Michigan State University

Representatives for Michigan State University’s largest union say recent layoffs are a violation of contract agreements. Then, how an Indigenous tribe is addressing whitefish’s decline. And, leaders from two smaller Michigan NPR affiliates discuss threats to federal funding that their stations need.

A local educator and historian is honored as a grand marshal in Lansing’s Juneteenth parade. Also, the director of Enslaved.org discusses the lives of Black Americans born before emancipation. And, a conversation with Brittany March, chef and owner of It’s Food Detroit.

The layoffs are part of a larger plan to reduce general fund spending by 9% over the next two years.

A local educator and historian is honored as a grand marshal in Lansing’s Juneteenth parade. Also, the director of Enslaved.org discusses the lives of Black Americans born before emancipation. And, a conversation with Brittany March, chef and owner of It’s Food Detroit.

The University of Michigan and Michigan State University are raising tuition, partly in response to uncertain funding from the state and federal governments.

We revisit a conversation with activist Herb Boyd, plus two scholars with reflections on Malcolm X's life and legacy.

The connections between Pope Leo XIV and Michigan, a recent study aims to hold sex crime offenders accountable, and the College for Creative Studies is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its annual student exhibition.

First, we discuss the contents of a Michigan State University email about the institution's finances. Then, a visit from a Grand Rapids PBS icon. Plus, Bob Seger's 80th birthday and his legacy.

First, remembering Pope Francis and his legacy. Then, why Grand Rapids is eyeing fewer polling places. Plus, we catch up with the University of Michigan's Men's Gymnastics team.

The University of Michigan’s Faculty Senate voted on a similar resolution calling for compact establishment, but hasn't yet disclosed the results.