ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 25 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Students studying abroad in Brazil sit atop a ridge overlooking a city. Image courtesy: Saige Porter Afro-Brazilians are currently in a pivotal sociocultural stage of critical awareness and development around racial and class identity, but there is potential for tangible change and action, says Saige Porter, winner of the 2024 Raoul Wallenberg Fellowship at the University of Michigan. "But many communities   more

ALMA, Michigan, March 29 -- Alma College issued the following news: Alma College and the city of Alma, along with several regional partners, will benefit from a $2-million earmark in the federal government funding bill signed in March, which is going toward development of a state-of-the-art, regionally-focused small business hub. Among the goals for the new Center for Small Business Innovation, Incubation, and Development (BIID) for Mid-Michigan are to support and enhance the launching or grow  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, March 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate research has some solid momentum at UM-Dearborn. With her 2023-24 Provost Fellowship, the associate professor of mechanical engineering is focusing on how to keep it going. * * * Amanda Esquivel knows firsthand how having an opportunity to do research as an undergraduate can change the course of your life. When she was a young engineering student at UM-Ann Arbo  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 29 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Arthur Lupia, a longtime leader in science-focused institutions, has been appointed interim vice president for research and innovation at the University of Michigan, effective April 1. Lupia currently is associate vice president for research, large-scale strategies and is the executive director of Bold Challenges, an initiative that facilitates large-scale research projects. "Professor Lupia has a distingui  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 26 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERTS ADVISORY The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday morning after being struck by a cargo ship that reportedly lost power. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss issues surrounding shipping as well as the bridge. Sherif El Twail, the Antoine E. Naaman Collegiate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is an expert on mitigating natural and man-made h  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 28 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: The University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance has the unique opportunity to bring the teachings from their classrooms into a once-in-a-lifetime experience with activist and actor George Takei. Best known as Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek, Takei has appeared in more than 40 feature films and countless television roles, and is a Grammy-nominated recording artist and New York Times bestselling author.  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, March 27 -- 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 26, 2024: Today Dow(NYSE: DOW), a global leader in materials science, and Beyond Benign, a nonprofit organization focused on making green chemistry an integral part of education, announce an expanded multi-year collaboration. Building upon a foundation of cooperation,  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, March 29 (TNSres) -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: BorgWarner, a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions, has been awarded on Newsweek's list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on March 27th, 2024, and can be viewed on  more

LONG BEACH, California, March 28 -- California State University issued the following news release: The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Britt Rios-Ellis to serve as president of California State University, Stanislaus. Rios-Ellis currently serves as provost and executive vice president of Academic Affairs at Oakland University (OU), a public research university in Rochester, Michigan. "I am both honored and humbled to serve this outstanding university alongside  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 28 -- Calvin University issued the following news: At 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Noah Praamsma '17 will give a public lecture titled: "Plant-Based Diets: Recipe for Disaster or Vitality?" in Calvin University's Meeter Center Lecture Hall. Praamsma is a Nutrition Education Coordinator for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine in Washington, D.C. "I think it's pretty amazing that he's working for one of the oldest, most influential nonprofits in t  more

DETROIT, Michigan, March 26 -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: Global Strategists Vincenzo Lavicoli and Maria Luisa Rossi embarked on an extensive journey throughout India to connect with international partners and share information about the College for Creative Studies. This tour represents a proactive endeavor to foster connections, facilitate knowledge exchange, and identify avenues for assuming a prominent role in the global landscape of design education. Dur  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 30 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Kelly Belcher The CMU College of Medicine is pleased to announce that our own Kathleen Cowling, D.O. has accepted the Chair of Surgical Disciplines role within the College. Dr. Cowling has been serving as the Program Director for the Emergency Medicine residency at CMU Education Partners since 2015. Previously, Dr. Cowling served two terms as the Chief of Staff at Covenant HealthCare where she main  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 28 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Robert Wang The L.V. Eberhard Conference Center in Grand Rapids, MI, played host to the annual Midwest Collegiate Computing Conference last weekend. Drawing participants from universities across Michigan, the event served as a platform for students to showcase their prowess in various information technology disciplines. With a lineup featuring six workshops and eleven competitive events co  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 28 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Eric Baerren A polymer developed at Central Michigan University could provide a new generation of water filtration technology for the U.S. Department of Defense. It also has the potential to help solve stubborn water quality issues. Three members of the chemistry and engineering faculty - Brad Fahlman, Itzel Marquez and Anja Mueller - are working on two types of filters using the polymer t  more

