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Detroit schools get an 'F' in computer deal

Detroit schools get an 'F' in computer deal

Detroit Public Schools is accused of flunking an agreement to lease Apple computers and servers.

Bedbugs move into dorms

Just as they've made an itchy, scratchy comeback in hotel rooms, bedbugs increasingly are appearing in dorm rooms, say college officials and pest-control experts, who are busy devising ways to eradicate the bloodsuckers.

Karmanos' wife is running for WSU's board

Danialle Karmanos, a video producer, former journalist and -- along with her husband, Compuware Chief Executive Officer Peter Karmanos Jr. -- Detroit-area philanthropist, announced Wednesday she is a candidate for the Wayne State University Board of Governors.

Dorm digs: About 7,300 MSU freshmen move in

Dorm digs: About 7,300 MSU freshmen move in

Parents, relatives, friends prepare newest Spartans for solo living

College presidents call for lowering legal drinking age

College presidents call for lowering legal drinking age

Presidents of about 100 of the nation's best-known colleges and universities are calling on lawmakers to lower the drinking age from 21 to 18.

New students move in today at MSU

New students move in today at MSU

New students begin moving into Michigan State University's residence halls today as part of MSU's Fall Welcome 2008.

Flint ex-teacher, 42, accused of sex with boy, 12

A 42-year-old former Flint elementary school teacher is accused of having sex with a 12-year-old boy she was tutoring at her home.

Group plans Detroit College Promise scholarships

Group plans Detroit College Promise scholarships

A nonprofit group wants to provide full college scholarships to every Detroit Public Schools graduate.

School adds memorial garden as tribute to students who have died

School adds memorial garden as tribute to students who have died

Forest Hills Central High School will have a new addition to campus this fall paying tribute to students who've died.

Grand Rapids School year will start without Ellington Academy

Grand Rapids School year will start without Ellington Academy

Grand Rapids, Mich. (WZZM) - With just weeks until the beginning of the school year, dozens of Grand Rapids students are forced to switch schools.

Michigan State University makes dorm rooms smoke-free

Michigan State University makes dorm rooms smoke-free

The 1857 list of rules and regulations for the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan - the school that would become Michigan State University - included a stern admonition that tobacco "being disapproved of under all circumstances, is forbidden in any of the College buildings."

GRCC receives grant for Early Reading Programs

GRCC receives grant for Early Reading Programs

The college says hundreds of low-income children will benefit from the new programs.

Colleges eager to juice up donated electric vehicles

Colleges eager to juice up donated electric vehicles

MSU, LCC get three of five cars from Lansing dealer

Family of gay boy slain in Calif. blames school

The family of a gay California teenager who was shot to death in class is blaming the school district for allowing him to wear makeup and feminine clothing to school, factors they claim led to his death.
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