ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Study: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Tuberculosis Incidence, Arkansas, United States, 2010-2021 Progress toward the elimination of tuberculosis in the United States has been stalled by significant racial and ethnic disparities often masked by state- and national-level data, say University of Michigan researchers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 88% of reported TB cases  more

ALMA, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- Alma College issued the following news: Donald L. Pavlik Middle School students once again joined science faculty at Alma College in "version two" of the Alma Enrichment Partnership Program (AEPP): Science, thanks to funding from the Gratiot County Community Foundation (GCCF) and the Alma College Center for College and Community Engagement (3CE). "V2" of AEPP: Science once again welcomed 23 sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students to campus for eight weeks, but thi  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 14 -- Aquinas College issued the following news release: Aquinas College is a proud Storefront Sponsor of the recently opened Karl & Susan Hascall Junior Achievement (JA) Finance Park(R). Junior Achievement USA is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their own economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. The Karl and Susan Hascall Junior Achievement Fina  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 14 -- Aquinas College issued the following news release: This semester, Aquinas students in Dr. Satya Lendrum's Intro to Women's and Gender Studies course were presented with a unique experiential learning opportunity. With the help of Treetops Collective, each student was paired with a teenager in Kent County who had previously been displaced from their home country. Treetops Collective describes itself as a "cross-cultural movement that connects with and invests  more

MONROE, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Monroe County Community College issued the following news release: Recently the Monroe Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM Superstore announced a registered apprenticeship program by partnering with Monroe County Community College. Through this new and innovative Automotive Tech Specialist Program, Monroe Dodge will not only employ the apprentice, but also will pay for tuition, fees and supplies needed for the student's classes, taken at MCCC. This two-year apprenticeship prog  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Calvin University issued the following news: By Matt Kucinski Michelle Charles Anaele waited until nearly the last minute to make her college decision. "I had gotten all my financial aid packages, had messaged students on Instagram from all the colleges I applied to asking about their experience," said Anaele, "and then I sat down with my sisters." Anaele's sisters both went to Calvin, and she said they offered her some advice. "They told me if you want a s  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 14 -- Calvin University issued the following news: By Matt Kucinski Sid Jansma Jr. will be the recipient of the 2024 Kuyper Prize, which is awarded annually by Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary. The award, established in 1998 by Rimmer and Ruth de Vries, is named after Dutch theologian and politician Abraham Kuyper. It is awarded to a scholar or community leader whose outstanding contribution to their chosen sphere reflects the ideas and values char  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Dec. 14 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: By Kaylee Guetter, Student Public Relations Writer What began as Emily Vest's conversation with a Cedarville University professor, ended as a creative nonfiction piece on the front page of a national literary magazine, The Albion Review. Vest, a senior English major from Raleigh, North Carolina, had her latest piece, "What Is the Epitome of Beauty?" published in the 2023 issue of The Albion Review, a national liter  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: What do maple syrup and the Marvel franchise have in common? Both were elements of the 2023 Central Michigan University Logistics Undergraduate Case Competition held in November. In its third year, the annual competition gave students coveted exposure to real-world logistical problems and opportunities to work in teams to identify applicable solutions. Divided into two levels, the competition was open   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Ferdousi Zaman, an international student, and May 2023 graduate of the Master of Science in Administration program, won Best Paper at the 24th annual Global Business and Technology Association (GBATA) Conference. The paper is titled "Electronic Health Records: The Wonders and The Worries." The paper explains the "wonders" of electronic health records (EHRs) in the medical field. These wonders include b  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: With the 2024 presidential election less than a year away, changes to election laws have become a political battleground with both parties levying accusations that the other is passing legislation for its electoral benefit. A new book by Central Michigan University alum Michael J. Pomante II uses a state's Cost of Voting Index (COVI) to analyze and measure the state's relative voting restrictive  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Andrew Wehrman, Ph.D., a professor in history, won the Peter J. Gomes Memorial Book Prize for his book, "The Contagion of Liberty." The book was also a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize for History. "The Contagion of Liberty" is a look into how colonists navigated the American Revolution during a smallpox epidemic. Colonists were concerned about protecting their family and the type of gover  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Spouses or partners in heterosexual relationships may have high blood pressure that mirrors one another, according to multinational study * * * If one spouse or partner in a heterosexual couple has high blood pressure, the other partner often does too, according to new research published by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Emory Univ  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news: If one spouse or partner in a heterosexual couple has high blood pressure, the other partner often does too, according to new research published by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Emory University, and West Virginia University, in the Journal of the American Heart Association. "Many people know that high blood pressure is common in middle-aged and older adults, yet we were   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: EXPERTS ADVISORY At the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, nearly 200 nations approved a global pact that calls for transitioning away from fossil fuels--a first. The deal also calls for tripling the use of renewable energy, doubling energy efficiency and slashing methane emissions. University of Michigan experts can discuss the final meeting outcomes. Jeremy Bassis Jeremy Bassis is a professor of clim  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: John James caved to MAGA extremists today and voted to continue playing political games, this time in the form of an illegitimate impeachment inquiry. Despite months of goose-chasing, they have yet to produce a single scrap of evidence. Working families in Michigan aren't interested in a sham impeachment and playing politics at the behest of Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023: Last week, Tom Barrett saw his dreams shattered when Michigan repealed a "one-of-a-kind" law that granted immunity protections to Big Pharma. In the Michigan State Legislature, Barrett voted to keep Michigan as the only state in the nation that shielded the drug companies from liability when they sold defective and dangerous drugs - even dangerous and abused opioids like O  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 13 -- Drexel University issued the following news release: The job market for college graduates in 2024 will be as dynamic as it is promising, according to a new report from job market analysts from Drexel University and Michigan State University. The 53rd Annual College Hiring Outlook report, produced by Drexel's LeBow College of Business, Michigan State's Collegiate Employment Research Institute, with the employment agency ROCS Grad Staffing, sheds light on th  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Central Michigan University is named as a center of excellence in process mining by Celonis. What is process mining? Process mining is a way for businesses to utilize internal data to understand how their core business processes function and identify inefficiencies. Process mining is the number one most requested skillset by employers in the United States and the second fastest growing academic field  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: In recent weeks, Senate Republicans' intra-party fights escalated as GOP candidates launched a new round of vicious attacks on each other and the NRSC. See for yourself: * In Michigan, the NRSC attacked Peter Meijer within hours of his campaign launch, and Sandy Pensler defied the NRSC by entering the already "crowded" GOP primary. * In Montana, the NRSC issued a "fiery" attack on Matt Rose  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) today announced that the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has recognized DTE's MIGreenPower program as the top utility green tariff program in the U.S. MIGreenPower enables DTE Electric customers to attribute an even greater percentage of their electricity use to Michigan-based wind and solar projects beyond the 15% DTE already provides. High and growing demand from not  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Dec. 14 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Eastern Michigan University Honors freshman Anyah Johnson has managed to acquire 10 scholarships on top of her Gates and Presidential Scholarships to aid in funding her venture into the EMU Aviation Flight Technology program. Johnson, an EMU Presidential Scholar, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first recipient from Eastern Michigan University to be awarded The Gates Scholarship. This pr  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Dec. 14 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Eastern Michigan University's Center for Entrepreneurship offers strong entrepreneurship education and curriculum programs while enriching innovative cultures in the EMU community. The Center recently concluded the Executive Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Venture Challenge, an eight-week certificate program, resulting in two venture challenge winners Paul Reiss and Jonathan Marceau. Reiss won the $25K pr  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Dec. 14 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Eastern Michigan University's GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology has announced the launch of its new Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Certificate program. The virtual six-month program is designed to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to enter the field of cybersecurity. Collaborating with EMU's Professional Programs & Training, students will receive practical, relevant, and t  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: While the holiday season typically brings joy, cheer and celebration, a significant number of people feel lonely. Previous studies and explanations for loneliness have only looked at people's need to belong and have warm relations. But the story is a little more complicated, according