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Thursday, March 14, 2013  Mojtaba Vaziri was one of three professors given the honor.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  The scorecards show how Michigan Universities compare nationally

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will propose giving public schools, universities and community colleges 2 percent more funding in the next school year.

Monday, June 25, 2012  More than $300 million in infrastructure projects are coming to Michigan's colleges and universities, including $10 million to Delta College. Governor Rick Snyder signed the bill at Wayne State University Monday.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  As public funding lessens, corporate support of university agricultural research draws worries

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a bill to block unionization efforts by graduate student research assistants at public universities.

Sunday, November 20, 2011  Others say it's a power-grab for control of Michigan's public universities

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  Michigan lawmakers push bills that affect students, public employees, and health care benefits.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  The Michigan House narrowly approves legislation Thursday that would cut state funding to public schools, community colleges, and universities.

Tuesday, June 08, 2010  The Republican-led Senate has approved a bill to cut university funding by more than 3 percent. A bipartisan panel likely will need to reach a deal.

Saturday, February 27, 2010  Universities push to get all students counted in 2010 Census, with federal funding at stake

Tuesday, June 02, 2009  Five Michigan colleges and a research institute are receiving a combined $2.7 million in federal stimulus money through the National Institutes of Health.