OLIVET, Michigan, March 13 -- The University of Olivet issued the following news: The University of Olivet was recently awarded a total of $2.8 million in grant funding, with $2.2 million in funding through the Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) and more than $550,000 through the Martin Luther King, Jr.-Cesar Chavez-Rosa Parks (KPC) Initiative to develop stronger graduation attainment support for students over the next six years. Associate Provost for Student Development KayDee  more

HAMDEN, Connecticut, March 15 (TNSres) -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news release on March 14, 2024: * * * 79% Of Dems Want Gov. Whitmer To Run For President In The Future * * * With the 2024 general election campaigns underway, former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden in the key state of Michigan in a 5-way race that includes independent and Green Party candidates, according to a Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pea-ack) University poll of registered voters in Mic  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Easily interpretable technique can reduce the cost and increase the scale of protein optimization for applications in medicine, biofuels and more Marshall Case (left) and Greg Thurber (right) led a research team to develop a technique to simplify protein engineering experiments while producing equally high quality data. Image credit: Sandra Swisher, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news on March 11, 2024: Americans' basic confidence in science and scientific expertise was unshaken by the Trump administration's attacks on scientific expertise, and has remained high during the last six decades, according to an analysis led by the University of Michigan. Trump's attacks on scientific experts--exemplified by criticism of Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Inf  more

LITTLETON, Colorado, March 14 -- Arapahoe County issued the following news: Arapahoe County boasts more than 400,000 engaged and active voters, but there's always room for more. To strengthen relationships with municipal organizations and engage directly with voters and residents, the Clerk and Recorder's Office restructured the Elections Division into three categories. One new division--Community Services--will focus on partnerships. Community Services Manager Katie Sims managed several vote  more

BEREA, Ohio, March 14 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: Sarah Bowman '07 loves the lake -- all five of the Great Lakes. She is awed by their beauty, size and natural resources. But she also knows their vulnerability, which is why she aims to protect them. Bowman is a senior research scientist for the U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes Oil Spill Center of Expertise (GLCOE) in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The GLCOE is a newly established unit with a congressional mandate to conduct scie  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 12 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: CMU Alumna Marybeth Minnis (BME '79), the Assistant Director of the School of Music and Assistant Professor of Bassoon at Central Michigan University, has been honored by the Mid-American Conference as CMU's winner of the Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success. Minnis has been Principal Bassoonist of the Saginaw Bay Orchestra since 1985 and frequently performs with other area orchestras. An acti  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 14 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: A humorous, relatable host delivering simple, but standout messages helped Central Michigan University's "We Do" marketing campaigns win four international marketing awards, and an honorable mention in a fifth. CMU's brand campaign won two gold and one platinum award in three competitions held by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals. The organic social media component of the ap  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 14 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Central Michigan University has appointed Andrea LaFontaine to serve an additional year as the Robert and Marjorie Griffin Endowed Chair in American Government. The endowment funds the salary and associated costs of a U.S. and Michigan government expert who serves as a faculty member in CMU's School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service. The Griffin Endowed Chair leads the university's effor  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 15 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: When whispers of poor water quality reached Central Michigan University's ears, there was no hesitating. With Itzel Marquez from the School of Engineering and Technology leading the charge, Marquez and CMU undergraduate Maxwell Hornak (with support faculty from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and The Department of Philosophy, Anthropology and Religion) geared up for an expedition t  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 13 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: The Central Michigan University Department of Computer Science just scored a big win - they've been officially accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, the big name in accrediting computing and engineering programs worldwide. This means that our Bachelor of Science in Computer Science has passed all the tough standards ABET set. ABET isn't some faceless organization; it's m  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 15 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Meet vanadium. It's a silvery metal and highly versatile. It is used to make armor plates and can tell us about Earth's history that happened millions of years ago. A little bit might even lower your blood sugar. If you want to unlock vanadium's full potential, you need to know how it behaves, said Anthony Chappaz, a researcher in Central Michigan University's earth and atmospheric sciences de  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 14 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Central Michigan University's School of Music faculty member, Dr. Alan Gumm, has made waves in the field of psychology with his recent publication in Frontiers in Psychology, the leading journal in the field. His article, invited by a team of international scholars, is part of the Motivation in Learning and Performance in the Arts and Sports special topics section. Dr. Gumm's publication offer  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 16 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Ari Harris During a special meeting of the Central Michigan University Board of Trustees today, Vice Chair Denise Williams Mallett announced the formation of a presidential search advisory committee and the selection of a national search firm. Trustees also voted to approve a confidentiality agreement, affirmative action statement and charge to the search advisory committee -- all items relating to   more

