ALMA, Michigan, March 8 -- Alma College issued the following news: Dorothy "Dottie" Johnson was announced as the first winner of the Alma College Lynne Sherwood Women's Leadership Award at a reception before family, friends and the Alma College community on Wednesday, March 6. "I am deeply honored to be recognized by Alma College in Lynne's name. Lynne was a role model for us all," Johnson said. Johnson, of Grand Haven, Mich., is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and the Ha  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 4 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Expensive anomalies Stock market anomalies, which by their nature perform contrary to the notion of efficient markets, are appealing to investors. They're also risky because they are mercurial--rising, falling and vaporizing, seemingly on a whim. New research by Nejat Seyhun of the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and others decodes some of the myths and mysteries of anomalies from an i  more

DETROIT, Michigan, March 9 (TNSres) -- Wayne State University issued the following news: The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute (MI-DDI) has launched a research initiative in honor of former Director Barbara W. LeRoy, Ph.D. This initiative will offer up to $15,000 every three years to support pilot research projects that address the following: * Focus: Community inclusion across the lifespan (e.g., day care, school, sports, employment, living, religion, etc.). * Population: Individ  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 6 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: For its efforts in establishing a more streamlined development process and overall community development vision, the City of Bay City achieved the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) Essentials designation under the new RRC 2.0 framework, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced today. Redevelopment Ready Communities is a voluntary initiative which e  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, March 7 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: BorgWarner has entered into a strategic partnership with Manufacture 2030, a decarbonization software provider, to effectively measure and reduce its supply chain carbon footprint and support its goal of reducing absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 25% by 2030. Through the agreement, BorgWarner will leverage M2030's extensive expertise in CO2 reduction and unique software to encourage its direct m  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 8 -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on March 7, 2024, with Rajeev Batra, professor of marketing at the Ross Business School: * * * Chinese e-commerce firm Temu sparked controversy in the United States with its Super Bowl ad titled "Spending like a billionaire," which attracted a spate of criticism for reasons ranging from cultural insensitivity to general confusion. The incident underscores the challenge many emerging market multinational corpor  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 5 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: In a strategic move to enhance its outreach efforts, Central Michigan University (CMU) is expanding its presence in Northern Michigan and rural communities. CMU President Robert Davies emphasized the university's commitment to actively participating in and contributing to the Northern Michigan community, showing a strong commitment to local engagement and collaboration. "CMU takes seriously its outreac  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 7 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: As Governor Whitmer continues her East Asia investment mission with a visit to South Korea, she announced today that LT Precision Michigan, LLC is creating 70 new jobs and investing $43.2 million to initiate new manufacturing operations and establish its North American headquarters in Holland, further bringing supply chains home to Michigan. "LT Precision's new North American h  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 4 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERTS ADVISORY The first birth control pill to be sold over-the-counter will arrive on store shelves within days. Opill is not a new formulation, but it received FDA approval to be sold without a prescription last July. U-M experts are available to comment. Julie Maslowsky is an associate professor at the School of Nursing and an expert on adolescent sexual and reproductive health. She can discuss the publ  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 9 -- The Florida Department of Health issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: Today, Florida is providing an update on the measles outbreak in southeast Florida. Since January 2024, sixteen states have reported measles cases including: California, New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Washington, Indiana, and Arizona. Unfortunately, the measles cases in Florida have received disproportionate attention for political reasons. The national medical health establis  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 6 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: The Ford School's Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Jenna Bednar and Communications Director Laura Lee are part of a new University of Michigan advisory committee to recommend how the institution should put into practice a new statement of principles on diversity of thought and freedom of expression. The committee includes faculty, staff and students from across the Ann Arbor,   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 7 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: The University of Michigan's Inclusive History Project is continuing its efforts to engage members of the university community by developing a tri-campus student advisory committee and creating a research and engagement fund. The project is U-M's multiyear presidential initiative to study and document a comprehensive history of the university that is attentive to diversity, equi  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, March 5 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Leaders at Grand Valley and in West Michigan are celebrating the life of Robert "Buzz" Kersman. Kersman died on February 26 at age 84. Kersman was a strong supporter of Grand Valley since its founding, serving in a variety of roles including as a director for the Grand Valley University Foundation since 2001. He also chaired the Seidman School of Business Advisory Board and worked with the GVSU Family Owne  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 5 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: GIG A2 participants and Ann Arbor residents, by race. One hundred Ann Arbor entrepreneurs, gig workers and other independent workers with low incomes have received their first two guaranteed income payments of $528 as part of the Guaranteed Income to Grow Ann Arbor pilot program. Payments started in January and will continue monthly through the end of 2025. Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan w  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: One hundred Ann Arbor entrepreneurs, gig workers and other independent workers with low incomes have received their first two guaranteed income payments of $528 as part of the Guaranteed Income to Grow Ann Arbor pilot program. Payments started in January and will continue monthly through the end of 2025. Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan will evaluate the  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, March 8 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Leaders at Grand Valley and Houston Christian University signed an agreement March 7 that opens pathways for HCU students to earn master's degrees at Grand Valley in engineering and the sciences. Houston Christian University is the first Hispanic Serving Institution to become a partner in the seven-member HBCU/HSI Pipeline Consortium . HCU's enrollment was 4,190 last fall semester. B. Donta Truss, vice p  more

