MIDLAND, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- Northwood University issued the following news: Leaders from the Auto Care Association, the only automotive aftermarket trade association that represents the entire supply chain, recently visited Northwood University to meet with students enrolled in automotive aftermarket courses. Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association, guest lectured several Northwood University automotive aftermarket courses at its Midland, Michigan, campus, alongside several Auto  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Feb. 24 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2024: BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) ("the Company") today announced that it has received notice of an unsolicited mini-tender offer by TRC Capital Investment Corporation of Ontario, Canada, to purchase up to 4 million shares of BorgWarner common stock at a price of $28.80 per share in cash. TRC Capital Investment's offer price of $28.80 per share represents a 4.51% discount below BorgWarner Inc.'s clo  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Nestled within the campus of Central Michigan University (CMU), the Biology greenhouse stands as a testament to the university's commitment to botanical education and biodiversity. Constructed in 1992, this 4,700 square foot facility serves as a hub for students, researchers, and plant enthusiasts alike, boasting an impressive collection of over 200 different species of plants. Formerly housed within Br  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 24 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Last month, the Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CUWIP) at the University of Michigan had two budding CMU undergraduate physicists in attendance, Savannah Limarenko and Savannah Nahodil. Nahodil is conducting research at CMU that delves into the fascinating realm of meteorites. Using x-ray testing, she analyzed unknown samples, ultimately identifying them as meteorites. By compari  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 24 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: At the February Board of Trustees meeting Alison Arnold, Ed.D., executive director of the Rural Health Equity Institute (RHEI) gave an update on how CMU and the RHEI are helping to enact positive changes to health care access in rural and underserved areas. RHEI works to bridge innovation and impact to improve the health and well-being of rural communities. Efforts are centered around four core pillars;  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 24 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: April Osburn, executive director of the Central and Western Area Health Education Center (AHEC) presented to the Board of Trustees at the February meeting. She spoke on the program's efforts to create and cultivate future generations of health care professionals, specifically those with an interest in serving rural and underserved communities. AHEC, housed at CMU, is part of the national AHEC program cr  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERT Q&A Study: A Turing test of whether AI chatbots are behaviorally similar to humans Modern artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, is capable of mimicking human behaviors, but the former has more positive outcomes such as cooperation, altruism, trust and reciprocity. In a new University of Michigan study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers used "behavioral"   more

BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 22 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: A year after a mass shooting on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing left three people dead and five injured, its College of Human Medicine hosted the inaugural MSU-University at Buffalo Remembrance Conference. The exchange between the two schools began last May in Buffalo at a gathering of UB and MSU faculty and students hosted at the annex of the Hopewell   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Reporting from the Detroit News and New York Times confirms just how chaotic and flailing the Republican campaign operation really is. After giving the Michigan state GOP party hundreds of thousands of dollars, the NRCC is now panicking and accusing the party of mismanaging their funds on lavish speakers and conferences instead of supporting candidates. In their letter (https://www.detroit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Feb. 22, 2024: Yesterday, the Alabama Supreme Court issued a ruling threatening reproductive care that millions of families depend on. After boasting that he is "100% PRO-LIFE - NO EXCEPTIONS," supporting the 1931 Michigan law that would ban abortion with no exception for rape or incest, and defending his extreme stance by saying, "I know I'm right," Tom Barrett has made it clear that he  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: In a new interview with the Washington Examiner, MAGA Republican Tom Barrett tried to downplay his staunch anti-abortion record, claiming that reproductive rights won't be an issue this November because his "opponent is not a woman." Despite his attempt to sidestep the issue, Barrett continued his anti-abortion tirade, calling Michigan's constitutional amendment protecting reproductive rig  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: Yesterday, on behalf of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR), the Department of Attorney General filed a motion to dismiss claims (https://www.michigan.gov/ag/-/media/Project/Websites/AG/releases/2024/February/Motion-MTD-Studio-8.pdf?rev=ef66acd676ab420a98417ba02abbd83a&hash=B87B10FAFF45E95B796D0AEBF64B4E5C) filed against the MDCR by Studio 8 Hair Lab, Michigan Attor  