to a new University of Michigan study. The research focused on two needs that social relations help to fulfill: (1 co  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Michigan local leaders' assessments of democracy at the national level have improved marginally for two years in a row after a sharp decline in 2021, largely due to fewer local officials rating American democracy as poorly functioning. Similarly, there have been marginal improvements in assessments of how democracy is functioning in the state of Michigan overall. However, a diff  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 14 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: At the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, nearly 200 nations approved a global pact that calls for transitioning away from fossil fuels--a first. The deal also calls for tripling the use of renewable energy, doubling energy efficiency and slashing methane emissions. Ford school professor Barry Rabe examines the political feasibility and durability of environmental and energy policy,  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Christina Weiland, faculty co-director of the Education Policy Initiative, has studied pre-K programs around the country. The state of Michigan will spend an additional $107M in its 2023-2024 budget on pre-K, hoping to increase the number of children in public programs. She and co-author Ajay Chaudry from NYU, addressed five questions about the new investment in an article publis  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Russia is using "cyberaggression" as an essential element in its invasion of Ukraine. Cyber attacks have been targeted at critical infrastructure, at Ukrainian government agencies, and have been used to disseminate disinformation about the war effort. Addressing the cyber warfare tactics, Kseniya Yurtayeva, an associate professor in the Department of Criminal Law and Criminolog  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- General Motors issued the following news release: * * * View Assets * Ken Morris and Josh Tavel named to new leadership roles in product development under GM President Mark Reuss * Rory Harvey to assume leadership responsibility for all global regions; Marissa West named senior vice president and president, GM North America * Global Product Development leader Doug Parks to retire after nearly 40 years * * * General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) is making several cha  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- General Motors issued the following news release: General Motors and Komatsu will co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu's 930E electric drive mining truck, the world's best-selling ultra-class haul truck. GM, a leader in hydrogen fuel cell technology, and Komatsu, a global manufacturer of mining and construction equipment, will jointly design and validate the technology. Lightweight and quick to refuel, hydrogen fuel cells are ideal for electrif  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: BY Michele Coffill Jeffrey Mann spoke calmly to "Janet" as she loudly complained about aches and pains, thrashed around the bed and disrupted another patient in the room. Mann then moved to another room, donned a dressing gown and proceeded to take that patient's blood pressure. It was all in a day's work for Mann, who got a taste of what working in a hospital and caring for multiple patients would be lik  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Michele Coffill In another step in its commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable environment, Grand Valley has expanded the myName portal to myProfile, a web portal that allows voluntary inclusive data collection such as a user's pronouns and, if a person chooses, their sexual orientation and gender identification. Leaders associated with this expansion said these efforts align with Grand Vall  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: Jaret Jaramillo has been a trailblazer since high school when, as a senior, he made Kent City history by becoming his school's first-ever boys soccer player to sign to play in college with a commitment to the new soccer program at Grand Rapids Community College. He graduated in the spring of 2023 as Kent City's all-time leader in both goals and assists, even though he missed his entire sophomore season  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: BY Sarah Dudinetz On December 9, over 1,300 graduating Grand Valley students took the stage at Van Andel Arena and left as Lakers for a Lifetime. "Some of you started at GVSU the same time I did," President Philomena V. Mantella noted as she welcomed graduates and their supporters. "Many of you were going through a big first: your first time in college. For me, I was in my first presidency, new to a regio  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release: Being a student in the Henry Ford Early College (HFEC) has been a transformative experience for Hassan Berry. "HFEC offered me the unique opportunity of being able to blend my high school education with my college education," said Berry. HFEC is a combined high school and college partnership between HFC, the Dearborn Public Schools, and Henry Ford Health in coordination with Wayne County Regional Educational   more

BENTON HARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 14 -- Lake Michigan College issued the following news: Heather Hastings of Coloma is the recipient of Lake Michigan College's Spirit of Nursing Award out of 19 graduating nursing students for the Fall 2023 semester. "Heather was nominated by multiple classmates and chosen among the nominees by the faculty to receive this award," LMC Nursing Director Denise Gardner said. "Her peers describe Heather as 'the mom of our group, always there for everyone,' and that 'thr  more

