LANSING (AP) — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a law that will allow community colleges to grant bachelor's degrees in several fields of study.
The Republican governor's signature Friday on a bill passed this month by the Legislature paves the way for community college students to receive the four-year degrees in culinary arts and energy production, maritime and cement technology.
The bill was revised to remove nursing from the list of bachelor's degrees the colleges would be able to grant.
The state's universities have argued against legislation that erases the distinction between two- and four-year institutions or duplicates programs already offered.
Michigan has 28 community colleges and 15 public universities.
Michigan
December 29, 2012
Snyder signs community college/bachelor's degree bill
4-year culinary and maritime degrees to become available
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Michigan in Brief: 06/20/2013
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Snyder talks up Michigan to Israelis
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FBI again searches for Hoffa
Federal agents revived the hunt for the remains of Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa on Monday as they searched a field in suburban Detroit.
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Medical pot collective tries new model
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Levin: American no spy, Iran should release him
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Divers begin Lake Mich. search for Griffin ship
Divers began opening an underwater pit Saturday at a remote site in northern Lake Michigan that they say could be the resting place of the Griffin, a ship commanded by the 17th century French explorer La Salle.
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From roads to schools, Mich. budget touches you
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Big Louie statue honors Moilanen, Finns
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City known for Polish ties shows it's much more
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Two Detroit-area high schools to merge
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