ALMA, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Alma College issued the following news: Robert W. Murray, an Alma College graduate and longtime fundraising professional has been named vice president for advancement at Alma College. He begins his duties at Alma Oct. 31. "We are elated to welcome Bob Murray back to Alma College," President Jeff Abernathy said. "Bob's long tenure of outstanding leadership in our Advancement Office left a positive impression on all who knew him. His extensive track record in the opera  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- Calvin University issued the following news: The 2024 edition of Calvin University's award-winning January Series features national podcasters and journalists, a world-renowned rock climber, French-American jazz pianist and composer, an American legal scholar, and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. The 37th edition of the series is free and open to the public and runs for 15-straight weekdays Monday, January 15 through Friday, February 2. The eclectic   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news on Oct. 12, 2023: Greg Fraser, a 36-year information technology leader, to head College for Creative Studies information and technology teams and infrastructure. The College for Creative Studies (CCS), a premier art and design college in Detroit, today announced Greg Fraser as Chief Information Officer. "Technology is critical to our educational and institutional approach and with its rapidly increasing c  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: Denise Thomas, director of Campaigns and Major Gifts at CCS has been selected as a member of the Detroit Regional Chamber's Leadership Detroit program, a nine-month transformational leadership program designed to challenge emerging and existing community leaders from Southeast Michigan to bring about positive change. As part of Leadership Detroit 44, Thomas will join nearly 75 executives across Southeast   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Central Michigan University's Event and Recreation Management Bachelor's Degree program has, once again, showcased its excellence by securing the prestigious Gold Pinnacle Award from the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA). This remarkable achievement marks the fifth consecutive year (2019-2023) that CMU's program has shined on the global stage, solidifying its reputation as a leader in  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: The Department of Computer Science welcomes a new faculty member, Assistant Professor Rasha Gargees. She teaches programming languages in the computer science program. Gargees received her Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Missouri. Before joining CMU, Gargees was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Missouri, where she had the privilege to teach, conduct research, and provide acad  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Why is it the law in most states to wear a seatbelt? The answer has to do with energy -- how it flows, how it changes and how it impacts more things in daily life than one might imagine. And that's the problem: Scholars argue many students don't have a strong understanding of energy. The way it is typically taught in classrooms is not improving the situation. Michigan State University scholars from the   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: EXPERTS ADVISORY University of Michigan experts are available to share insights on the battle between Hamas fighters and Israel--spurred by a surprise weekend attack by the Palestinian militant group--that has left hundreds dead on both sides. John Ciorciari is a professor of public policy at the Ford School of Public Policy whose research focuses on international law and politics in the Global South.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Following the historic ouster of Kevin McCarthy, a new report from The Messenger finds that MI-07 Republican candidate Tom Barrett recently deleted a Twitter post touting the former Speaker's endorsement. Before McCarthy's demise, Barrett had "proudly welcomed then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy to Michigan" and "touted his endorsement." Last cycle, he took nearly $27,000 from McCarthy and his PAC  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Study (PDF): Diversity versus Equity in Government Contracting When it comes to government contracts, diversity doesn't necessarily translate into equity, according to a University of Michigan study. Research by Benjamin Rosa, assistant professor of business economics and public policy at U-M's Ross School of Business, finds efforts abound to create a level playing field on which firms from disadvanta  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release: DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) has updated its eBill Paperless Billing trial programs. Previously, some customers were automatically enrolled in an eBill trial program. DTE has adjusted the program to require direct action from customers to opt in to receive its benefits. Any customer who was automatically enrolled in an eBill trial and who may have incurred a late fee immediately following their transition to paperless billin  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news on Oct. 13, 2023: Eastern Michigan University's GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology will host a TechTalk featuring EMU alumnus John Bodary, president and owner of Woods Construction & Interiors, at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The session will take place in 124 Sill Hall and via Zoom. The EMU TechTalk series offers students and faculty opportunities to network with experts and up-and-coming leade  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Eastern