ALMA, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- Alma College issued the following news: The Alma College iGEM team continued its run of excellence at the iGEM Grand Jamboree, in Paris, France, Nov. 2-5, taking home a gold medal and being nominated for a "Village Award." "The Grand Jamboree is already an incredible event. You're surrounded by hundreds of teams of students from all over the world who are singularly focused on making the world a better place. But for your project to be judged as one of the best -- eve  more

ALMA, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Alma College issued the following news: Alma College's new website and brand platform, refreshed earlier this year by a collaborative team of marketing and web design experts, college students, staff and faculty, has secured two prestigious industry awards. Alma received a Gold award at the HMR Publications Group's 11th Annual Educational Digital Marketing Awards. The event recognizes excellence in educational websites, digital content, electronic communications, mobi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: Barnes & Thornburg has added corporate, litigation, intellectual property and unclaimed property attorneys and legal professionals to its Atlanta, Delaware, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, and Southeast Michigan offices. An associate in the Indianapolis office, Laine Cadwallader's practice focuses on drafting and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on behalf   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: AI model that pairs text, images performs poorly on lower-income or non-Western images, potentially increasing inequality in digital technology representation Of these two images labeled "get water", the image on from the poorer household on the left (monthly income $39) received a lower CLIP score (0.21) compared to the image form the wealthier household on the right (monthly income $751; CLIP score 0  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Study: Racial and ethnic disparities in home health referral among adult Medicare patients (DOI: 10.1097/MLR.0000000000001945) When discharging Black patients from the hospital, nurses are less likely to refer them to home health care than white patients, a new University of Michigan study found. About 22% of Black patients are referred by discharge nurses to home health care compared to 27% of white   more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) ("the Company") today announced that Kevin Nowlan has decided to retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") after a 28-year career in finance. Craig Aaron, BorgWarner's current Vice President and Controller, will succeed Mr. Nowlan as Executive Vice President and CFO, effective March 1, 2024. Mr. Nowlan will remain with the Company in an ad  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * * Marks the fifth consecutive year BorgWarner has been included * Reaffirms BorgWarner's environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) efforts * Companies scored and ranked by KPI research and public survey findings * * * BorgWarner, a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions, has been awarded on Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible   more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: BorgWarner, a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market, has been included again on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. The company joins the ranks of 1,384 major   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: The CCS Alumni Reception in Shanghai on November 26th was a statement of the powerful collaboration between CCS and its international graduates. The event, organized by Global Strategists Maria Luisa Rossi and Vincenzo Iavicoli and assisted by the Alumni Office, was highlighted by a local alumni exhibition, curated by alumnus Jie Ji, 2020 MFA Color and Material Design, and jointly organized by alumni Haomi  more