HILLSDALE, Michigan, Dec. 14 -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release: Hillsdale College students were selected as Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems Awards finalists in eight different categories. First-place winners will be announced on March 2 in New York City. Hillsdale College students were selected as finalists in the following categories, ranking in the top 5 percent of submissions: * Best Specialty Show (Non-music): "Wall Street Weekly" - George Accola ('25) and Patric  more

HILLSDALE, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release: Hillsdale College's Tower Dancers performed in their fall concert on Dec. 3 in Markel Auditorium. The student dance company performed choreographed works and a suite of dances from the "Nutcracker." This year's performance featured ballet, contemporary, and modern choreography by students Emma De Nooy Miller, Lucy Fernandes, Laura Luke, Faith NieKamp, Abigail Pionk, Olivia Rome, Sophia Rome, Ella Shaw, and Han  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Dec. 12 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is preparing for the upcoming winter season at its Elkhart Hydroelectric Generating Station. To prevent ice buildup, I&M will lower the reservoir level at the facility. Starting next Monday, Dec. 18, the reservoir level at the Elkhart Hydroelectric Generating Station, located on Johnson Street near downtown Elkhart on the St. Joseph River,   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Policy Brief: Michigan local government leaders' assessments of democratic functioning improve from 2021 low, but first signs of trouble at local level emerge Michigan local leaders' assessments of democracy at the national level have improved marginally for two years in a row after a sharp decline in 2021, largely due to fewer local officials rating American democracy as poorly functioning. Similarl  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Former President Donald Trump is currently leading President Joe Biden in the battleground states of Michigan and Georgia. Trump has a 10-point lead with Michigan voters, despite Biden carrying the state throughout the 2020 election. In the 2020 election, Biden narrowly won Georgia. Faculty experts at George Washington University are available to offer insight, analysis and commentary on Trump pulling ahead in Mich  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced the appointments of Linus Banghart-Linn as Chief Legal Counsel and Koula Black, who has been hired as the Department's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Specialist. "I'm thrilled to have these two experienced and exceptionally talented individuals among my staff," Nessel said. "Linus has already demonstrated his extensive legal knowl  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2023: * * * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released the following statement in response to Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist signing the Juvenile Justice legislative package on behalf of Governor Gretchen Whitmer: "As prosecutors, rehabilitation must be our top priority for children in our criminal justice system. "These new laws lean on smart investments, best practices a  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 12 attorneys general released the following statement after the Texas Supreme Court denied abortion access to Kate Cox, a pregnant woman whose health and life were at risk as a result of a fatal fetal diagnosis. Ms. Cox was forced to travel out of state to receive abortion care. "No one should be forced to fight in court and leave their  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2023: * * * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released the following statement after the Michigan State University (MSU) Board of Trustees vote to release the University's documents related to the Larry Nassar investigation. "The students, the MSU community at-large, and most importantly, the victims of Larry Nassar have long been owed this transparency. "I am encouraged to see  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants Michigan residents to be aware of home air duct cleaning companies that are perpetuating scams in Michigan. Michigan residents should be aware of fraudsters waiting to take advantage of them using deceptive practices. Some fraudulent companies will launch pop-up ads on social media groups and neighborhood platforms suggesting someone in their neighb  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: Today, Assistant Attorney General and U.S. Air Force Major Gregory G. Justis was honored with the Meritorious Service Medal for Outstanding Service, 21 July 2021 to 31 July 2023, in a dedication hosted in the Frank Kelley Law Library by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Chief Deputy Fadwa Hammoud and U.S. Air Force Major Ryan Ferguson. The dedication states: Major Gregor  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following Weekly Roundup on Dec. 15, 2023: * * * Even as the end of the year is quickly approaching, Michigan Democrats have not stopped working for all Michiganders. In Osceola County, Democrats formed the first county party in nearly a decade to ensure that we are building support from the ground up, all across the state. Governor Whitmer also signed the final piece of the Reproductive Health Act into law - a major step t  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: The 2023-24 Michigan Teacher of the Year likes to set the tone of acceptance and inclusivity in her classroom and instills in her students that every opinion and every voice matters. Ms. Candice Jackson, a third-grade educator at Mann Learning Community in Detroit Public Schools Community District, is the featured educator in the latest #proudMIeducator video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: Michigan school districts now have a student-led resource to help districts design, create, and implement "safe spaces" in their schools--places where middle and