Michigan University's Center for Digital Engagement will host a Digital Marketing Workshop centered around the age of artificial intelligence (AI). The event will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 17, 2023. There will be speakers such as Ryan Redoute, "That Michigan Guy" on social media platforms, Bilal Saeed, vice president of marketing and brand strategy for the Detroit Pistons, Nick Woods, account s  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Eastern Michigan University construction management students are among the first students to get an inside look at the new Lakeview Apartments housing project on the University's campus. The new apartment building is set to open next fall for the start of the 2024 academic year. Students from the Construction Safety class (CNST213) taught by Adam Bogedain toured the new building on Oct. 10 with representati  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: In the northern part of Alaska exists the Canning River Delta, a wide river valley formed by glacial water from Mt Chamberlain. For seven days, Francis Vallejo, award-winning artist and assistant professor of Illustration, accompanied a group of biologists into an Arctic National Wildlife Refuge studying birds and small mammals. Vallejo is releasing a book of his illustrations during his time in t  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Almost a year to the day after Ford announced its return to top-flight sports car racing with the iconic Ford Mustang, Ford Performance is announcing a two-car factory-backed IMSA GTD Pro works team, managed by long-time partner Multimatic Motorsports that will feature Joey Hand, Dirk Muller, Harry Tincknell and Mike Rockenfeller. The team will harness the power of the Mustang GT3 through its inaugural 10 rounds of in  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: The threat of inflation seems to be receding and the possibility of a 'soft landing' is improving, according to a panel of economists at the Ford School. Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Economic Policy Brad DeLong, and Ford School professors Betsey Stevenson, Justin Wolfers, and Josh Hausman gave their views of the current state of the economy and the labo  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: As unprecedented state and federal funding opportunities have emerged over the past 18 months with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, Michigan local government leaders have expressed their concern about getting access to state and federal grant opportunities. The spring 2023 wave of the Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) asked lo  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2023: The Ford School's professor Barry Rabe has been commenting on the many forces at work as the U.S. moves to tackle climate change, as well as introduce more eclectic vehicle (EV) manufacture and infrastructure. Here is a review of his recent media appearances: Trump is attacking electric vehicles. Automakers already bet their future on them, CNN, September 29,   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Noting that the field of economics is still a male-dominated profession with women comprising only 1 in 8 full professors in 2022, Ford School economics professor Betsey Stevenson hailed the "revolutionary work" of her mentor and dissertation advisor, Harvard professor Claudia Goldin, who was just awarded the 2023 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. Stevenson pointed to a  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2023: Ford School experts have been commenting on the Hamas attacks on Israel: John Ciorciari is a professor of public policy at the Ford School of Public Policy whose research focuses on international law and politics in the Global South. "The last few conflicts in Gaza have remained fairly localized, but this war may well be different," he said. "Whether o  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: The decision by the UAW to call a strike at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant is grossly irresponsible but unsurprising given the union leadership's stated strategy of keeping the Detroit 3 wounded for months through "reputational damage" and "industrial chaos." Ford made an outstanding offer that would make a meaningful positive difference in the quality of life for our 57,000 UAW-represented workers, who are already among  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- General Motors issued the following news release: A year after unveiling Trace Grocery, BrightDrop's temperature-managed eCart for optimized grocery fulfillment and curbside pickup, the business from GM is adding a brand new feature: self-dispense. Self-dispense gives shoppers the ability to retrieve their online grocery orders directly from secure compartments at a store's curb without store associate assistance. This can reduce wait times for customers and creat  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news on Oct. 10, 2023: The Gilbert Family Foundation and the College for Creative Studies (CCS) today announced the launch of the Gilbert Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund. The contribution totals $1 million and is earmarked for Detroit students with a focus on expanding access to arts education in the city of Detroit. The scholarship has been created to attract and support Detroit residents with disad  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Deep in the wooded ravines along the southern boundary of the Allendale Campus, students working at an archaeological field school carefully unearthed artifacts such as nails and pieces of glass that help tell the history of Blendon Landing, a logging town from the mid-1800s. In the