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Michigan Daily
UMMA Alumni Memorial Hall reopens after nine months of renovations
The Alumni Memorial Hall, a historic wing of the University of Michigan Museum of Art, reopened Oct. 10 after nine months of renovation. During renovations, the hall’s floors were renovated to marble, its artwork was replaced and its walls were repainted. In an interview with The Michigan Daily, Madeline...
wemu.org
Ypsilanti educator receives state award for excellence in teaching
Caroline MacGregor: You're listening to 89.1 WEMU. I'm Caroline MacGregor. And with me today is Aly Thompson and Daniel Giddings. Aly Thompson is a biology teacher at Washtenaw International. And Daniel Giddings is lead teacher and diploma program coordinator. Welcome to both of you!. Aly Thompson: Thank you!. Daniel Giddings:...
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Ypsi Community Schools and Lincoln Consolidated Schools collaborate on learning initiative
As part of a new initiative between Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS) and Lincoln Consolidated Schools (LCS), students in pre-K–12 classrooms have been delving into hands-on, project-based learning while their teachers see increased support and leadership. The 3P Champions Collaborative Learning Initiative, which is funded by a Toyota Driving Possibilities...
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Chelsea Schools Implement Bus Attendance System
The Chelsea School District is rolling out a new Bus Attendance program that is a student ridership system allowing students to present their school-issued badge when getting on and off a school bus. The district said the system provides Transportation staff with additional information about student ridership and helps improve...
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Michigan college town ranked as the second-best in the country
Ann Arbor, Michigan ranked No. 2 among America’s top college towns for 2027 in WalletHub’s study of 415 cities across 31 metrics, including affordability, academic quality and career opportunities. Austin, Texas, placed first, with Charlottesville, Virginia ranking third, followed by Raleigh, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia, rounding out...
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Detroit High School Opens at City Airport Where Students Can Learn to Fly Planes and Drones
Davis Aerospace Technical High School has returned to Coleman A. Young International Airport after 13 years away, giving students hands-on learning opportunities at a working airport. Students can learn to fly airplanes, study engineering and work toward drone certifications. The school provides aviation equipment and training to help students prepare...
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Built Different: Howell's Bryce Kish Refuses to Slow Down
Howell senior Bryce Kish is quite simply the engine that keeps the Highlanders moving. “Well, he does it all… Offense, defense, special teams. He really does it all. [It’s] hard for him to come off the field because he means so much to this team,” said Howell Head Coach Brian Lewis.
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EMU President Kelly reaches out to Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber
EMU President Dr. Brendan Kelly addresses the A2Y Chamber on October 21, 2026. Eastern Michigan University President Dr. Brendan Kelly wants to build a strong partnership between the school and the local business community. That’s the message he emphasized Wednesday morning while addressing the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber. Kelly...
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Schoolcraft offering cooking class inspired by the film 'Ratatouille'
Schoolcraft College is offering the class "Food & Film: Explore Ratatouille French Cuisine. Students will learn how to cook French cuisine inspired by the film. The class is Wednesday, November 4th, from 6-8PM. To sign up visit, my.schoolcraft.edu/ppl/course-schedules/course/CES-2780.
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Michigan Daily
Early voting begins at UMMA Campus Voting Hub
Editor’s Note: Lara Ringey, UMMA site manager, is a former Daily staffer. She did not contribute to the writing or editing of this article. Many first time voters filter in and out of the University of Michigan Museum of Art each afternoon to cast their ballots. Starting Oct. 21, Ann Arbor residents — or any student with an Ann Arbor resident — can vote early from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m for the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Early voting lasts until Nov. 1 at 7 p.m., following which they can still opt for absentee ballots until 8 p.m. election day.
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EMU breaks ground on new College of Business location
Eastern Michigan University’s College of Business (COB) broke ground Thursday on a long-awaited upgrade. The COB has been planning a relocation since its former building in downtown Ypsilanti sold for $2.6 million in 2022. Its new location will be at Pierce Hall. New, substantial additions to Pierce Hall are projected to be completed by fall of 2027.
The Monroe News
Monroe Public Schools community mourning student, recent graduate
(This story was updated to add information.) The Monroe Public Schools community is mourning a student and a recent graduate. Trenton Joseph Grant, 15, a sophomore at Monroe High School , died Saturday, Oct. 17 following an assault and residential fire in Monroe Township. On Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 MHS graduate Garrett Siffer was killed in a car crash. On Monday, Oct. 19, MPS will have additional members of its social-emotional team at MHS. Counselors and social workers also will be available to work with students and staff. "Our Community Remembers," a remembrance vigil for Grant and Siffer, will take place at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the Monroe High School football field, 901 Herr Road in Monroe. A moment of silence will be observed at 7:45 p.m. Also scheduled are speakers, music and a chance for people to share their memories or statements. Crisis and grief counselors and local clergy will be available to offer support. The event is sponsored by MPS, Monroe Community Mental Health and Gabby's Grief Center. Students, former students, family members and school staff are welcome to attend. Monroe Instrumental Music Booster Club posted a Facebook tribute to Trenton Grant, who died Oct. 17.
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Adrian High School Marching Band Earns Division I ‘Superior’ Rating
ADRIAN — The Adrian High School Maple Marching Band has earned a Division One “Superior” rating at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association’s district marching band festival. Division One is the highest rating available. Bands are evaluated by three judges covering music, marching and general...
The Detroit News
Dexter field hockey retools, grows in new look after graduating 10 seniors
Dexter has been a stalwart field hockey program, one of the many coming out of the loaded Southeastern Conference that also features the Ann Arbor schools, Saline and Chelsea. But this team, having graduated 10 seniors from a state runner up in 2025, was always going to have an uphill climb to be back in contending position as the postseason arrived. “We knew we had a lot of work to do,” head coach Keely Tamer said. A young team has meant inconsistencies, as Dexter only has one spell of consecutive wins all season, five in a row from Sept. 12-23. But outside of that run, Dexter doesn’t have even back-to-back wins so far this year. More: Sign up for our new Michigan Sidelines statewide high school sports newsletter At 11-7-1, the record is solid, though, and this Dexter team has demonstrated the sort of upside to make a postseason run. It swept Chelsea and Ann Arbor Huron in the regular season and split with Ann Arbor Skyline, and played competitively in losses to Saline and Ann Arbor Pioneer. The goods are there, even if a younger and now-lightly-seasoned roster is still figuring out how to consistently tap into them. “I