Education and Talent
Just Released: 2025 State of Education and Talent Report
November 18, 2025The Detroit Regional Chamber today released its sixth annual State of Education and Talent report. Explore the report.
Supporting College Students Facing Food Insecurity: Insights and Solutions for Southeast Michigan
November 12, 2025Food insecurity remains a critical barrier for Michigan’s college students, impacting their academic success, persistence, and overall well-being. As the…
Building an Innovation Corridor for Michigan’s Economic Success
November 4, 2025On Oct. 31, the Chamber’s Sandy K. Baruah and Glenn Stevens Jr. visited with the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of…
Anjelica Miller
Michigan’s FY26 Budget Offers Mixed Results on Education and Talent
October 10, 2025While the FY26 Michigan state budget includes some significant wins, it missed an opportunity to address the state’s talent crisis…
Chamber Thanks Wayne State President Espy for Her Leadership, Calls for Stability in Higher-ed Governance
September 17, 2025In response to Wayne State University President Kimberly Andrews Espy's resignation announcement, the Detroit Regional Chamber today issued the following…
Wayne State Medical School Dean’s Return Demanded as Board Seeks Espy’s Exit
September 15, 2025The Detroit Regional Chamber issued a Friday statement that decried the lack of stability in Michigan's higher education leadership.
With Wayne State President’s Future Cloudy, Chamber Calls for Stability in University Leadership
September 15, 2025The Detroit Regional Chamber is calling for stable leadership at the state’s research universities amid reports Wayne State University’s president…
The Data is Clear: College Still Matters
August 14, 2025On Aug. 8, higher education leaders and experts convened to share critical insights on college access, policy, and workforce development…
Gillian Ryan
Opinion: Businesses Need Lansing to Pass a Results-centered Education Package
August 14, 2025In an op-ed for Crain's Detroit Business, Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah emphasizes a dire need…
Chamber Urges Lawmakers to Pass Results-centered Education Budget
August 13, 2025While the state budget stalemate continues, the Detroit Regional Chamber, with other statewide business groups, sent a letter to the…
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