vegetation ringing the excavation site, another group of students was also exploring effects from the past, but the efforts w  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Historic enrollment numbers at Grand Valley this fall gave members of the Strategic Enrollment Management Plan task force and its transformation teams of faculty and staff an opportunity to celebrate their work and commitment on October 11. But, even with the impressive data on the heels of a pandemic, B. Donta Truss, vice president for Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach, said a new challenge   more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 13 (TNSres) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: As artificial intelligence writing tools like ChatGPT gain in popularity, a group of student workers has been trained to guide their peers who want to use these chatbots in writing assignments. Consultants at the Fred Meijer Center for Writing and Michigan Authors were trained in AI writing tools before the start of the fall semester, said center director Patrick Johnson. "When ChatGPT was introd  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: The total economic impact created by Grand Rapids Community College in 2020-21 was $1 billion, according to a new study commissioned by the college. That includes an operations spending impact of $110.2 million, construction spending impact of $7.3 million, student spending impact of $31.9 million and alumni impact of $898.4 million. "The Economic Value of the Grand Rapids Community College,"  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: A Grand Rapids Community College collaboration to prepare West Michigan's littlest learners for academic success has received a $404,170 grant from Kent County's Ready by Five Early Childhood millage. The First Steps Kent Commission, which administers the millage funds, awarded the grant to the GRCC Play and Learn Program. Play and Learn is an extension of GRCC's Education program and shares strategies  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2023: HFC will host a public Women Leaders in Government Conference on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Forfa Auditorium on the First Floor of the Andrew A. Mazzara Administrative Services & Conference Center (ASCC) (Building L) on the main campus. The conference will feature leading women in elected office at the local, state, and national level who will discuss their perspectives o  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Erika Crews has been named the Honors College's new director of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, or DEIB, at Michigan State University. She has held previous roles in the college as an academic advisor and DEI coordinator. With a profound passion for social justice; her vested interest in student success and DEI initiatives within the college stems from a deep belief in transformative power of edu  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Hope College issued the following news: Hope College has received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for the second year in a row from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a 2023 recipient of the annual HEED Award -- a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion -- Hope will be featured,  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Storage tanks by Linde group. (c) Raimond Spekking / CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons) EXPERTS ADVISORY The Department of Energy has announced the creation of seven regional hydrogen hubs around the country, to be funded with up to $7 billion--including the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2). U-M experts are available to comment. Gregory Keoleian Gregory Keoleian is co-director of MI H  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Study: Social, clinical, and policy implications of ultra-processed food addiction Conceptualizing ultra-processed foods high in carbohydrates and fats--candy, ice cream, potato chips--as addictive substances can contribute to efforts to improve health worldwide, according to a new international study led by a University of Michigan researcher. The scientific understanding of addiction has changed in  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Illinois joined Indiana and Michigan in announcing a $1 billion federal funding award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the Midwest Hydrogen Hub, which is a network that enables decarbonization through strategic hydrogen use and will reduce carbon emission by approximately 3.9 million metric tons per year. "The fight against climate change and the path toward a sustainable future require i  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Cue the leaves and cooler temperatures, fall is fast approaching. Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) encourages homeowners to prepare now for the weather to come. Basic practices, like those below, can save energy -- and possibly a little money -- on your next bill. * Safely repair and/or apply weather stripping to air leaks. Up to 25% of energy used to heat homes e  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: Advanced energy industry groups, including the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (Michigan EIBC), American Clean Power Association (ACP), Advanced Energy United (United), and Clean Grid Alliance (CGA) today applauded the introduction of legislation to streamline and improve the siting of wind, solar, and energy storage projects. The trade organizations, which collectively represent hundreds of busi  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: Lawrence Technological University will again offer a five-week certificate program in leadership during