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, March 9 -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release: A doubleheader sweep in Ohio Thursday brought Kellogg Community College's decorated Head Baseball Coach Eric Laskovy to a record of 600 career wins coaching the Bruins. Laskovy is in his 25th year with the KCC baseball program and 18th as head coach. In that time he's led the Bruins to nine Michigan Community College Athletic Association Conference Championships (including consecutive conference tit  more

HILLSDALE, Michigan, March 9 -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release: Hillsdale College welcomed parents to campus for Parents Weekend from Feb. 23-25. The event is held once each semester and serves as an occasion for parents to visit their children and learn more about life and education at Hillsdale College. "Parents Weekend provides the perfect opportunity for parents to see the lives of their students on campus and connect with other Hillsdale families," said Director of Pa  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 4, 2024: In case you missed it, this weekend, Michigan Democrats and Biden for President launched the first One Campaign office of 2024 to expand outreach to voters and re-elect President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Democrats up and down the ballot. Biden-Harris 2024 Campaign Co-Chair Senator Chris Coons joined Representative Haley Stevens and Mayor Mike Duggan to rally suppo  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 8 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: A measure advanced by State Senator Adriane Johnson seeks to enhance existing Illinois Environmental Protection Agency tasks by requiring regular monitoring of water quality from nearshores, harbors and public water supply intakes in Lake Michigan. "It is imperative that we streamline the process to ensure the quality of water is being maintained," said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). "Preserving the integrit  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 4 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Trends in U.S. Public Confidence in Science and Opportunities for Progress Despite waning confidence since the pandemic, Americans still have more faith in the scientific community than in many other civic, cultural and governmental institutions, according to a University of Michigan researcher. An analysis led by Arthur Lupia, U-M professor of political science, shows that 73% of Americans have "a fa  more

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, March 6 -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release: Kellogg Community College is seeking applicants for a free training program starting May 6 to prepare recruits for potential employment with the Michigan Department of Corrections. The training will be offered at no cost for eligible Battle Creek residents who meet income guidelines. KCC's Correction Connect training program, offered through the College's Innovative Accelerated Credentialed Trainin  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 6 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: A second round of grant money intended to help remove barriers hindering women from progressing in STEM fields is expected to make Central Michigan University a more equitable place to work and more attractive for job candidates and students. "I think it's going to change the culture of the university," said Tracy Galarowicz, associate dean for the College of Science and Engineering. Cultural dynamics,  more

STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan, March 5 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to participate in a virtual public meeting regarding the upcoming project on M-53 (Van Dyke Freeway). This project will impact the cities of Sterling Heights, Utica, Warren, and Shelby Township. Who: Interested residents Commuters Community stakeholders Local businesses MDOT staff When: Tuesday, March 12,   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in sending a letter to Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) addressing the recent rise of Facebook and Instagram account takeovers by scammers and frauds. When bad actors break into a user's account and change passwords, effectively hijacking the account and blocking out the rightful owner, it is an account   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Last week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a complaint in the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County against Deborah Brenner, the owner and operator of an unpermitted Allegan County concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO), J&D Brenner Farms. The lawsuit, filed Friday March 1st, alleges unlawful, injurious wastewater discharges in violation of the Natural Resource  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: To wrap up National Consumer Protection Week, AG Nessel is highlighting the accomplishments of the Department's Consumer Protection Team. The Consumer Protection Division was created by the late Frank Kelley, who served 10 consecutive terms as Michigan's attorney general. AG Nessel and the Consumer Protection Team partners with the Better Business Bureau, the Federal Trade Commission, the AA  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the creation of a new initiative, in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), the Welfare Fraud Pretrial Diversion Program. The Welfare Fraud Pretrial Diversion Program was created to resolve cases of fraud perpetrated against the assistance program without necessitating criminal char  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: This week, Michigan Democrats and the MIGOP really showed their true colors. Michigan Dems opened a field office in Madison Heights to expand the campaign and promoted Biden's historic investments across Michigan ahead of the State of the Union. Meanwhile, the MIGOP continued to push an anti-abortion agenda that Michiganders have made clear they have no interest in, and their once fe  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 8 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: Today, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) shared with the House Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid and Education that the number of Michigan public school buildings serving free meals has increased by over 100% since last school year. In school year 2022-2023, over 1,600 buildings were serving free meals. In school year 2023-2024, over 3,300 buildings are partic  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 9 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: Governor Gretchen Whitmer concluded her investment mission to East Asia today, meeting with public and private sector leaders in South Korea. During the trip, the governor focused on building relationships in key industries to bring jobs and critical supply chains back home to Michigan. During the mission, the governor opened Michigan's first-ever Taiwan office focused on securi  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 4, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer began a five-day investment mission in Taiwan and South Korea. During the trip, the governor announced the opening of the Michigan Taiwan Office and focused on securing investments in key industries like automotive, semiconductors, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing to create good-paying jobs and bring critical supply chains back home to   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: As Michigan continues to face record high winter temperatures, Governor Gretchen Whitmer urged Michigan small businesses impacted by lack of snow to apply for federal funding from the Small Business Administration (SBA). Amid the warmest winter on record, with days in February and March topping 60 degrees, federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available because of ongoing federal drought dec  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 8 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission announced the following gas application (Case No. U-21589) on March 6, 2024: * * * In the matter of the application of CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Construct and Operate the Pipelines for the Lyon 29/34 Project. APPLICATION Consumers Energy Company ("Consumers Energy" or the "Company") respectfully requests the Michigan Public Service Commission ("MPSC" or the "Commission  more

GAYLORD, Michigan, March 7 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will have an open house public meeting to discuss the schedule and plans to maintain traffic during the upcoming I-75 Business Loop (BL) rebuilding project in Gaylord. Who: Community stakeholders City representatives Local businesses Interested residents MDOT staff and contractors When: Monday, March 18, 2024 4 - 6   more

GAYLORD, Michigan, March 8 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will have an open house public meeting to discuss the schedule and plans to maintain traffic during the upcoming I-75 Business Loop (BL) rebuilding project in Gaylord. Who: Community stakeholders City representatives Local businesses Interested residents MDOT staff and contractors When: Monday, March 18, 2024 4 - 6   more

COLOMA, Michigan, March 5 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is set to begin on Monday, March 11, 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. This year's work will consist of rebuilding eastbound and westbound I-94 from Puetz Road, west of Red Arrow Highway Exit 23, to   more

