EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University will benefit from a significant $7.5 million bequest gift from alumnus Alan Ross and his spouse, Rebecca Ross. Their gift will further the impact of the existing Alan and Rebecca Ross Exhibition Endowment, which was established by the couple with a previous $1 million cash gift in 2014 to support the museum's exhibition program. The Alan and R  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Four University of Michigan physics researchers and one biophysicist were elected to the American Physical Society, each from a different field within physics. The APS Fellowship Program was created to recognize members who may have made advances in physics through original research and publication, or made significant innovative contributions in the application of physics to science and technology. Th  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: Advanced energy industry groups, including the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (Michigan EIBC), Clean Grid Alliance (CGA), American Clean Power Association (ACP), Advanced Energy United (United), and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today applauded the House passage of legislation to streamline and improve the siting of wind, solar, and energy storage projects (House   more

ALMA, Michigan, Oct. 31 -- Alma College issued the following news: Alma College has partnered with Ferris State University to create a pathway for students to attend Ferris State's College of Pharmacy, providing skills for students to find rewarding careers that are increasingly in demand. Leaders from both schools signed the five-year agreement on Wednesday, Oct. 25, reserving five seats for Alma students in Ferris State's Doctor of Pharmacy program. Students also would qualify for a seat in   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- The American Axle and Manufacturing issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), (NYSE: AXL) today reported its financial results for the third quarter 2023. * * * Third Quarter 2023 Results * Sales of $1.55 billion * Net loss of $(17.4) million, or (1.1)% of sales * Adjusted EBITDA of $156.8 million, or 10.1% of sales * Diluted loss per share of $(0.15); Adjusted loss per share of $(0.11) *   more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: BorgWarner has been awarded increased business by a premium European OEM to supply additional Combined Inverter and DC/DC Converter (CIDD) units for use in the company's all-wheel-drive B and C segment hybrid applications. By combining the inverter and converter elements, the compact CIDD can manage both a vehicle's electric drive and its accessory systems, satisfying OEM goals of maximizing power density in a   more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) today reported third quarter results. Charging Forward Update: * BorgWarner expects its 2023 eProduct sales to be $2.0 billion to $2.1 billion, up from approximately $1.5 billion in 2022. * BorgWarner has signed an agreement with a major North American OEM to supply its bidirectional 800V Onboard Charger (OBC) for use on the automaker's premium passenger c  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: BorgWarner has reached an agreement with a major global OEM to supply its 400V high voltage coolant heaters (HVCH) for the automaker's European light vehicle program. The anticipated start of production for the HVCH technology is in 2026. This business win marks the second HVCH contract secured with the global automaker over the course of two months, with the wins spanning different regions. As a result, BorgWa  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: BorgWarner has clinched an agreement with a major North American OEM to supply its bi-directional 800V Onboard Charger (OBC) for the automaker's premium passenger vehicle battery electric vehicle (BEV) platforms. The technology leverages silicon carbide (SiC) power switches for improved efficiency and delivers amplified power density, power conversion and safety compliance. Start of production is slated for Jan  more

BRUNSWICK, Maine, Nov. 2 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news: This year's Harry Spindel Memorial Lecture featured historian Deborah Dash Moore discussing her latest book, Walkers in the City: Jewish Street Photographers of Midcentury New York (Cornell University Press, 2023). As cameras became smaller, lighter, and better, the impact on street photography was notable, said Dash Moore, the Frederick G. L. Huetwell Professor of History and Professor of Judaic Studies at the University o  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Nov. 1 -- Calvin University issued the following news: By Matt Kucinski The Calvin University Board of Trustees welcomed five new members for its October 2023 meetings and honored five for completing their service to the university. Jack Beeksma (Prince George, British Columbia), Tony Brookhouse (Whitinsville, Massachusetts), Rev. Dr. Moses Chung (Anaheim, California), Adam Ramirez (Pipestone, Minnesota) and Jim Valk (Kalamazoo, Michigan) are joining the board in 2023.  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Adam Berman, Ed.D., joins the Special Education program and brings new perspectives and strategies related to autism acceptance. Initially, Berman was drawn to CMU because of the openness and appreciation shown for his expertise and personal experiences as an autistic person and researcher. Berman received his master's and doctoral degrees in Special Education from George Washington University.  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: For two weeks in June, Central Michigan University Honors students explored contemporary and historical German culture with faculty member Daniela Richter as they visited Jena, Hamburg and Berlin. This faculty-led study abroad program offered students a variety of engaging experiences ranging from going on a hike lead by Jena student Philipp Leinenbach to meeting with U.S. Consul Ken Toko and learning ab  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: A Central Michigan University faculty member says it's possible that the same metal used to make pop cans could help transition the world to electric vehicles. Brad Fahlman, a chemistry and biochemistry professor, is researching whether a battery using aluminum - paired with sulfur - could replace expensive and potentially dangerous lithium-ion batteries. The research team includes Physics fac  more

