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One of the most important journeys of your life is the one you’re on right now — your college search.

The best way to find out if the University of Michigan is your ultimate destination is to do your research and then visit our campus in person with your family, when circumstances allow. There is no better way to experience the unique opportunities Michigan offers you than to tour campus and meet the people who make up this dynamic community.

Please explore our viewbook , fall poster (PDF), and Virtual Resources to learn more about what it's like at the University of Michigan. 

Your visit is the perfect time to get a feel for our distinct culture, speak with students and faculty, and learn about our world-class academics.

Experience what it's like to Go Blue! at the University of Michigan by taking our virtual tour. Through photos, descriptions, videos, 360 views, and student voices, you can learn about different schools, colleges, residence halls, buildings and campus landmarks.

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Welcome to the University of Michigan! This visitor guide provides an overview of the many campus features that make U-M such a special place. The pull-out map in the center of the guide will help you find your way around campus. Enjoy!

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Campus events.

U-M offers so many ways to get involved! The Center for Campus Involvement (CCI) hosts a variety of programs and activities. You can also search for events at events.umich.edu .

Enjoy the convenience of staying right on campus at The Inn at the Michigan League. To search for local hotels, check out visitannarbor.org .

Campus Tours

Join us for a student-led tour of the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a current student! 

Your tour guide will provide a tour of our campus, talk to you about their student experience, and answer any questions that you might have about our community.

We currently offer on-campus tours of our Main Campus multiple times per week. We also offer virtual tours once a month.

While masks are no longer required on campus, we do encourage those guests who would feel more comfortable to wear masks while visiting us.

Register for a Main Campus Tour

Register for a virtual campus tour, um-dearborn self-guided tour.

If you want to explore campus at your own pace, you can use this self-guided tour to learn more about the University of Michigan-Dearborn as you go! Headed to campus and want a printable version? Download it below.

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Group visits (school and community partners).

We are currently able to offer limited on-campus group visits for middle-school and high-school aged students. Please note that we require at least 2 weeks notice in order to ensure appropriate staffing and space reservations. 

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Campus Tours for Admitted First-year Students

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is holding campus walking tours through Dec. 3.

Registration is required, and each guest will need to complete a ResponsiBLUE screening the morning of the designated tour. Masks are also required as the tour enters university buildings. The tour is mainly outdoors, so dress accordingly.

Additional tours will resume in January 2022 once our student tour guides are back on campus.

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Join us for a 75-minute walking tour of our Central Campus neighborhood, led by one of our current U-M student tour guides. Please note that the majority of this tour will take place outside, so we strongly encourage you to check the local weather forecast and dress accordingly.

Choose a date from the calendar to register. Due to strict tour capacities, registration is required and no walk-ins will be accommodated.

‼️Admitted student tours begin in February.

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Visit Western Michigan University

There’s simply no substitute for seeing Western Michigan University for yourself and experiencing a little slice of what makes Western so unique and beloved. This way, whether you decide to see it up close and personal or virtually, you’ll walk away with a better understanding of what a Western education can really mean for you and your future. Explore the visit options for undergraduate students to see which program is the right fit for you. Graduate students are advised to review visit options through our Graduate College .

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An in-person visit is a great way to really experience everything that Western has to offer and see if you can really picture yourself here. You’ll be able to meet and talk to current students, visit a residence hall and do so much more. Be sure to register because we are unable to accommodate walk-in visitors at this time.

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Mondays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. ET

Your campus visit will include a 30-minute admissions presentation, a 75-minute main campus walking tour, and an introduction to your prospective academic college.* If you are unsure which academic college your intended major is housed, review our  list of majors  and  academic colleges . Some academic spotlights have limited capacity; registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.

*If you plan to attend an in-person campus tour of the College of Aviation, please first  register for a virtual information session . 

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. ET

Your campus visit will include a 30-minute admissions presentation and a 75-minute main campus walking tour from a current Bronco. If your major falls into one of the colleges below, you have the opportunity of connecting with them after your walking tour. Some academic spotlights have limited capacity; registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are unsure which academic college your intended major is housed, review our  list of majors  and  academic colleges . 

• 11:15 a.m. Haworth College of Business
• 11:45 a.m. College of Health and Human Services
• 12:30 p.m. College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• 1:30 p.m. College of Aviation*

*If you plan to attend an in-person campus tour of the College of Aviation,  please first  register for a virtual information session .

Weekdays at 1:30 p.m. ET

Your campus visit will include a 30-minute admissions presentation and a 75-minute main campus walking tour from a current Bronco. 

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Your campus visit will include a 30-minute admissions presentation and a 75-minute main campus walking tour from a current Bronco. If your major is within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences or the College of Aviation, there are opportunities to visit those locations after your main campus tour. There is limited capacity; registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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*If you plan to attend an in-person campus tour of the College of Aviation, please first  register for a virtual information session .

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Open houses

Open houses are a more in-depth experience for prospective students and their families to visit and learn more about WMU. Open houses are offered in the fall each year. There are four Open House dates, including one specifically for honors students.

Future Bronco Days: Admitted student events

Future Bronco Days are a great way for incoming WMU students to explore campus, ask questions and get more information about their future lives here on campus. Students will also get assistance with their next enrollment steps. These events are typically in the winter to early spring each year.

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Thanks to technology, our virtual experiences can be just as informative and almost as immersive as being here in person. From our live Q&A sessions to a 360° virtual campus tour, you have numerous ways to experience everything WMU has to offer, all from the comfort of home.

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Historic peony garden in bloom at University of Michigan's campus in Ann Arbor. How to plan your visit

By Meredith Bruckner

May 28, 2024 / 5:41 PM EDT / CBS Detroit

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — The W.E. Upjohn at the University of Michigan's Nichols Arboretum has reached peak bloom, and it's a stunning sight. 

Horticulture lead Doug Conley said the bloom occurred much earlier than usual this year. 

"We were well into June before we hit peak in 2023," said Conley. "The garden blooms according to its own time. It blooms according to the weather conditions that are happening – that's the biggest influence." 

He said a string of hot days recently sped up the bloom, which is considered to peak when it reaches 50%.

Staff are currently hard at work protecting plants from the elements.  

"There's been a lot of rain, and there was some hail on Sunday, so they've taken a beating," said peony garden intern Drew Gottschang as he and a team member tied a string around a plant and placed a stake to keep it from falling over. "We just want to help give them some support." 

In total, the garden has 27 beds, 800 plants and tens of thousands of blooms. 

The garden is a tradition that many come to enjoy. 

"So, we come here every spring, every May and it's one of my favorite things to do in Ann Arbor," said visitor Kristin Drogos. "And one of my favorite things is the smell. The smell just hits you in the face, just waft of peonies and fresh floral scents and we absolutely love it." 

"We lived in Uganda, and we've never really seen peonies except in mommy's wedding books," said young visitor Naomi Sabena. "So, we decided to come here on their peak, and we're getting to see them, and they're so beautiful." 

Throughout the day, medical staff from U of M's hospital enjoy taking breaks in the garden. 

"It's a very nice place to just come and relax and get away from things for 15-20 minutes," said nurse Mary S. 

The 102-year-old garden features 350 varieties of historic herbaceous peonies from the 19th and 20th centuries. It's a popular spot to take pictures, go for a stroll with others, or with a man's best friend. 

The window to see the peonies is short each year, and visitors are encouraged to visit through early June to take it all in. 

Since parking is limited around the garden's entrance, a free shuttle will be offered on the weekends of June 1-2 and June 8-9.  The shuttle will pick visitors up from Mitchell Field at 1900 Fuller Rd. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will run every 15-20 minutes. 

For more information, visit the garden's website .  

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Are you a prospective Spartan or a family member seeking a tour to discover all that MSU has to offer? Perhaps you're an admitted student eager to delve into first-year events, or a transfer student making your way from another university?

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If you're part of a school or after-school group and want to explore MSU, you're in luck! We offer group tours during the fall and spring semesters. Our MSU Walking Tours last around 60 minutes, covering a distance of 2-3 miles. Your group will be accompanied by a knowledgeable MSU Tour Guide who will provide insights into academics, history, and student life.

Enhance your campus visit at MSU by coordinating additional activities through campus locations and partners. Expand your itinerary and make the most out of your time at MSU by directly collaborating with these popular venues and organizations.