ALLEGAN, Michigan, March 8 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: In partnership with the City of Allegan, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a public meeting next week on this year's construction of a roundabout at the M-89/M-40/Hubbard Street intersection. MDOT officials will provide project details, current scheduling information and the proposed detour routes. The public is invited to stop by anytime during t  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 8 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin work on northbound/southbound US-127/I-496 on Monday to stage traffic control for rebuilding. This work is part of the $205 million investment to rebuild US-127/I-496 from I-96 to I-496 that will address safety concerns, improve roadway geometrics, and improve vehicular movement. In addition, this work is expecte  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, five members of the MIGOP signed onto a brief in a major case before the US Supreme Court, FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, that seeks to ban access to mifepristone, a pill used in medication abortions. Michigan Republican Reps. Jack Bergman, Bill Huizenga, Lisa McClain, John Moolenaar, and Tim Walberg have all signed on in a clear effort to double down on their radical  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Michigan Advance reported today that Mike Rogers has an extensive anti-choice record. In Congress, Rogers co-sponsored four bills "that would have the same effect as the Alabama Supreme Court's IVF ruling." Each of these bills would "provide legal personhood from the moment of conception." While Rogers tries to hide from his extreme anti-choice views, "he has a voting record that can  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Mike Rogers refused to commit to supporting legislation to protect IVF. Rogers also refused to answer questions about the four anti-IVF bills that he co-sponsored in Congress. Here's what you need to know about Rogers' extensive anti-choice record: * In Congress, Rogers co-sponsored four bills "attempting to define human life as beginning at the moment of fertilization" which would jeopardize access  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, the New York Times released an extensive and detailed report yesterday exposing Trump's Michigan MAGA allies' latest coordinated attempt to use new data tools and debunked legal theories to persuade election officials to suppress Michiganders' votes. As the NYT's investigation revealed, MAGA extremists in Michigan have rolled out the use of a data program called Check My Vote,   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, Sandy Pensler, and Justin Amash all have long, dangerous anti-abortion records that are out-of-step with Michigan voters. The Republican Senate candidates can't run away from their toxic anti-choice views. Here's where the Michigan GOP Senate candidates stand on restricting access to reproductive health care: Mike Rogers supports "a near-total abortion ban" and co-sponsore  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The "crowded" and "unruly" Michigan GOP Senate Showdown has been crowned an "Amash pit." The infighting between Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, Sandy Pensler, and Justin Amash is getting even more brutal as the candidates "jump at the chance... to bash" each other. Here's the latest on the Michigan Republicans' "bloodbath" primary: * Edward Snowden whacked Rogers who "personally backed surveillance progr  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Mike Rogers continues to face scrutiny for his extensive and dangerous record opposing IVF. News outlets were quick to call Rogers for co-sponsoring "four bills in Congress 'that would have the same effect as the Alabama Supreme Court's IVF ruling.'" WATCH: Mike Rogers' long record supporting dangerous anti-IVF legislation Here's what you need to know about Rogers' dangerous anti-choice record: * I  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last night, during his fourth State of the Union, President Joe Biden talked about the issues that matter most to Michiganders -- reproductive freedom, education, building a fairer economy, and supporting the middle class. This speech showed the stark contrast between Biden's policies and values and those of his predecessor. Trump threatens our most basic freedoms and the foundation of our very democ  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The "bloodbath" Michigan Republican Senate primary is getting even nastier as Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, Sandy Pensler, and Justin Amash continue to "clash" and take shots at each other. Here's the latest on the "unruly" and "fractured" GOP primary: * Amash slammed Rogers, Meijer, and Pensler who "aren't real contenders" and "aren't really up to the task." * Amash called out Rogers' "weak record" a  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 9 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: The Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood of Detroit will become home to an innovative community space that will become a training hub for renewable energy, a community resilience center, and a space for beneficial programming with inclusivity at its core through the anticipated success of a crowdfunding campaign. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Commun  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 8 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum on March 7, 2024: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Chief Medical Executive, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Dr. Diane L. Golzynski, Deputy Superintendent, Finance and Operations, Michigan Department of Education SUBJECT: Measles: Guidance on Sign  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine is pleased to announce the appointment of Katherine M. Ruger, E.D., to Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Executive Chief of Staff. "I'm humbled by this opportunity," Dr. Ruger expressed, "and I'm eager to collaborate with leaders across the college to contribute to Dean deJong's vision and promo  more

MONROE, Michigan, March 8 -- Monroe County Community College issued the following news release: The Monroe County Library System is hosting two Electric Vehicle Forums on Saturday, March 16 for those who are curious about EVs and want to learn more. The Bedford Library Branch at 8575 Jackman Rd. in Temperance will host a forum from 9:30-11:30 a.m. For more info, call (734) 847-6747. The Ellis Library and Reference Center at 3700 S. Custer Rd. in Monroe will host a forum from 1-3 p.m. For more  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, March 7 -- Northwood University issued the following news: Professor Jim Hop, who chairs the entrepreneurship and franchising management programs at Northwood University, has been featured on WalletHub's "Ask the Experts." On WalletHub, Hop weighs in on a number of questions pertaining to entrepreneurs, including what advice he has for people who are looking for a new business bank account; what is the biggest mistake that people shopping for a business bank account tend to   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Natural history museums have entered a new stage of scientific discovery and accessibility with the completion of open Vertebrate (oVert), a five-year collaborative project among 18 institutions to create 3D reconstructions of vertebrate specimens and make them freely available online. The project is led by the Florida Museum of Natural History and includes several biologists from the University of M  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 7, 2024: * * * Ahead of President Joe Biden's fourth State of the Union address tonight, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes released the following statement about the historic strides the Biden-Harris Administration has made in Michigan: "We will hear tonight from a president who has delivered more for Michiganders than we have seen in generations. Joe Biden has continually fo  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 2, 2024: * * * As Republicans attempt to allocate delegates for the Republican National Convention, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes released the following statement: "What we will see today through the MIGOP's caucuses is that no matter who their chair is - this is the party of Trump. "I have no doubt that chaos will remain the driving force of the Michigan Republican Part  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 8 (TNSres) -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Detroit partner Alicia Schehr will be a moderator during the ICSC+Continuing Education Michigan Conference on April 18, 2024. Schehr will moderate a panel discussion on "Interactive Negotiation of a Retail Lease: How to Seal the Deal between the Landlord and Tenant." The panelists will discuss several contractual provisions from each side of the negotiation table, stepping behind the curtain to determ  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, March 7 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news: Bisphenol A, more commonly known as BPA, has been used since the 1950s to produce strong and resilient plastics, for everything from eyeglasses to food packaging and home kitchen use. But a growing body of scientific evidence shows that BPA, which mimics the effect of estrogen in the body, affects the development of reproductive tissues, and could increase the risk of miscarriage and birth defects. So  more