MEQUON, Wisconsin, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- Concordia University Wisconsin issued the following news: Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor is celebrating overall enrollment growth this year, thanks to record-high numbers on its Michigan campus and an increase among new traditional undergraduate students and graduate populations in Mequon. Recently released fall 2023 census data shows that CUWAA is up 4 percent in total enrollment from last year. Altogether, Concordia University Wisconsin and  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Study: Association between the COVID-19 outbreak and opioid prescribing by U.S. dentists Americans who have a tooth pulled or another painful dental procedure in the United States today are far less likely to get opioid painkillers than they were just a few years ago, a University of Michigan study shows. That's good news, since research shows that opioids are not necessary for most dental procedures.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following Q&A on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * Join us as we celebrate National Native American Heritage Month by honoring the insights of our Native American colleagues. Law clerk Mitchell Forbes and Real Estate partner Camille Bacon-Schulte share their invaluable perspectives, experiences and contributions to indigenous communities. 1. Introduce yourself. Mitchell Forbes: My name is Mitchell Forbes. I recently joined the Native American Law and P  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) today reported third quarter earnings of $332 million, or $1.61 per diluted share, compared with $387 million, or $1.99 per diluted share in 2022. Operating earnings for the third quarter 2023 were $298 million, or $1.44 per diluted share, compared with 2022 operating earnings of $311 million, or $1.60 per diluted share. Operating earnings exclude non-recurring items, certa  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Eastern Michigan University received approval from the Michigan legislature Thursday (Nov. 2, 2023) for the $42.5 million plan to renovate Roosevelt Hall, which is phase two of the growth and expansion plan for the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology (GACET). The plan calls for the renovation, expansion and repurposing of Roosevelt Hall, originally constructed in 1924 as a high school, to accommoda  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Karen Craig, Eastern Michigan University's assistant vice president of academic budgeting and operations and associate professor of finance, has been appointed as the chair of the student chapters committee for the Financial Management Association (FMA) International organization. In this capacity, she will assume a three-year term and oversee, direct, and supervise FMA's student programs and the National Hono  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news on Nov. 1, 2023: EMUiNVENT has been awarded a Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam(R) grant in the amount of $7,500 to create an invention geared towards aiding community-dwelling elderly in changing positions safely. EMUiNVENT is one of only eight high schools nationwide to be selected as an InvenTeam this year. The EMUiNVENT InvenTeam is inventing a solution for community-dwelling persons aged 60 and above to move and cha  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Research project traces 60 million years of elephant evolution and how humans may be the species' undoing University of Michigan researcher Bill Sanders poses with a newly discovered skull and skeleton of a palaeoloxodont elephant, which is about 1.2 million years old. Image courtesy: Bill Sanders In 2013, University of Michigan researcher Bill Sanders was invited to the Arabian Peninsula by an inter  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Ford Performance has today unveiled the new Mustang for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series based on the Mustang Dark Horse(R). After a busy year of Mustang racing news, this 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Mustang is the icing on the cake for the full family of performance Mustang cars. Based on the seventh-generation Mustang, this Dark Horse version adds to the impressive lineup of racing Mustangs, and means that start  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) has outlined the ethical issues with the state's use of facial recognition technology (FRT) in schools. The report titled "Use of Biometric Identifying Technology in Schools" found that the use of facial recognition in schools for security purposes risks implicating civil rights laws. In addition, FRT is   more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two business expansion projects expected to create a total of 140 new jobs and generate a total capital investment of $12.2 million have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. Goyette Mechanical is expanding operations in Flint and Oscoda Township and DeWys Metal Solutions in Marne. "Today's investments by two longstanding Mic  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Participants at the 10th annual Padnos/Sarosik Civil Discourse Symposium will hear educators discuss current issues such as how school libraries have become sites of debated censorship and history curricula sources of contention. The event, "Calm the Chaos: Honoring All Voices in Public Education," will be held November 16, 6-8:30 p.m., at the L. William Seidman Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campu  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Nov. 1 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2023: The Grand Valley-led REP4 Alliance , which seeks to center student voices in the future of higher education, was among the programs featured at the second annual Listen. Learn. Lead. State of the Student summit on October 30. Organized by the Kent Intermediate School District, the event at the Eberhard Center on the Pew Downtown Campus focused on ways student voices and priorities can be e  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The Institute for Research on Innovation and Science at the University of Michigan has received a $4.5 million federal grant to study how public investments in emerging industries can impact economic development in key technological areas. The project, "Industries of ideas: A prototype system for measuring the effects of TIP investments on firms and jobs," will be led by researchers at U-M, as well as   more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Grand Valley's Board of Trustees took a bold step toward launching a new college focused on computing and advanced technology. The board voted on November 3 to move ahead with a plan to create the as-yet unnamed new college by elevating and expanding the School of Computing that is currently part of the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing into its own college by fall of 2024. The move will create a  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Grand Valley received a $1.5 million federal grant to improve nursing workforce readiness by increasing high-impact learning opportunities for students using multiple-patient simulations. Tricia Thomas, dean of the Kirkhof College of Nursing, said the three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) also enhances training and educati  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Nov. 1 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2023: The initial group of Grand Valley State University students and West Michigan employers is ready to embark on an innovative work-and-learning partnership that offers a customized learning experience while fulfilling immediate and longer-term talent demands. They are part of the Laker Accelerated Talent Link, a program launched in February that pairs Grand Valley students with companies that  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 1 -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release: We want to make you aware of a few changes among our four schools, mostly relating to revisions in administrative leadership roles and reporting lines. This information has been shared with the leadership of Local 1650, the Faculty Senate, the Academic Council, and the Cabinet. Here are the changes: 1. The School of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development (BEPD) will be served by Dean Pat Cha  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Hope College issued the following news: The community-wide NEA Big Read Lakeshore organized by Hope College is presenting keynote events with authors Yaa Gyasi on Monday, Nov. 13, and Jerry Craft on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 14 and 15. Gyasi will discuss her book "Homegoing," which is the focus of this year's Big Read, on Monday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts at Hope. Craft, whose graphic novel "New   more

HOLLAND, Michigan, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Hope College issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2023: The book "The Canons of Dort: God's Freedom, Justice, and Persistence," published by the Van Raalte Press at Hope College, not only shares the final work of theologian the Rev. Dr. Eugene Heideman but also serves as a tribute to him. The Canons of Dort was developed during an international synodical meeting in the early 17th century in response to a theological controversy of the day. It still serves  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: The Michigan State University Museum is excited to announce the launch of Ignite Talks MSU, a one-of-a kind event set to captivate and inspire attendees through a series of dynamic and fast-paced presentations. The inaugural event will take place November 9, 2023, at the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities Theater, located in Snyder-Phillips Hall. Ignite Talks MSU is an innovative platfo  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Eastern Michigan University online programs have been ranked among the most elite nationwide by Intelligent.com, a resource for online, on-campus program rankings and higher education planning. The university was also recognized for being among the best in Michigan. Eastern was included in its list of institutions assessed for 2024. Intelligent.com employs a comprehensive methodology to assess and rank each   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: EXPERT Q&A The Israel-Hamas war is a symptom of a dysfunctional United Nations system and its Security Council, says a University of Michigan researcher, Israeli peace activist and survivor of an earlier attack by Hamas. "This system of international institutions, international laws and norms that were created after the Second World War is not working," said Shimri Zameret, who teaches and leads a res  more

