News across Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County's first barber college celebrates ribbon-cutting
Washtenaw County has a new school of higher education with the opening of Legacy Barber College. The ribbon-cutting was held this morning in Briarwood Mall. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
31st annual Earthfest highlights campus sustainability, promotes circular economy
More than 40 University of Michigan programs, student organizations and community partners gathered on the Diag Thursday for the 31st annual Earthfest. The event was hosted by the Office of Campus Sustainability and Innovation, School for Environment and Sustainability, Student…
WCC Hosts Manufacturing Day for High Schoolers
Students from Chelsea High School visit WCC’s Robotics Lab during 2025 Manufacturing Day. Photo by J.D. Scott Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host about 180 students from area high schools Friday, October 2, for Manufacturing Day activities. Students will spend half a day…
U-M Center for American Dialogue launches content later this fall
The University of Michigan has opened a new center focused on improving interpersonal connection. WEMU’s Joshua Nieman reports.
Feds ask UMich, other universities for public stance on admissions, free speech and AI
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon sent a letter to university presidents and governing boards across the country Aug. 3, asking every postsecondary institution to publicly address their commitments to “rigorous teaching, pathbreaking research, and national service” before…
Chelsea Schools Update Emergency Plan
The Chelsea School District has put in place an updated Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), which is a guide for how the district prepares for, responds to and recovers from emergencies that may affect students, staff, schools or community. The school board approved the update plan…
EMU hosting conference examining the history of Black student activism
Eastern Michigan University is hosting a two-day conference on the history of Black student activism on campus. The conference is also commemorating the 10th anniversary of 2016 student protests following the murder of George Floyd. WEMU’s Ana Longoria sits down with Dr. Peter…
Journalist Peter Bergen talks implications of 9/11 attacks 25 years later
More than 75 students and community members gathered at the Ford School of Public Policy Tuesday afternoon for “25 years after 9/11: Reflections on the U.S. war on terror,” a lecture examining the current and future implications of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The event —…
Mental health awareness is not reflected in college culture
Today, it’s fairly commonplace for professors to encourage students to ask for help and prioritize their mental well-being during syllabus week. But when students feel they must prioritize these difficult courses and other responsibilities over their health, there is something to…
CSG elects Communications Committee leadership, talks data center meetings
The University of Michigan’s Central Student Government met Tuesday evening in the Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning to elect new Communications Committee leadership and discuss executive meetings with University of Michigan leadership. The meeting began with the…
The cost of convenience for college students
For most, college is the first time that you live on your own and learn to take care of yourself. As a freshman, I have been navigating this transition for a grand total of three weeks. Even in this short time span, however, I have already found myself searching for ways to make…
Six to Join Saline Foundation Hall of Fame Oct. 2
A longtime choir accompanist, a Broadway performer, a physician and former three-sport athlete, a varsity baseball coach and the founders of an inclusive resale shop will join the Saline schools Hall of Fame this year. The Foundation for Saline Area Schools will induct six people…