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, March 26 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Eighty-four Clark Hill attorneys have been named 2024 Leading Lawyers, a distinction earned by fewer than five percent of all lawyers licensed to practice in Illinois, Michigan, and Missouri. Selected lawyers have been recognized by their peers as being among the top lawyers in the nation. * * * Leading Lawyers * Chicago Steven H. Blumenthal Michael J. Boland William J. Bolotin Steven S. Brown Richard H  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 26 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Aaron Mills Hiring and retaining certified teachers is a struggle for public schools across Michigan - especially those in rural settings. With a new $15 million grant from the Michigan Department of Education, Central Michigan University will address that very issue through an innovative credentialing hub. The Michigan Consortium for Addressing Rural Education Expansion and Retention (MiCAREER) R  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 30 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Lucia Dominguez and Robert Wang Tyler Smith, an accomplished alumnus of Central Michigan University, epitomizes the transformative power of academic excellence and steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship. Graduating from CMU with a triple major in Geospatial Analysis of the Environment, Environmental Land Use Planning, and Environmental Studies in the spring of 2015, Tyler's journey from s  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 27 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: In April, Central Michigan University Provost and Executive Vice President Nancy Mathews will take one of the final steps in an academic visioning process that began more than a year ago. She will present the new academic plan, entitled "Elevating the Human Condition," to the Academic Senate for a final round of feedback. Mathews said the plan is the result of an intentional and iterative process that   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 27 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Alcohol Use and Mortality Among Older Couples in the United States: Evidence of Individual and Partner Effects The couple that drinks together might live longer together, too, says a University of Michigan researcher. In a recent study published in The Gerontologist, Kira Birditt, research professor at the U-M Institute for Social Resarch's Survey Research Center, found that couples who are concordan  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: Last week, vulnerable Michigan Republican John James' Republican Study Committee introduced an extreme MAGA budget that cuts critical funding for local law enforcement. James' budget specifically identifies and promotes a plan to "reduce funding for Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)." The COPS program has received essential funding for decades to improve commun  more

DETROIT, Michigan, March 26 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release: Ask Motor City Electric (MCE) Senior Vice President Dave Volkman about the basis for his company's long-standing partnership with DTE and you'll get an answer that goes far beyond maintaining and upgrading the electrical system. "Our partnership with DTE guides our effort to educate youth and inspire future generations," Dave said. "We find this work extremely meaningful and more importantly, we've seen it make a diff  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 25 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Events, interdisciplinary programming set for late March, April Full list of Earth Month events The University of Michigan is marking late March and all of April with a series of events focused on sustainability and climate action, continuing a tradition that began with the first "Teach-In on the Environment" in 1970--which grew into what is now known as Earth Day. The events span various environmental sub  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 28 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: What happens at home stays at home: The Vegas rule for work depends on working memory Are family challenges distracting you at work, making your job feel demanding and stressful? You're not alone. But for people who use their working memory, which helps them manage distractions, they can reduce the impact of family problems at work, according to a new study. Research by Oscar Ybarra, professor emeri  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, March 29 (TNSres) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: A Grand Valley researcher is teaming up with a teacher and students from a Muskegon County high school to conduct tests monitoring the health of a beloved creek that flows nearby. The most recent testing is for the presence and behavior of suckers in Crockery Creek, which is a tributary for the Grand River as it nears the end of its journey to Lake Michigan. That sucker monitoring is also part of  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, March 29 -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release: There was plenty of "joy and shock" when HFC student Katie Warden learned she had won in her category of Best Allied Design at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region 3 at the University of Michigan-Flint for her puppetry work in HFC's production of Robert Lawson's The Passage. "It was one of the most stressful things I've ever gone through. I felt there was no way I could win. This was my  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, March 26 (TNSres) -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release: HFC physics and astronomy instructor Jesse Mason's student research group - alias the Dead Stars Society (DSS) - was recently awarded a $20,000 grant through the LSST Discovery Alliance. The funds will allow them to be one of the lead groups to work with data from a brand-new Chilean telescope, among other uses. "This grant affirms the value our students have been contributing to the astrophysics com  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, March 26 -- Hope College issued the following news: David Lee, who is advancement director at Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates and a Hope College graduate, will present the college's 2024 Asian Heritage Lecture on Tuesday, April 9, at 4 p.m. in the Maas Center auditorium. The public is invited. Admission is free. The annual lecture series seeks to enhance awareness of the Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. Featuring the theme "Hope in the   more