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- The Kellogg Community College Foundation issued the following news release: The Kellogg Community College Foundation is pleased to announce $20,000 in total awards to 30 student recipients of the Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Promise Scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year. The recipients of this year's scholarship include: * Dental Hygiene: Leandro Castro, Abby Herman, Alaqrai Nadwia, Samantha Sylvester and Virginia Torres-Ojeda, all of Coldwater. * N  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 31 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: At the KU Endowment Board of Trustees' Annual Meeting on Oct. 27, six new trustees were elected: Stephonn Alcorn of New York City; William W. Humphrey III (Trey) of Mission Hills; Schalie A. Johnson of Kansas City, Missouri; Allison Long of Lawrence; Winifred Pinet (Win) of Plymouth, Michigan; and Abbey Rupe of Salina. Each brings a wealth of experience to the board. Brief bios of the new trustees follow. Stephonn  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: A Lawrence Technological University architecture professor and his onetime student are partnering on a new approach to housing construction they say could cut the cost of building new single-family homes by 20 to 25 percent, reduce construction time by 50 percent, and significantly shrink the home's environmental footprint. The company leading this effort, called houm PLLC, pronounced "home," w  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 31 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: Lawrence Technological University's Centrepolis Accelerator has received a $100,000 grant from the Ann Arbor-based Song Foundation. The grant will be used to support the overall activities of the accelerator, one of the few in the nation to concentrate on manufacturers of physical products rather than software. "We are grateful to the Song Foundation for this generous gift, which we will quic  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 31 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Full report: Forty acres and a mule? How Flint residents believe the government should repay Black Americans More than half of Flint residents favor reparations for Black Americans, although levels of support vary depending on whether the proposal refers to reparations as a broad concept or specific reparative policies like cash payments or financial support for housing and education. A new report fr  more