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- Gale, a part of Cengage Group, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: * * * ASECS Scholars Enhance Research and Teaching of Eighteenth-Century Studies Using Gale's Eighteenth-Century Collections Online (ECCO) and Gale Digital Scholar Lab * * * As the Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO) celebrates 20 years of powering higher ed research, Gale, part of Cengage Group, and the American Society of Eighteenth Century Studies (ASEC  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Olivia Buzinski, a graduate student studying biology, studied territoriality in fish to see how it modifies oxidative damage in the brain. Buzinski's model for this project was a social cichlid fish, which forms social hierarchies with dominant males defending territories. In the project, male fish were placed on each side of a tank separated by a clear divider. Male territories were establishe  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: The Central Michigan University Alumni Association is celebrating a decade of 10 Within 10 award recipients by catching up with past winners! Nearly half of the 100 honorees have provided us with updates on their lives and their thoughts on CMU since earning their awards. Below we highlight a few of the responses we received. Kasee Stratton Kasee Stratton ('06) earned the 10 Within 10 Recognition in 20  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Kristen Brennan and Sara Daniels, two students in the Central Michigan University Master of Arts in Creative Writing program, won Creative Fellowships from Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, an environmental education center located ten miles south of Hastings, MI. This is the first time since offering the Creative Fellowships that Pierce Cedar Creek Institute awarded them to two students from the same univers  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Central Michigan University Provost Nancy Mathews today announced that Vice President for Research and Innovation David Weindorf will step down from his position effective early next year. "Vice President Weindorf has been a change leader to advance research and scholarship at CMU. His passion and support for faculty endeavors has raised the visibility of our faculty accomplishments," Mathews said. "More  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: After nearly retiring twice previously, Vice President of Innovation and Online Betty Kirby said this time she is really stepping down from her current role at Central Michigan University at the end of the year. Kirby previously stepped down from two leadership roles at the university, but answered the call to lead again when she was most needed by CMU's students, faculty and staff. "When I arrived at CM  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: CMU Medical Education Partners in conjunction with Central Michigan University College of Medicine, and Saginaw Valley State University will bring learners from each university to collaborate as a team in a simulated environment that replicates the health care setting, Monday, Dec. 11 from 1-4 p.m. at the CMU College of Medicine Simulation Lab. Four SVSU nursing students, two CMU College of Medicine medi  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: Dr. Deirdre Young, assistant dean for Institutional Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at CCS, was recently named on Crain's Detroit Buisiness' Notable Leaders in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. According to Crain's, this year's Notable Leaders in DEI champion diverse workforces, equitable and just financing, affordable housing and education, and inclusive, welcoming opportunities. They hol  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: EXPERTS ADVISORY Negotiators from nearly 200 countries have gathered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for the two-week COP28 conference in an effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions and avoid the worst ravages of climate change. University of Michigan experts are available to comment. Jonathan Overpeck Jonathan Overpeck is an interdisciplinary climate scientist and dean of the School for Environment a  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Davenport University issued the following statement on Dec. 5, 2023, by President Richard J. Pappas: * * * There is so much about fall that signals excitement, and that is incredibly apparent on our campuses. We just moved in the largest number of residents in our history onto our W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids Campus, and we are celebrating positive enrollment growth for our university. Our vision and mission to be a renowned quality institution of higher educati  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Eastern Michigan University's Brickley Endowment award recipients are helping to develop solutions to real-world issues, such as twisting body motion detection, interdisciplinary understandings of social change and the Civil Rights movement, understanding the links between human behavior and the brain, and how science can inform the future. Tony and Lois Evans established the James H. Brickley Endowment for F  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Eastern Michigan University associate professor of geography and geology Eric Portenga has contributed to scientific studies in Earth's topography for the past 15 years. Portenga recently gathered data and collaborated with other researchers to discover the history of the Laurentide Ice Sheet in Isle Royale National Park. Their study can help scientists understand the relationships between climate cha  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Join Eastern Michigan University for a week-long Martin Luther King Jr. celebration starting on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, where the university will welcome Judge Victoria Pratt as the keynote speaker during the luncheon from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pratt is noted for her commitment to reforming the criminal justice system and is a professor at Rutgers Law School in Newark. Pratt is committed to reforming the crimina  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: EXPERT Q&A Autonomous and electric vehicles can be a positive force for people and the planet, but widespread gains require government incentives and investment to ensure access for users across the economic spectrum. That's a key finding of research by Elisabeth Gerber, a professor at University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy. She focuses on sustainable development and transportation poli  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Study: Element abundance patterns in stars indicate fission of nuclei heavier than uranium In studying how the rich diversity of elements in the universe came to exist, University of Michigan research has put a number on how heavy an atom nature can produce--and it happens under extreme conditions in specific types of stars and supernovae. The universe's heaviest elements are produced in spectacular f  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: Today, Ford and Resideo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: REZI) announced a joint simulation project to explore vehicle-to-home (V2H) energy management called the "EV-Home Power Partnership," designed to explore the potential of electric vehicle batteries to support optimal home energy management. The project will explore, test and quantify the customer benefits of pairing bi-directional EV charging with a Resid  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: Ford Motor Company Fund (Ford Fund), the company's philanthropic arm, announced today a $5 million investment in mobility solutions focused on addressing transportation insecurity in Ford's hometown communities. One in four Americans lack access to safe, reliable and affordable transportation options, which limits their ability to access essential services and economic opportunities. Ford is committed t  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ford F-150 is an important part of Ford F-Series, America's best-selling truck for 46 years. Here's a look at some notable states in the United States of F-150. F-150 is part of F-Series, America's best-selling truck for 46 years. Utah loves that PowerBoost. Nevada loves Raptor. Idaho makes the ground shake with Tremor. Alaska goes for the max trailer tow packages. Florida buys the most 4x2s, while Vermont likes the 4x  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: Today, Ford Pro, the commercial division within Ford Motor Company, and Xcel Energy, a national leader in clean energy, announced a unique collaboration to support the deployment of 30,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in Xcel Energy service territories across the U.S. by 2030 with most upfront costs offset by Xcel for qualifying business fleet customers1. Ford Pro and Xcel Energy are launching t  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: "The Republican National Committee -- and some embattled state parties -- are dragging behind previous election cycles in fundraising weeks before the first primary voting for president in 2024," UPI reports. Ford School professor Richard Hall noted there are multiple reasons. "There's an awful lot of donors trying to make a tough choice. Do I go with someone I think is going to   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: In November, Pregnancy Justice president Lourdes Rivera delivered the 2023 Omenn-Darling Health Policy Keynote address about the landscape of reproductive rights in the United States. While on campus, the Ford School's Women & Gender in Public Policy (WGPP) student organization invited Rivera for a conversation with around 15 students to discuss her own journey and challenges she   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Two second year master's students, Joe Mancina (MPP '24) and Gerardo Mendez Gutierrez (MPP'24), have been selected from a competitive pool of applicants for the Ford School's prestigious 2024 Riecker Fellowship. They will spend the winter semester in Washington, DC, on assignment with a member of the Michigan delegation. The fellows' specific assignments will be based o  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: This fall, Michigan State Representative Dylan Wegela tasked a group of Ford School students to research the implications of artificial intelligence and surveillance in the workplace. Their project is part of a 2-credit experiential learning opportunity facilitated by the Science, Technology, and Public Policy (STPP) Program. Oieshi Saha (MPP '24), Audrey Melillo (BA '25  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ford has earned four Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards - more than any other brand - for its fresh lineup of gas, hybrid and electric vehicles following a year of expert testing of nearly every new and redesigned vehicle available in the United States. Top honors from Kelley Blue Book, a leading industry buyer's guide, go to: * Best Compact Truck, 2024 Ford Maverick * Best Full-Size Truck, 2024 Ford F-150 * Best Elec  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: EXPERT Q&A Federal approval of a breakthrough gene-editing technology that treats the pain and debilitating effects of sickle cell disease is cause for celebration among a community with few options for relief. The Food and Drug Administration's approval of two gene therapies, Casgevy and Lyfgenia, to treat sickle cell disease means more patients--100,000-plus Americans--with the inherited disease now  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Study: Childcare subsidy employment and copayment requirements and child maltreatment Young children in low-income households could be at risk for abuse and neglect if their parents are unable to receive adequate child care subsidies, a new University of Michigan study found. Employment requirements, which vary by state, above a certain threshold have negative consequences for children and families, s  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A University of Michigan-led study based on a review of genetic and health information from more than 276,000 people finds strong support for a decades-old evolutionary theory that sought to explain aging and senescence. In 1957, evolutionary biologist George Williams proposed that genetic mutations that contribute to aging could be favored by natural selection if they are advantageous early in life in  more