If your group would like to create their own experience or are visiting outside of tour season, our self-guided walking tour gives you the freedom to follow your own schedule and set your own pace. This general tour of campus shares information about many of our most popular campus locations, however, please note that viewing academic classrooms is not advised as classes are in session year-round.

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Michigan Central Station releases details for public tours: Registration, times, more

Michigan Central Station is weeks away from welcoming the public with open houses of the iconic building shining starting June 7.

The long-abandoned train station, which was nearly demolished in 2009, became a national symbol of Detroit's disrepair before undergoing window restorations and rescuing from Ford Motor Co. After spending years restoring the massive structure and facing delays , Ford is ready to let the public see the results.

“After a six-year restoration by Ford and so many others, Michigan Central Station will reopen, reimagined as a place of innovation and culture open to all,” Mary Culler, chair of Michigan Central, said in a news release. “This is a historic moment not just for Michigan Central but for those near and far who love Detroit, and that’s why we’re creating an opening worthy of this achievement that invites everyone to join us for the station’s next chapter, no matter where they are located in the world.”

Not all details were released Monday, but here is what to know about the tours:

Tours, time and dates

Michigan Central will host a three types of events for its opening. The first, dubbed "OPEN Live," will be the main concert event on June 6 at 8:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will be online at https://michigancentral.com/open starting at noon Tuesday.

OPEN Houses from June 7-16, allowing visitors can experience the grandeur of the restored station through an "immersive" tour. Visitors can expect to explore various activations, storytelling and art throughout the ground floor of the train station. Registration will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at https://michigancentral.com/open , also expected to be available at noon Tuesday. Individuals will be able to reserve no more than four spots for the tours.

In addition, OPEN Outdoors will take place outside of the train station on the front lawn of the renovated Book Depository building, now known as Newlab. Visitors can expect to learn more about Michigan Central's growing ecosystem, enjoy music and local entertainment, purchase food and beverages, along with Michigan Central merchandise. Registration is not required for this event.

The outdoor event will run from noon to 10 p.m. June 7; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 8; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 9; noon to 8 p.m. June 10-13; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; June 14-15; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 16, city records show.

After the main event, Michigan Central will begin a "phased reactivation" of the train station for several months as restaurant, retail and other commercial and community-focused partners fill the space. The first floor will be open for tours on Fridays and Saturdays through the summer. Expanded hours will later be announced for the fall, when the first phase of commercial activations opens to the public, according to a news release.

Registration details

Registration for Michigan Central events will open at noon on Tuesday at https://michigancentral.com/open .

Getting there

Major events can drive plenty of traffic in the area. Several roads will close throughout the event but visitors can choose from nearby street parking, free parking in the 1501 Wabash St. garage on a first-come, first-served basis, riding the bus through the Detroit Department of Transportation, e-scooters or ridesharing.

Dana Afana is the Detroit city hall reporter for the Free Press. Contact: [email protected]. Follow her:  @DanaAfana .

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See updated maps for University of Michigan’s 25-year building plan

• Updated: May. 16, 2024, 1:21 p.m. |
• Published: May. 14, 2024, 8:00 a.m.

The North Campus portion of the Campus Plan 2050 draft shared by University of Michigan officials on May 14. University of Michigan

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ANN ARBOR, MI - It may be 25 years in the future, but long-term development plans at the University of Michigan are coming into focus.

Campus Plan 2050, which addresses mobility, energy, land use and other projects on the Ann Arbor campus during the next quarter century, has new drafts of its development plans.

The maps that provide frameworks for those plans are available at campusplan2050.umich.edu/#overview . They include aerial looks at layouts for the Central, Medical, Ross Athletic and North campuses, as well as the transit system, sustainable infrastructure and land-use plans.

Campus Plan 2050 is the manifestation of the university’s Vision 2034 initiative, which sought to “define what UM wants to accomplish,” officials have said.

“The physical plan is creating facilities to support that,” said Sue Gott, the university’s associate director for planning and communication. “The vision is Vision 2034, and our facilities support that.”

The new drafts incorporate many elements of previous campus proposals, including the 2008 master plan that called for redevelopment of the North Woods around the North Campus Research Complex, Gott said.