MONROE, Michigan, Nov. 1 -- Monroe County Community College issued the following news release: Monroe County Community College President Dr. Kojo A. Quartey will present the State of the College Address to the Community on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 8:30 a.m. in the college's Holladay Theater, which is located on the lower level of the Campbell Academic Center on Main Campus. The Main campus is located at 1555 S. Raisinville Rd. in Monroe. The event is open to the public. Among the items to be cov  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a public open house to discuss next steps as design work for the first phase of plaza improvements (Component 1) is completed. * * * Who: Interested residents Community leaders Local businesses MDOT staff and consultants * * * When: Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 2-6 p.m. * * * Where: MDOT Blue Water Bridge Anne  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 31 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Leaders with the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) announced today the largest investment in state history to expand semiconductor education and training programs in partnership with Michigan State University and Lansing Community College. "Michigan is leading the way in supporting the growth and development of the semiconductor industry back in the United Sta  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 31 -- Michigan State University issued the following news om Oct. 30, 2023: Today, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with Michigan State University's College of Engineering and Lansing Community College, announced MEDC grants and matching funds totaling nearly $450,000 for the capital area, with $148,000 for MSU and $300,000 for LCC. MEDC is investing a combined total of more than $3.6 million -- the largest investment in state history -  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: Talk about a full circle moment. One year after Michigan-based Our Next Energy (ONE) announced a $1.6 billion investment to build ONE Circle, its first-ever battery manufacturing campus in Van Buren Township, the cutting-edge battery maker has begun its pilot production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells from the 20 GWh battery factory. "Producing our first cells at ONE Circle is   more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants to inform residents of the Better Business Bureau's recent warning about how using smartphone voice search and virtual assistant technology apps to look up and dial phone numbers can put consumers in danger of being scammed. Smartphone users are increasingly exposed to scams that exploit their reliance on smart devices to find and call phone numbers  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Reports of an increase in government imposter fraud targeting seniors and people with disabilities has led Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to reiterate her warnings about scam phone calls and re-issue tips seniors can use to protect themselves. Fraudsters claiming to be from the Administration for Community Living's (ACL) Eldercare Locator or the Disability Information & Access Line (DI  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in supporting the District of Columbia's (D.C.) efforts to restrict the capacity of firearms magazines within its borders. The coalition filed an amicus brief yesterday in support of D.C. in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, arguing that the district's law that prohibits possess  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 31 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a formal opinion today concluding that contractual assessments imposed by local governments under the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Act are considered special assessments by the local government and treated in a similar manner as the real estate taxes on the property. * * * The two distinct components addressed by the opi  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting a Maryland local board of education's efforts to create a safe and supportive environment for LGTBQ+ children and all students. The Montgomery County Board of Education (MCBE) is facing a challenge to its policy that incorporates LGBTQ-inclusive books into its Language Arts   more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 31 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in support of the Biden administration's defense of its revised "public charge" regulations, which determine who can obtain or keep legal immigration status. The revised regulations reject harmful Trump-era changes, which caused hardworking immigrants and their families to avoid or refuse critical health, nutritio  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate coalition of 25 attorneys general in submitting a letter to urge the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen guidance and provide clear warning labels regarding incorrect pulse oximeter readings for patients of color. This letter comes on the heels of the one-year anniversary of the first public convening of the FDA's M  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: This morning, the Michigan Supreme Court (MSC) declined to hear appeals of a lower court order dismissing the misdemeanor charges brought against former governor Richard Snyder. The denial is predicated on the MSC's own 2022 ruling in People v Peeler, which upended a century of precedent upholding the use of one-man grand juries. This ruling effectively closes the door on the c  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced today that 100 percent of the public schools participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs are providing free meals to students statewide for the 2023-2024 school year. Through the Michigan School Meals program, all public schools in Michigan servici  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to Michigan Public Safety Communications Interoperability Board, Michigan Propane Commission, Michigan Board of Chiropractic, Michigan Board of Physical Therapy, Michigan Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons, Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine, Board of Cosmetology, Michigan Task Force on Physician's   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 1 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Jayson Field, MD, FACOG, FACOS, is the director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology within the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and provides care as a gynecologic oncologist at MSU Health Care. He discusses the different types of gynecologic cancers and how to get screened. Why should somebody get screened for gynecologic cancer? Women should see their gynecologist or primary care pro  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Each year on Nov. 