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 24 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2024: DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) today announced the company is seeking proposals for renewable energy projects totaling approximately 1,075 megawatts to support DTE Electric's CleanVision Integrated Resource Plan (IRP); continued demand for the company's MIGreenPower program; and Michigan's new renewable energy standard of 60% by 2030. Each of these initiatives are prerequisites for DTE's overarching carbon reduc  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: BLISSFIELD, Michigan--If students seem reluctant to express themselves in her English class at Blissfield High School, Ylisse Yepez privately talks to them to validate their feelings. The students might be dealing with a traumatic situation in school or at home--so she does not force them to interact. It's a delicate situation, but this supportive act by Yepez creates a safer environment for students through   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: First available recordings of previously lost songs from 'La, La, Lucille' Aquila Sol performing "Somehow It Seldom Comes True" Original publication of "Tee-Oodle-Um-Bum-Bo" from La, La, Lucille (New York: T.B. Harms & Francis, Day & Hunter, 1919, plate 5780-4) While poring over the Samuel French Collection at Amherst College last summer, University of Michigan researcher Jacob Kerzner discovered a box labe  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Feb. 24 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Peg West Grand Valley's Board of Trustees heard Feb. 23 about multiple initiatives designed to build capacity and propel the university forward while providing critical opportunities for learners to access higher education. President Philomena V. Mantella outlined how GVSU can address difficult broader state and national circumstances through its commitments to an empowering education, equity and innov  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Michele Coffill University experts and business leaders advocated for hiring more international students during an event February 21 hosted jointly by Grand Valley and West Michigan Tech Talent. About 80 people attended the "Demystifying the Visa Hiring Process: A Guide to Hiring International Students" panel discussion held at the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health on GVSU's Health Campus. The  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release: At the beginning of 2024, the Detroit Promise program at HFC welcomed three new campus success coaches: Delphine Davis, Charisma Flowers, and Jeffrey Liggens. All three coaches report to Detroit Promise Program Coordinator Mark Yancy, Jr., who has been the longest-serving campus success coach in the state of Michigan. Henry Ford College proudly serves the most Detroit Promise students of any college. "We hav  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release: After serving as the faculty director of the Learning Lab at HFC for nearly a decade, Chardin Claybourne has been named director of the Henry Ford II Honors Program. "This role of the director of the Honors Program gives me the opportunity for a new professional experience in higher education after serving in the Learning Lab for nearly 10 years and in similar roles at other colleges. I've enjoyed my time in t  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- Hope College issued the following news: By Greg Olgers With peatlands reducing the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide by absorbing carbon like hyper-efficient sponges, Dr. Michael Philben of the Hope College faculty is seeking to learn how much climate change might affect how well they work. He recently received major support for the research through a $508,000, five-year grant from the Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) of the National Science Foundati  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, Feb. 20 (TNSres) -- Hope College issued the following news: * * * Several Hope College research projects have received grants from the Michigan Space Grant Consortium. * * * A total of 11 projects from Hope received funding from the consortium through its 2024-25 grant period. The awards to Hope projects, which total $48,000, include seven undergraduate fellowships for students conducting collaborative research with faculty, and four seed grants for faculty research. Hope  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: With just a week until Michigan's presidential primary, Democrats are out in full force stumping for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Democrats at every level are working to highlight the importance of reelecting Joe Biden to keep delivering on the issues that matter most to Michiganders. President Biden and Vice President Harris have fought for Michiganders at every turn, and ou  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Communities could reduce costs and cut vehicle emissions--all in the name of shortening your trip Study: Traffic light optimization with low penetration rate vehicle trajectory data (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45427-4) With GPS data from as little as 6% of vehicles on the road, University of Michigan researchers can recalibrate traffic signals to significantly reduce congestion and delays at intersections. In   more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Feb. 21 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Across I&M's footprint, our communities are growing. New businesses are moving into the region and existing businesses are seeking opportunities to expand. Reliable utilities are a must for expansion, but why would utility companies have a seat at the table