FLINT, Michigan, March 8 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Laurel Ming As College of Innovation & Technology research funding grows, the college has welcomed a cohort of international research scholars to collaborate on faculty funded projects. Thanks to new international agreements and partnerships in the Middle East and North Africa region, nine graduate students from top universities in Tunisia will finalize their thesis work with CIT faculty through the end   more

FLINT, Michigan, March 8 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Robb King The University of Michigan-Flint's Bachelor of Social Work program has been ranked as one of the country's best for 2024 by Forbes Advisor. Forbes ranked 40 accredited, nonprofit colleges offering an online Bachelor of Social Work degree using 17 data points in the categories of credibility, affordability, student outcomes, student experience and application process, using data from resources   more

FLINT, Michigan, March 7 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: This fall, the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Health Sciences will introduce a new Master of Social Work program to its growing roster of graduate offerings. The online program will feature a specialized mental health and behavioral health services curriculum, equipping graduates to become licensed master's level social workers prepared for impactful careers in promoting the well-being of individu  more

FLINT, Michigan, March 8 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Rowan Borninski Anyone interested in a career working in public administration is invited to attend "How To Make a Life in Public Service: A Presentation from the UM-Flint Master of Public Administration Program and its Alumni." This event is the first of its kind for the University of Michigan-Flint, hosted by the Office of Graduate Programs in collaboration with the Master of Public Administration prog  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: Utah's consumer sentiment decreased by 1.3% in February to 80.3, according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute's Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. However, it's worth noting that this decrease was not deemed statistically significant. A similar survey by the University of Michigan found that sentiment declined 2.7% among Americans as a whole during the same tim  more

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Michigan, March 7 -- Visteon, a provider of instrument clusters, head-up displays, information displays, infotainment, audio systems and telematics solutions, issued the following news on March 6, 2024: Visteon (NASDAQ: VC), a global technology leader at the forefront of driving digitalization and electrification trends in the mobility industry, today announced the creation of a Michigan-based joint venture with Shinry Technology Companies Ltd., a China-based Tier 1 supplier  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 4 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERTS ADVISORY The age of political candidates and elected officials has been highly debated this election year. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss. Sheria Robinson-Lane Sheria Robinson-Lane is a gerontologist and assistant professor of nursing with expertise in palliative and long-term care. Her work aims to reduce health disparities and improve health equity for diverse older adults  more

DETROIT, Michigan, March 5 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: Wayne State University will commemorate a new chapter in its long history with the investiture of Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy at the Detroit Institute of Art (DIA) on Monday, March 18. The Wayne State Board of Governors unanimously elected Dr. Espy as the university's 13th president on June 30, 2023. A leader with more than 25 years of experience in higher education, she is the first woman president in Wayne State's h  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 5 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERTS ADVISORY The Dartmouth men's basketball team's historic vote to unionize today sounds a death knell for the NCAA's long-standing model of athlete amateurism, which is already on its last legs. For the first time ever, college athletes have the right to bargain for things like pay, time off, health benefits, etc. University of Michigan experts are available to comment on what the decision means for co  more

MOSEL, Wisconsin, March 7 -- The Wisconsin Historical Society issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Mojave Shipwreck on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented a certificate to Steve Radovan. The shipwreck is located 12.5 miles northeast of the Sheboygan Breakwater Lighthouse, partially embedded in a lakebed 295 feet below the surface of Lake Michigan. The Mojave was christen  more

ALGOMA, Wisconsin, March 7 -- The Wisconsin Historical Society issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Trinidad Shipwreck on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented the certificate to Brendon Baillod and Robert Jaeke. The shipwreck is located 9.5 miles east of the Algoma Pierhead Lighthouse, partially embedded in the lakebed 270 feet below the surface of Lake Michigan. The Trin  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 5 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release: Marking 150 years of regulation from the Michigan Public Service Commission and its forerunner agencies, 2023 saw the Commission continuing its focus on improving the reliability and resilience of the state's energy grid. The MPSC's 2023 Annual Report released today highlights actions the Commission took after a round of ice and snow storms spanning February 22 to March 4 left more   more