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, March 16 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news on March 15, 2024: International law firm Clark Hill announced today that Tracy Y. Williams has joined the firm's Environmental and Natural Resources practice in the Denver office. Williams advises clients on compliance and issues related to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund) and state equivalents. "Tracy is a seasoned environmental and natural resour  more

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, March 15 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following Q&A on March 14, 2024, with Dublin Partner Kamila McCarthy: Dublin Partner Kamila McCarthy continues to grow her corporate practice with clients across Europe, and this year she is targeting her home country of Kazakhstan for further development with partners in Ireland. She recently discussed her practice and her plans for growth in 2024. * * * To get started, how would you summarize your practice? I work prima  more

DETROIT, Michigan, March 16 -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: For the past 20 years, American Chemistry Council has partnered with College for Creative Studies (CCS) in educational design studios. These sponsored projects have allowed countless CCS students the opportunity to participate in creative, research-based assignments within real-world design parameters, all while interacting with American Chemistry Council experts. "Our longstanding partnership with CCS h  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Use of the psychoactive cannabis product is higher in states without existing delta-8 regulations or cannabis legalization, NIH-funded study finds Study: Adolescent Delta-8-THC and Marijuana Use in the United States (DOI: 10.1001/jama.2024.0865) The first ever national estimates of teen delta-8 use indicate that 11% of 12th grade students across the United States used it in the past year. This information   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: DNC and DNCC Statements on President Biden Clinching Democratic Nomination Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison and Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) Chair Minyon Moore released the following statements after President Biden surpassed the 1,968 pledged delegates needed to become the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee: Statement from DNC Chair Jaime Harrison: "Thi  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, March 15 -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced today the formation of Team Dow - The Next Generation, a new initiative where Dow will provide full sponsorship support to four female professional golfers to assist in fulfilling their dreams of competing on the LPGA Tour and conti  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, March 15 (TNSres) -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release: * * * This differentiated long-chain branched polyethylene architecture offers asset flexibility and the potential for reduced carbon emissions * * * Research scientists from Dow (NYSE: DOW) have developed a novel architecture for polyethylene (PE). This different  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Twenty-nine undergraduate students from across the U.S. will move to Ann Arbor for an intensive seven-week summer program that focuses on preparing them for graduate programs in public policy and international affairs. For over four decades, the Ford School has hosted a Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute. Students will spend the summe  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 14 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Improving the U.S. electricity grid is necessary to lower costs, boost reliability and help tackle climate change, but it will take some serious soul searching by the leaders of entities that control the grid, according to a University of Michigan researcher. Catherine Hausman, who focuses on environmental and energy economics as an associate professor at U-M's Gerald R. Ford S  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, March 12 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Michele Coffill For the first time, Lakers have one designated day to collectively show their support for Grand Valley and unite for student success. March 21 is GVSU Day of Giving. With a theme of "Lakers Give Back," the Grand Valley community is invited to support funds across campus, including scholarships, academic programs, research, arts and more. Challenges and match gifts for Day of Giving m  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, March 14 (TNSres) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Thomas Garrett Stuttering in children has been perceived as something that would go away with time, or a problem that needed to be fixed. A Grand Valley faculty-student research team studied the use of books to improve the resilience of a child who stutters. Student Maisley Kreger and Cara Singer, assistant professor of communication sciences and disorders, researched the use of bibliotherapy  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Power Flows: Transmission Lines, Allocative Efficiency and Corporate Profits Improving the U.S. electricity grid is necessary to lower costs, boost reliability and help tackle climate change, but it will take some serious soul searching by the leaders of entities that control the grid, according to a University of Michigan researcher. Catherine Hausman, who focuses on environmental and energy economi  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 13 -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: Daryl Mitz has a lot on his plate. Alongside his studies in the Grand Rapids Community College Secchia Institute for Culinary Education, he also balances fatherhood, a full-time job at Vitale's Restaurant in Comstock Park, and treatment for his chronic kidney disease. "At first, I was afraid it was going to be a struggle, but I'm doing it," he said. "I feel like, if I'm able to work through all this,  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 15 -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: Two Grand Rapids Community College students have done Michigan proud by earning top honors in recent national scholarship competitions. Scholarship winners Jena Buttery and Tara Huskey, both GRCC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society chapter members, were lauded for their academic accomplishments. Buttery was named a 2024 New Century Workforce Scholar -- the first national scholarship of its kind to support   more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, March 12 (TNSres) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Brian Vernellis A monthly survey conducted by a Grand Valley State University researcher shows an upswing in optimism among area businesses and manufacturers regarding the West Michigan economy. Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU's Seidman College of Business, said he tracked several positive trends from local businesses in his latest survey. "The surprise in Februar  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, March 13 -- Hope College issued the following news: Dr. Jane Dickie, a retired member of the Hope College psychology faculty who was the founding director of the college's women's and gender studies program, will present the college's 2024 Affirming LGBTQ+ Students Lecture on Thursday, March 21, at 4 p.m. in the Maas Center auditorium. The public is invited. Admission is free. The lecture will be based on Dickie's current paper, "The Call and Response for Justice: 50 Years   more