before shovels hit the ground? At Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), the Economic and Business Development team unders  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release: HFC has recently named Kirk Bradley as its associate athletic director. "I've seen the support that HFC shows for its athletic programs and the student-athletes who participate in them," said Bradley, a lifelong Livonia resident. "It seemed like a great opportunity to continue to work with young people in a new and exciting way." Bradley reports to HFC Athletic Director Rochelle Taylor. "I am so excited to h  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Thirty Years of Charter Schools: What Does Lottery-Based Research Tell Us? While the merits of charter schools vs. traditional public schools are well-documented, some charter schools in urban areas can dramatically improve student achievement, especially among disadvantaged students, says a University of Michigan researcher. Sarah Cohodes, associate professor of public policy at U-M's Ford School of   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Central Michigan University's Department of Computer Science proudly welcomes Linxi Zhang one of its newest faculty members, bringing with her a wealth of expertise and a passion for advancing cybersecurity education and research. Linxi's journey into computer science began during her formative years in high school, where a budding interest in STEM subjects laid the foundation for her future endeavors.   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Nurturing parents can buffer against harmful effects, study finds Study (PDF): Exposure to Community Violence as a Mechanism Linking Neighborhood Disadvantage to Amygdala Reactivity and the Protective Role of Parental Nurturance Living in neighborhoods with high levels of violence can affect children's development by changing the way that a part of the brain detects and responds to potential threats, which c  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news: Officials at Lawrence Technological University and the American University of Sharjah (AUS) in the United Arab Emirates announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding on Feb. 5 that will facilitate AUS engineering students to pursue graduate studies at LTU and introduce collaborative academic and training programs. Based on the agreement, AUS engineering students can benefit from a 4+1 program  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the findings of the Department's investigation into Unlock Michigan. In May 2021, Robert LaBrant filed a complaint with the Michigan Department of State's (https://www.michigan.gov/sos/-/media/Project/Websites/sos/CFR-Complaints/Labrant-v-MCFR-and-MMM.pdf?rev=6514c4206c264bcd818281874c0ec26a&hash=2C32C3686A36C795A97DB8C6E9F6133D) office alleging  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to engage in meaningful debate and reform of the current practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The bipartisan letter (https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Briefing-Room/News-Releases/PBM-Letter-_NAAG-Letterhead-Final.aspx) - autho  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statements on Feb. 20, 2024, with Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson: * * * Today, the U.S. Supreme Court entered an order denying petitions for certiorari filed by attorneys Sidney Powell and Lin Wood seeking to overturn sanctions imposed against them for filing a meritless challenge to the November 2020 presidential election. In June of 2023, a panel of the Sixth Circuit upheld the monetary and disciplin  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2024: This week, Democrats came out in full force to build energy for next week's primary by emphasizing the stakes of the coming election where the choice will be between Democrats defending democracy and MAGA Republicans tearing it down. Dems at every level have been stumping for Biden in the past month, and this week, Vice President Kamala Harris came to Grand Rapids and slammed Donald   more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 24 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: Water main replacements in Muskegon Heights, wastewater plant upgrades on Mackinac Island, and lead service line replacements in multiple communities are the goals of more than $95 million in state grants recently awarded to Michigan communities. The MI Clean Water Plan (https://www.michigan.gov/egle/regulatory-assistance/grants-and-financing/mi-clean-water-plan) gran  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 22, 2024: Today, Governor Whitmer announced the Battery and Advanced Manufacturing Challenge, a $125 million strategic investment from the Make it in Michigan Competitiveness Fund that offers matching grant dollars for battery and advanced manufacturing projects to help bring federal infrastructure in transformative projects to Michigan. This challenge is yet another step forward in Michi  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: Today, Governor Whitmer signed unanimous, bipartisan legislation that cuts red tape and lowers costs for families that are transferring assets, like a vehicle or watercraft, when a family member has passed. The new law will ensure values of the title transfers are aligned with the cost of living so that families are not left on the hook for additional costs. "We shouldn't be pla  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission announced the following electric application (Case No. U-21542) on Feb. 21, 2024: * * * In the matter of the application of UPPER MICHIGAN ENERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION for approval of a depreciation rates for the Mihm and Kuester RICE