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Coverage dated October 22, 2026 to October 23, 2026

University enrollment drops 2% in Michigan, first drop in three years

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

Lake Superior State University, Eastern Michigan University and Northern Michigan University were hit hardest this fall as enrollment declined at Michigan’s 15 public universities, according to preliminary data posted this week by the Michigan Association of State Universities.

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  1. MLive

    University of Michigan’s enrollment grows in contrast to most other state universities (opens MLive)

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    Michigan's public universities are still facing tough choices as an aging population shrinks the total number of students. But a handful of universities are faring well.

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    University enrollment drops 2% in Michigan, first drop in three years (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Lake Superior State University, Eastern Michigan University and Northern Michigan University were hit hardest this fall as enrollment declined at Michigan’s 15 public universities, according to preliminary data posted this week by the Michigan Association of State Universities.

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