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January 23, 2026 • This Week

In This Week, January 23, 2026

2026 Priorities: Grow Michigan’s Prosperity by investing in its State Universities

In OPtimizing EDucation, by Dan Hurley January 22, 2026

As a new year, legislative session, and state budget cycle get underway, the Michigan Association of State Universities is underway with advocating for its top policy priorities for 2026. The priorities speak to the need for the state to invest in operations support for its…

Stewardship - The State Universities of Michigan and the Public Good -- December 2025

In Stewardship, January 21, 2026

January 16, 2026 • This Week

In This Week, January 16, 2026

Michigan's Public Universities Deliver a Powerful Economic Impact

In OPtimizing EDucation, by Dan Hurley January 14, 2026

Michigan’s public universities are among the state’s strongest and most reliable economic engines, generating nearly $45 billion in annual net economic activity, supporting more than 129,000 jobs, and delivering a 28:1 return on public investment. Together, they fuel talent,…