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- 1MSU history professors tackle campus loneliness with technology bans●MSU history professors tackle college loneliness with broad technology bans
Michigan State University history professors are promoting broad bans on technology in the classroom as a way to combat loneliness among college students. The approach argues that constant device use isolates students from one another, and that unplugging during class can rebuild face-to-face connection and community on campus.
- 2Eight Michigan colleges placed under heightened federal financial scrutiny●8 Michigan colleges face extra federal scrutiny over finances, other issues
Eight Michigan colleges and universities have been placed under additional federal oversight because of concerns about their finances and other issues. The heightened scrutiny means the institutions face closer monitoring of their financial health and operations. The specific schools affected and the nature of the other issues have not been detailed in the initial reporting, leaving open questions about the severity of the concerns.
- 3High School Students Test Business Strategy at CMU ERPsim Challenge●High school students tap into business strategy at CMU ERPsim Challenge
Central Michigan University hosted high school students for its ERPsim Challenge, a simulation competition where teams run virtual businesses and apply strategic decision-making using enterprise resource planning tools. Participants competed against peers in real-time market scenarios, gaining hands-on experience in supply chains, pricing and operations while exploring interest in business careers and university programs.