HOLLAND, Michigan, March 13 -- Hope College issued the following news: A three-day conference at Hope College will both highlight the life and impact of peace activist A.J. Muste (1885-1967) and honor him by exploring a variety of topics related to peace and justice in the present day. "A.J. Muste: Peacemaker, Prophet, Pragmatist" will run from 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, until shortly before noon on Saturday, March 23, in the college's Haworth Hotel. The public is invited to all of the even  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news on March 11, 2024: EXPERTS ADVISORY False information is one of the major threats people will face with multiple elections scheduled around the globe this year. According to experts surveyed for the World Economic Forum's 2024 Global Risk Report, India was ranked highest for the risk of misinformation and disinformation. University of Michigan experts are available to comment. Joyojeet Pal, associate profe  more

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, March 13 -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release: Kellogg Community College's women's bowling team finished seventh in the nation at the recent National Junior College Athletic Association Women's Bowling Championship, and two bowlers earned individual postseason awards. The historic team finish - the best in program history at KCC so far - capped the end of a record-breaking season that also saw the team place first in state and second at regiona  more

MONROE, Michigan, March 15 -- Monroe County Community College issued the following news release: The Monroe County Community College Alumni Association is currently seeking new members to serve on the organization's Board of Directors. The application is available at https://www.monroeccc.edu/alumni-association. The Board members of the MCCCAA are a talented, energetic and enthusiastic team of individuals that lead the business and engagement activities of the more than 400-member alumni group  more

