MT. PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2023: On Tuesday, November 7, 2023 the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe (SCIT) held the 2023 General Election. The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribal community has elected its newest Tribal Council for the 2023-2025 two-year term. District 1 members had the opportunity to select ten representatives, District 2 members selected one representativ  more

ALMA, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- Alma College issued the following news: Beginning in summer 2024, Alma College will host a series of conferences designed to identify, train, and support emergent preachers, in partnership with the Synod of the Covenant Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and two other organizations. The regional body serving Presbyterian Churches throughout Michigan and Ohio, the Synod of the Covenant, partnering with Alma College, Johnson C. Smith Seminary, and the Presbytery of Cincinnat  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: Detroit, Michigan is the best city for local holiday shoppers while Seattle, Washington is the worst, according to Bankrate's new study. Bankrate ranked the top 25 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population, based on affordability (35%: average holiday spend and sales tax rate), purchasing power (35%: average credit card debt and median income after housing costs), and retail ac  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Nov. 10 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: Barnes & Thornburg has announced that Jennifer Stocker has been named the new managing partner and partner-in-charge of the firm's Grand Rapids and Southeast Michigan offices, respectively. Stocker succeeds Robert R. Stead, who significantly contributed to the firm's expanded presence in Michigan throughout his five years as office managing partner. Stead remains a partner of the firm and wil  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: An award-winning business journalist who has studied the inner workings of curiosity, innovation, and creativity will serve as a speaker at Lawrence Technological University's 95th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, Dec. 2. Charles Fishman, New York Times bestselling author and three-time winner of the prestigious Gerald Loeb Award for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism, will spea  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- Calvin University issued the following news: Drive just a couple of miles from the Calvin University campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and you switch zip codes. It's just a single digit shift, from 49506 to 49507, but there's a gap that looms much larger. According to census data 64.8% of the population of adults 25 years or older in the 06 zip code holds at least a bachelor's degree. In the neighboring 07 zip code, that number is just 23.5%. So, why such a hu  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 11 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Brendan Beebe always knew he wanted to teach. The path to getting there was a different story. For that, he followed his intuition. It led him through an enlistment in the U.S. Marine Corps and finally to Central Michigan University's teacher preparation program. He is preparing to student teach in the spring as his final step towards realizing his lifelong goal of teaching. CMU's Veterans' Resource Ce  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 10 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Rick Ferkel placed his hands on top of a table in his office. Think of how the four legs work together to keep the table up, he said. We need to do the same when it comes to exercise, he said. And it starts with children. Ferkel, a member of Central Michigan University's Department of Physical Education and Sport, is participating in a multi-institution collaborative effort to determine what m  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: The road to answering whether people with sickle cell disease fall more frequently leads to the inner ear, according to a Central Michigan University researcher. Sickle cell disease is an umbrella term to describe a range of inherited blood disorders that cause red blood cells to bend into the shape of a sickle blade. These cells are hard, sticky and die early. They also can clog small blood ves  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: As the country faces a devastating opioid epidemic, community leaders in the Great Lakes Bay Region are taking action. Efforts began in 2018 when the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe took it upon themselves to create a platform for change. Together with federal and state partners, and support from Central Michigan University, they organized and hosted the first Tribal Opioid Summit to educate legal, medical and pub  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Sydney Yochum, is a third-year graduate student studying Clinical Psychology, received a Summer Program for Arts and Research grant to create a new measure based off the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-3 (MMPI-3). The MMPI-3 is a 300 true or false questionnaire about someone's personal experience, which assesses many personality traits and psychopathological symptoms Yochum is creat  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 11 -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: The College for Creative Studies is pleased to announce Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Chair & Assistant Professor of Art Education Dr. Amy Ruopp was named The Michigan Art Education Association's 2023 Higher Education Art Educator