Michigan Drops Essay Requirement for 11th Grade Merit Exam
Starting next year, Michigan 11th graders won’t need to take the essay portion of the Michigan Merit exam.
May 15, 2026
Starting next year, Michigan 11th graders won’t need to take the essay portion of the Michigan Merit exam.
The University of Michigan has achieved a Gold rating in the STARS program for its comprehensive sustainability efforts.
Diane Joy Vasquez, 71, passed away on May 7, 2026. Born in Iron River, Michigan, she cherished family and kindness.
The Education Scorecard reveals a decade-long decline in U.S. student performance, worsened by the pandemic, but recent gains in math offer hope.
Education is crucial for societal growth. At the University of Michigan’s Marsal Family School of Education, we’re leaders in innovating educational research to enhance learning experiences, empowering educators and students alike.
Guerline Jozef, co-founder of the Haitian Bridge Alliance, will receive the 2026 Wallenberg Medal on Sept. 29.
Jeffrey E. Kirkey named executive director of ICLE at UMich, effective June 4, 2026, succeeding David Watson.
Public education groups urge Governor Whitmer to reject the Education Freedom Tax Credit, citing its impact on public schools.
U-M federal grants created over 16,000 jobs and $396M in research spending, boosting businesses and communities nationwide.
The Advising Council of U-M honored Stephanie Custer and Yili Lin from the College of Engineering for exceptional advising.
Ceren Budak, a U-M researcher, is awarded a $200K Carnegie Fellowship to study tech solutions for political polarization.
A security breach on Canvas disrupted K-12 and universities. U of M advised logging out, later restoring access.
