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University of Michigan is beginning a new early admission option for 2026-27 applicants who have U-M as their top school. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

More Michigan students who start a post-secondary degree or certificate are finishing within eight years. Colin Jackson has more on state data released this week.

President Trump's long-anticipated travel ban went into effect last week, marking a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks with University of Michigan lecturer at the Ford School of Public Policy about the implications of this controversial measure for local students and universities in Washtenaw County.

Eastern Michigan University’s College of Business, or the COB, has seen success with its new Professional Development Digital Badge program. It started due to high demand from students. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

One of the most pressing issues on college campuses is student mental health. Universities continue to invest in services and programs. At Eastern Michigan University, an effort has been launched to develop and implement a strategic mental health action plan. The task force is just beginning its work on the plan that is being called “Building a Community of Caring.” WEMU's David Fair talks about its goals and aspirations with Dr. Ronald Flowers. He is an EMU professor and chair of the task force.

The cost of living continues to rise, and affordable, quality childcare is at a premium. Now, imagine trying to create a better life by going to college, working a job and having to find the kind of care your child deserves on a limited budget. Alleviating some of that stress is the mission behind The Collaborative: Ypsilanti YMCA Child Development Center. WEMU's David Fair talked with center liaison Kaitlyn Savage about the difference it’s making and what more needs to be done.

Graduation rates at Michigan's community colleges and public universities are going up... mostly. Colin Jackson has more on the new state data.

Enrollment at Michigan’s colleges is declining faster than the national average. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.

The idea of "early college" is an educational format where high school students dual enroll for college credits during their high school years. It is not only a money-saving idea, but statistics show it has significant success in raising college graduation rates. WEMU's Cathy Shafran talks with local early college leader Dave Dugger, who says the program is so successful, he’s seeing college graduation rates for students of color some 700 times higher than the norm.

A website with information about a new state scholarship available to high school students graduating in 2023 and beyond is now live. Colin Jackson has more.