of the Year. As an artist and educator, Dr. Ruopp brings a unique perspective to the leadership of CCS. With 25 years of education experience in a K-12 setting, she oversees th  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 6 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Study: Decarbonization potential of electrifying 50% of U.S. light-duty vehicle sales by 2030 One of the goals outlined by the Biden administration's National Climate Task Force in 2021 was to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions to 50%-52% below 2005 levels by 2030. Now, a University of Michigan study investigates one of the strategies to achieve this goal, which is to increase new vehicle sales to 5  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: There is a general understanding that pets have a positive impact on one's well-being. A new study by Michigan State University found that although pet owners reported pets improving their lives, there was not a reliable association between pet ownership and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, assessed 767 people over three  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 10 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Study: The Case for Domestic Violence Protective Order Firearm Prohibitions under Bruen Domestic violence protective orders are associated with reductions in intimate partner homicides, and therefore serve as a critical tool for protecting victims and survivors, according to a federal policy review led by researchers at the University of Michigan. Researchers from U-M and Johns Hopkins University rec  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Nov. 9 (TNSres) -- Foley and Lardner, a law firm, issued the following news: Foley & Lardner LLP partner Jeffrey Kopp is named among Michigan Lawyers Weekly's 2023 Leaders in the Law. Honorees are recognized for setting the standard for other lawyers through their outstanding contributions to the practice of law and the justice system in Michigan, demonstrating tremendous leadership and offering a wealth of experience in diverse areas of the law. A leading labor and empl  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 11 -- Ford Motor issued the following agency statement on Nov. 10, 2023: * * * Known to motorsport fans as "The Race to the Clouds," the legendary Pikes Peak International Hillclimb sees competitors take on 12.5 miles of twisting mountain road with menacingly-named corners like Bottomless Pit, Ragged Edge and the Devil's Playground. We've been racing our vehicles to the top of Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountains since the first organized event back in 1916 - but for the  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Faculty members 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  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: 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 from the University of Michigan's Center for Racial Justice summarizes Flint resi  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- General Motors issued the following news release: * * * Latest collaboration builds on GM's goal to establish a more secure, sustainable, North American-focused EV supply chain * * * GM is deeply committed to an all-electric future, and to make that future a reality, we're focused on developing a broad portfolio of affordable and sustainable electric vehicles. EV motors are a key element of our Ultium Platform -- their magnets present a great opportunity to reduc  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Nov. 10 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Grand Valley's Muskegon Innovation Hub will receive $1.7 million in grants to provide guidance and resources for West Michigan entrepreneurs and help support small businesses. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced November 9 that the Muskegon Innovation Hub was one of 27 organizations selected from hundreds of applicants to receive grant funds from the state's Small Business Support Hub program. Kevin Ricco, di  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- HarperCollins Christian Publishing, a subsidiary of HarperCollins Publishers, issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2023: Today, HarperCollins Christian Publishing announced the promotion of Kristi Smith to vice president of marketing for Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Gift Book imprints. Smith joined the company 24 years ago, and throughout her tenure has been integral to the marketing strategy of some of the company's top titles. Smith served as marketin  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release: HFC Academic Advisor Dorea (pronounced "Dor-ee-ay") Wilson won't allow students to short-change themselves. "The Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo said it best (paraphrasing): 'The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it,'" said Wilson, of Detroit. "Students are unsure of themselves and might think small when they shouldn't. The  more