MONROE, Michigan, March 14 -- Monroe County Community College issued the following news release: On Monday, March 18, and again on Wednesday, April 10, at 4:30 p.m. each day the leadership of Monroe County Community College is hosting a Community Conversation to illicit input from area residents as the college makes plans for the future use of MCCC's Whitman Center in Temperance. The Whitman Center, located at 7777 Lewis Ave., has long served as an important asset in South Monroe County; howev  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced the recipients for the 2024 Michigan Rail Enhancement Grant Program (M-REP) that will invest $16 million toward freight rail projects across Michigan. The 10 projects that were competitively selected make strategic investments in freight rail corridors and facilities to improve rail safety, operational efficiency, accessibilit  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 16 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 15, 2024: Neighborhoods near the Detroit Livernois Intermodal Facility in southwest Detroit stand to benefit from a Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) 2024 Michigan Rail Enhancement Grant Program (M-REP) grant announced today. The $5 million grant to CSX Transportation will support equipment upgrades, track work and paving the dirt and gravel yard. Paving the yard is an   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 Paint the Plow program. This program offers a unique opportunity for MDOT to partner with area schools, using students' creativity to communicate safe winter driving practices for all Michigan residents. The Paint the Plow program is open to all Michigan high schools, including technical and vo  more

MT. PLEASANT, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to attend an open house to learn more about upcoming work on M-20 in Isabella County. MDOT is investing $18.9 million to improve 1.6 miles of M-20 from US-127 to Mission Street. Attendees will be able to view project information, including the anticipated timeline and traffic plans. Project staff wi  more

DAVISON, Michigan, March 16 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 15, 2024: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $7.7 million to replace the culvert at the M-54 (Dort Highway)/Court Street intersection in the city of Flint. Attendees will be able to view project information, including the anticipated timeline and traffic plans. Project staff will be present and available to answer questions. Who: Communit  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 15 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin work on both directions of US-23 between M-36 and Lee Road in Livingston County, including: * Eastbound/westbound Silver Lake Road from Whitmore Lake Road to Fieldcrest Drive, * The northbound US-23 ramps Silver Lake Road, * The southbound US-23 ramps Silver Lake Road, and * The Silver Lake Road carpool Lot. This work is par  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced that Peter Manning and Joe Potchen have been promoted to the positions of Deputy Attorney General assuming the duties of former Chief Deputy Fadwa Hammoud. She additionally announced a reorganization of the Criminal Justice Bureau to create three new divisions within the Bureau. "Joe Potchen and Peter Manning are seasone  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the federal government's request for review of a lower court decision invalidating commonsense "ghost gun" regulations. The Final Rule, issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), clarifies that the definitions   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: Pursuant to a settlement agreement reached last week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel secured a consent judgement to resolve a state lawsuit against Rockford business owner David Foster and his limited liability companies (LLCs) Michigan's Choice Tree Service and Storm Support Emergency Tree Removal. The Attorney General sued Foster and the LLCs in the 30th Circuit Cou  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: In a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (https://www.doj.state.or.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/COPPA-Rule-Review-Letter_FINAL.pdf), Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 state attorneys general to urge the federal government to update and strengthen the rules technology companies must follow under the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on March 14, 2024: The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada, the home state of Lee Mueller, former operator of Boyce Hydro and the Edenville Dam, denied Mueller's bankruptcy filing, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. United States Bankruptcy Judge August B. Landis dismissed Mueller's attempted Chapter 13 Bankruptcy on February 9th. In 2023, the State obtaine  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: 2024 is ramping up and it won't be stopping anytime soon - state Dems are passing legislation left and right, President Biden is campaigning in Michigan, Trump is getting involved in the Senate race, and Republicans are filing admittedly political, frivolous lawsuits. Trump started the week by voicing his support, once again, for cutting Social Security and Medicare -- despite the millions of Michig  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 15 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: Local school districts and the Michigan Department of Education during March is Reading Month are highlighting what's being done to create diverse classroom libraries. Superintendents from three school districts in different parts of Michigan presented at this month's State Board of Education meeting how their schools are creating diverse classroom libraries featuring books with characters an  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) shared at today's State Board of Education meeting information about successful efforts that helped increase four-year graduation rates in 2023 in all 17 categories of students that are tracked. In 13 of the 17 categories, the 2023 rates were higher than pre-pandemic 2019 graduation rates. Increasing graduation rates is goal 5 of Mi  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 10, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation recognizing March 11 through April 9 as the month of Ramadan in Michigan. "The month of Ramadan has always been a time of deep spiritual reflection, increased charity, long nights filled with prayer, and time shared with family and friends," said Governor Whitmer. "This year, a traditionally joyous holiday feels different,  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation that expands access to drug treatment options and family support programs through the circuit courts. The new laws establish a family treatment court, which creates a clearer path to programs that address substance abuse, provide oversight on child safety, and grant access to mental health resources. The new laws al  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission announced the following gas application (Case No. U-21529) on March 12, 2024: * * * In the matter of the Application of DTE GAS COMPANY for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity relative to the Village of Buckley, Wexford Township and Hanover Township in Wexford County, Michigan APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY DTE Gas Company ("DTE Gas" or "Company"), pursuant to 19  more