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention celebrates One Health Day. This global campaign brings attention to the health concerns of people, animals and the environment, and how they are all related to one another. And since 2020, the MSU Global Health Studies Program shines a light on this interrelatedness every day through an online academic setting. "You do not have to have a b  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 31 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Michael Sant'Ambrogio will be recommended to the Board of Trustees to serve as the interim dean of Michigan State University's College of Law, effective Jan. 9, 2024. He will succeed Linda Greene, who is stepping down as dean of the College of Law at the start of next year to return to the faculty. Sant'Ambrogio currently serves as professor of law and senior associate dean for faculty and academic affairs   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: The upcoming daylight saving time "fall back" may be a drag for many people -- but new research from Michigan State University scientists reveals that plants have found ways to cope. In a paper recently published in the journal Plant Physiology, MSU College of Natural Science faculty members Tom Sharkey and Yair Shachar-Hill and their team demonstrated that plants have multiple fine-tuned systems to  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Ever walked around the grocery store and wondered how everything got there? Or, more likely, why an item wasn't there? From toilet paper to PlayStation, the height of the COVID-19 pandemic shined a spotlight on the impact of disruptions in receiving consumer goods and services. It's something faculty and researchers at Michigan State University's supply chain management program have known and studie  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The Michigan Association of Public School Academies issued the following news release: When it comes to SAT scores, the top nine open-enrollment high schools in Detroit are all charter schools - another proof point that charter schools continue to lead the way when it comes to achievement. The Michigan Departments of Education recently released 2023 SAT scores from high schools across the state. The test is taken each year by high school juniors to assess their pr  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: Last night, Democrats in the Michigan House passed groundbreaking legislation, led by Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou, Rep. Noah Arbit, and Rep. Ranjeev Puri to regulate and punish bad actors using deceptive AI-generated content in political ads, setting a model for the country. Democrats are at the cutting edge of fighting misinformation ahead of a critical election cycle and growing threats   more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: Today marks the seven-year anniversary of Donald Trump saying the United States wouldn't lose any auto plants under his watch. Trump's presidency was a disaster for labor and he abandoned the middle class here in Michigan at every turn. On the heels of the historic tentative agreements between the UAW and the Big 3, Michiganders understand how important it is to have someone in the Wh  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Late yesterday, Michigan House Democrats passed the Reproductive Health Act (RHA) to keep reproductive health care access legal and expand protections for the good of all Michiganders. Last election, voters made it clear that they overwhelmingly support protecting peoples' freedom to make their own decisions about their reproductive health and well-being, and in under a year, Democrats have answered t  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, Michigan Dems in the House passed an indispensable bill package that would prevent anyone with a domestic violence-related misdemeanor from owning or buying a gun for 8 years after their sentence. MAGA Matt Hall and much of his Republican Caucus voted against this crucial legislation despite overwhelming support for it from Michiganders. The MIGOP has clearly decided to abandon some of our most  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: Today, Michigan Dems in the House passed the Clean Energy Future Package to protect Michigan's environment and create more high-quality, green jobs. Not only have Democrats taken significant steps to lead Michigan's economy into the future, but this bill package will help preserve Michigan's natural resources to deliver a cleaner future for generations to come. "This package is a huge   more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Dr. Michele A. Harmala, Deputy Superintendent P-20 Systems and Student Transitions SUBJECT: 2024 Dr. Chery S. Wagonlander Early Middle College Excellence in Practice Awards The Michigan Department of Education's Office of Career and Technical Education (MDE-OCTE),  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum on Nov. 2, 2023: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Delsa D. Chapman, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports SUBJECT: 21f Online Learning Data Request for School Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023 Pursuant to the state School Aid Act, Section 388.1618 (12) amen  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum on Nov. 2, 2023: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Delsa D. Chapman, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports SUBJECT: Elementary (ZG) & World Language (FA-FS) Staffing Flexibilities This memorandum announces additional staffing flexibilities to intermediate s  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum on Nov. 2, 2023: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Dr. Delsa D. Chapman, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports SUBJECT: Public Comment on the Proposed Disciplinary Literacy Standards for the Preparation of Middle Grades and High School Teachers The Michigan  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- Michigan State University issued the following commentary on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * Staff voice - A personal journey into domestic violence advocacy By Lauren Nelson, Survivor Advocacy Coordinator at Safe Place As the vibrant hues of autumn engulf Michigan State University's campus, October takes on a profound significance. It's a time for students, staff and faculty to delve into their academic endeavors. It also is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, offering   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science issued the following news: By Emily Jodway Women's Leadership Institute held its 2023 Fall Kickoff event last month, gathering at the Eli and Edyth Broad Art Museum for a discussion with alumna Susan Packard, business media executive and author of the new book Fully Human. The event was the first of the year that brought together members of the WLI Student Cohort with the Institute's Executive Bo  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news: For more than 20 years, the Michigan State College of Veterinary Medicine has hosted its DVM Summer Research Program, which recruits and immerses veterinary medical students in research experiences on campus. Thanks to a new NIH grant, it's about to get even better. Dr. Srinand Sreevatsan, associate dean of Research and Graduate Studies for the College and professor  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Nov. 1, 2023: Michigan State University Interim President Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D., today announced the launch of the MSU Policy Management Program and University Policies website. After a multiyear effort that engaged stakeholders across campus, the first edition of the University Policies website is now live. The searchable policy website serves as the official up-to-date resource for all university-wid  more