HILLSDALE, Michigan, Nov. 11 (TNSres) -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release: Hillsdale College hosted New York Post columnist Miranda Devine as the college's fall 2023 Eugene C. Pulliam distinguished visiting fellow in journalism from Oct. 26 to Nov.1. Devine is the author of the bestselling book "Laptop from Hell: Hunter Biden, Big Tech, and the Dirty Secrets the President Tried to Hide." On Oct. 26, Devine presented a public lecture titled "Laptop from Hell: An Update," whic  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- Hope College issued the following news: By Cory Lakatos The Saint Benedict Institute will host physicist Dr. Stephen Barr, who is president of the Society of Catholic Scientists and retired from the University of Delaware faculty, for a talk titled "The Big Bang, the Beginning, and Creation" on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. at Hope College in the Maas Center auditorium. The public is invited. Admission is free. A video recording of the event will be made available  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- Hope College issued the following news on Nov. 7, 2023: The documentary film "Work & Happiness: The Human Cost of Welfare" will be shown, with a panel discussion afterward, on Monday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. at Hope College in Schaap Auditorium of the Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center. The public is invited. Admission is free. "Work & Happiness: The Human Cost of Welfare" examines the welfare system in the United States, and is a companion to the book "The Human Co  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 10 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Nov. 9, 2023: Today, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced that multiple municipalities will receive Community Crossings Matching Grants to fund road and infrastructure improvements throughout the region. * * * Rep. Pat Boy's (D-Michigan City) district received the following funding: * $41,430.90 for Beverly Shores * $545,062.77 for Chesterton * $998,930.75 for Michigan City   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 6 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Nearly $2 million in state funding is in route to LaPorte County and Michigan City to help complete road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty). State funding is available for local projects through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, including road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improv  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 9 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 8, 2023: * * * Becomes First Black Elected Mayor of Michigan City * * * The Indiana Democratic Party released the following statement from Chairman Mike Schmuhl on Angie Nelson-Deuitch winning the election to become the next mayor of Michigan City: "Michigan City chose a new path by electing councilwoman Angie Nelson-Deuitch as their next mayor. Angie understands that Michigan City is at a c  more

MONROE, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- Monroe County Community College issued the following news release: Monroe County Community College will welcome Irene Miller, author of "Into No Man's Land, A Historical Memoir," on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 3 p.m. in the Meyer Theater in the La-Z-Boy Center on the college's main campus, 1555 S. Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI. Miller's story is one of courage, determination, perseverance and the power of the human spirit. Miller's memoir explores a less-often tol  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: President Philomena V. Mantella was a recent guest on the podcast Changing Higher Ed, hosted by Drumm McNaughton, in an episode titled "Beyond Ideas: Implementing Innovative Structures in Higher Education." In this discussion, Mantella shared her innovative strategies that allow Grand Valley to serve students, employers and the community. The discussion covered practical methods to adopt a student-  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Wayne State University issued the following news on Nov. 7, 2023: In the heart of the world's automotive capital, Wayne State University is not only home to the largest labor archives in North America and one of the top labor studies programs in the U.S., it's also home to one of the most recognizable faces associated with the recently settled strike against Detroit's Big Three. For more than two months, Marick Masters, Ph.D., a labor expert and professor   more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 10 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023: Today, the State Transportation Commission (STC) approved the final version of the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) 2024-2028 Five-Year Transportation Program (5YTP) for posting on the MDOT website and transmission to the Michigan Legislature, state budget director, and the House and Senate fiscal agencies by March 1, 2024, as required under state statute. MDO  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2023: For its efforts in establishing a solid foundation to attract private investment and further build on municipality assets, the city of Negaunee has been awarded the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) certification, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced today. MEDC formally recognizes the city of Negaunee as a Certified Redevelopment Ready Community  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 10 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that 27 organizations have been selected to serve as entrepreneurial hubs across the state of Michigan, providing comprehensive resources and support to the state's small businesses. The Small Business Support Hubs (SBSH) program received approval by the Michigan Strategi  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to announce that a new public gathering space will soon be coming to downtown Saginaw with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. One of several placemaking activities currently taking place in Saginaw, the Memorial Cup Legacy Project will serve to enhance the image of the city and commemorate the 2024 Memorial Cup   more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel applauds the passage of Senate Bills (SB) 410 and 592 through the Michigan