January and February. Certificate classes will be held Thursdays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Jan. 25, Feb. 1, Feb. 8, Feb. 15 and Feb. 22. The program facilitator is Patricia Castelli, professor in LTU's College of Business and Information Technology. The cost of the program is $1  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University has won a $150,000 Stage Two Growth Accelerator Fund grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Investment and Innovation. Centrepolis was one of only 35 awardees nationwide, two of which were in Michigan. The SBA's Growth Accelerator Fund program aims to boost equitable investment in innovative startups and h  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced the recent appointment of Megan Cashen to serve as a public administrator for Macomb County. "I am confident Megan will serve Macomb County well in her new appointment as County Administrator," said Nessel. "Megan brings to public service an extensive experience in probate matters and I'm grateful for her commitment to our Michigan residen  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2023: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced the appointments of Robyn Liddell to Criminal Trials and Appeals Division Chief and Ashley Steffen to Director of Legislative Affairs. "I'm happy to have these two accomplished leaders filling critical roles in the Department of Attorney General," Nessel said. "They each bring a wealth of experience and knowledge needed to   more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel applauds the passage of House Bills (HB) 4909, 4910, 4911, 4912, and 5047 out of the House Judiciary Committee. HB 4909-12 would institute long-awaited reforms to Michigan's guardianship statutes, and HB 5047 would create the Office of State Guardian. This legislation has been long-championed by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. "These guardrails a  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in the case Career Colleges and Schools of Texas v. U.S. Department of Education, et al. The amicus brief urges the court to uphold the Department of Education's "Borrower Defense Rule," which ensures protections for student loan bo  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2023: Today, the Department of Attorney General, in conjunction with the Elder Abuse Task Force (EATF) launched an updated webform for residents to report suspected incidents of elder abuse, patient abuse and exploitation. "I created the Elder Abuse Task Force in 2019 to bring together a comprehensive group of experts to ensure our elderly and vulnerable populations are protected f  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins 19 attorneys general in calling for further protections for borrowers when student loan payments resume in October. Over 40 million borrowers are set to resume making payments following a three-and-a-half-year pandemic payment pause. In that time, a majority of loans were transferred to new servicers. Congress passed a law in June barring further exte  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel kicked off a series of prosecutorial and law enforcement trainings in Ingham County today. The training was provided by the Department's Sentinel Project team and will help local law enforcement agencies identify and investigate allegations of abuse, neglect or misconduct in the area's long-term care facilities. The training was hosted at the Lansing Poli  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: The Supreme Court of the United States last week denied a request to review the 10th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals decision affirming the award of sanctions against attorneys responsible for a frivolous lawsuit related to the 2020 presidential election. The sanctions are awarded to various defendants, including the State of Michigan, as compensation for costs incurred to respond and litigate t  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2023: Senate Bills 395-396 bring needed changes to Michigan's time-intensive educator evaluation system and will allow teachers and school administrators to spend more time focused on students, according to the Michigan Department of Education. "This legislature has accomplished a great deal this session in terms of much-needed investments in education funding and in addressing flaw  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release on Oct. 12, 2023: As the world celebrated World Mental Health Day this week, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced the addition of over 1,000 helping professionals in schools statewide over the past five years. These helping professionals include counselors, nurses, social workers, and psychologists. "Providing these services during the school day leads to early identification an  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release on Oct. 12, 2023: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced that it has established new water quality values (WQVs) for the PFAS compounds Perfluorohexanesulfonic Acid (PFHxS) and Perfluorononanoic Acid (PFNA). PFHxS and PFNA are members of the larger group of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The new WQVs are the   more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release on Oct. 12, 2023: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued SRF funding to 71 projects across the state in fiscal year 2023 for water system upgrades. These projects reduce the risk of contaminants entering drinking water, surface water and ground water resources across the state and reduce pressure on local governments to raise wate  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 (TNSres) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2023: Today, Governor Whitmer announced that a Michigan-backed clean hydrogen hub project, the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2) has been awarded up to$1 billion by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop regional supply chains for the production, distribution, and use of hydrogen in trucks and heavy-duty vehicles. The project is anticipated to create 13,600 direct  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2023: This week, new laws took effect that protect kids from sexual abuse, and help keep communities safe by imposing criminal penalties on those who hurt children. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed these bills in July. "I am committed to keeping Michiganders safe and healthy, and the bills taking effect this week will protect survivors and give them the resources they need," said Gov  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and leaders with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) unveiled "You Can in Michigan" -- a new talent attraction marketing campaign launching nationally to fill open jobs, grow Michigan's population and drive the state's economic future forward. Comprehensively, it's the largest state talent attraction campaign and effort in the U.S  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation to allow retired teachers and public school employees to return to work while continuing to receive the retirement benefits that they earned, helping fill the teacher shortage in Michigan. "Michigan teachers and public school employees step up every day to help students succeed in communities across Michigan," said G  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following electric order (Case No. U-21492) on Oct. 12, 2023: * * * In the matter, on the Commission's own motion, to open a docket that will be used to collaboratively consider and address issues and concerns related to the use and deployment of electric vehicles in a Commission-sponsored technical conference. At the October 12, 2923 meeting of the Michigan Public Service Commission in Lansing, Michigan. PRESENT  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following weekly roundup: * * * We feel like a broken record, but it has been another week and the Michigan Republican Party is falling deeper and deeper apart - at the start of the week, The Detroit News exposed, in two separate stories, that the MIGOP has a measly $35,000 in the bank and Chair Karamo seems to be making shady transfers of cash from her own campaign war chest, raising some major red flags. It was also annou  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Oct. 12, 2023: The beloved Kantzler Arboretum in Bay City will soon become a universally accessible space and create a new boardwalk at the riverfront through the anticipated success of a crowdfunding campaign. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the local nonprofit Bay City in Bloom (BCIB) announced the campaign today, which is being offered through the Michigan-based  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum on Oct. 12, 2023: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors Nonpublic School Administrators FROM: Dr. Diane L. Golzynski, Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations SUBJECT: School Safety Liaison Contact Schools must designate a school safety liaison in accordance with state law: Public Act 549 of 2018 (MCL 3  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Report: The State of the Educator Workforce in Michigan Vacancies of K-12 staff are nearly double, applicants are half, and hiring is now a year-long effort across the state of Michigan compared to before the pandemic, according to a new report from the University of Michigan and partners. The study analyzed state-level and local administrative personnel data. It included surveys and interviews with d  more

FLINT, Michigan, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Madeline Campbell While the topic of politics can lead to division and heated debates at the dinner table, it will soon spark unity and deep discussion at the University of Michigan-Flint as the Michigan Political Science Association conference comes to the downtown campus. The conference, open to all students, is scheduled for Oct. 19-20. Jim Ananich, UM-Flint alum, former state senator and cur  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Encouraging critical engagement through art with the past, present, or future, the CREATE! Micro-Grant program recently awarded $500 grants to 13 Michigan State University students to fund their proposed creative projects, which represent a variety of disciplines and mediums, including poetry, painting, music composition, screenplay and sculpture. Offered by MSU's College of Arts and Letters and facilitated  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: The world's leading killers are cancer and cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease and other issues affecting the heart, blood and blood vessels. In the United States, cancer and cardiovascular disease combined account for nearly 50% of deaths during the first two decades of the 21st century. Though these diseases may seem quite different on the surface, researchers, including Bryan Sm  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Sonja Christensen, an assistant professor in the Michigan State University Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, has been named to a 12-person committee examining chronic wasting disease, or CWD, by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. CWD is a neurodegenerative disease caused by prions, a form of protein that attacks healthy nervous system cells, particularly in the brain  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Close-up of city hall