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September 30, 2026
University of Michigan Pauses Controversial Freshman Grading Policy
- The policy aimed to support freshmen's mental health by replacing letter grades with pass/no-credit designations.
- Critics argued the policy could hinder academic preparedness and misrepresent students' capabilities.
- University leadership is seeking further input before deciding on the future of the pilot program.
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- New University of Michigan grading plan halted after backlashSep 30, 2026 at 2:40 PM · The Hill
- Michigan has ended its plan to skip letter grades for freshmen after backlash over ‘swaddling’ policySep 30, 2026 at 7:54 PM · Independent