“We just wanted to make sure it’s understood (that) we haven’t completely abandoned those things,” she said of plans mulled over the last two decades.

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One of the new drafts shows the automated transit system that would connect the Central Campus transit area as far as the North Campus Research Complex off Plymouth Road. Automated means a transit system that does not have a driver, Gott said, and the university’s would operate on an elevated guideway.

More information on that project will be made available in the coming weeks, officials said. There will also be a bus rapid transit system that builds on the current one with “high-efficiency, high-capacity” technology, officials said.

The maps also reveal many areas for sustainability developments such as the geothermal exchange wells that reduce carbon by controlling heat in facilities with sub-surface resources. The areas with the most potential for these wells are the maintenance and power facilities surrounding Michigan Stadium and much of North Campus such as the Leinweber Building and its accompanying geothermal facility.

Rather that convert all campus energy to geothermal, it is more cost-effective to pick and choose areas, officials have previously told MLive. A full conversion campus-wide would cost about $3 billion, Drew Horning, UM’s interim assistant vice president for campus sustainability, said in March 2023 .

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Much of the development plans center on transforming North Campus, from an Innovation District to promote more variety in classes and research to a new hotel and conference center to a pedestrian connection to Central Campus.

The desire is to have the Ann Arbor campus operate as one campus rather than three individual ones between the North, Central and South ones, Gott said.

“One way North Campus benefits is by this more direct connectivity,” she said.

Many of the maps show potential development areas in blue. North Campus has much of its open and green space color-coded this way, particularly north of the engineering and drama buildings and around the research complex.

Gott said the color-coded designations are not set-in-stone developments, stressing they are potential ones.

“We’re just continuing to show roughly what we think is available for development over the next 25 years,” she said.

North Campus is a focus for possible development since the land is already owned by the university, Gott said. If a building will be demolished for a project, it currently projects to be one in university hands, she added.

“We are not showing any demolitions,” she said of the new drafted plans. “It is only the land that we own that we’re showing in these plans.”

The university had to purchase private properties in Ann Arbor to make possible future student housing developments. While the first phase of the Central Campus Housing Complex utilized the old Elbel Field, the second phase was made possible by the Board of Regents approving $75 million to acquire 49 properties last year.

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Gott did not say either way if more land purchases are coming, but reiterated that Campus Plan 2050 is about leaning into development on land already available to the university.

One potential demolition shown in blue is Mary Markley Residence Hall, which holds about 1,200 student beds next to the Medical Campus and Nichols Arboretum.

While the Central Campus Housing Complex seeks to add 6,300 beds by the end of the second phase, Mary Markley could become an area for a transit center and clinical academic buildings, Gott said.

“It’s the transitional site between the medical center to the north and then central campus to the south and west,” she said.

There are no costs estimates at this time for all of Campus Plan 2050, Gott said. Officials said the plan will be completed this summer and a final draft will be presented in the fall semester.

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Police break up pro-Palestinian camp at the University of Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Police broke up a pro-Palestinian encampment Tuesday at the University of Michigan, less than a week after demonstrators showed up at the home of a school official and placed fake body bags on her lawn.

Officers wearing helmets with face shields moved in before sunrise to clear the Diag, known for decades as a site for campus protests. Video posted online showed police at times using what appeared to be an irritant to spray people, who were forced to retreat.

The encampment had been set up in late April near the end of the school year and as families arrived for spring commencement. Posters taunting President Santa Ono and other officials were also displayed.

After the camp was cleared, nearby buildings, including the undergraduate and graduate libraries, were closed, and police turned away students who showed up to study.

Ono said in a statement that the encampment had become a threat to safety, with overloaded power sources and open flames. Organizers, he added, had refused to comply with requests to make changes following an inspection by a fire marshal.

“The disregard for safety directives was only the latest in a series of troubling events centered on an encampment that has always violated the rules that govern the Diag — especially the rules that ensure the space is available to everyone,” Ono said.

Protesters have demanded that the school’s endowment stop investing in companies with ties to Israel. But the university insists it has no direct investments and  less than $15 million  placed with funds that might include companies in Israel. That’s less than 0.1% of the total endowment.

“There’s nothing to talk about. That issue is settled,” Sarah Hubbard, chair of the Board of Regents, said last week.