high school students can feel comfortable discussing issues of race, racism, and other important topics. The Michigan Department of Education Student Advisory Council has released its Safe Spaces Resource Doc  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is releasing three newly updated collections in the Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Support (MEECS) series (https://www.michigan.gov/meecs): Water Quality, Ecosystems & Biodiversity, and Climate Change. MEECS includes seven collections of lessons covering Air Quality, Water Quality, Eco  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: Staffers of the Oil, Gas, and Minerals Division (OGMD) of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) report steady progress is being made in plugging Michigan's abandoned oil and gas wells, known as orphan wells. Orphan wells are abandoned or improperly plugged wells for which there is no known solvent existing owner or operator. Ultimatel  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer this week cleared the way for federal Superfund status for the Gelman Sciences contaminated groundwater plume in Ann Arbor, sending a letter concurring with the transfer to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Groundwater under more than three square miles of Ann Arbor and Scio Township is contaminated with industrial solvent 1,  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Scout Motors, a Volkswagen-backed, independent American auto manufacturer headquartered in Virginia, is establishing a new research and development facility in the city of Novi with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. "We're thrilled to welcome Scout Motors' new R&D facility to Michigan, creating 200 good-paying engineering   more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today to announce three community revitalization projects that will bring economic growth, housing, and increased vibrancy to the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit. The projects, expected to generate a total capital investment of $67.2 million, are intended to meet housing needs in respo  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Michigan families will receive working families tax credit checks ahead of schedule, beginning February 13, 2024. The administration is taking steps to send Working Families Tax Credit checks to more than 700,000 Michigan households, putting an average of $550 back into Michiganders' pockets. The new checks are part of $1 billion in  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: Today, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist signed first of its kind, bipartisan legislation transforming Michigan's juvenile justice system and investing in diversion and re-entry services to better position Michigan's youth for successful adulthoods. "Every young person deserves the chance to be successful," said Lt. Governor Gilchrist. "This historic legislation willho  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Nearly 1,000 birds were killed Oct. 4-5 when they collided with an illuminated glass building in Chicago. Though mass fatalities of this magnitude are rare, light pollution poses a serious - and growing - threat to migrating birds. In the largest study of its kind, published in Nature Communications, scientists used weather radar data to map bird stopover density in the United States and found that  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 15 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Ask the expert" articles provide information and insights from MSU scientists, researchers and scholars about national and global issues, complex research and general-interest subjects based on their areas of academic expertise and study. They may feature historical information, background, research findings or offer tips. * * * A quick search of the phrase "21st-century academic museum" will lead y  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: A recent study out of Michigan State University found significant variations in career interests between men and women. Surprisingly, even with these interest differences, gender gaps in career opportunities are more substantial than anticipated. The study also noted that these gender differences are more pronounced at lower education levels. This suggests a pressing need for gender diversity effor  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, Governor Whitmer signed the final bill in the Reproductive Health Act package yesterday, cementing broader reproductive rights for all Michiganders on the ten-year anniversary of Governor Whitmer standing up to the MIGOP for restricting Michiganders' reproductive freedom by sharing her own story of being a survivor of sexual assault. For the last decade and beyond, Governor Whi  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Republicans are adding Mike "Deep State" Rogers, Peter Meijer, James Craig, and Sandy Pensler to their burn book, whacking them for their past votes and being inaccessible to voters. Pensler said the quiet part out loud, criticizing his opponents for running solely because they're bored and "screwed up." Buckle up, we're just getting started in the Michigan Senate Showdown. Here's the latest on the R  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Another week of the chaotic Michigan GOP Senate primary, another week of Republicans putting each other on blast. This "aggressive" and "radioactive" intra-party fight will leave Republicans with a nominee who is badly damaged and out of touch with Michigan families. Here's the latest on the "clash" between Michigan Republicans: * Nikki Snyder took aim at "deep state" politician Mike Rogers and whac  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the expansion of boat manufacturer Sunsation Products' operations in Cottrellville Township, which is expected to create 20 jobs and generate a total capital investment of $7.7 million