HOLLAND, Michigan, March 28 (TNSres) -- Hope College issued the following news: With Hope College having been an early leader in teaching undergraduate students by engaging them in collaborative research, it's only appropriate that this year's installment of the college's annual student-research celebration is running a few days ahead of the national commemoration of the practice. Original research by Hope students on topics ranging from the health benefits of exposure to natural light, to the  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, this weekend, Michigan Democrats, Biden for President, and Kent County Dems launched the first 2024 One Campaign office on the west side of the state while celebrating the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. With the office opening, Michigan Democrats are expanding their campaign to re-elect President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to build on the work of t  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, March 29 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Construction activities are underway at the Elkhart Hydroelectric Plant on the St. Joseph River. I&M is performing maintenance work this spring and must complete the work in order to raise the water level to its normal spring and summer operating level. Crews are preparing the site, conducting sonar testing and organizing equipment. Work is scheduled to begin the week  more

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, March 26 -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release: The Kellogg Community College Marketing and Communications Department has won eight prestigious Paragon Awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations for the department's efforts to promote the College during the 2023 academic year. The NCMPR Paragon Awards are international awards recognizing outstanding achievement in design and communication at community and technical colle  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, March 28 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news: Lawrence Technological University announced that it has earned the 2024-25 Military Friendly School designation from Viqtory, a Coraopolis, Pa.-based, disabled-veteran-owned company focused on linking military veterans and the employers that want to hire them. Viqtory publishes several military- and veteran-focused magazines and websites. Officials at Viqtory said universities earning the Military F  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 26 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Kevin Essebaggers In the last year, Shawna Patterson-Stephens, vice president for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging, has garnered multiple national awards for her exceptional work to strengthen diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education. At the heart of her ongoing work is a desire to create a sense of belonging at CMU. Her approach to this work involves asking many questions - questions   more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, March 27 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: Marquette University's Diederich College of Communication's 2024 Lucius W. Nieman Symposium will host three panelists for "The Fight for FOIA: A Conversation About the State of Government Transparency," a discussion on the importance the Freedom of Information Act on Tuesday, April 2, at 4 p.m., at Eckstein Hall, 1215 W. Michigan St. FOIA, the federal law recognizing the public's right to government infor  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, March 29 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: Joan Johnson, director of the Milwaukee Public Library, will be the special guest for the next installment of the "Get to Know" program series of Marquette University Law School's Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, on Wednesday, April 3, at 12:15 p.m. at Eckstein Hall, 1215 W. Michigan St. Derek Mosley, director of the Lubar Center, hosts the "Get to Know" series, which is styled  more

ISHPEMING, Michigan, March 27 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to a meeting regarding a planned 2026 improvements project on M-35 in Marquette County between County Road 480 and US-41, including rebuilding the M-35/County Road 492 intersection to a modern roundabout. During this meeting, there will be a brief presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.  more