A group of 30 protesters showed up at her house before dawn last week and placed stuffed, red-stained sheets on her lawn to resemble body bags. They banged a drum and chanted slogans over a bullhorn.

People wearing face coverings also posted demands at the doors of other board members.

“This conduct is where our failure to address antisemitism leads literally — literally — to the front door of my home,” board member Mark Bernstein, a Detroit-area lawyer, said at a board meeting last week. “Who’s next? When and where will this end? As a Jew, I know the answer to these questions because our experience is full of tragedies that we are at grave risk of repeating. Enough is enough.”

Students and others have set up tent encampments on campuses around the country to press colleges to cut financial ties with Israel. Tensions over the war have been high on campuses since the fall, but demonstrations spread quickly following an April 18 police crackdown on an  encampment at Columbia University.  Arrests at campuses have surpassed the 3,000 mark nationwide.

Drexel University in Philadelphia  threatened Monday  to clear an encampment with the campus on lockdown and classes being held virtually as police kept watch over the demonstration.

Many Drexel employees were told to work from home. President John Fry said late Monday that the encampment had disrupted campus life and “cannot be allowed to remain in place.”

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Missed Michigan Central Station tour tickets? Here's how you still can see the depot

Approximately 60,000 tickets have been claimed by people who want to be among the first to see the renovated Michigan Central Station next month, and passes for the June 6 kickoff concert sold out within minutes — but that won't be the only time the public can access the station.

"Summer at the Station" will kick off on June 21, allowing the public to access the first floor of the former depot on Friday evenings and on Saturdays through August. No appointments will be needed.

On Wednesday, free tickets for "Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central" on June 6 were claimed within five minutes, spokesman Dan Austin said. Availability for tickets to open house tours at the station ended shortly after 5 p.m. with nearly all tickets claimed.

"It’s not surprising that the community is just as excited as we are about the rebirth of Michigan Central Station," Austin said. "We can't wait to share the incredible work done by 3,100 tradesmen and women to bring this landmark back to life."

Ford Motor Co. acquired the long-vacant Corktown train station in 2018 from its previous owners, the Moroun family, who also own the Ambassador Bridge. After six years and a $940 million renovation budget, the depot finally is set to open to anchor an advanced mobility technology hub.

Although the company is giving community members the chance to see what's been done to the station, there's still work to be done to fill out the public space with retailers, places for food and drinks and more, along with filling its 18-story tower, which will include Ford employees in the future.

Construction for that will happen through summer with the work pausing for the "Summer at the Station" public access. Visitors will be able to access the station from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays from June 21 to Aug. 31. There is a free app guests can download for a narrated tour.

Tickets for the concert and open-house tours running June 7-16 originally were offered Tuesday morning, but organizers quickly paused transactions when overwhelming demand crashed the website. They were made available again on Wednesday morning. Organizers said they were expecting 60,000 visitors during the first days of the opening and 15,000 for the concert.

The open house tours will include a look through the ground floor of the station to see its multimillion dollar transformation and learn about its history and its role in the stories of Detroit and its people. Visitors will hear from those who worked there or caught trains and see artifacts that were found in the building, as well as those returned by the community. Those who attend also can take in an immersive experience from the renowned Reddymade art team.

The "Live from Detroit" 90-minute outdoor concert on June 6 will commence the festivities in front of the station "headlined by some of Detroit's biggest stars."

The standing-room-only show will feature short films, appearances by local leaders, creators telling stories of innovation and culture. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 8:30 p.m.

Organizers haven't announced performers. The concert is produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment, an Emmy-winning production company that has produced Super Bowl Halftime Shows. The outdoor concert also will be livestreamed.

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5 major construction projects to watch on Michigan State's campus

Correction: The State of Michigan will be providing $30 million towards the expansion of the Michigan State University Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center. The amount was overstated in an earlier version of this article.

EAST LANSING — If you've driven around Michigan State University in the last year, you've definitely noticed the construction around campus.

Not only is a major road closed ‒ Farm Lane between Auditorium Road and North Shaw Lane has been closed since December ‒ but several buildings are being constructed throughout campus.

