Should Michigan governor appoint university boards? It could backfire, some say

Another debate has heated up over changing the election of board members to U-M, MSU and Wayne State to governor-appointed. But experts say that is not what matters most.

By: Kim Kozlowski

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 1,814

Last Updated: 1 day, 8 hours ago

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A fresh effort is underway to have the governor appoint members of the U-M, MSU and Wayne State boards — following another controversy
Proponents say a governor can best choose leaders with credentials to oversee multimillion-dollar institutions and ensure a balance of alumni and non-alumni members
Experts say a change could result in different problems, is partly motivated by politics and voters want their voices to be heard

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