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Michigan, March 26 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 25, 2024: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a public meeting to discuss an overview of the I-75 Business Loop (BL) (Square Lake Road) project between M-1 (Woodward Avenue) and I-75 in Bloomfield Township, Oakland County. Who: MDOT staff and consultants Community stakeholders Local businesses Interested residents When: Wednesday, April 1  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Former Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel is joining NBC News as an on-air contributor, the network announced Friday. Former President Donald Trump selected McDaniel to lead the Republican Party after she spearheaded his 2016 presidential campaign victory in Michigan. The announcement was met with some criticism, including from the hosts of MSNBC's "Morning Joe" who said they will not ask McDaniel to  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- George Washington University issued the following news: A recent poll reveals that President Biden has made significant gains in key battleground states, narrowing the gap against former President Trump. While Trump still leads overall among voters in these states, Biden has made strides in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, tying with Trump in Michigan and Pennsylvania and leading by one point in Wisconsin. Despite Trump's expanded lead in Georgia, Biden's improved   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 28 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on March 27, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today launched a new website dedicated to the opioid settlement distributions. The new site is intended to help residents and local units of government find multiple sources of information in one place, including: * Resources for people struggling with addiction and seeking help; * Links to each of the settlement documents; * An opioi  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed her notice of intervention in DTE Electric's (DTE) latest rate case (U-21534) before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). DTE's application and testimony request an annual increase of more than $450 million which, if approved, would take effect in January of 2025. This rate hike request comes a mere four months (11  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general, led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, in filing an amicus brief defending the federal law that prohibits people who have been convicted of felonies from possessing firearms. In their brief, filed in U.S. v Prince, AG Nessel and other attorneys general ask the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circu  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today asked the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas to take stronger action against John Caldwell Spiller II after Spiller violated permanent robocall and telemarketing bans. Nessel filed alongside seven other state attorneys general represented on the original March 2023 judgment against Spiller for directing billions  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 29, 2024: This week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case seeking to ban the abortion pill, FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine. These arguments highlighted how blatantly Republicans are pushing their extremist, unpopular, anti-abortion agenda and the threat Trump and his MAGA allies pose to our freedoms here in Michigan. Thankfully, Democrats are continuing to expand thei  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 27 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice visited the White House campus to support Michigan students, staff, and schools. Dr. Rice and other state education chiefs were in Washington, D.C., at the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) 2024 Legislative Conference. On Friday, March 22, he and other state school leaders met on the White House campus with Neera Tanden, President Biden's   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 27 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) will help address certified teacher shortages in rural school districts through a $15 million grant that it has awarded to Central Michigan University (CMU). "Our rural school districts have faced an exacerbated shortage of certified teachers, in part because they are often not located close to colleges and universities with educator licensing progra  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 29 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: * * * * Schrieber Foods expands investment to meet growing customer demands creating 32 new jobs * Celia Corporation, d.b.a. General Formulations, invests in equipment for increased demand, creating 52 new jobs * Packaging Compliance Labs expands Grand Rapids facility, creating 50 new jobs * Automotive supplier Future Technologies expands in Bay County, creating 10 new jobs  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 29 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced 17 villages and cities across the state with populations less than 10,000 will receive road funding grants totaling $3.1 million, awarded through the Community Service Infrastructure Fund (CSIF) Category B program. "These grants will help communities across Michigan fix local roads faster to save drivers time and money," said Governo  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 29 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: Today, Governor Whitmer signed legislation that will ensure every child within foster care receives a quality education aligned within the Michigan Merit Curriculum content standards. The governor also signed legislation to update safety standards for child car seats and restraints. "Today, we are taking more extensive action to further the safety of every Michigan child. From  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 27 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on March 26, 2024: * * * Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement as the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) began hearing oral arguments in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA, a case challenging the FDA's approval of mifepristone, a commonly used abortion medication. Governor Whitmer Statement "This case is an attempt to force the FDA to withdraw its decades-long   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 27 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission announced the following electric application (Case No. U-21621) on March 26, 2024: * * * In the matter of the application of DTE ELECTRIC COMPANY for review and approval of its state reliability mechanism capacity charge to comply with the requirements of Section 6w of PA 341 APPLICATION 1. DTE Electric Company ("DTE Electric" or the "Company") files this Application pursuant to the Rules of Practice and Procedure Before t  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 27 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) continues to adjust spring weight restriction areas in an annual move to protect roads. Effective 6 a.m. Monday, April 1, weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border north to and including US-2/US-141 at the Menominee River bridge west of Iron Mountain then east on US-2 to St. Ignace  more

GAYLORD, Michigan, March 30 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing $4.6 million to repair the M-93 and County Road (CR) 612 bridges over I-75 in Crawford County. Work includes substructure repairs, bridge deck resurfacing, deck patching, joint repairs, epoxy sealing, and approach repairs. County: Crawford Highway: I-75 Closest cities: Grayling, Frederic Start date: Monday, April 1, 20  more

