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"The Oil Capital of Michigan" - Mount Pleasant, 1928-1970s

John Robinson — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:55:23 GMT

It's known as "The Oil Capital of Michigan" even though the supply of oil didn't last long. Here's info and vintage photos of Mount Pleasant from 1900-1911... Continue reading…

Michigan's Toughest College to Get Into

Janna — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:33:22 GMT

Based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics, this is Michigan's toughest college to get into. Continue reading…

Wanna Be A Future Leader? These 4 Michigan Colleges Are Among The Best In America

Big Joe Pesh — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:25:11 GMT

If you're looking to be a future leader these four Michigan colleges have made the list of the top 100 in America. Continue reading…

Michigan State Police to Pay WMU Students to Solve Cold Cases

Jess Poxson — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:09:44 GMT

Michigan State Police are helping Western Michigan University students in the Cold Case Program with career opportunities as well as helping victim's families get some closure. The Cold Case program at WMU has been relying on donations to fund this work. And the program has already has a great reputation for helping detectives in unsolved homicides and missing persons cases. Continue reading…

Admission Granted at 10 Michigan Universities with a 3.0 GPA

Lisa Marie — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 23:58:17 GMT

Michigan students with dreams of attending universities across the state will have a better chance than ever coming next fall, thanks to a new program. Continue reading…

Reality Star Teresa Guidice Celebrates Daughter's U of M Choice

Lisa Marie — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:38:22 GMT

Could be a new spin-off series in the works? The "Real Housewives of Ann Arbor"? Reality star Teresa Giudice's daughter is now a Wolverine. Continue reading…

Michigan Tech Has Flaming Trumpets In Their Pep Band

Meatball — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 09:50:27 GMT

I was today-years-old when I found out there was a FLAMING TRUMPET SECTION in the Michigan Tech Pep Band! Continue reading…

Pub in Western Michigan’s New Student Center Could Be First In The State

Meatball — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 15:14:34 GMT

The new student center will likely be the center of all activity on WMU's campus. Continue reading…

A Michigan City Ranks as Worst College Town in America

Kristen Matthews — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:36:27 GMT

Michigan made the list. Sadly, not in the spot that we'd like to see. See which Michigan town ranked at the bottom of 'Worst College Towns in America'. Continue reading…

This College Was Named The #1 Party School In Michigan

Big Joe Pesh — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:00:59 GMT

Who's ready to party?! Continue reading…

Grand Valley State University Is Taking HIGHER Education To The Next Level

Big Joe Pesh — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 21:57:10 GMT

Grand Valley State University has been a place of higher learning since 1960. Now the school is taking it to the next level by expanding its cannabis curriculum this fall. Continue reading…

Barstool Sports Picked Two Michigan Colleges As Top Party Schools

Big Joe Pesh — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:00:10 GMT

Michigan has 93 colleges and universities. Two of those 93 have made a top 50 list in the country for best party schools. Continue reading…

Study Ranks Michigan 5th in the U.S. for Most People with Student Loan Debt

Janna — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 02:15:51 GMT

Buried in student loan debt? Well, if it helps at all, A LOT of Michiganders are... Misery loves company? Continue reading…

MSU Anticipates Largest Enrollment In School’s History

Casey Daniels — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:34:36 GMT

The Spartan nation is growing! Michigan State University expects their largest incoming class in the school's 126 year history. There was a slight dip in 2020 due to the pandemic but otherwise enrollment has steadily grown for years. Continue reading…

Michigan State University Raises Tuition – Again

Casey Daniels — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:58:18 GMT

This fall, students at Michigan Stet University will be paying 2% more. University officials say the increase will mostly impact students from families earning more than $100,000 each year. Continue reading…

He Graduated High School At The Top Of His Class & He’s Only 12-Years-Old

Kelly Cheese — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:06:19 GMT

He Graduated High School At The Top Of His Class & He's Only 12-Years-Old Continue reading…

