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Counterfeit College Michigan State University's school of criminal justice has launched the nation's first anti-counterfeiting program. The program will research the causes and incidents of product counterfeiting.
Censured Flint School Board Member Threatens Lawsuit A Flint school board member says he plans to file a lawsuit against the school board members who voted to censure him at last week's board meeting.
US Colleges Court Hispanics Using Espanol For some Hispanic students, navigating the college application process can be a double-whammy: Balancing high school coursework with essays and interviews, and then translating the whole system for their parents, who don't speak English.
Sphinx Competition Takes the Stage The 13th annual Sphinx Competition takes place in Detroit Sunday, February 7. Young Black and Latino classical string players will compete for a $10,000 grand prize and the chance to play with America's top orchestras.
GVSU Moves Forward With Plan For $70 Million Library University says the project will create 1,500 jobs, and give students a better facility in which to study.
Singing for Your Supper Art Supplies A community theater in Ann Arbor puts on a musical every year to raise money for arts programs at the local public schools.
Oakland University Approved for Medical School Oakland University and Beaumont Hospitals will open a medical school in Rochester Hills next year.
Grand Rapids Public Schools Announces School Closure Plans Five school buildings would close. The district says the plan will save a million dollars a year.
Vacant Detroit School Sees New Life Nearly 70 vacant school buildings in Detroit are up for sale or lease. One school that was recently bought is being turned into a space for artists and entrepreneurs.
High School Athletes & Concussions At least a half-dozen states are considering measures that would toughen restrictions on young athletes returning to play after head injuries, inspired by individual cases and the attention the issue has received in the NFL.
Science Center to Operate Detroit Children's Museum The Detroit Children's Museum will reopen in June, thanks to a newly forged partnership between the city's school system and the Detroit Science Center.
DSO Plays Music by MSU Student Composers Five composition students from Michigan State University will hear their original works performed by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on Saturday.
Researcher Urges Collaborative Autism Programs A Michigan State University researcher says children with autism and their families would benefit if supporters of the two main treatment methods would work together.
An Update on Michigan's High School Requirements The high school class of 2011 is the first in Michigan to graduate with a new set of required courses, including 4 years of math and English, and 3 years of science and social studies, among others.
U of M Conference Looks at Future of American Orchestras Audience numbers are down for most arts events, especially classical music performances. A conference at the University of Michigan this week will explore what the future holds for American orchestras.
Putting A Dollar Value On Early Childhood Education The state schools superintendent says it's important to make early-childhood-development program funding a higher priority in the state. Last year lawmakers gave school districts the option of diverting early child funds to plug budget holes.
High Spending School Districts Could Be Left Out Of Budget Discussion Some Democratic lawmakers in Lansing say the state's highest-spending school districts could soon be forgotten in budget negotiations.
Putting A Dollar Value On Early Childhood Education Early childhood education advocates are trying to save funding for their programs in what promises to be a difficult budget cycle in Michigan.
Political Cartoon in College Paper Sparks Controversy A comic strip in the Delta College student newspaper has sparked claims of racism from some people in Saginaw.
Bobb, Activists Clash in Lansing The state-appointed financial manager for Detroit Public Schools is asking lawmakers to give him control over the district's academics as well. But school board members and community activists are opposed to the idea.


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