MUSKEGON, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- Muskegon Community College issued the following news: Muskegon Community College (MCC) is proud to announce that beginning in the Winter of 2024, MCC will offer access to Netlab hardware as an educational resource to networking students. NetLab, an innovative online remote laboratory, allows students to conduct experiments on real laboratory equipment off campus. Starting next semester, students will be able to incorporate Netlab into their coursework, including o  more

MUSKEGON, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- Muskegon Community College issued the following news: Muskegon Community College (MCC) is excited to introduce its newest addition to the biology faculty, Frank Suarez-Roman. As a faculty member at MCC, Suarez-Roman will instruct courses in Environmental Science, General Biology II, and Plant Science. He will also play a pivotal role in stewarding resources and developing programs for the Life Sciences' Herbarium and the Kasey Hartz Natural Area, fostering engage  more

MUSKEGON, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- Muskegon Community College issued the following news: Muskegon Community College (MCC) is proud to announce that geography instructor Diana Casey has been honored with the Higher Education Distinguished Teaching Award by the National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE). Diana was formally recognized and presented with this prestigious award at the NCGE annual conference held in Columbia, South Carolina on October 28. The Higher Education Distinguished Teaching  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The breakthrough opens the way for designing and building more complex structures A mathematical tool called a fast Fourier transform maps the structure in a way that reveals the 12-fold symmetry of the quasicrystal. The fast Fourier transform of the electron microscope image of the quasicrystal is shown on the left, while the transform of the simulated crystal is shown on the right. Image credit: Mirk  more

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: Creating a smooth landing for College of Aviation students, Allegiant Travel Company has selected Western Michigan University as an inaugural partner in its Accelerate Pilot Pathway program, which will streamline the career trajectory for Broncos. Students who enroll in the program are assigned an Allegiant mentor to guide them through their educational journey and have the opportunity to be hired as a cadet  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: EXPERT Q&A Among health care job sectors, nursing homes have been the most adversely affected by declines in employment growth since the pandemic--a rate more than triple that of hospitals or physician offices, says a University of Michigan researcher. Employment at nursing homes is 10.5% below pre-pandemic levels compared to 3.3% for hospitals and 1.6% for physician offices, according to a study by T  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science issued the following news: By Becky Jensen Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation will be former Governor Jim Blanchard's special guest at his upcoming MSU Public Service Forum on November 29, 2023 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing. Registration for the event is now open: https://tinyurl.com/2vxxw42u "Secretary Buttigieg, America's point man in implementing the historic bi-par  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 1 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 EVENT: Poet Airea D. Matthews, an alumna of the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy, will discuss her latest work, "Bread and Circus." Described as a "memoir-in-verse," "Bread and Circus" combines poetry, prose and imagery to explore the realities of economic necessity, marginal poverty and commodification through a personal lens. Follo  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news on Nov. 1, 2023: Record enrollment, high job placement, and international awards have the College for Creative Studies' Graduate Transportation Design program reaching new heights. For the past fourteen years, CCS has housed one of the only Graduate Transportation Design programs in the country. The College is no stranger to teaching automotive design - in fact, its undergraduate Transportation Design progr  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: 12:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 EVENT: "The Future of Healthy Cities" Join the University of Michigan School of Public Health as the school debuts a new speaker series showcasing thought leaders and their bold ideas for changing the world dubbed "The Exchange: Critical Conversation with Michigan Public Health." The inaugural event will explore the future of healthy cities  more

