Graduate Employee's Organization at the University of Michigan has voted to end its strike and accept the school's offer which included dropping a legal threat that administrators at considered against the union.

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The Graduate Employee's Organization at the University of Michigan has voted to end its strike and accept the school's offer which included dropping a legal threat that administrators at considered against the union.

Novi HS moves classes online, postpones athletics after 5 students test positive

Michigan school system's ability to navigate COVID-19 infections in their district is being put to the test as Novi High School moves to virtual learning for the next two days after five students test positive for the virus. All games and practices have also been canceled.

Cass Tech grads create STEAM-based subscription education box for kids

The Lab Drawer, founded by two Cass Tech graduates, is an Ed-Tech monthly subscription box full of cross-functional learning experiences for children ages 10-14.

Utica HS football home opener canceled after player contracted COVID-19

The Utica High School football team is on a two-week quarantine after a player contracted COVID-19 off-campus, meaning the team's home opener has been canceled.

Local MSU students urged to self-quarantine after officials confirm 342 COVID-19 cases

Officials with Michigan State University have announced that at least 342 people affiliated with the university have test positive for coronavirus since August 24. 

U-M Dearborn apologizes for setting up segregated online student 'cafes'

The University of Michigan-Dearborn issued an apology Wednesday for creating segregated online student “cafes,” one for white people and another for people of color, that it says were intended to promote discussions about race and diversity.

Michigan launches new plan offering free college to 625,000 essential workers

More than half-a-million Michigan workers who provided essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic have the opportunity to go to college without paying tuition. 

Dad recreates sweet 'Toy Story' scene to send son, 4, back to school

A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.