STATESBORO, Georgia, Dec. 5 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: David Weindorf, Ph.D., has been selected to become the new Vice President for Research and Economic Development at Georgia Southern University. Weindorf comes to Georgia Southern from Central Michigan University (CMU), where he has served since 2020 as the Vice President for Research and Innovation. He has led CMU to a 32% increase in external grantmanship, a 39% increase in scholarly output, and an 8  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- General Motors issued the following news release: General Motors and Autocar Industries, LLC have signed a joint development agreement to create a range of zero tailpipe emissions vocational vehicles powered by GM's HYDROTEC power cubes. Autocar, a market leader in customized vocational trucks, views this initiative as an important expansion in offering robust, zero tailpipe emissions solutions to customers. Fuel cell technology offers an additional energy propulsi  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that 15 communities will share $1,977,300 in Recreation Passport grants for projects, including the addition of a skate park in Mecosta County, new playground equipment in Roscommon County, a new campground and boat launch in Ontonagon County, and park improvements in Barry and Tuscola counties. "When we invest in our state parks and publ  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Eastern Michigan University students eagerly awaiting the tradition of transitioning their tassels to mark the start of their careers will convene at the George Gervin GameAbove Center, 799 North Hewitt Road in Ypsilanti, on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. More than 1,200 students are eligible to participate in the fall commencement ceremony. The ceremony is for graduates representing the College of A  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: An artist, a state lawmaker and a high school coach are among those receiving honors at the 2024 GIANT Awards. The GIANT Awards recognize members of the African American community for their contributions to shaping the history, culture and quality of life in the Grand Rapids area. Each award is named after someone who has demonstrated excellence and serves as a perpetual memorial to those contributions.  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Dec. 1 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: In conjunction with Mary Idema Pew Library's 10th anniversary celebration , University Libraries is partnering with Dematic to offer a scholarship opportunity to GVSU students. The only requirement is providing the correct answer to one question about the library's storage and retrieval system. Five individuals will be chosen to receive $1,000 each from Dematic. Entries are open until 11:59 pm on December   more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Thomas Garrett Undergraduate research is a key component of an empowered education at Grand Valley, as it provides students with opportunities to build skills and knowledge in their disciplines that will help them succeed in their future careers. Some students work with a faculty member on their current research projects; other students develop an independent project of their own and are guided  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Nov. 30 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: With a lifetime devoted to nursing, Tricia Thomas with the Kirkhof College of Nursing knows the significance of what empowerment can mean to a patient. Building connections with patients and their families can make all the difference in their recovery, she said. "It's offering hope, and painting a picture that may be different than the one that they have in their mind's eye, but something they can see for  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Close-up of stethoscope and ultrasound scan on wooden background. Image credit: dimarik, iStock Study: Grandmaternal body mass index in early pregnancy and risk ofgrandoffspring stillbirth: A nationwide, three-generation cohort study Research has shown that pregnant women with a body max index of 30 or higher face a greater chance of experiencing a stillbirth compared to pregnant women with a normal B  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: George Muyskens didn't always picture himself with a college degree. After graduating from Whitehall High School in 2010, he attempted community college twice but was unable to finish his degree either time. He then entered the Air Force, hoping for a bit of direction in his life. "You don't always know what you want to do right out of high school. I certainly had no clue," he said with a smile. But n  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: Grand Rapids Community College President Charles Lepper was recently named to a board overseeing Michigan's prepaid tuition program. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed Lepper to the Michigan Education Trust board of directors last month. His term runs through 2024. Michigan Education Trust, the state's 529 savings program, allows users to pay for future education costs at current prices. The benefits may   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: 9-11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 EVENT: Co-hosted by the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers, the 2023 Great Lakes Compact Symposium will feature a discussion of the past, present and future of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact on the compact's 15th anniversary  more

