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Michigan Thanks Essential Workers With Free Tuition Program

By • Nov 13, 2020
Essential workers testimonial saying, "Free tuition will set me free. I deserve a better quality of life and to be seen as who I am today insteadof being reminded of my past failures. I am ready to start my own business."
Michigan Futures For Frontlines Program

The state says more than 80,000 essential workers have applied for a free tuition program.

It’s called Futures for Frontliners, and it provides scholarships for people who worked in essential industries during the state’s COVID-19 shutdown between April 1st and June 30th.


Michigan Allows Prison Inmates To Seek College Financial Aid

By • Oct 20, 2019
WKAR File Photo / WKAR-MSU

Michigan’s prison inmates are now allowed to apply for college financial aid through a state program that had long excluded them but was changed under the state’s 2020 budget.

Grads With Knowledge Help Seniors Reach College

By • Sep 24, 2019
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Kevin Lavery / WKAR-MSU

In some Michigan communities, getting a post-secondary education feels like a distant dream.  That's why more than 50 recent college graduates are working in high schools across the state to help those students reach their goal.

 


WATCH - Michigan State Hockey Coach Danton Cole Finds His Stride On Familiar Ice

By Alexis Downie: Current Sports Beat Reporter • May 23, 2019
Alexis Downie

Cole, who returned to MSU to become its head coach in 2017, finds coming home to where he grew up and played collegiate hockey to be the perfect fit.

No Charges Expected After Black Doll Found Hanging At Dorm

By • Feb 28, 2019
Eastern Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University

Officials say no charges are expected after a black doll was found hanging from a shower rod inside an Eastern Michigan University dorm.

Spartan Marching Band is a Family Affair for the Mackeys

By Adam Mackey: Current Sports Beat Reporter • Dec 28, 2018
Andrea Mackey

MSU Senior Adam Mackey is the most recent member of his family to play in the SMB; he reflects on being part of a deep tradition.

Central Michigan University Moves To Improve Campus Housing

By Associated Press • Dec 7, 2018
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Central Michigan University is moving forward on the first part of a $76 million campus housing improvement project.

Nurses Reach Tentative Agreement With Michigan Medicine

By • Sep 30, 2018
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Union nurses and the University of Michigan have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract following months of negotiations.

Beekman: "Your Concerns Are Fair."

By • Jul 27, 2018
WKAR

Current Sports host Al Martin talks with newly appointed Michigan State University athletic director Bill Beekman about his hire, which has been met with criticism by some. 

State Asking Whether College Plans Can Cover K-12 Tuition

By • Mar 26, 2018
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Gov. Rick Snyder is checking on the legality of allowing Michigan's 529 college savings plans to be used to cover private K-12 tuition costs.

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