House last night. SB 410, sponsored by Senator Jeff Irwin, eliminates provisions in the Michigan Product Liability Act (Public Act 249 of 1995), which shielded pharmaceutical companies from certain lawsuits brought by consumers. SB 592, sponsored by Senator Rosemary Bayer, ensures M  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 15 state attorneys general to encourage the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to promulgate a rule requiring stronger minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities. The letter, submitted on Monday by the coalition, responds to a proposal by CMS to ad  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2023: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel this week served civil subpoenas upon Kyle Scappaticci and Emily Scappaticci, both of Washtenaw County, and Kevin Scappaticci, of Wayne County, formally beginning an investigation under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCPA) into their wildlife and pest control marketing and business practices. This investigation was recently authorized  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants to make Michigan residents aware that members of Generation Z - those born between the late 1990s and early 2010s - are three times more likely to be victims of online scams. Those under 20 lost an estimated $8.2 million in 2017 and $210 million in 2022, a more than two-thousand percent increase, per the FBI's Internet Crime Reports. Though they hav  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2023: Last week, the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force issued warning letters to eight Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) providers that transmit calls across the nation, and appear to continue transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on behalf of one or more clients, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Per the warning letters, the targeted VoIP provi  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023: Today, the Department of Attorney General gave oral argument before the Michigan Supreme Court in the matters of People v. Burkman and People v. Wohl. The Court has agreed to hear argument on the question of whether Burkman and Wohl's specific acts could constitute a criminal act contrary to MCL 168.932(a), and whether MCL 168.932(a) is itself a constitutional statute. * * *   more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel applauds Governor Gretchen Whitmer for signing HB 4644 into law yesterday, which amends the Uniform Power of Attorney (POA) Act. This legislation, sponsored by Representative Kara Hope, helps ensure: * that a POA is accessible to more residents, which will decrease the number of guardianships and conservatorships appointed statewide; * increased acceptan  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 10 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023: In case you missed it, yesterday, the AP reported that MIGOP Chair Kristina Karamo is losing support in the GOP... and I wouldn't say we are shocked. She has continually embroiled the party in chaos, promoted a deeply unpopular agenda, and failed to deliver on any of her campaign promises, including improving the party's financial state. Now, the MIGOP is at least $500,000 in  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 10 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that 27 organizations have been selected to serve as entrepreneurial hubs across the state of Michigan, providing comprehensive resources and support to the state's small businesses. The Small Business Support Hubs (SBSH) program received approval by the Michigan Strategic Fun  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to Michigan State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision, State Historic Preservation Review Board, Michigan Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Michigan Travel Commission, and Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System Board. Today's appointees represent Michigan's young professionals, communities  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: MSU men's tennis duo of junior Max Sheldon and sophomore Ozan Baris completed a historic run at the ITA Fall National Championships double title, claiming the first national title in program history. "This really plants the Spartan flag on the national stage and I think that a lot of people are starting to realize that Michigan State is for real," Head Coach Harry Jadun said. "We're just getting started, but  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 11 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: For the second straight year, a Michigan State University Spartan has been named the Educator of the Year by the Lansing branch of the NAACP. University Distinguished Professor Patricia Edwards received the honor formally in October 2023. The annual award recognizes individuals and organizations who help promote the NAACP's mission. "When the committee looked through the list of candidates, it became cle  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 10 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: A new study, conducted in collaboration between researchers at Michigan State University and Central Michigan University, found that public spending on social safety net programs and on education spending each independently impact high school graduation rates, which are a key predictor of health and well-being later in life. The study, published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, tested whether p  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The Michigan Senate gave final approval Wednesday to a package of clean energy bills, including