ST. IGNACE, Michigan, March 28 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 27, 2024: The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet April 5 in Dimondale to discuss the annual inspection report and maintenance project updates. The authority also is scheduled to meet in closed session to review safety and security at the bridge. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Horatio S. Earle Learning Cent  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 29, 2024: In case you missed it, this week Trump's GOP in Michigan are once again making national headlines spouting racist and xenophobic rhetoric instead of delivering for Michiganders - MAGA State Rep. Matt Maddock, in a blatantly racist tweet, sounded the false and incendiary alarm on "illegal invaders" arriving at the Detroit airport...invaders who were in fact the NCAA men's basketball   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 27, 2024: Today marks the anniversary of McCain-Feingold, the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, being signed into law, which Mike Rogers opposed and voted against. The law "get[s] rid of larger contributions from corporations, labor unions and wealthy individuals." Immediately after Rogers left office, he "passed through the 'revolving door,' advising companies on issues he dealt with in Congr  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: Today, the Supreme Court of the United States hears oral arguments on the mifepristone case that could limit access to medication abortion. Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, Sandy Pensler, and Justin Amash all have extensive anti-abortion records that are out-of-step with Michigan voters. The Republican Senate candidates can't run away from their support for banning abortion. Here's where  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 27, 2024: Mike Rogers continues to face trouble in the "crowded" and "unruly" GOP Senate primary. Even as he tries to dismiss his opponents, Republicans are getting louder and louder with their opposition to his candidacy. SHOT: Monday, Rogers declares the Senate primary is "done" following Trump's endorsement. CHASER: Today, 25 RNC delegates in the Michigan Republican Party have signed a r  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 26, 2024: * * * Today, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, which seeks to ban access to mifepristone, a pill used in medication abortions. Following the arguments, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes released the following statement: "We cannot ignore the fact that this case will have a sweeping impact across the coun  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 27 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: Today, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund approval of up to $22 million in State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) 2.0 Michigan Small Business Venture Capital Program (SBVCP) funds to support two venture capital investment funds. Union Heritage's Future Heritage Fund will targe  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 26 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on March 25, 2024: The ODC Network, a local West Michigan-based nonprofit with a mission to advance outdoor education and conservation, acquired the beautiful, 65-acre Rabbit River preserve in 2017. Since then they have worked to develop the space into a place for community gathering, and through the anticipated success of a new crowdfunding campaign they will create an indoor pavilion for y  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 27 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation today in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approval of projects that will bring job growth and opportunity across both peninsulas. The projects, expected to create at least 1,580 jobs and generate a total capital investment of over $650 million in Michigan, underscore the state's c  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 21 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Delsa D. Chapman, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports SUBJECT: Alternative Education Programs (Hours and Days) Waivers 2024-25 Application Process and 2023-24 Required Report Local education agencies (LEAs), both tradi  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 21 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Delsa D. Chapman, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports SUBJECT: Innovative Programs (Hours and Days) Waivers 2024-25 Application Process and 2023-24 Required Report Local education agencies (LEAs), both traditional publ  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Brandon Ortiz-Vite, the illegal immigrant who shot and killed Ruby Garcia in Grand Rapids last week, was previously deported by ICE after he was arrested in Detroit during the Trump administration in 2020. However, he then re-entered the United States via Joe Biden's open borders. It was recently reported that Curtis Hertel opposes local municipalities reporting illegal immigrants to ICE - exactl  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: A shocking report from The Midwesterner revealed that an illegal immigrant from Mexico has been accused of killing a 25-year-old Michigan woman in a drunken carjacking attempt in Grand Rapids. This devastating tragedy is the direct result of Hillary Scholten's open border policies, and she has still been silent. Just take a look at Scholten's voting record: * Supported illegals that assault pol  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: It's been 5 days since Ruby Garcia was murdered by an illegal immigrant in Grand Rapids and not one of Michigan's top Democrats - Hillary Scholten, Curtis Hertel, Kristen McDonald Rivet or Carl Marlinga - have said a word about the horrific tragedy. Why are Michigan Democrats hiding? "Extreme Democrats Hillary Scholten, Curtis Hertel, Kristen McDonald Rivet and Carl Marlinga are too afraid to ad  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: In Michigan, Brandon Ortiz-Vite, an illegal immigrant, was charged with the death of a young Grand Rapids woman, Ruby Garcia. Ortiz-Vite was previously deported under the Trump Administration due to various charges such as carjacking, felony firearm, operating while intoxicated dating back to 2017. Elissa Slotkin hasn't said anything. NRSC Comment: "This horrible tragedy could have been p  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 25 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: A new data map showcasing diverse indicators of poverty and well-being throughout Michigan highlights the key challenges confronting residents in different parts of the state and suggests interventions for the state's most critical needs. Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan has released an updated version of its Michigan Poverty & Well-being Map with statewide, regional and county data. The new i  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, March 29 -- Northwood University issued the following news: Northwood University is honored to celebrate the 2024 Class of Outstanding Business Leaders on April 6 at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. "This is our third year at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. I cannot think of a better place to hold this outstanding event than amidst the historical, industrial, and innovative backdrop that the great state of Michigan epitomizes. We look forward to ce  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 26 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Nationally recognized solar eclipse and solar power experts from Rice University are available to discuss the April 8 eclipse, which will be the last total solar eclipse in the U.S. for 20 years. Photo credit: 123rf.comThe path of totality will cross 15 states from Texas to Maine, including slivers of Tennessee and Michigan. The solar eclipse will begin in totality around 1:31 p.m. Central Standard Time and last 4  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 28 -- Calvin University issued the following news: In March 2024, S&P performed a credit review of Calvin University's financial position and reaffirmed its A- rating with a stable outlook. The rating serves as an independent forward-looking assessment of an institution's creditworthiness and was issued as a follow-up to the initial credit rating issued on Calvin's 2021 refinancing transaction where a series of 2021 tax-free bonds were issued refunding series 2016   more