Units. APPLICATION Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corporation ("UMERC" or the "Company") hereby seeks approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission ("MPSC" or the "Commission") of depr  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission announced the following gas application (Case No. U-21498) on Feb. 22, 2024: * * * In the matter of the application of DTE GAS COMPANY for issuance of A Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Construct and Operate the 2" Daggett Pipeline in Menominee County Michigan. APPLICATION REQUESTING CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY UNDER ACT 9 DTE Gas Company ("DTE Gas" or "Applicant") files this Applicatio  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is set to begin in early March, rebuilding 8.5 miles of I-94 and four bridges, as well as repairing nine other bridges, between Puetz Road in Stevensville and Britain Avenue in Benton Township, Berrien County. Weather pending, work may start as early as March 4. This year's work will consist of rebuilding eastbound and west  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be activating the traffic signal at the M-99 (Carl Road)/Moore Road intersection in Hillsdale on Monday. County: Hillsdale Highway: M-99 Closest city: Hillsdale Start date: Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 Traffic restrictions: Crews will activate the traffic signal at the M-99 (Carl Road)/Moore Road intersection. Motorists should be awa  more

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: * * * Detour Starts March 10 * * * Work on the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) $24.7 million project to rebuild 2.2 miles of US-31/M-72 (Front Street and Grandview Parkway) in Traverse City will resume for the season on Monday, Feb. 26. Initial work will include activating temporary traffic signals, equipment delivery, and other preparatory work. B  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: Today, the Michigan Democratic Party launched an ad campaign and petition slamming Minority Leader Matt Hall for remaining silent about Rep. Josh Schriver after he spread, and then doubled down on, racist conspiracy theories. The ad urges voters to sign a petition calling on Hall to denounce racist conspiracy theories and stop funding candidates who spew hate and bigotry. These ads w  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Feb. 22, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce two business expansion projects expected to create 117 new jobs and generate a total capital investment of $2.2 million have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. The projects are in Troy and Rapid River (Delta County). "Today's investments will create 117 g  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum on Feb. 22, 2024: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents, Public School Academy Directors, Local Education Agency Principals Michigan, Pre-K-12 Educators FROM: Michael F. Rice, Ph.D., State Superintendent SUBJECT: Comprehensive History Instruction: New Webinar Series Begins March 2024 As members of a diverse state, nation, and world, educa  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 23 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum on Feb. 22, 2024: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Michael F. Rice, Ph.D., State Superintendent SUBJECT: Notice of MDE Student Advisory Council Safe Spaces Webinar March 14, 2024. School and district leaders are invited to join a webinar (https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ns4YU  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum on Feb. 22, 2024: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Diane L. Golzynski, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent, Division of Finance and Operations Delsa D. Chapman, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports SUBJECT: Title IV, Part A Stronger Connections Grant, Competit  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Feb. 22, 2024: The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing next month to get input on its work to implement changes made to the state's energy laws in 2023. The public hearing will be held on Monday, March 4, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Grand Theater at Cass Technical High School, 2501 Second Avenue in Detroit. In 2023, the Michigan Legislature and Gov. Gretchen Whi  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Michigan Sea Grant is funding six new research projects, totaling nearly $1.7 million, to investigate the shifting dynamics of harmful algal blooms, economic trends in coastal communities, emerging fish viruses, and other issues relevant to the Great Lakes. Every two years, Michigan Sea Grant requests proposals for projects addressing issues affecting the Great Lakes and Michigan's coastal areas. Funded proje  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Governor Gretchen Whitmer is now asking Michigan residents to house and settle migrants in their homes while the border crisis continues. This crisis has been caused by Joe Biden and Kristen McDonald Rivet's dangerous open border policies, and McDonald Rivet hasn't lifted a finger to help in Michigan. This begs the question: Does Kristen McDonald Rivet support Governor Whitmer's outrageous move t  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Feb. 24 (TNSres) -- Northwood University issued the following news: * * * Northwood University has posted two new podcast episodes that are part of our Faculty Forum initiative to highlight the expertise of faculty from America's Free Enterprise University. * * * The new episodes explore international business perspectives, as well as the opportunities afforded in esports and traditional sport