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University of Michigan didn't suitably gauge if Israel-Hamas war protests made campus hostile, US says
The University of Michigan did not adequately investigate if campus protests in response to the Israel-Hamas war and other incidents created a hostile environment for students, faculty and staff, according to the results of investigations by the U.S. Education Department announced Monday. The agreements are the first investigations to reach a conclusion among dozens launched by the Education Department since Oct. 7, the day Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel. The agency also found similar issues with how the City University of New York handled protests on their grounds.The department's Office of Civil Rights investigated 75 instances of alleged...
Meet the only Michigan high schooler joining the National Youth Orchestra this summer
ANN ARBOR, MI – Minji Kim heard about the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America when she was a young child. “My mom found out about it first and she was like ‘Oh, you need to do this in high school. It sounds so fun, it would be great for you,’” Kim, 17, of Ann Arbor, said.
University attendance remains strong, but Livingston County seniors are exploring other options
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Most local schools have already bid their seniors goodbye at graduation. Though bittersweet, the event calls to question the conundrum all seniors must face: What’s next?. The answer has grown increasingly diverse. Attending a four-year university continues to be the most popular option for students...
‘This is my home.’ Teacher fulfills dream of landing principal role in Chelsea
CHELSEA, MI - For the newest principal of the South Meadows Elementary School, no other school system in the world has the sense of community that the Chelsea School District does. “The families, the kids and the staff are just so supportive and kind and close,” said Katie Spisich. “We...
Michigan offers emerging eighth grade in-state ATH Deandre Bidden: ‘It was crazy’
Michigan offers emerging eighth grade in-state ATH Deandre Bidden: 'It was crazy' The post Michigan offers emerging eighth grade in-state ATH Deandre Bidden: ‘It was crazy’ appeared first on On3.
See photos as Northville wins MHSAA D1 baseball state championship
EAST LANSING, MI –– Northville conquered Brother Rice to win the MHSAA D1 state championship on Saturday, June 15. All three runs scored in the game were scored in the third inning –– Northville scored 2 of them, Brother Rice scored 1. It what became a...
Concordia University Ann Arbor discontinuing all sports programs after 2024-25 academic year
The announcement that the Ann Arbor campus of Concordia University is dropping its intercollegiate athletic programs has parents, students and alumni feeling deflated. Later last week, Concordia President Erik Ankerberg released a statement saying all athletic programs would be discontinued at the end of the 2024-25 school year. It’s a hard blow for students and parents who say the sports programs were a major factor in the decision to attend Concordia.
New Ann Arbor coalition reflects on new move-out waste reduction initiative
With the end of every winter semester comes a week of excitement and stress as students prepare to move out of residence halls, houses and apartments. Ann Arbor doesn’t empty out completely, however. As cars are loaded with luggage and housing cards returned, students leave behind reminders of their presence: thousands of pounds of discarded furniture, clothing, decorations and more.
Thousands of tradesmen headed to Washtenaw Community College for summer training
More than 6,100 members from five national and international trade unions will travel to Ann Arbor this summer to advance their skills and knowledge. Nearly 5,000 are set to train at Washtenaw Community College. Plumber and pipefitter; ironworker; roofer; plasterer and cement mason; and electrical worker union members will train...
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