ALMA, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- Alma College issued the following news: In 2023, the Alma College football team once again set a new standard of excellence for the program. For the second consecutive year, the Scots finished the regular season undefeated, going 10-0 and winning the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) championship. But unlike in the 2022 season, when Alma was knocked out of the NCAA Division III playoffs in the second round, the Scots kept playing. Thanks to an incr  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Humane Society of the United States are urging consumers to be wary of puppy scams as many people seek to purchase or adopt dogs during the holiday season. Many people enjoy gifting kittens, puppies and other pets to loved ones during the holidays, which creates an atmosphere ripe for scammers to exploit. Michigan residents in recent years have be  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Changing the type of light bulb used at home can be a simple way to make a significant impact on your energy bill. For those up against financial hardship, purchasing these bulbs might be difficult. Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is dedicated to providing brighter solutions for our customers, especially as winter approaches. For the third year, I&M has worked with foodban  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Dec. 6 -- Indiana University South Bend campus issued the following news release: Kevin L. Ladd and Carolyn Schult, both professors in IU South Bend's Psychology department, are the recipients of Chancellor's Professorships for 2023. The designation honors highly meritorious performance and recognizes extensive accomplishment and leadership in teaching, research, and campus service. Schult, a developmental psychologist, holds a Ph.D from the University of Michigan. She ha  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release: As a part of the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) commitment to improving safety and the quality of Michigan's transportation system, MDOT has announced the recipients of the annual Local Grade Crossing Surface Program. The complete list of 2024 recipients is available on the MDOT website (https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,4616,7-151-22444_56486---,00.html). Selected on a compe  more

