Urge to rename Cass Tech heats up: Lewis Cass was slave owner and helped cause Trail of Tears

What is in a name? For some, everything. For others it is what you make of it, and such is the conversation about renaming Cass Tech, one of Detroit's most prestigious schools- and one named after an enslaver.

Schools, local governments mostly insulated from budget cuts in new agreement
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A busy news day is on the way for Tuesday, much of it coming from the state government which announced it had come to an agreement on its budgetary shortfall. Most of the cuts won't be for schools or local governments.

UM board rejects budget proposal which included 1.9% tuition hike for students

The University of Michigan's Board of Regents failed to approve a budget for the school on Thursday, which included tuition hikes on all three of the school's campuses.

U-M cancels Oct. 15 presidential debate over coronavirus

The University of Michigan has cancelled the scheduled presidential debate planned for Oct. 15 over health concerns linked to COVID-19.

Metro Detroit bookstore's sales surge as readers search for books on race (reading list included)

Though the pandemic hit hard, a Detroit bookstore owner that specializes in African American culture and literature has been flooded with businesses as people look to learn more about race and social injustice.

BAMN says Gov. Whitmer's plan to open schools in fall is premature, dangerous

Members of Equal Opportunity Now By Any Means Necessary in Detroit say Gov. Whitmer's decision to open schools to in-person learning in the fall is premature and dangerous.

EMU announces "Single Room Guarantee" for enrolling students ahead of fall semester

Eastern Michigan University is rolling out its "Single Room Guarantee" plan for students enrolling at the school interested in having their own space amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

What college grads should know for job hunting amid the coronavirus crisis

But a Detroit employment expert says they may actually have an edge, especially in our current remote work environment. Trisha Plovie from Robert Half gives us some insight.

MSU announces plans to bring students back to campus for fall semester

Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley said in a letter that the university intends to bring students back on campus in the fall. 

Detroit class of 2020 invited to be part of virtual senior salute

They are calling on all Detroit high school seniors to be part of the senior salute commencement campaign. All they have to do is submit their photo, any photo, to be included in a virtual graduation ceremony.

Oakland University announces tuition freeze amid COVID-19 pandemic

Oakland University has announced a freeze on tuition costs and announced a safety plan for reopening its campus this fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic.