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North Farmington football relying on future Division I cornerback to lead the offense
Terrance James grew up playing primarily wide receiver but has excelled as a running back and slot back. Two months ago, he received his first Division I college offer to play cornerback from Miami (Ohio). So, naturally, that means he'll start at quarterback for North Farmington this fall. Wait, wait?
Twice fired DPSCD teacher wants her job back and a seat on the school board
A veteran teacher is hoping to get her job back and a spot on the school board this fall after she was fired for refusing to conduct classes in person. The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board of Education voted during a meeting this month to fire math and science teacher Nicole Conaway for failing to report in-person to her latest school assignment, Mumford High, for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years.
Get Set for Success at Metro Detroit’s Back-to-School Events
School is almost back in session and if you’re looking to take your kids to a fun event to end the summer, check out these back-to-school events happening in metro Detroit. School supplies can be costly, so make sure to take advantage of these events giving kids the supplies they will need for this upcoming school year.
Patrick Ignagni Named Assistant Principal of Hillside Middle School
Northville Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Ignagni as the new Assistant Principal of Hillside Middle School. Mr. Ignagni joins the Hillside administrative team with a wealth of experience and a passion for educational excellence. Mr. Ignagni replaces Ms. Melissa Provo who has taken the position...
Lake Orion school board selects Heidi Mercer as new superintendent
LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education selected Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Heidi Mercer to be the district’s new superintendent. The 7-0 decision came on July 18 after the board completed five first-round interviews over the course of two evenings. Board members...
Law school’s Conviction Integrity Clinic assists in case resulting in new trial
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law’s Conviction Integrity Clinic (CIC) recently assisted in vacating a man’s life sentence. The CIC is a partnership between Detroit Mercy Law, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU), and the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Conviction Integrity Unit. The Clinic...
Law student aims for career as a prosecuting attorney
A Wayne State University grad, Sukayna Almusawi originally planned to pursue a career in medicine before deciding to enroll in law school. Sukayna Almusawi knew from the age of 14 she wanted to be a lawyer—yet many people insisted she would not succeed, not only because she is a woman, but also because she wears the hijab.
South Foundation Hall: From the oldest to the newest building on campus
First built in 1959, South Foundation Hall has been one of Oakland University’s oldest buildings, standing alongside North Foundation Hall and the Oakland Center as the original three buildings Oakland University had to offer when they first opened their doors. Since February 2021, South Foundation Hall has been shut...
Michels to Lead Competitive Dance
LIVONIA, Mich. -- Madonna University announced that Tessa Michels will become the new Competitive Dance Coach as Lucy Gould has stepped down. "We're very excited to have Coach Michels as our new competitive dance coach," said Madonna Athletic Director, Noel Emenhiser. "She was instrumental in their growth over the 2024 season. Her vision for the program, her technical ability in the sport, and her care for relationships and development of her student athletes is something we are very excited about adding to our dance program". Michels was the former assistant with the Madonna Dance team since August of 2023. As...
OU faculty contract negotiations: Workload, salary increase and special lecturer status
Contract negotiations between The Oakland University American Association of University Professors (OU-AAUP) and the OU administration began on June 4 to renew the 2021-2024 agreement for at least three more years. “The temperature is lower than it has been in some previous negotiating years,” Kevin Corcoran, interim provost and executive...
Detroit Regional Chamber Sends 10 to Harvard’s Young American Leaders Program
“Harvard Business School’s Young American Leaders Program is an incredible opportunity to engage with leaders from across Detroit as well as 14 other cities across the nation – all focusing on creating better and more vibrant communities back home. During the weeklong program in Boston, we dug into real-life case studies and evaluated how we might solve similar challenges in our communities. This experience creates a unique opportunity for a cohort of Detroit leaders to learn from others and bring back new skills to create change. It was also refreshing to learn that the challenges that Detroit faces are not unique and that we can learn from other cities across the country. The case studies investigated the complex challenges that every community in America faces and the need for diverse coalitions of stakeholders to overcome these challenges. This is core to the work of MichAuto in our approach to community building and reflects the ‘big tent’ approach of our investor base.”
WWPS meeting includes state budget update
WARREN — While per-pupil funding will remain the same, there will be less state funding for mental health resources in public schools for the upcoming school year. At the July 15 Warren Woods Public Schools Board of Education meeting, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services Neil Cassabon provided a budget presentation titled “Estimated General Fund Impact of K-12 School Aid Budget as Passed by Legislature.”
Student involvement and engagement at Rock and Enroll Day
With the steady arrival of the fall semester, July 16 was Rock and Enroll Day at Oakland University. Housing tours, tabling and swag giveaways were among the activities held at the Oakland Center (OC) to inform all returning and new students. Organized by the Office of the Registrar, Rock and...
MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz speaks about investments in security and research
Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz is speaking about the school's research investments in Detroit and how they'll keep students safe when they return to campus.
New Plymouth football QB Pheiffer will 'do whatever I can to help the team have success'
Plymouth football coach Greg Souldourian is easing in his new quarterback by relying on advice he received from a mentor when he first became a head coach. Yep, there's no doubt about it: The Wildcats have lost some dudes. Among the several starters they lost to graduation are three-star Northwestern...
Detroit PSL’s McEvans, Comstock’s Ansel, and KLAA’s Masi named MHSAA’s 2024 Bush Award recipients
EAST LANSING, Mich. – July 23 – Detroit Public School League assistant director Anika McEvans, Comstock Public Schools athletic director Justin Ansel and Kensington Lakes Activities Association commissioner Bryan Masi all have served educational athletics for multiple decades in high-profile positions – but as is common in those roles, with much of their difference-making work taking place behind the scenes.
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