SAULT STE. MARIE, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release: As a new year approaches, it's time to turn the page on 2023. For frequent travelers at two Michigan-Ontario crossings, it also will be time to switch to a new toll system. Over the past year, the International Bridge (connecting Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, with Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario) and the Blue Water Bridge (connecting Port Huron, Michigan, to Point Edward, Ontario) have mo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- George Washington University issued the following news: The Environmental Protection Agency recently proposed a plan that would require most US cities to replace lead pipes that carry tap water within 10 years. The EPA says there are an estimated 9.2 million lead service lines in the US that deliver public water to cities across the country. The public health risk associated with lead was at play in Flint, Michigan where many residents, including children, were exposed to   more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined Governor Gretchen Whitmer for the signing of the Drug Immunity repeal. 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. "This bill was never about opening the floodgates of litigation; it's  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: On December 4th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), alongside the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Michigan Department of Attorney General (DAG) announced a settlement reached with alleged industrial polluter R.J. Torching, with sources in both Flint and Battle Creek. The consent decree,   more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Dec. 06, 2023: Monday, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan granted the State's motion to remand its lawsuit against the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (GFIAA) for PFAS contamination in nearby drinking water sources back to state court in the 17th Circuit Court in Kent County. Attorney General Nessel sued the GFIAA following repeated warnings and dema  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recently announced that the City of Benton Harbor's most recent testing for lead in the city's drinking water shows lead levels remain at 1 part per billion (ppb). This marks the second consecutive year that Benton Harbor's drinking water has met the stringent standards of the U.S Environmental Prot  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) supports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement of a settlement with scrap metal recycler R.J. Torching for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act. Under the agreed-upon consent decree, R.J. Torching will install a pollution capture and control system at its Flint facility that is   more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan bills to better protect health care workers on the job and incentivize more Michiganders to enter the health care workforce. "We owe a debt of gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and health care workers who routinely step up to protect our communities and save lives," said Governor Whitmer. "Unfortunately, health care workers face r  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission announced the following electric application (Case No. U-21513) on Dec. 6, 2023: * * * In the matter of the application of UPPER PENINSULA POWER COMPANY for approval of depreciation rates. APPLICATION Upper Peninsula Power Company ("UPPCO" or the "Company") hereby seeks approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission ("MPSC" or the "Commission") to implement new depreciation rates and practices and in support of thereof  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Jacqueline "Jackie" Gerson knows very well how "artisanal gold mining" sounds to people who haven't heard the phrase before. "It sounds quaint, right?" asked the assistant professor of earth and environmental sciences in Michigan State University's College of Natural Science. But that innocuous name belies the dangers of a practice that exposes miners and their communities to a poisonous chemical t  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Academics and journalists from across the Midwest gathered in the WKAR studios last month, following a flame sparked by Danielle K. Brown, 1855 Professor of Community and Urban Journalism at Michigan State University. As a journalist and researcher, Brown's dedication to unraveling the narratives surrounding Black people, police violence and protests was challenged in the aftermath of the racial reckoning th  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Messenger reported that Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, and Sandy Pensler have vowed to repeal the Affordable Care Act which would revoke health care access and increase costs for Michigan families. The story notes that Rogers voted against the law, calling it "disastrous" and called for it to be undone. Meijer signed a pledge to repeal the law. Pensler said "we have to completely repeal Obamacare." I  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, the Detroit News released a damning article this weekend detailing the ever-growing chaos within the extremist MIGOP over divisive MAGA enthusiast - and MIGOP Chair - Kristina Karamo. As her critics seek a special meeting to remove her from her leadership position, Karamo is trying to take power away from those same detractors. But let's be clear, the trouble with the MIGOP does  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Gander reported that Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, and Sandy Pensler have made calls to repeal the Affordable Care Act which would result in millions of Michiganders being denied care or losing health insurance. Rogers voted against the Affordable Care Act and described it as a "disastrous law." Meijer signed a pledge to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Pensler called the Affordable Care Act a "disast  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Gander reported that Sandy Pensler - who joined the crowded GOP Senate primary field last week - has a dangerous anti-abortion record. The story noted that Pensler is on the wrong side of issues that matter most to Michiganders. He called Roe v. Wade "tyrannical." Pensler opposed fair wages for working Michiganders. He described the Affordable Care Act as a "disaster" and said "he wouldn't think t  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: The Michigan Independent reported today that Sandy Pensler - who joined the chaotic Republican Senate primary field last week - is out of touch and on the wrong side of issues that matter to Michiganders. The story noted that Pensler called Roe v. Wade "terrible" and "tyrannical." Pensler said that he has "the same position on being pro-life as President Reagan and President Trump." He  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: It might be December, but this "doozy" of a race is only heating up as Michigan GOP Senate candidates continue to "clash" and take shots at each other. As the "caustic" and "aggressive" primary grows, candidates aren't holding back. * Mike Rogers whacked Peter Meijer, James Craig, and Sandy Pensler, saying they're running "for all the wrong reasons" and compared them to George Santos. * Pensler bashe  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- 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: Delsa D. Chapman, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports SUBJECT: Announcing the Online Mathematics and Literacy Tool Application Process The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is announcing the availability of funds under P  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: Michigan State University's Global Youth Advancement Network (GYAN), Alliance for African Partnership (AAP), and Office for Education Abroad are pleased to announce the selected teams for the COIL Faculty Fellows Program-Africa. Sponsored by AAP, this program is an opportunity for higher-ed teaching faculty (i.e., faculty or academic staff with teaching appointments)  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Michigan State University is racing into the future by entering into a two-year agreement with Politecnico di Milano in Italy, and the University of Alabama to participate in the Indy Autonomous Challenge. MSU is the first and only team from Michigan to race in the IAC series, which officially launched in 2019 and brings together academic institutions and public-private partnerships to challenge university st  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Researchers from Michigan State University are working with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to ensure the sustainability of the Au Sable River fishery. * * * Situated in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula is one of the country's most revered sport fishing destinations. The Au Sable River is a Blue Ribbon trout stream, recognizing its high-quality water accessibility, capacity  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: A multi-institutional research team led by Michigan State University has received a $946,349 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture to explore alfalfa autotoxicity. The award is within NIFA's Alfalfa Seed and Forage Systems program. The project is led by Kim Cassida, an associate professor in the MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences  more

