The University of Michigan created the new spending rules after it was told "to stop work on a multimillion-dollar project."

A remote university in Michigan's Upper Peninsula got a prestigious research designation that will help it recruit and retain faculty and students.

Year 2 brings higher expectations with the same goal of reaching the postseason, something Michigan State has not done since its 11-2 season in 2021 that culminated with a Peach B

In total, seven Hockey East teams landed in the rankings this week. Joining Boston College and Maine is Providence at No. 8, Boston University at No. 9, UConn at No. 11, UMass Lowell at No. 13, and UMass at No. 16.