sign MPPS Policy Brief: Michigan local governments' ability to find, get, and manage state and federal grants As unprecedented state and federal funding opportunities have emerged over the past 18 months with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, Michigan local government leaders have expressed concerns about getting access to those o  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release: The MPSC provided additional guidance on the substance of proposed benefit cost analysis (BCA) that utilities would file in support of scaling innovative pilot programs and announced a collaborative to develop a related open-source tool, as part of the ongoing work of the MPSC's MI Power Grid New Technologies and Business Models workgroup (Case No. U-20898). The Commission provided guidance   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Copiah-Lincoln Community College (Co-Lin) have established an Early Assurance Program for qualified premedical students who graduate from Co-Lin and intend to attend an accredited undergraduate program of their choice. The program grants those students early assurance of admissions to the medical school. The   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2023: Michigan State University, one of the first institutions in Michigan to offer a tuition-free scholarship to in-state residents, is redefining college access and affordability for Michiganders through a new tuition-free financial aid program, Interim President Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D., announced today. Since 2006, MSU has covered the total cost of tuition for nearly 12,000 Michigan residents  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Water is the most precious and essential resource for life on Earth. It is a key component of many biological processes and is essential to many industries, such as agriculture, energy production and manufacturing. Given its importance in every aspect of our lives, it's no surprise that finding solutions to complex water challenges like climate change and pollution require an aligned effort. This is why Mic  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: A new statewide center led by researchers at Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences and Corewell Health will study ways to reduce an alarming number of pregnancy-associated deaths and complications, particularly among Black, Hispanic and rural residents. The Multilevel Interventions to Advance Maternal Health Equity Center, or MIRACLE, is one of 10 new maternal health researc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news on Oct. 10, 2023: Since extreme Democrat Rashida Tlaib released her disgraceful statement siding with the terrorist organization Hamas, Michigan Democrats Hillary Scholten, Dan Kildee and Curtis Hertel have been silent in whether they support or condemn her remarks. Even President Biden's own Ambassador to Israel felt it necessary to call out Tlaib for her absurd statement: "Hillary Scholten, Dan   more

BLOOMFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- Oakland Community College issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2023: Education professionals from throughout the Midwest will gather at Oakland Community College (OCC) on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, as the College proudly hosts an inaugural Midwestern Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Conference on Bridging Equity: Creating Innovative Spaces for K-12 and Higher Education. Conference Chair and OCC Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Kristi  more

OLIVET, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- The University of Olivet issued the following news: Nonprofit organizations that serve the Olivet, Michigan community are invited to submit grant proposals to The University of Olivet for a Community Investment Grant ranging from $250 to $5,000. Nonprofit and civic organizations that primarily support and enrich the Olivet community and its citizens are encouraged to apply. Proposals must be submitted online by January 30, 2024 at UOlivet.edu/community-grant-apply.  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Members of the Community Tech Workers program provide free technology support and training for small business owners in Detroit. Image courtesy: Jefferson East Inc. Joshua Elling, CEO of Jefferson East Inc. The nonprofit organization Jefferson East Inc. grew out of a grassroots effort in the early 1990s to bring retail development to Detroit's Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood. The organization is sti  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Ateam of Pillsbury lawyers led by Corporate partner Ron Fleming and senior associate Taylor O'Toole advised Stoke Space Technologies in its recent $100 million Series B financing round to drive continued growth and innovation. The funding round was led by Industrious Ventures with participation from the University of Michigan, Sparta Group, Long Journey and others, along with multiple existing investors. Stoke Spac  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: It's well-known that birds and other animals rely on Earth's magnetic field for long-distance navigation during seasonal migrations. But how do periodic disruptions of the planet's magnetic field, caused by solar flares and other energetic outbursts, affect the reliability of those biological navigation systems? University of Michigan researchers and their colleagues used massive, long-term datasets f  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 4 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Central Michigan University's new Media Hall of Fame is inducting five graduates and one former faculty member who have left a lasting mark on their professions