COLOMA, Michigan, March 16 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 15, 2024: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will resume work to replace the I-196 culvert over Rogers Creek near Covert, Van Buren County. The multi-year, $9.2 million investment includes scour countermeasures and road rebuilding. County: Van Buren Highway: I-196 Closest city: Covert Start date: Monday, March 18, 2024 Estimated end date: Friday, Oct. 10, 20  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $2.4 million to build 2.3 miles of shared-use path along M-115 from west of the southern branch of the Tobacco River to Beech Street in Clare County. The project includes bridge rebuilding, concrete sidewalk, drainage, approach, and pavement marking work. * * * County: Clare * * * Highway:   more

SAGINAW, Michigan, March 16 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 15, 2024: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $3.1 million to make improvements to signs and overhead sign structures, guardrails, and delineators along I-75, US-23 and M-13 in Bay and Arenac counties. County: Bay Arenac Highway: I-75 US-23 M-13 Closest cities: Standish Alger Au Gres Start date: Monday, March 18, 2024 Estimated end date: Fri  more

SAGINAW, Michigan, March 16 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 15, 2024: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $1.6 million to modernize traffic signals on various routes at multiple intersections in Gratiot, Shiawassee, Tuscola, Bay, and Saginaw counties. County: Gratiot Shiawassee Tuscola Bay Saginaw Highway: US-127 M-46 M-71 M-81 M-15 Closest cities: Alma Bay City Saginaw Caro Owosso Start date: M  more