You Could Get Your Associate’s Degree Free With MI Reconnect

Rob Sparks — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:46:32 GMT

The state of Michigan has set aside $30 million to help adults 25 or older get an associate's degree or skills certificate so they can try to get a better paying job. Continue reading…

Coach K Had An Issue With A Student Reporter’s Question & It Made For An Awkward Moment

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:44:41 GMT

A student reporter asked what the next step was for the team, and Coach K responded by asking what the student's major and hardest class was. Source: Continue reading…

GRCC Waives Online Course Fees For 2021 Winter Semester

Rob Sparks — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:18:47 GMT

The move will save students $50 for a three-credit online course at GRCC. Continue reading…

MSU Requires On Campus Students To Get Flu Vaccine for Spring

Lisa Marie — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 01:57:58 GMT

More guidelines in place for students at Michigan State University students this spring. Continue reading…

This Is The Most Insane College Football Play You Will Ever See

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 12:09:49 GMT

You've never seen anything like this Rutgers play before. Even though the touchdown did get called back - it's still amazing. Source: Digg Continue reading…

There Are Now 120 Schools In Michigan With COVID-19 Outbreaks

Connie and Fish — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 18:16:01 GMT

As of Monday, October 19th, there are now exactly 120 school-related COVID-19 outbreaks in Michigan. Continue reading…

GVSU Surpasses All Other Michigan Universities In COVID Cases

Maitlynn Mossolle — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 16:33:53 GMT

The university now has 394 active cases where others in the state have less than 200. Continue reading…

Farmer Who Donated N95 Mask Becomes A College Graduate

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Mon, 11 May 2020 11:10:47 GMT

Dennis Ruhnke sent an N95 facemask to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo with a handwritten letter that Cuomo read aloud during a conference. Kansas State University awarded Ruhnke with his college diploma, which he was 2 credits away from receiving... Continue reading…

Gov. Whitmer Announces Plan for Free College Tuition for Frontline Workers

Janna — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:57:46 GMT

"Futures for Frontliners" is a plan to provide tuition-free educational opportunities to those working the frontlines during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading…

She Found Out She’s Valedictorian Of Her Class In The Drive-Thru

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:22:02 GMT

Kaitlyn Watson got more than a drive-thru order when her secondary principal stopped by with some exciting news! Source: Facebook Continue reading…

Multiple Michigan Colleges Close Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Janna — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 23:01:55 GMT

Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, and Western Michigan University are among the schools who have moved to online-only courses due to Coronavirus concerns. Continue reading…

Jackson State’s Portly Team Manager ‘Snacks’ Drains A Three From Downtown

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 13:52:28 GMT

When the basketball team needs to hit a big shot, who do they call on? The portly team manager named "Snacks," of course! This is one of the best sports moments of the decade if you ask us! Continue reading…

Oakland University Gets Michigan’s First D-1 College Esports Team

Matt Milhouse — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 13:38:13 GMT

They will begin competing in the fall of 2020. Continue reading…

Grand Valley is the “Most-Instagrammed” Campus in Michigan!

Christine — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 15:18:33 GMT

**Double tapping to like right now** Continue reading…

Is Sasha Obama Going to Become a Michigan Wolverine this Fall?

Christine — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 21:44:56 GMT

Signs point to yes. Continue reading…

Ann Arbor Ranked Best College Town in U.S.

Janna — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 15:18:16 GMT

In the Michigan - Michigan State rivalry, U of M came out on top this time. Continue reading…

Michigan State Issues Statement on Pregame Shenanigans

Matt Milhouse — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:53:19 GMT

Can't wait until next year. Continue reading…

Jim Harbaugh Added to ‘Coach of the Year’ Award Watch List

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 18:35:15 GMT

Does Harbaugh have a chance to win it? Continue reading…

WMU Projected to Meet P.J. Fleck and Minnesota in a Bowl Game

Matt Milhouse — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 19:11:53 GMT

Reserve your rowboat today! Continue reading…