Town / Gown

The state of Michigan has established itself as a wine destination, with Michigan State University playing a pivotal role in the industry’s growth.

Oakland University announced a new business incubator designed to foster entrepreneurship and other development among OU students.

Institutions must work together to transfer technologies from academic research laboratories to those who will use them to create businesses and jobs, and ultimately boost southeast Wisconsin's economy, says a report released Monday by the Public Policy Forum.

Legislation that would require residency for people who register to vote in New Hampshire could affect millions of dollars in nonresident tuition that students pay to the state's public colleges.

Mayor, others say university's role in city could be diminished if its leadership is moved out of town

Lansing Community College has launched a new, interactive website to link local businesses and entrepreneurs with services at the college and elsewhere.

Michigan State University is creating an economic development center focusing on new ways of generating businesses and jobs as Michigan tries to revitalize and reinvent its manufacturing industry.

When fire devastated the Zeta Psi house on Broadway early Sunday, it marked the fifth time a fraternity house had gone up in flames in the university area since Hurricane Katrina. Even though fire officials say the blazes appear unrelated and don't signal a larger problem, the president of the local neighborhood association has had enough.

The event underscores the importance of literacy and education in a city decimated by the economic downturn. Neal Smatresk stressed the role UNLV could play in helping to diversify Las Vegas’ economy.

A leading state gun-rights group is organizing a series of "campus safety" demonstrations this fall to oppose Virginia university rules that would place greater limits on carrying firearms on campus.