Record-breaking $50 million donation made to Wayne State from alum
"If I hadn’t come here, I would never had the opportunity to start my business and I wouldn’t have met my wife who’s standing next to me today, and life would be very different," he said.
"If I hadn’t come here, I would never had the opportunity to start my business and I wouldn’t have met my wife who’s standing next to me today, and life would be very different," he said.
Trump administration pulls $42M from Michigan schools for pre-approved projects, state says
27 school districts in Michigan had been pre-approved for projects they were told the federal government would reimburse them for. The U.S. Department of Education sent a note last week the deadline to apply for reimbursement had been moved up by a year - to last Friday.
27 school districts in Michigan had been pre-approved for projects they were told the federal government would reimburse them for. The U.S. Department of Education sent a note last week the deadline to apply for reimbursement had been moved up by a year - to last Friday.
Student loan repayment plan applications reopened by Education Department: What to know
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday reopened online applications for income-driven repayment plans for student loan borrowers.
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday reopened online applications for income-driven repayment plans for student loan borrowers.
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy accepting applications for free program for at-risk teens
The Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA) is accepting applications for the next session of the program, which helps at-risk students get back on track.
The Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA) is accepting applications for the next session of the program, which helps at-risk students get back on track.
Student loans to be managed by Small Business Administration, Trump says
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Michigan lawmakers react to Trump's order, dismantling the Department of Education
Republicans and Democrats in Michigan are reacting to plans to dismantle the Department of Education, which was signed in an executive order by President Donald Trump.
Republicans and Democrats in Michigan are reacting to plans to dismantle the Department of Education, which was signed in an executive order by President Donald Trump.
Trump signs order to 'begin eliminating' Department of Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."
Harvard to offer free tuition for families earning less than $200K
Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.
Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.
Trump's anti-DEI crusade targets more than 50 universities: See the full list
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
Governor Whitmer announces record enrollment for PreK students in Michigan
The cost of childcare and early education can really be a grind, especially for families living paycheck to paycheck in Michigan. That’s why Governor Gretchen Whitmer is touting her free ‘PreK for All' program, which has seen increased enrollment over two years.
The cost of childcare and early education can really be a grind, especially for families living paycheck to paycheck in Michigan. That’s why Governor Gretchen Whitmer is touting her free ‘PreK for All' program, which has seen increased enrollment over two years.
Study reveals impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on kindergarteners' development
Researchers in a recent study found that the pandemic had an effect on kindergartners social skills and cognitive development.
Researchers in a recent study found that the pandemic had an effect on kindergartners social skills and cognitive development.
USDA cancels $1 billion in funding for schools and food banks to buy food from local suppliers
The USDA funding cuts could impact school lunch programs nationwide. Here’s what we know.
The USDA funding cuts could impact school lunch programs nationwide. Here’s what we know.
Education Department lays off nearly 50% of its staff: What to know
The Education Department is laying off nearly 50% of its staff, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.
The Education Department is laying off nearly 50% of its staff, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.
Department of Education employees sent home, nearly half of staff to be eliminated: report
About half of the staff at the Department of Education are expected to be laid off in the latest round of firings under the Trump Administration, FOX News reports.
About half of the staff at the Department of Education are expected to be laid off in the latest round of firings under the Trump Administration, FOX News reports.
Trump administration cancels $400M in grants, contracts with Columbia University
The Trump administration says it’s pulling $400 million from Columbia University.
The Trump administration says it’s pulling $400 million from Columbia University.
Trump order aims to deny student loan relief to some borrowers
President Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper" activities.
President Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper" activities.
Utica mother demands answers after teacher allegedly forces child to clean bathroom
An angry mother is asking for answers after she says her special-needs son was forced to clean up another child's urine by a teacher.
An angry mother is asking for answers after she says her special-needs son was forced to clean up another child's urine by a teacher.
What happens to student loan payments if the Department of Education is eliminated?
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.
President Trump expresses interest in dismantling the Department of Education
President Donald Trump's interest in dismantling the Department of Education could come sooner rather than later. What does this mean?
President Donald Trump's interest in dismantling the Department of Education could come sooner rather than later. What does this mean?
Pontiac School District addresses rumors of school closures and changes
Rumors of potential widespread changes in the Pontiac School District spark fear and uncertainty as the district’s superintendent is speaking out to squash the rumors.
Rumors of potential widespread changes in the Pontiac School District spark fear and uncertainty as the district’s superintendent is speaking out to squash the rumors.