MT. PLEASANT, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $37 million to improve 6.6 miles of US-127 from M-57 to north of Bagley Road in Gratiot County. This project includes resurfacing work and pavement repairs, indirect left turns, guardrail work, sign work, resurfacing of the carpool lot of US-127, and bridge and culvert work over Bad River, B  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 16 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 15, 2024: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin work on both directions of US-23 between M-36 and Lee Road in Livingston County, including: * Eastbound/westbound Silver Lake Road from Whitmore Lake Road to Fieldcrest Drive, * The northbound US-23 ramps Silver Lake Road, * The southbound US-23 ramps Silver Lake Road, and * The Silver Lake Road carpool Lot.  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Gander has reported that Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, and Justin Amash all have extensive records that support "slashing Social Security or Medicare benefits." The story notes that "more than 2 million seniors in Michigan currently rely on Social Security and Medicare to afford housing, utility bills, groceries, and life-saving prescription medications." Cuts to Social Security would rip away Michi  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: New reporting from the Detroit News finds that Mike Rogers has gained "hundreds of thousands of dollars in wealth through companies that have partnered with Chinese firms." After leaving Congress, Rogers "worked for AT&T, which faced pushback for its entanglements with a Chinese telecom giant," and Rogers' wife "is on the board of a company that's touted its partnership with a China-based entity." T  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: As Donald Trump again proposes cutting Social Security and Medicare, Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, Sandy Pensler, and Justin Amash have all echoed Trump's disastrous call to gut Social Security. Cuts to Social Security would raise health care costs and rip away Michiganders' benefits that they worked a lifetime to earn. Here's where candidates in Michigan's GOP Senate primary stand on gutting Social Se  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: It's been a terrible, no good, very bad week for Mike Rogers as he faces more scrutiny for selling out our national security to China so he could get rich. And on top of that? Republicans had some choice words to describe Rogers, including (but not limited to) "corrupt," "wrong," and the "worst Deep State candidate." Here's the latest on the Michigan Republicans' "brutal intraparty battle:" * Going  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Donald Trump has plunged the "unruly" and "scrambled" Michigan GOP Senate primary into further chaos by endorsing Mike Rogers. "The chaotic Senate primary is getting even nastier as Trump pours gasoline on the fire. Mike Rogers abandoned Michigan a decade ago as he walked through the revolving door to get rich - and Michigan families deserve better," said Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barne  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Mike Rogers and Peter Meijer are in a "sticky wicket" as they "scramble" over their extensive anti-IVF records and face even more scrutiny for their dangerous stances. On Friday's Off the Record, Michigan reporters discussed how Rogers and Meijer's records "co-sponsoring" anti-IVF legislation makes it "even worse" for them. When asked about his support for personhood legislation, Rogers "very much es  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Donald Trump is causing even more chaos in the "fractured" and "jumbled" Michigan Senate GOP primary. Republicans were quick to attack "phony" Mike Rogers after Trump endorsed him. Here's what people are saying about Trump endorsing "Deep State" Mike Rogers: * Rand Paul "ripped" Trump for endorsing Rogers, the "worst Deep State candidate this cycle." * Paul went on to question Trump, saying "you h  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following on March 14, 2024: * * * Today, Michigan Senate Democrats passed legislation that would cap interest rates on payday loans. Far too often, these lenders target our state's most vulnerable communities, particularly in rural areas and communities of color. "Today, Michigan Senate Democrats took a vital step toward reining in predatory payday loan practices to protect Michiganders and their families," said Chair of  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 14, 2024: * * * Today, a week after his State of the Union speech that made his commitment to continuing to deliver for Michiganders crystal clear, President Biden is making a campaign stop in Saginaw to promote the Biden-Harris vision here in Michigan. Ahead of Biden's visit, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes released the following statement: "For his entire presidency, Pre  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 15 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum on March 14, 2024: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Dr. Michele A. Harmala, Deputy Superintendent P-20 System and Student Transitions SUBJECT: 2024 Dr. Chery S. Wagonlander Early Middle College Excellence in Practice Award Recipients The Michigan Department of Education's Office of Career and Te  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 15 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum on March 14, 2024: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Dr. Diane L. Golzynski, Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations SUBJECT: Best Practices for Serving Breakfasts in School Have you ever heard the phrase "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day"? It is! Students who start their day   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news on March 11, 2024: Research effort shows veterans, senior citizens they have value, talents EXPERT ADVISORY Mattering. Purpose. They're essential to happiness and healthiness, researchers have found. For many people, they're feelings that are hard to attain, especially for certain individuals who may be more prone to feeling purposeless; the elderly and veterans among them. In the new Michigan Minds podcas  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 16 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on March 15, 2024: The Michigan Public Service Commission today rejected applications by Consumers Energy Co. for early termination of power purchase agreements (PPAs) with biomass plant operators, finding that ending the contracts prematurely was not holistically considered in the state's electric capacity needs, posing a potential risk, and that calculated savings may be overestimated. Con  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 14, 2024: Today, Michigan Senate Democrats passed the Access to Fertility Health Care Package through committee and sent it to the Senate Floor. The bills would protect fertility health care by repealing restrictions around surrogacy and ensuring the rights to those who choose assisted fertility. Parents who use fertility treatments, surrogates, or any other form of assisted reproduction - s  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 13 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: In November 2023, Qing Xia, Ph.D., and Ramjee Ghimire, Ph.D., returned to East Lansing, Mich., following the four-day Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Health Symposium in Thailand. Other Spartans - Furqan Irfan, Ph.D., MBBS (M.D.); Ned Walker, Ph.D.; Sara Steenrod, Ph.D.; and Lori Bramble - presented virtually. At the symposium, "Fostering Transdisci  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, March 14 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Two Mississippi State juniors hoping to shape public policy in the future will spend this summer in a prestigious and intensive national fellowship program that will prepare them for graduate-level studies. Judy and Bobby Shackouls Honors College members Alijah Jones, a political science major from Greenwood, and Lily Langstaff, a wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture major from Southaven, recently were   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Washington Examiner published a poll showing Republican Tom Barrett in a strong position to overtake Curtis Hertel in the open MI-07 seat. "Michigan voters are fed up with the failed status quo of extreme Democrats. Curtis Hertel is just another rubber stamp for their far-left agenda, and he will be punished at the polls this November. " - NRCC Spokesman Mike Marinella In case you missed it...   more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Elissa Slotkin must have seen some bad poll numbers about Gotion because now she's making a desperate attempt to cover up the sketchy deal made by herself and Michigan Democrats with the Chinese Communist Party. However, her actions are too little, too late. In fact, Slotkin even admits the bill doesn't do anything substantial at all: Curtis Hertel and Kristen McDonald Rivet are responsible for   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news on March 11, 2024: When media coverage doesn't include the numerical magnitude of a scientific study's effect, the risk of people having biases increases significantly, according to a new University of Michigan study. People may incorrectly assume that the findings are of greater importance and impact than they are without the numerical information from media outlets, researchers said. "People often make eve  more