MUSKEGON, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- Muskegon Community College issued the following news: Muskegon Community College (MCC) is proud to announce the prestigious recognition of alumnus Megan Olson and current student Christopher Doleshal, who have both recently earned the esteemed title of "Rising Stars" in the technology sector by techchannel.com, a leading industry insider. Both Olson, currently contributing her expertise at Forta, and Doleshal, a dedicated member of the CU*Answers team, attribute t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 9 -- The Arkansas National Guard issued the following news release: By Air Force Master Sgt. Erich B. Smith, National Guard Bureau The 2023 National Guard Bureau Innovation Challenge showcased the inventive prowess of Guard members nationwide Dec. 7 at the Herbert R. Temple Jr. Army National Guard Readiness Center. Among the concepts featured: a virtual reality application by the Arkansas National Guard, a South Carolina Army National Guard initiative for robotic auto  more

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: Northern Michigan University has been awarded a competitive Student Select Support Services (4-S) grant, worth about $100,000 annually over a six-year cycle, as part of the state's larger King-Chavez-Parks initiative. The 4-S program is designed to develop retention programs to benefit academically- or economically-disadvantaged students enrolled at four-year public and independent educational institutions th  more

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: Her high school graduation ceremony was canceled by the pandemic, but Rebekah Allen will make her Northern Michigan University commencement especially memorable by serving as the student speaker. The first-generation college student from Davison, Mich., will also earn a bachelor's degree in English-creative writing at the Dec. 16 ceremony in NMU's Superior Dome. "I have this mantra that I should always surpr  more