These multi-million dollar projects will change the landscape of the university, and several aim to make use of spaces that were previously empty or underutilized. Others will expand previously existing programs on campus with the intent of increasing learning experiences and overall benefits for students.

If you're curious about the heavy equipment moving across campus and why exactly construction workers may be around for the next few years, here are some projects you may want to know about.

Campbell Hall renovations

Renovations began in the historic residence hall on Friday, May 10. The nearly century-old building needed upgrades for student wellbeing and safety, said Kat Cooper, chief of communications for MSU Student Life and Engagement.

Total costs are expected to be $37.1 million, said MSU communications coordinator Megan Winans. Exactly $34 million of the funding will be covered by student room and board costs, and the Honors College will cover the rest through donations.

"Safety and access are a big part of this renovation because these buildings were built long before the Americans with Disabilities Act," Cooper said. "A major renovation hasn't been done in 50 years or more."

Keeping the charm of Campbell Hall's exterior is important to the university, Cooper said. Most of the modernization and repairs will take place in the interior, like adding a new fire alarm system and accessible elevators and bathrooms.

After renovations are completed, expected to be in August 2025, the residence hall will house the Honors College living and learning community. Spaces for gathering, studying and dining will all be a part of the building when it is completed.

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Multicultural Center

MSU leaders and students broke ground on the site of the Multicultural Center in April 2023, after more than 30 years of advocating by students, staff and alumni. The building will replace MOSAIC: The Multicultural Unity Center located on the second floor of the MSU Union. The project is expected to be completed in October, and the total cost is expected to be $33 million. MSU's general fund will cover the costs of the project.

The inside will house offices, multipurpose spaces, a community kitchen and a living room. Outside, an amphitheater and fire circle are planned. Students involved with the planning of the building and its purpose said they wanted a space where students would be able to "build relations with other students outside of individual communities and explore the intersections of their identity while furthering intersectional dialogue."

The center will also house the Dreamer Center, which will provide support, mental health resources, financial aid and legal guidance to undocumented students. Services will be available to help undocumented students with their academics and their future careers.

Student Recreation and Wellness Center

In June 2023, the MSU Board of Trustees approved the construction of a 293,000-square-foot recreation center with modern facilities to replace the aging IM West recreation facility. Construction began in September on Cherry Lane Field along Birch Road and is expected to be ready for student use in fall 2026.

Total costs are expected to be $200 million and covered by the student recreational facility fee instituted in 2021. The fee, which began at $100 per year and has increased to $340 per year , helped fund construction of the Spartan Green Turf Complex that opened in October 2022.

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center will include several gymnasiums and multi-activity courts; a turf arena; indoor running track; strength and fitness studios; a climbing wall; sports simulators, table tennis; two university classrooms; and locker and toilet rooms to meet gender-inclusive needs. It also will include a 50-meter recreational pool that can support simultaneous uses, including courses, water fitness and open swim, which has made advocates of a swim and dive program at the university hopeful.

Farm Lane bridge

The Farm Lane bridge has been under construction since July , and Farm Lane Road between Auditorium Road and North Shaw Lane has been closed for traffic and pedestrians since December.

The $44 million project will completely reconstruct the Farm Lane bridge, constructing a new pedestrian bridge and replacing key utilities that the bridge carries. It also will reconstruct Farm Lane Road between Auditorium Road and North Shaw Lane with bike lanes added.

Construction is expected to be finished in June.

The MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center on College Road is currently being expanded. About 250 dairy cattle are housed in the center, with officials planning to increase herd size to 680. Modernized barns, feed centers, milking parlors and laboratories will be added to the existing center.

Expected costs are $75 million and the State of Michigan is providing $30 million of it, with the remaining $45 million being covered by the university, according to Erica Venton, communications specialist for the MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities.

The new facility also will provide spaces for student instruction and will benefit both the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Tlaib slams U.S. House committee hearing on antisemitism and campus encampments

By: anna liz nichols - may 23, 2024 6:23 pm.

U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib leads a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol, May 23, 2024 | Rep. Tlaib photo

While the U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee questioned university leaders who have had encampments on campus, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) spoke outside the U.S Capitol with other Democrats and union leaders.

The House committee meeting titled, “Calling For Accountability: Stopping Anti Semitic College Chaos,” grilled leaders from Northwestern University, Rutgers University and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) on their response to pro-Palestinian demonstrations on their campuses and the safety of Jewish students.