management. The Faculty Forum podcast is a 10-part series hosted by Dr. Kristin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In response to Michigan Republicans' chaos and disarray showing no signs of stopping anytime soon, DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement: "As Michiganders head to the polls for early voting, the Michigan GOP is still a raging dumpster fire ahead of their dueling nominating contests - and it looks like it's only getting worse. After they tried to replace one problematic  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Partisan Perceptions and Expectations Consumer attitudes and expectations are harshly divided along partisan lines, and the divide is wide enough to generate substantial economic uncertainty, according to a special report released by the University of Michigan. Joanne Hsu, director of U-M's Surveys of Consumers, and the surveys research team investigated how partisan differences have evolved through t  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news: Victor Saroki, president of Saroki Architecture in Birmingham, has been elected Chair of the Board of Trustees at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield. Saroki will succeed Dr. Douglas E. Ebert, who chaired the board for 10 years during a time of significant growth. His tenure led to the addition of new dormitories, the vast expansion of LTU's sports programs, and included the launch of The   more

SPRING ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- Spring Arbor University issued the following news: On February 14 at an event held in the American 1 Event Center in Jackson, Michigan, Alro Steel and the Alvin Glick Foundation announced a joint multi-million dollar effort to support and strengthen the healthcare workforce in the Jackson community. Through the Jackson Healthcare Workforce Initiative, funds will be given to Spring Arbor University (SAU), Jackson College, and Henry Ford Allegiance Health to bui  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Brian Jacob, the Walter H. Annenberg Professor of Education Policy at U-M. Study: Racial differences in parent response to COVID schooling policies Student enrollment in districts that provided in-person schooling in fall 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic showed a greater decline among nonwhite students than white students. But in districts that offered virtual learning, the opposite was true, according to   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 -- GE HealthCare, a subsidiary of General Electric, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2024: GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) today announced a collaboration with OSF HealthCare, an integrated health system caring for patients throughout Illinois and Michigan, and Pointcore, Inc., a healthcare management and non-clinical shared services company, to help increase clinical and operational efficiencies, standardize care delivery models and improve patient outcomes  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: An Australian "snake-lizard" (Lialis burtonis).This species shares numerous similarities with snakes, including loss of limbs and highly flexible skull. But it is an entirely different type of reptile. It is, in fact, a gecko, and is only distantly related to snakes. The snake-lizard is a specialized predator of other lizards and thus has a diet that is also more similar to snakes than it is to other lizards.   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Three University of Michigan researchers were selected from more than 1,000 scientists to be named Sloan Research Fellows for 2024. The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation announced 126 early-career researchers who have been selected to receive research fellowships. Awarded annually since 1955, the fellowships honor exceptional U.S. and Canadian researchers whose creativity, innovation and research accomplishments mak  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Donald Trump said it himself: Without him, none of the extreme abortion bans being pushed by MAGA Republicans across the country would be possible. With Trump now closing in on the Republican nomination and admitting his support for a nationwide ban, we're reminding voters of the severe consequences of his anti-choice extremism and what is at stake for women across America in this election, state by stat  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: Noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 EVENT: "Michigan's New Firearms Laws: What You Should Know" Experts from the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention will discuss Michigan's new gun laws and what they mean for families, firearm owners, law enforcement, health care workers, educators and others. The IFIP panelists also will discuss the evidence base behind the la  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Overcoming barriers to climate-smart agriculture in South Asia Despite the possibility of climate-smart agriculture improving food security, most CSA practices and technologies are not widely adopted in South Asia. A global team of researchers, including Rajiv Ghimire and Meha Jain of the University of Michigan's School for Environment and Sustainability, has identified the key barriers to CSA adoptio  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Exposure to the global rice trade: A comparative study of arsenic and cadmium in rice consumed in Haiti Rice exported to Haiti--mostly from the United States--contains unhealthy levels of arsenic and cadmium, which can increase the risk of various cancers, heart disease, diabetes and other illnesses, new research shows. University of Michigan researchers, in partnership with the Community Organization  more