BLOOMFIELD, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- Oakland Community College issued the following news release: Awards for OCC's Budget and Financial Planning excellence are adding up. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently awarded OCC with a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the College's Fiscal Year 2024-2028 Five-Year Budget and Financial Forecast document, the highest award in governmental budgeting. The Budget and Financial Planning department also received a Certificate of Re  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 5 -- Ohio Dominican University issued the following news: Ohio Dominican University's (ODU's) Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Michael A. Grandillo to serve as interim president during its meeting on Dec. 1. He succeeds Connie Gallaher who will retire in December 2023 following the completion of the fall semester. Grandillo will begin his service at ODU on Dec. 6 as president-designate, and will assume the presidency on Dec. 16, 2023. Grandillo brings over 43 years of highe  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Dec. 7 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: "Life and work are all about relationships," says Erika Moeschke. "If I were writing the story of my life, I'd choose this title: The Art of Living a Relationship-Centered Life." Erika's relationship with the Olivet family began before she was born. Her grandmother entered Olivet Nazarene University (known then as Olivet College) in 1941. Her dad and her sister, as well as several of her aunts and uncles, ar  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- General Motors issued the following news release: * * * * At least 25 locations offering 100 fast charging stalls by end of year; approximately 200 locations targeted by end of 2024 * Pilot and Flying J travel centers feature 24/7 amenities, including 350kW chargers, onsite staff monitoring and more * Network designed to improve range confidence and enable nationwide EV road travel * * * Pilot Travel Centers LLC, General Motors (NYSE: GM) and EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ:  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: U-M study examines measures used to inform how researchers, policymakers identify areas in need of health resources Concept illustration of underrepresented Americans. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with Midjourney Study: Comparison of two area-level socioeconomic deprivation indices: Implications for public health research, practice and policy EXPERT Q&A Over the course of the pandemic, COVID-19   more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: Curiosity can be risky, and even dangerous. But it's also the key to success and solving life's mysteries. That was the word Saturday from award-winning author and journalist Charles Fishman, who spoke to nearly 200 graduates and their families at Lawrence Technological University's Fall 2023 Semester Commencement, held at LTU's Don Ridler Field House. Lawrence Tech's still-fairly-new marketin  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 7 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Detroit attorney Liz Rogers was selected to the inaugural group of "Michigan's Go-To Lawyers Power List" in the commercial real estate category. Power List honorees, who were originally nominated by their peers as leading lawyers in a particular field of law for Michigan Lawyers Weekly throughout 2023, were selected by a special committee. Rogers was named a go-to-lawyer for commercial real estate in June.   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: By: Miles Sloan The State News won big this November as the recipient of four Pacemaker Awards in the National Collegiate Journalism competition. Widely recognized as the top prize for collegiate journalism, each year the Pacemaker Award honors students based on their writing, editing, content and design. The State News won Pacemaker Awards in the categories of newspaper/news magazine, online, multiplatform  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Colliding pieces of space debris emit electric signals that could help track small debris littering Earth's orbit, potentially saving satellites and spacecraft A computer-generated image of trackable objects in low Earth orbit. Each dot represents an object, and around 95% of them are debris. The trackable objects are already beginning to form a cloud of debris around Earth, but there are millions of s  more

MONROE, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- Monroe County Community College issued the following news release: Monroe County Community College is offering a new 'Issues and Trends in Health Care course (HLTSC 200)' for current and prospective health sciences students or anyone else who is interested in the topic. The course is intended is to develop an awareness of the current trends and issues in health care. Students will examine how legal, ethical, political and economic principles affect the health care p  more

BLOOMFIELD, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Oakland Community College issued the following news release: Whenever a runner competes in a race, they are always hoping to run their personal best time. For OCC cross country runner Amy Rowan, doing it at the 2023 NJCAA Cross Country National Championship in Huntsville, Alabama just made it more special. Rowan, along with teammate Mackenzie Montagano, finished 7th and 42nd respectively out of more than 300 runners at the championship, qualifying both as NJCAA   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Marsal School of Education staff member Carla Shalaby providing feedback on LEAPS. Image credit: Jose Juarez Providing students with direct research experience, creative problem-solving skills and a vision of community engagement are the leading purposes of a new University of Michigan degree. An interprofessional liberal arts major, "Learning, Equity, and Problem Solving for the Public Good" will cre  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Achieving Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's aim of universal Pre-K, made in her State of the State address in January 2023, will require building upon its established programs and making some adjustments to the state's education system. A policy report compiled by education researchers at the University of Michigan, who examined evidence-based pathways to achieve tha  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: EXPERT ANALYSIS Report (PDF): Reimagining the Global Supply Chain Post COVID-19 As a member of a global supply chain task force, Ravi Anupindi has seen the snarls in the flow of goods and services, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The team produced a report and some of its major recommendations included the need for a national coordinating body for preparedness and response, establishing a   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: LED lighting is up to 44% more efficient than 4-foot fluorescent tubes, according to a University of Michigan study. The study compared the costs of six replacement options (one fluorescent and five LED) for linear recessed lighting systems and found that LED products were 18%-44% more efficient than T8 fluorescent lamps. Lighting is responsible for 11% of electricity use in commercial buildi  more