one that requires Michigan to get 100% of its electricity from clean sources by 2040. The bills now move to the desk of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is expected to sign them. Other bills in the package give state regulators power to approve zoning applications for solar and wind energy generation facilities, s  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In neighboring Ohio and across the country last night, voters sent a loud message that they'll protect a woman's right to make their own health care decisions. Last night's results make clear that all of the GOP candidates in the Michigan Senate primary are out-of-step with voters in their support for a dangerous abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest. Here's where candidates in Michigan's  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Since Peter Meijer announced his entrance into Michigan's "caustic," "radioactive," and "increasingly crowded" Republican "Senate showdown," a wave of new reporting details how his candidacy has unleashed a "strikingly candid and aggressive" "clash" between Republicans. See for yourself: The Detroit News: Michigan GOP blames 'intern' for anti-Peter Meijer tweet * The Michigan Republican Party blamed  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Republican lawmakers and national right-wing, anti-abortion groups filed a lawsuit today hoping to overturn Proposition 3 - the overwhelmingly popular, voter-approved amendment that codifies reproductive freedom in the Michigan constitution. This is another heinous example of the lengths MAGA Matt Hall's Republican colleagues will go to undermine Michiganders and their rights. "The Michigan GOP has p  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2023: Today, Senate Democrats took their final votes on the Reproductive Health Act, finalizing the repeal of dangerous abortion restrictions that harm marginalized communities and limit reproductive freedom. With today's votes, the legislation now heads to Governor Whitmer's desk for signing. This crucial legislation takes back control of medical decisions so they are made between a patient  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Roughly 5.6% of Michigan third graders could be required to repeat third grade due to low reading scores, according to a new report from Michigan State University's Education Policy Innovation Collaborative, or EPIC. This is a slight improvement from the 5.8% of third graders who could have been held back in 2022, but remains higher than the pre-pandemic rate of just 4.1% in 2019. Improvements in re  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 10 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023: The Michigan Public Service Commission today approved invoices for wireless internet protocol (IP)-based wireless call routing for Next Generation 911 (NG911) calls across the state, highlighting how these telecommunication providers ensure a critical public safety service remains available to Michiganders. The five invoices approved today, totaling $1,421,674.28, cover servi  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 10 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2023: The Michigan Public Service Commission's Winter Energy Appraisal for 2023-2024 projects demand for electricity will decline slightly while demand for natural gas will increase, mainly because of increased use of the fuel in electricity generation. The annual report released today projects electricity demand will decline 2.7% overall, with residential demand declining  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: A doctor and two medical students will share insights about caring for people without housing during a free lecture co-sponsored by Grand Rapids Community College, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Grand Valley State University. Dr. Beth Makowski, medical director for MSU Grand Rapids Street Medicine, and MSU medical students Victoria Moaddel and Christa Schafer will prese  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 11 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Jasmine K. Brown, a doctoral student in the Michigan State University Department of Forestry, is quickly becoming a standout in her field. Brown was recently awarded the Graduate Student Emerging Leader Scholarship by the MSU Black Faculty, Staff, and Administrators Association, or BFSAA. Brown was nominated by Asia Dowtin, assistant professor in the Department of Forestry, as a student who embodies the BFS  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: MSU Health Care, in partnership with Health Alliance Plan, or HAP, announces the HAP MSUHC Medicare (HMO) plan for 2024. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences, a historic 30-year partnership set out to discover and advance a new standard of health. "Our partnership with HAP represents a significant step in our commitment to enhancin  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: In April 2021, four Michigan State University plant scientists met at an undisclosed area on campus to dig up a bottle containing seeds buried more than 144 years ago by MSU botanist William J. Beal. Fast forward to 2023, more than two years after the seeds were excavated from their secret location, molecular genetic testing has confirmed a hybrid plant was accidentally included among the seeds in t  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 9 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Michigan State University researchers have solved the mystery of a poorly understood sperm structure called the cytoplasmic droplet, or CD. The CD is an expanded cytoplasm -- watery, gel-like cell contents enclosed by cell membrane -- found close