Last Week at Michigan

U-M President-Elect Diagnosed With Brain Cancer, ICE Detains Driver in Kerrytown

Last week, The Michigan Daily reported on University of Michigan President-elect Kent Syvrud stepping down [https://www.michigandaily.com/news/news-briefs/university-president-elect-kent-syverud-steps-down-due-to-cancer-diagnosis/] due to a cancer diagnosis, an ICE Detention [https://www.michigandaily.com/news/news-briefs/ice-detains-driver-in-ann-arbors-kerrytown-district-without-alerting-local-officials/] in Kerrytown and storm damage [https://www.michigandaily.com/news/news-briefs/storm-tears-through-ann-arbor-damaging-city-buildings-yost-ice-arena/] after two tornadoes hit Ann Arbor.

UMich Research Scientist Dies after Alleged Law Enforcement Questioning, Acker Campaign Ad Criticized by GEO

Last week, the Michigan Daily reported on the death of an assistant research scientist, [https://www.michigandaily.com/news/news-briefs/umich-investigating-engineering-researchers-death-after-alleged-questioning-by-u-s-government/] which the University of Michigan Department of Public Safety and Security is investigating. Also, the Graduate Employees Organization criticized Regent Jordan Acker’s [https://www.michigandaily.com/news/administration/geo-disapproves-of-mention-in-acker-campaign-ad-reviving-2023-strike-debates/] “pro-labor” campaign ad, and an incoming graduate student built an interactive map of Ann Arbor called MGUIDE. [https://mguide.app/transit/stop/:id/]  Additional Sources: https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2026/04/dive-deeper-into-university-of-michigans-ann-arbor-campus-with-students-new-digital-map.html [https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2026/04/dive-deeper-into-university-of-michigans-ann-arbor-campus-with-students-new-digital-map.html]\ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQp8R4ZpUL8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQp8R4ZpUL8]

Pinball Pete's Returns, Blue Bus Collision Sparks Safety Concerns, CSG Election Results

Last week, The Michigan Daily reported on Pinball Pete’s soft opening [https://www.michigandaily.com/news/business/pinball-petes-launches-soft-opening-of-new-liberty-street-location/] at its new Liberty Street location, and two Blue Buses collided [https://www.michigandaily.com/news/public-safety/recent-blue-bus-collision-sparks-discussion-about-umich-bus-system/] at Fuller and Maiden Lane on March 10, causing a conversation about bus safety and routes. Also, CSG elections wrapped up [https://www.michigandaily.com/news/student-government/louth-and-perez-of-human-rights-party-projected-to-become-csg-president-and-vice-president/]; news editor Sarah Palushi joins to break down the full election results, including amendment votes and a UMPD Oversight position. Interview with Ellie Azzato provided by Daily News Reporter Adelaide Ellis.

U-M Dearborn Faces $7M Shortfall, BCBS–Michigan Medicine Contract at Risk, U-M Considers Concordia Land Purchase

Michigan Medicine set a deadline for negotiations [https://www.michigandaily.com/news/administration/michigan-medicine-sets-deadline-for-blue-cross-blue-shield-of-michigan-contract-negotiations/] with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan due to a large discrepancy in reimbursement expectations. U-M Dearborn’s Campus discussed preparations for a financial shortfall [https://www.michigandaily.com/news/administration/u-m-dearborn-facing-budget-shortfall-amid-declining-international-student-enrollment/], and the University of Michigan entered negotiations [https://www.michigandaily.com/news/administration/umich-in-preliminary-discussions-to-purchase-concordia-universitys-ann-arbor-campus/] with Concordia University to purchase its Ann Arbor campus land.  Additional reporting by Bridge Michigan referenced in this episode: https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/blue-cross-michigan-medicine-dispute-leaves-300000-patients-in-lurch/ [https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/blue-cross-michigan-medicine-dispute-leaves-300000-patients-in-lurch/] https://bridgemi.com/talent-education/michigan-may-lose-millions-as-universities-see-drop-in-international-students/ [https://bridgemi.com/talent-education/michigan-may-lose-millions-as-universities-see-drop-in-international-students/]

Ann Arbor Passes Housing Plan, U-M Buys Land for Data Center

Last week, the Ann Arbor City Council passed the Comprehensive Land Use Plan [https://www.michigandaily.com/news/ann-arbor/this-vote-is-the-turning-point-city-council-unanimously-adopts-comprehensive-land-use-plan-2050/] to increase housing affordability. Also, the University of Michigan finalized the purchase [https://www.michigandaily.com/news/news-briefs/umich-finalizes-purchase-of-textile-road-parcel-for-planned-ypsilanti-data-center/] of land for its planned Data Center in Ypsilanti, and Moka and Co employees secured concessions [https://www.michigandaily.com/news/news-briefs/moka-co-workers-move-toward-agreement-over-unpaid-tips-after-sit-in-community-pressure/] from management after striking for unpaid tips.