Education and Talent
Wayne State Joins Trend by Selecting Former Dean as President
February 25, 2026Chamber Chief Executive Officer, Sandy K. Baruah is delighted with new Wayne State University President, Richard Bierschbach.
Wayne State Names Richard Bierschbach its 14th President
February 25, 2026Richard Bierschbach's appointment drew praise from Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Detroit Regional Chamber Congratulates Wayne State University on the Election of New President Richard Bierschbach
February 24, 2026This week, Wayne State University's Board of Governors voted to appoint Richard Bierschbach as the university’s next president.
State Task Force to Look at New Ways to Pay for Dual Enrollment College Programs
February 4, 2026In an interview with Crain's Detroit Business, Greg Handel, the Chamber's Chief Education and Talent Officer, discussed the importance of…
Rocket Community Fund Announces $1M Grant With Detroit Regional Chamber to Help College Students Overcome Barriers to Completing
January 22, 2026Yesterday, Rocket Community Fund and the Detroit Regional Chamber announced a $1 million grant to support students across the Detroit…
Regional Leaders to Discuss Michigan’s K-12 and Higher Education Crises at the 2026 Detroit Policy Conference
January 15, 2026Join the Detroit Regional Chamber on Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Detroit Policy Conference to hear from regional leaders on…
Detroit Regional Chamber Congratulates University of Michigan on the Election of New President Kent Syverud
January 14, 2026Photo credits: University of Michigan This week, the University of Michigan Board of Regents voted to appoint Kent Syverud as…
Opinion: Want to Increase College Graduates in Michigan? Expand Dual Enrollment
January 7, 2026In an op-ed for Bridge Michigan, Greg Handel, the Chamber's Chief Education and Talent Officer, and Peter Provenzano, Oakland Community…
Opinion: Michigan Can’t Grow Without Fixing Funding for Universities
December 17, 2025Dec. 15, 2025 Crain's Detroit Business Philomena V. Mantella The Detroit Regional Chamber’s latest State of Education and Talent report…
Federal SNAP and Medicaid Changes Threaten Michigan’s Talent and Equity Goals
December 3, 2025Explore the latest SNAP and Medicaid changes and their impact on educational attainment and student support in Michigan.
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