Education and Talent
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…
Upskilling Existing Staff Could Address Hiring Challenges, Research Finds
July 28, 2025US Chamber Erica Sweeney July 15, 2025 Finding qualified employees has long been a challenge for small businesses. A new…
Chamber Partners With Henry Ford College to Advance Adult Student Educational Opportunities
July 3, 2025MiLEAP has awarded the Detroit Regional Chamber $1.2 million through the Reconnect Community Action Grant in partnership with Henry Ford…
The Case for IES: Four Ways States Use Federal Data to Guide Postsecondary Research and Policy
July 2, 2025Meghan Schmidbauer, Senior Director of Detroit Drives Degrees, was cited in a recent blog post highlighting the important work of…
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