to the head, at the neck of the sperm, in all mammals, including humans. This new genetic model is the first of its kind. Despite being first discovered mo  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Michigan State University has two national finalists for the prestigious Marshall Scholarship and Rhodes Scholarship. Organizers will announce the results of these competitions in the coming weeks. The Marshall Scholarship provides support to approximately 50 of the most outstanding undergraduates in the country to study at any university in the United Kingdom. The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest internati  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Analysis (PDF): Opioid Use in Michigan (2019): A Review of County-Level Opioid and Poverty-Related Data A new landscape map and analysis created by the University of Michigan show demographic information with a connection to opioid use disorder, examining data such as unemployment rates, annual income, opioid-related hospitalizations, and physical and mental health and well-being. To create the map, U  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 10 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: A new landscape map and analysis created by the University of Michigan show demographic information with a connection to opioid use disorder, examining data such as unemployment rates, annual income, opioid-related hospitalizations, and physical and mental health and well-being. To create the map, U-M's Poverty Solutions and Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network (OPEN) used avai  more

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: Northern Michigan University's Theatre and Dance Department marked its 60th anniversary by hosting an inaugural alumni awards celebration in late October to honor exceptional achievements in the entertainment arts. Recipients who posed for a group photo and their respective awards were (from left): Porter Kelly, an actor with 40+ TV/film credits, Outstanding Alumni-Hall of Fame; Alycia Reynolds, Rising Star   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- Northwestern University issued the following story: * * * Plan is to produce hydrogen by leveraging diverse and abundant energy sources, including renewable energy, natural gas and low-cost nuclear energy * * * Northwestern University is a key partner in the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2), one of seven new Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs across the nation selected to receive $7 billion in funding to accelerate the domestic market for low-cost  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- Northwood University issued the following news: Northwood Esports this weekend won the 2023 Red Bull Collegiate Valorant National Championship in Chicago, Illinois. "Now we get a chance to defend our world championship," stated Coach Cody Elsen, director of Northwood Esports. Northwood will compete for the global title in Istanbul, Turkey on Nov. 19-24. Northwood's Valorant team consists of Ali Salahedin, Asbury Park, New Jersey; Benjamin Park, Bloomfield Hills; M  more

BLOOMFIELD, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- Oakland Community College issued the following news release: Oakland Community College (OCC) and Oakland University (OU) signed a new transfer articulation agreement that will provide OCC students who earn a Pre-Engineering associate degree an easier transfer to OU to earn a bachelor of science in Engineering. OCC students who complete the associate degree in Pre-Engineering can earn a bachelor of science degree at OU in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineer  more

BLOOMFIELD, Michigan, Nov. 10 -- Oakland Community College issued the following news release: Oakland Community College has named Rick Leonard chief of its Department of Public Safety. As chief, Leonard will oversee the College's team of highly-trained, state-certified sworn Police Officers across its five campuses in Oakland County. Leonard replaces Paul Matynka, who retired from the College on November 3, 2023 after six years at OCC and 35 years in law enforcement. Chief Leonard has extensi  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Nov. 11 -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: A man who entered higher education after serving in the Army will share his experiences and expertise as the new leader of Grand Rapids Community College's Veterans Services and Veterans Center. Philip Blanchard was recently named associate director of GRCC's Veterans Services Department. He worked in construction during his nearly four years in the Army, and continued in the trade after he left the se  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 10 -- Wayne State University issued the following news on Nov. 9, 2023: In her first major address, on Nov. 8, Wayne State University President Kimberly Andrews Espy, Ph.D., announced plans for a university-wide, multi-year initiative called College to Career, which will broaden the institution's approach to student success and enhance its impact on the broader community. College to Career's purpose is to ensure students graduate career ready and prepared to thrive. Pr  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Study: Unaddressed functional difficulty and care support among White, Black, and Hispanic older adults in the last decade Despite the raft of health care changes that occurred after the Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010, racial and ethnic disparities in aging needs among older adults persist today, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of Michigan and Syracuse University fo  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Nov. 