NIAGARA, New York, March 15 (TNSres) -- Niagara University issued the following news: Dr. Luis Sanchez, associate professor of chemistry at Niagara University, was invited to give a talk about his research on March 13, 2024, as part of Michigan State University's Organic Chemistry Seminar, a weekly series hosted by MSU's chemistry department. Dr. Sanchez presented "Selective reactions involving alkenes and the synthesis of an antimalarial agent from ginger oil," focusing on the results accompl  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, March 12 -- Northwood University issued the following news on March 11, 2024: Northwood University is among Forbes Advisor's Best Online Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration Degrees of 2024. "Northwood University's program recognizes that success in today's healthcare industry is driven by teams that include doctors, nurses, technicians, and business professionals," stated Dr. Kristin Stehouwer, academic vice president and provost at Northwood University. "Professionals w  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, March 12 -- Northwood University issued the following news: Nearly two-thirds of Northwood University's DECA membership have qualified for international competition following last month's Michigan Collegiate DECA State Career Development Conference in Kalamazoo. "Northwood may be one of Michigan's smallest colleges with a DECA chapter, but we can go toe-to-toe with any post-secondary institution in the country," stated Advisor Patrick McElgunn, who also serves as the directo  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, March 12 -- Northwood University issued the following news: This weekend, Northwood Esports won the Saints x Colleague Rocket League Invitational, which features the top eight collegiate Rocket League teams from the Great Lakes regions of the U.S. and Canada. "The team met all expectations they had set for themselves and added another trophy to their growing collection," stated Coach Aden Frosch, assistant director of Northwood Esports. "Coming into the invitational, everyon  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news on March 11, 2024: Political anger and cynicism are rising in the United States and in many democracies worldwide, and both are associated with exposure to political attacks on social media, a new University of Michigan study shows. Americans use social media to find information and news about politics, but much of the content they see in their feeds is hostile, uncivil and attacking, said lead author Ariel H  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news on March 11, 2024: University of Michigan researchers have identified the protein that enables mammals to sense cold, filling a long-standing knowledge gap in the field of sensory biology. The findings, published in Nature Neuroscience, could help unravel how we sense and suffer from cold temperature in the winter, and why some patients experience cold differently under particular disease conditions. "The fi  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, March 15 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * When journalists emphasize partisan division in reporting on climate change, it can undermine public concern about the issue * * * By Carol Peters News stories that include vivid photos of episodic climate change-related flooding (specifically flooded houses) significantly increase the perception among Americans that such flooding is a threat, according to a Rutgers study. The study - by Lau  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, March 15 (TNSres) -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news on March 14, 2024: Philip Plowright, department chair and professor in the Department of Design in Lawrence Technological University's College of Architecture and Design, will present the Presidential Colloquium at LTU's 12th annual Research Day Friday, April 19. Each year, an LTU faculty member is selected to present the colloquium, based on the depth and excellence of their research work. P  more