Tlaib, joined by fellow Democratic lawmakers and university union leaders, called the meeting disingenuous and a front to limit free speech by villainizing students across the country that are utilizing civil disobedience to call for divestment from Israel from their schools.

“Our country has a long history of students leading nonviolent civil disobedience and demanding change in our country,” said Tlaib, who is Palestinian American and a strong critic of Israel. “Students have been on the right side of history time and time again. It is utterly disgraceful that university administrators and government officials are sending militarized police forces to stop students from exercising their First Amendment right.” 

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Tlaib pointed to a college in her own state, the University of Michigan, where campus police officers cleared out a pro-Palestine encampment on Tuesday , spraying irritants at protesters, and arresting four individuals who were later released.

“This week at the University of Michigan, police violently destroyed the peaceful, most beautiful encampment, interfaith students encampment. They sprayed them with chemicals; brutalized them. Many were hospitalized for exercising their First Amendment right and saying ‘We are tired of supporting war,” Tlaib said. “I call on these college administrators to exercise restraint. Respect the civil liberties of their students, their constitutional rights and the repressive violent tactics and denounce the ongoing brutality of these students.”

On Tuesday, Tlaib called on U of M President Santa Ono to resign.

Over in the House committee, Chair Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) set the tone for the meeting with the leaders of Northwestern University , Rutgers University and UCLA , condemning their actions towards encampments on-campus.

“Each of you should be ashamed of your decisions that allowed antisemitic encampments to endanger Jewish students,” Foxx said, opening with a line from Ernest Hemingway’s “The Sun Also Rises” which reads “ gradually, then suddenly ” as an explanation of what led to Thursday’s hearing.

“Over the course of years, decades even, universities gradually nurtured a campus culture of radicalism, in which antisemitism grew and became tolerated by administrators,” Foxx said. “The committee’s been steadfast in its dedication to attacking the roots of antisemitic Semitic hatred, including anti Israel DEI [Diversity, Equity and Inclusion] bureaucracies and questionable foreign funding. Then suddenly, over the course of weeks, days even, universities burst into antisemitic chaos.”

Officials at Northwestern and Rutgers came to an agreement with those in the encampments, negotiating future communication with and representation of Palestinian students at the school, a controversial decision .

Hundreds were arrested when police at UCLA dismantled a campus encampment at the beginning of the month, with a new encampment being erected as the committee meeting was underway.

This is the third hearing the committee has held to drill university leaders on antisemitism on their campuses amidst pro-Palestinian protests. After the first hearing, University of Pennsylvania President Elizabeth Magill faced widespread backlash for her testimony and resigned from the role within a week.

Leaders from the University of Michigan have also been considered for a hearing .

While some Democratic lawmakers are calling the committee’s meeting Thursday an excuse for Republican’s to grandstand against liberal education, Foxx said she wants to be clear that the purpose of the meeting is to end antisemitic violence and harassment on campuses.

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), who is on the committee, joined Tlaib outside and said it is not antisemitic to critique the policies and military actions of the government. By misidentifying the protests as bigotry, the opportunity to combat real hate is lost, Omar said.

“It is also not antisemitic to voice support for Palestinian people who have faced decades of oppression, displacement and the violation of their human rights under the Israeli occupation, apartheid and the genocide that’s currently being carried out,” Omar said. “Yet campus protests expressing these views have been inaccurately portrayed by university administrators and even some of my colleagues in Congress as causing chaos and spreading hatred.” 

It’s important for students to stick together and for schools to support freedom of expression,  U.S. Rep Cori Bush (D-Mo.) as “these movements are how justice is won.”

“I know that the foundational message of every union is to stand with people to fight for their dignity and to advocate for those most marginalized. That’s what we’re standing for today,” Bush said. “Behind every attempt to silence the protesters is an idea that those in power don’t want people to hear.”

But people need to hear it, U.S. Rep Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) said, adding that Democrats need to be better at talking about Palestine. 

“We have to be really honest about how racist this MAGA Republican Party is. Antisemitism is just a new entry point of their feigned rage to use towards us towards destroying liberal education in America,” Bowman said.

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