More than 5 million Americans live in education deserts, lacking any college within a 30-minute drive. Few students go away to college, and poverty persists.
Author: David Jesse, Detroit Free Press
Nassar survivor parents upset with Malcolm Gladwell, claim he used quotes out of context
Parents of a survivor of Larry Nassar’s abuse say Malcolm Gladwell used their interviews out of context.
Researchers use laser to hack voice-activated devices like Amazon Echo
The researchers used a laser beam from outside of a house to activate smart devices, including unlocking doors.
Michigan State to pay record $4.5 million fine in Larry Nassar sexual assault scandal
“What happened at MSU was abhorrent. …. so was the university’s response to their crimes,” U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said.
Student bound for college in Michigan beheaded by Saudi Arabian government
Mujtaba al-Sweikatwas 17 when he was detained at a Saudi airport in 2012.Earlier that year, heallegedly attended a pro-democracy rally.
An unpaid $1,250 student loan can become thousands more and land you in federal court
Federal student loan debtcan’t be written off in bankruptcy; long-term, unpaid debt is relentlessly tracked down.
Smaller universities struggle to fulfill NCAA’s many rules
The NCAA has used two smaller schools to send a message rule violations: Don’t skimp on having enough compliance officers around.
Michigan fires gymnastics coach with ties to Larry Nassar scandal
Rhonda Faehn, a former USA Gymnastics official with ties to the Larry Nassar scandal, has been fired from her consulting role at Michigan.
Michigan family of 5 killed in fiery crash caused by wrong-way driver
Five members of a Michigan family were killed early Sunday morning in a fiery crash on I-75 near Lexington, KY
Michigan assistant gymnastics coach resigns after public sex arrest with team member
Scott Vetere, an assistant gymnastic coach at Michigan, and a female gymnastic team member were arrested for a sexual act in public. Vetere has resigned.