in the decades since they were students of the journalism and broadcasting programs. CMU's College of the Arts and Media has broadened its longtime Journalism Hall of Fame to include graduates of the Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts, Integrated Pu  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: FACULTY Q&A Lawrence La Fountain-Stokes University of Michigan professor Lawrence La Fountain-Stokes, author of "Translocas: The Politics of Puerto Rican Drag and Trans Performance," is available to discuss drag as an art form and the politics of drag for LGBTQ+ History Month. He will moderate a panel discussion about drag as resistance with "RuPaul's Drag Race" star Monet X Change and other local d  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Technique developed at the University of Michigan provides a noninvasive alternative to surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments for cancer The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of sound waves to break down tumors--a technique called histotripsy--in humans for liver treatment. Pioneered at the University of Michigan, histotripsy offers a promising alternative to cancer treat  more

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: In a unanimous decision at the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees meeting held on Sept. 28, Trustee Alan Turfe was elected as the vice chair, a role he will undertake for the remainder of the term. Turfe brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career that spans various industries including automotive, e-commerce, metals, medical devices, biotechnology, life sciences and pharmacy. He bega  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Technology developed at U-M uses sound waves to destroy tissue, providing a new type of cancer therapy * * * University of Michigan Health will purchase the Edison platform used to deliver histotripsy, a technology pioneered at the university that uses sound waves to destroy tissue. HistoSonics, a company co-founded by U-M faculty, received approval this week fr  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: FY23 Research Annual Report The University of Michigan reported a record $1.86 billion in research volume during fiscal year 2023, which led to critical advancements in diverse areas ranging from artificial intelligence and global infectious disease to microelectronics and social justice. Total research expenditures, which increased by 8.1% when compared with FY22, are an important metric used by pee  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Technique developed at the University of Michigan provides a non-invasive alternative to surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments for cancer * * * The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of sound waves to break down tumors--a technique called histotripsy--in humans for liver treatment. Pioneered at the University of Michigan, histotripsy  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Oct. 11 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Natural Sciences issued the following news: * * * School of Cyber Studies welcomes two new faculty for fall 2023 Yi Ting Chua Assistant Professor Chua is a criminologist by training, completing a Ph.D. in criminal justice at Michigan State University in 2019 under the supervision of Thomas Holt, one of the nation's leading cyber criminologists. After completing her doctorate, she joined the University of Cambridg  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: Utah's consumer sentiment rose 4.8% in September (from 71.5 in August to 76.3), according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute's Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. A similar survey by the University of Michigan found that sentiment slightly fell among Americans as a whole during the same time. "While not a statistically significant change, the increase in Utah's  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Brian Vernellis Key indicators from an economic report by a Grand Valley researcher continue to point toward a slowing West Michigan economy; however, a recession is unlikely to happen at least through early 2024. Brian Long, director of supply management at GVSU, said the rumors of a recession have been persistent for years now, but the responses to his monthly survey of local businesses and   more

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: Work has begun on a project employing a two-pronged approach to improving the water quality of Asylum Lake. The core of this project involves installing a stormwater treatment device that uses technology and natural processes to prevent phosphorus, sediment and other pollutants from being released into the lake from untreated urban stormwater. A second element includes a never-before-tried technique  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Shot of a senior woman refusing to take her medication FACULTY Q&A A majority of older adults in multiple national surveys have reported a willingness to take fewer medications, but a University of Michigan study explores why many would not agree to stop a medication when recommended by their primary care doctor. Study: Factors Important to Older Adults Who Disagree With a Deprescribing Recommendati  more

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: Attracting more than $7 million in federal grants, Western Michigan University's Evaluation Center is paving the way for several exciting new initiatives as it celebrates 50 years of collaboration with partners from diverse sectors. Part of the Office of Research and Innovation, the center is an interdisciplinary enterprise that supports WMU's research staff to strengthen their work through evaluation. The c  more