Mark Schlissel

The University Research Corridor encompasses economic sectors that touch one in eight Michigan jobs. It deserves support.

The University of Michigan president wants to make sure qualified students are not kept out of college because of cost concerns. The ball is now in their court.

Why does the administration want to cut funding responsible for some of the country’s most important research and design?

The URC, which includes MSU, U-M and Wayne State, says it has contributed more than $17 billion to the state’s economy while ranking second in the nation in innovation among research clusters