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Nov. 1 -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: From brown and gold to red, white and blue, Staff Sergeant Brent Proseus, B.M.'20, has had quite a career crescendo. The Western Michigan University music performance alumnus made a grand return to campus as a member of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, which performed Oct. 23 in a packed Miller Auditorium. "It was pretty surreal. I hadn't played in a large ensemble on the stage in Miller Audit  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 31 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: U-M President Santa Ono presents Princess Zahra Aga Khan with a gift of a Motawi tile during her recent visit to the Ann Arbor campus. The University of Michigan welcomed Princess Zahra Aga Khan and representatives from Aga Khan University's campuses in Pakistan and Kenya on Oct. 30. Senior leadership from both universities formally signed a memorandum of understanding, powered by a $900,000 gift fro  more

FLINT, Michigan, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: Customers are increasingly expecting companies to be able to anticipate and meet their needs and expectations automatically, without prompting or effort on their part. Brands are spending hundreds of billions of dollars to understand and meet those needs seamlessly with the help of emerging technology such as the Internet of Things. To help bridge the gap between industry and academia working in thi  more

FLINT, Michigan, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: A panini recipe - yes, the grilled sandwich - provided an unlikely source of inspiration for one UM-Flint staffer to delve into the world of generative artificial intelligence. "I was with my dad in Kroger shopping for a Superbowl party when he suggested we make paninis," said Nick Gaspar, director of the Office of Online & Digital Education. "I remember hearing about this AI tool that talks back to  more

FLINT, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Logan McGrady Former Rep. Andy Levin and New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie will visit the University of Michigan-Flint for a moderated discussion on democracy, labor and the future of work. The event will take place, 5-6:30 p.m., Nov. 30, in the University Center KIVA and is free and open to the public. Jacob Lederman, associate professor of sociology, will serve as a co-moderator for the discussi  more

SCHENECTADY, New York, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Union College issued the following news: More than 200 people from colleges and universities around the country recently convened on campus for the Association for Political Theory's annual conference. The three-day event last month brought together faculty, independent scholars and graduate students in theory, philosophy and related interdisciplinary studies. Attendees and presenters represented 139 schools, including Union. Among the schools were Jo  more

FLINT, Michigan, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: University of Michigan researchers Camron Michael Amin, James W. Cook and Lisa M. Lapeyrouse will lead the Inclusive History Project's research activities spanning the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses. IHP is the yearslong project to study, document and better understand the university's history with respect to diversity, equity and inclusion. The directors will provide leadership to envisio  more

OLIVET, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- The University of Olivet issued the following news: Sarah Peterson devoted years to pursuing an editing career, only to realize that it wasn't what she dreamed it would be. "That was the career I always thought was meant for me; however, I soon discovered that there is a lot more to it than reading and editing, and I did not enjoy the other facets of the job," said Dr. Peterson. Originally from Lansing, Michigan, Dr. Peterson received her undergraduate degree from t  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- Wayne State University issued the following news: Neuroscience researcher Ana Daugherty, Ph.D., received a two-year grant from the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) and the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research to identify the causes of iron accumulation in the brain, a condition associated with cognitive decline. The prestigious grant supports early career scientists who are emerging leaders in their fields and studying the aging process. Appli  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the accrediting body for medical schools in North America, has continued full accreditation of the Wayne State University School of Medicine through the 2030-31 academic year. The LCME notified Wayne State President Kimberly Andrews Espy, Ph.D., and School of Medicine Dean Wael Sakr, M.D., of the full accreditation Oct. 31. "I congratulate everyone involved with th  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 31 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Wendy Turner, general manager of Ohio Public Media Services, will become the next executive director and general manager at Michigan Radio. Turner, who will join U-M Jan. 2, 2024, will lead Michigan Radio, U-M's public radio station. She replaces Steve Schram, who retired from the university in late 2022. Turner is currently a member of Ideastream Public Media's Executive Team and oversees statewide   more