11 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: Master of Healthcare Administration alumna Dr. Deborah Brown, DMD, MHA '12, FACHE, was named a West Michigan Notable Leader in Health Care by Crain's Business. The accolade came on the heels of Brown's reappointment in September to the Michigan Board of Dentistry by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Crain's notes Deborah Brown is a dedicated advocate for public health dentistry, actively engaged in grassroots initi  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on on Nov. 6, 2023: * * * Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes issued the following statement on Peter Meijer's entrance into the "caustic" and "radioactive" Republican "Senate showdown" in Michigan: "Michigan Republicans' nasty, chaotic Senate primary is getting even messier. Their intra-party fight is guaranteed to leave them with a nominee who is badly damaged and out of step with working fam  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 9 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Detroit attorney Kimberly Ross Clayson was named a Michigan Lawyers Weekly Leaders in the Law 2023. Leaders in the Law recognizes Michigan lawyers who are setting the standard for other attorneys through their outstanding contributions to the practice of law and the justice system. They have demonstrated tremendous leadership and offer a wealth of expertise in diverse areas of law. Clayson is an attorney in T  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 10 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Scott Shireman, an experienced higher education administrator with deep expertise in global and online education, will become the inaugural director of the University of Michigan Center for Innovation in Detroit. His appointment to a five-year term, effective Jan. 1, 2024, was announced by Provost Laurie McCauley and will be reported to the Board of Regents at its Dec. 7 meeting. The provost said Shi  more

RIVERSIDE, California, Nov. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * As Chancellor Kim Wilcox passes the 10-year mark at UCR, we reflect on 10 campus milestones * * * Time accelerates during busy times; ask any short-order chef or - better - UC Riverside Chancellor Kim Wilcox. So for many - including Wilcox - it's surprising to hear the chancellor is at the 10-year mark. Ten years ago, Wilcox was voted unanimously by the Board of Regents   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Study finds vitamin D supplements may help reduce chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, with possible implications for also reducing racial disparities. * * * New research in the November 2023 issue of JNCCN--Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network suggests that patients who have insufficient levels of vitamin D before starting paclitaxel treatment are mo  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: Utah's consumer sentiment fell 9.4% in October (from 76.3 in September to 69.1), 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 fell 6.0% among Americans during the same time. "Utah consumers appear to be uncertain about economic conditions," said Phil Dean,  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- Wayne State University issued the following news on Nov. 6, 2023: Wayne State University is taking another step in an initiative to advance strategic communications to clearly and concisely tell the university's unique story of impact. In an effort to support internal and external communication in a highly competitive market, combined with the previously announced changes in university leadership in this area, Wayne State is working with consulting firm New West Com  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- Wayne State University issued the following news on Nov. 6, 2023: Wayne State University has received a multimillion-dollar commitment from the Michigan legislature that will position the school for its next level of success. The commitment - an extraordinary $30 million capital projects grant, provided outside of the normal appropriations process - will anchor a new world-class facility for the Law School. This is only the third such capital outlay approval to Wayn  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: A monthly economic report by a Grand Valley State University researcher suggests that the West Michigan economy is continuing to slow in part due to the recent United Auto Workers strike and the Federal Reserve's rising interest rates. Brian Long, director of supply management at GVSU's Seidman College of Business, said his survey shows growing pessimism among local manufacturers and businesses.   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 10 -- Western Governors University-Utah issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023: Western Governors University's (WGU) Michael O. Leavitt School of Health (LSH), announced today the expansion of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Prelicensure) program to eight states - Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Tennessee - to help students start their career in the nursing industry. The accredited degree program is n  more

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- Western Michigan University issued the following news on Nov. 7, 2023: Western Michigan University on Tuesday, Nov. 7, adopted an international charter focused on university health promotion, which advances strategic initiatives around the well-being of students, faculty and staff members. President Edward Montgomery gathered with the University community to make a public commitment to the Okanagan (OH-can-NAH-gan) Charter, a framework for institutions to embed h  more