FLINT, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Robb King Intelligent.com has recognized the University of Michigan-Flint in nine categories of its 2024 rankings of the top online programs in the U.S. According to its website, Intelligent.com provides "unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides with the best degree programs and information about financial aid, internshi  more

FLINT, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Logan McGrady The University of Michigan-Flint will celebrate its summer and fall graduates during Fall 2023 Commencement, Dec. 17, at the Riverfront Conference Center. Close to 850 students are eligible to participate. Both undergraduate and graduate students will be awarded degrees during three ceremonies involving the university's five schools and colleges. The schedule for commencement is as follows  more

ATHENS, Georgia, Dec. 1 -- The University of Georgia's Terry College of Business issued the following news: From her crowded Chicago childhood home to her first job at a Michigan Avenue ad firm, to introducing high-speed internet in Southern California in the 1990s, Cox Communications COO Colleen Langner said every experience guided her to where she is today. "I always say we carry these imaginary backpacks with us our entire life," she told a crowd of University of Georgia students gathered f  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Funding includes support for cervical cancer screening plus 2 postdoctoral fellowships * * * Three Rogel Cancer Center researchers have received new grants from the American Cancer Society for projects focused on cervical cancer screening, genetic testing and glioblastoma. The grants total $1.16 million. A Research Scholar Grant for $792,000 will go to Diane Harp  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: Daniel F. Hayes, M.D., received the Brinker Award for Clinical Research from Susan G. Komen, the world's leading breast cancer organization. The award recognizes physician-scientists for their work to drive discoveries and improve breast cancer patient outcomes. Hayes is the Stuart B. Padnos Professor of Breast Cancer Research at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Ce  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Testing for this genetic variant can help oncologists, patients alter treatment to avoid life-threatening toxicity * * * A routine blood test can determine when a genetic anomaly puts someone at high risk of dangerously toxic side effects from a common chemotherapy. But with no clinical guidelines or requirements to test for the gene, uptake has been limited. Re  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: With a new $3.4 million grant from the National Cancer Institute, a team of Rogel Cancer Center researchers will develop new tools to detect changes in precancerous lesions that are likely to become oral cancers. When detected early, this type of head and neck cancer can be curable. Most of these precancerous lesions do not progress to cancer, but no good methods currentl  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Missouri's College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Researchers at the University of Missouri and Michigan State University develop a model that analyzes the future survival of plants in a changing climate based on how far wind can carry a plant's seeds * * * As Earth's climate continues to change, a plant's ability to adapt to its shifting environment is critical to its survival. Often, to stay  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Leigh MacMillan and Jill Clendening In a collaborative effort co-led by teams from Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and the University of Michigan, a comprehensive study that integrates multiple analytic approaches has linked a regulatory gene network and functional defects in insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells to Type 2 diabetes. The study, published Dec. 4 in the journ  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: Trevor Jones got so used to swimming fast that he decided to walk fast, too - as in, walking across the graduation stage. The 20-year-old junior is set to graduate from Wayne State University this month with a bachelor's in finance after just two and a half years on campus. The Farmington, Michigan, native graduated from nearby Farmington High School with 39 credit hours to his name after taking nine AP classes at t  more

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: Western Michigan University will grant students nearly 1,200 degrees, including 900 degrees at the bachelor's level, more than 200 at the master's level, 55 at the doctoral level and six specialist degrees, during commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 16. Graduates hail from 34 countries and will participate in one of three programs beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) at Miller Auditorium. Presi  more

WHEATON, Illinois, Dec. 2 -- Wheaton College issued the following news: Memories of Ruth Bamford '50 take the form of quick laughter, no-nonsense mentorship, and rook games on the bus to HoneyRock, Wheaton's Center for Leadership Development in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. She was not a flatterer, but an encourager. All kinds of people were beautiful to her. Bamford was born in 1928 in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Wheaton in the "nifty class of '50" and went on to work in education an  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: Wayne State University took a major step toward ensuring a safe and inclusive campus environment with the formation of the Office of Sexual Violence Prevention and Education (OSVPE), which recently held its ribbon-cutting ceremony. The OSVPE is an initiative that began with the Wayne State University Student Senate, the university's official student government and the Graduate Employees' Organizing Committee (GEOC).  more