due to support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. "Sunsation's $7.7 million in St. Clair County will create 20 good-paying jobs and build on our economic momentum," sa  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors Local Education Agency Principals Nonpublic School Administrators FROM: Michael F. Rice, Ph.D., State Superintendent; Michelle Richard, Acting Director, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential SUBJECT: Grant Opportunity for the 2024-2025 Nita M  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- 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: Michigan Seal of Biliteracy The Michigan Seal of Biliteracy (The Seal) supports each of the eight goals from Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan. Michigan  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Dr. Diane L. Golzynski, Deputy Superintendent Division of Finance and Operations SUBJECT: Section 97j Early Behavior Intervention Tools Application Now Open Funding is now available through Section 97j to intermediate school districts and local education agencies, bot  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- 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: Michael F. Rice, Ph.D., State Superintendent SUBJECT: Michigan Department of Education Student Advisory Council Safe Spaces Resource Document The Michigan Department of Education Student Advisory Council recently released its Safe Spaces Resource Document, A Guide for   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news: The Office of Admissions, Student Life, and Inclusivity, led by Dr. Hilda Mejia Abreu, Associate Dean of Admissions, Scholarships, and Inclusivity, announces success in renewing the King-Chavez-Parks (KCP) Select Student Support Services (4S) grant. The KCP 4S grant is a part of the Martin Luther King, Jr.-Cesar Chavez-Rosa Parks Initiative. The grant's goal is to increase t  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science issued the following news: By Karessa Weir Dr. Deyanira Nevarez Martinez (Chicano/Latino Studies (CLS), Department of Urban and Regional Planning, School of Planning, Design and Construction) has been appointed by the Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland as a member of the new Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science. Dr. Nevarez Martinez was appointed to represent the interests of academia for a   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Michigan State University is one of the top public research universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, widely regarded as among the top research-intensive institutions in North America. The following story highlights one of the many examples of MSU's research excellence and innovation. Can seeds sent into space grow better plants on Earth? Fede  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * One initiative led by the Office of the Provost is to elevate the academic quality and reputation at MSU. By aligning that initiative with the university's 2030 DEI strategic theme and the development of the DEI Report and Plan, the office created the 1855 Professorships. These professorships were developed to form a cross-disciplinary group of professors to work together to advance MSU's DEI objectiv  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine D.O.-Ph.D. candidate Basma Masraf Klump (OMS-III) has been awarded a grant from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of Michigan's Student Award Program for her work developing and implementing the Substance Use and Prevention Committee (SUP). The SUP is a community engagement organization that spans across all thre  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Study: Association of cumulative loneliness with all-cause mortality among middle-aged and older adults in the United States, 1996 to 2019 Working from well-established research on the detrimental health effects of loneliness, University of Michigan researchers set out to study whether feeling lonely at multiple times through the years leads to more serious illness and higher mortality risk in mid to   more

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Dec. 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus issued the following news: By Denise Olson This fall, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire proudly announced an exciting new partnership between the history department and the Keweenaw National Historical Park (KEWE), a unit of the National Park Service system in Calumet, Michigan. The KEWE-UWEC Research & Intern Fellowship will fund two annual summer internships for Blugold undergraduate and graduate s  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Northwood University issued the following news: Northwood University is awarding the 2023 Robert and Patricia Naegele Distinguished Community Service Award to Bobbie and David Arnold. "Bobbie and David Arnold also embody the spirit of community that's reflected in the list of prior recipients of the Robert E. and Patricia L. Naegele Distinguished Community Service Award," stated President Kent MacDonald. "It is our honor to recognize the Arnolds at this year's win  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Dec. 14 -- Northwood University issued the following news: Northwood University is inviting high school students to two upcoming Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) workshops. "These workshops offer a unique opportunity for high school students to receive direct assistance from Northwood University's experienced financial aid staff," stated Dr. Christie MacDonald, director of financial aid. "Attending these sessions will ensure a smooth and successful completio  more