SYRACUSE, New York, March 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Busy cafeterias, hushed auditoriums, quiet libraries--learning spaces have familiar soundscapes, but how often do we notice the noise, or lack of it? Join University of Michigan's Jon M. Wargo for the spring 2024 School of Education Ganders Lecture as he uses case studies to explore sound as a material and a design resource for learning and to explore the cultural politics of noise. "Noticing Noise, Noisy Noticings  more

SPRING ARBOR, Michigan, March 14 -- Spring Arbor University issued the following agency statement on March 13, 2024: * * * We are excited to announce that we've hired Micah Ottolini as our first Esports head coach for the new varsity program, set to start competing in the 2024-25 school year. Spring Arbor's Esports team will begin with the 2024-25 academic year facing off in Rocket League, League of Legends, and Super Smash Bros. An alum from Olivet Nazarene College, Ottolini organized the f  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 13, 2024: * * * Today, the Republican National Committee filed a baseless lawsuit against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson about Michigan voter rolls. In response, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes released the following statement: "This lawsuit proves that Republicans will do everything in their power to attack our electoral process and leave our democracy destroy  more

LONDON, England, March 12 -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, issued the following news release: With so many types of diets being promoted online and on social media, a leading dietitian says flexibility is more sustainable than a rigid diet plan. Joyce Patterson, MPH, RDN, BC-ADM, CPT is a registered dietitian and a diabetes care and education specialist at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, U.S., and she says the science points to a balanced approach. "We live in a world full o  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Unraveling the interplay of circadian rhythm and sleep deprivation on mood: A Real-World Study on first-year physicians It's always darkest before the dawn for many people, and now, a University of Michigan and Dartmouth Health study has looked into the science of waking up on the wrong side of the bed. The study, which uses the Fitbit data of more than 2,500 training physicians (interns) across two   more

FLINT, Michigan, March 15 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: The University of Michigan-Flint has introduced a new graduate program in the School of Management. The Master of Science in Supply Chain Management is designed to make students skilled decision-makers in the field of U.S. manufacturing. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, it became apparent across much of the country that the supply chain of goods and services was in need of reform. Shortages and   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: It looks like the same mechanism that breaks up airplane contrails might be at play in forming the clumps of hydrogen gas that ring the remnant of supernova 1987A The simulation shows the shape of the gas cloud on the left and the vortices, or regions of rapidly rotating flow, on the right. Each ring represents a later time in the evolution of the cloud. It shows how a gas cloud that starts as an even ring w  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXHIBITION After 20 straight years of participating in the Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons, this will be the first time artist Duane Montney will personally attend the show. Released from a 32-year prison term this past November, Montney will have three pieces in its 28th edition March 19-April 2. "I just want to be there to absorb it and enjoy being next to a lot of artist work that I adm  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 15 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 14, 2024: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will host a Teams live virtual public meeting to discuss major projects starting soon in west Michigan on state routes (US, M and I routes). Attendees will learn how to receive project-specific updates and other traffic information throughout the season. Who: Community stakeholders City representatives Local busin  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, March 14 -- The Wisconsin Historical Society issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Hotel Schroeder in Milwaukee (Milwaukee County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The 25-story hotel was completed 1928 and was the flagship of Milwaukee native Walter Schroeder's hotel chain, which owned and operated hotels in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan. The State Historic Preservation Office presented the certificate  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 12 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news on March 11, 2024: COLLEGE PARK, MD. - The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team won the 2024 Big Ten championship, winning the team's eighth conference crown since the arrival of head coach Cael Sanderson. Five Nittany Lion wrestlers won individual Big Ten titles as well. Penn State won the team race with a school record 170.5 points, far outdistancing second place Michigan's 123.5. Penn State   more