October 29 – The Detroit News
Wayne State University’s recent announcement that it will offer free tuition to Detroit freshmen is no doubt welcome news to students and families throughout the city. Yet simply growing enrollment does not necessarily translate to more students with degrees.
Continue ReadingOctober 16 – Detroit Free Press
Bipartisan legislation headed to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk would raise the age at which teenagers are automatically prosecuted as adults in Michigan. If signed, Michigan would no longer be one of 4 states that charge all 17-year-olds as adults, regardless of their offense.
Continue ReadingOctober 9 – Crain’s Detroit Business
When thinking about workforce development policies to address the labor shortage crisis, we must consider expungement reform legislation. Unfortunately, the current laws, and lack of awareness of the expungement process, are keeping hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents unemployed.
Continue ReadingOctober 14 – Curbed Detroit
High construction costs and a relatively soft market might insulate Detroit from the worst effects.
Continue ReadingOctober 7, 2019 Inside Higher Ed By Andrew Kreighbaum Wayne State University and other colleges in the region are seeking to boost graduation rates by forgiving outstanding balances of students who left without earning a degree. Dana Paglia’s path to …
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