BLOOMFIELD, Michigan, Dec. 14 -- Oakland Community College issued the following news release: After nearly six decades, Oakland Community College has closed its administrative operations from the George A. Bee Administration Center on Opdyke Road in Bloomfield Hills moving its administration staff to OCC campuses. The move is part of the College's larger facility planning strategy that brings its employees closer to students, faculty and staff and continues its investment in academic programs a  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2023: * * * Following the news that Democrats in Osceola County have formally established a County Party organization and elected new leadership, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes released the following statement: "We are incredibly excited to work with Osceola County Democrats in the coming election cycle and I am so thankful for their commitment and hard work to establis  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 14 -- Calvin University issued the following news: By Matt Kucinski Standing on stage in the CFAC Recital Hall at Calvin University, senior Stuart Johnston set the stage. "In 2015, the Paris Agreement set the goal of limiting global warming to under 1.5 degrees Celsius. So why is 1.5 degrees Celsius significant?" Johnston asked. "Because this is the point where irreversible climate change will occur." While curbing this trajectory is not something any one organiz  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: New data show relatively low use of illicit substances, yet overdose death rates among adolescents have risen in recent years Survey results: 2023 Monitoring the Future data tables The percentage of teenagers reporting they used any illicit substances in 2023 held steady below the pre-pandemic levels reported in 2020, according to the latest results from the Monitoring the Future survey. Reported us  more

FREMONT, Ohio, Dec. 12 -- Terra State Community College issued the following news release: Terra State Community College student Christopher Hale has been named the College's Rotary Student of the Month for December. Hale lives in Fremont and graduated from Michigan Collegiate in 2014, where he served as student council president for his high school. Hale chose Terra State because he wants to build a better life for himself and his family by attaining a college degree in Music Tech and Record  more

OLIVET, Michigan, Dec. 14 -- The University of Olivet issued the following news: Thanks to Olivet Direct, Glen Oaks Community College and Erie County Community College students are now eligible for direct admission to The University of Olivet. Olivet Direct! makes the admissions process faster and easier for qualified students, allowing high-achieving students to lock in their acceptance and financial aid awards without going through a lengthy admissions process. Glen Oaks Community College i  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- The University of Detroit Mercy issued the following news: University of Detroit Mercy won a $3.79-million award from the Department of Energy's Office of State and Community Energy Program's (SCEP) Renew America's Nonprofits grant program to support energy efficiency in the country's nonprofit sector. This program will enlist scores of UDM students and faculty to help 13 nonprofits in Detroit and southeast Michigan reduce their carbon footprint. In addition, thi  more

FLINT, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Cecilia Warchol Students at the University of Michigan-Flint aren't content to simply "float" by - they demand more from their college experience than simply going to class and going home. UM-Flint students are looking for a challenge - not just in the classroom, but in the field of competitive play as well. One such member of the UM-Flint community is Ryan Blackwood, a first-year English major from Lin  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: How do chatbots based on the transformer architecture decide what to pay attention to in a conversation? They've made their own machine learning algorithms to tell them Chatbot users often recommend treating a series of prompts like a conversation, but how does the chatbot know what you're referring back to? A new study reveals the mechanism used by transformer models--like those driving modern chatbo  more

OLIVET, Michigan, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Olivet issued the following news: * * * Micro Cookie Businesses Donate Profits to Health and Wellness Center * * * At The University of Olivet, even an economics class offers an immersive learning experience. Over one month late in the fall semester, students in Economics 203 Principles of Microeconomics (ECO 203) created and launched two successful micro-businesses in support of the UOlivet Health and Wellness Center. Under the guidan  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: Utah's consumer sentiment rose 6.4% in November (from 69.1 in October to 73.6), 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 4.0% among Americans as a whole during the same time (from 63.8 to 61.3). "The variation in the index indicates the uncertaint  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 14 -- The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute issued the following news: Helena Tiedmann's interest in the Great Lakes began with a new city and a book. Tiedmann, who grew up on a small family farm in Connecticut, moved to Milwaukee after graduating from Beloit College with a degree in environmental geology and political science. It was there she became enamored with the big lake in her backyard. "I just really fell in love with Lake Michigan and loved being th  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Brian Vernellis Despite showing some modest gains, the West Michigan economy continued its sluggish pace through November, according to a Grand Valley researcher and his monthly survey of local businesses and manufacturers. Brian Long, director of supply management at GVSU's Seidman College of Business, said while there have been upticks in key indices, the local economic forecast remains mod  more