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, March 27 -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release: SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company is partnering with the Kellogg Community College Foundation to offer a new scholarship program designed to increase the number of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration professionals in Michigan focused on sustainable practices. SEMCO's new Workforce Empowerment Scholarship fund totals $235,000 specifically dedicated to supporting KCC HVACR students. The   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 28 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Sentiment remained essentially unchanged since January 2024, solidifying the large gains from December and January, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. Joanne Hsu Consumers exhibited confidence that inflation will continue to soften, said U-M economist Joanne Hsu, director of the Surveys of Consumers. Assessments and expectations of personal finances improved modestly from last mon  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 28, 2024: * * * In response to MAGA extremist state Rep. Matt Maddock saying in social media posts, retweeted by MIGOP Chair Pete Hoekstra, that "illegal invaders" landed at Detroit airport, when in reality it was NCAA men's basketball teams touching down in our great state for March Madness, Chair of the Democratic Party Lavora Barnes released the following statement: "Is this how Donald Trum  more

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, March 29 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Clark Hill announced that Steven Stapleton has been named the new Member-In-Charge of its Grand Rapids office. Stapleton, a Member of the firm's Litigation team, now leads an office of 27 individuals including nine Members. "I'm honored to be named Member-In-Charge of our Grand Rapids office and look forward to greater involvement with my local colleagues and promoting Clark Hill throughout West Michigan," St  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 26 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: 2:30-4 p.m. April 9, 2024 EVENT: A panel of experts will explore the pivotal Mexican electoral process and its far-reaching implications. Topics addressed include: security, migration, economics, democratic institutions and how the outcome will affect both Mexico and the United States. Considering the significance of the presidential, congressional and local elections, the dialogue  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 26 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Three professors at the University of Michigan's Marsal Family School of Education have been chosen as members of the National Academy of Education--one of the highest accolades a researcher in the field of education can attain. Angela Calabrese Barton, Nell Duke and Kara Finnigan are among 14 education leaders and scholars elected this year, representing a wide range of expertise in education research and p  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, March 29 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power's work to enhance reliability in the Muncie area will temporarily affect traffic patterns near Ball State University beginning Monday, April 1. Motorists should be aware of a road closing affecting Riverside Avenue and lane closures on Tillotson Avenue. Specifically: * Riverside will be closed between Tillotson and Briar Road. The detour will use P  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In response to Donald Trump-backed Michigan State Rep. Matt Maddock spewing racist rhetoric about the Gonzaga men's basketball team, DNC Spokesperson Aida Ross released the following statement: "Matt Maddock decided to spew disgusting, racist conspiracy theories about a college basketball team rather than take two seconds to realize what was going on -- unsurprising from a Republican who Donald Trump   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 27 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: This artist's impression shows the formation of a gas giant planet embedded in the disk of dust and gas in the ring of dust around a young star. A University of Michigan study, led by U-M astronomer Gabriele Cugno, aimed the James Webb Space Telescope at a protoplanetary disk surrounding a protostar called SAO 206462, hoping to find a gas giant planet in the act of forming. Image credit: ESO/L. Calcada Plane  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 28 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: University of Michigan timeline in Detroit The Board of Regents has approved the schematic design for the University of Michigan Center for Innovation in Detroit, a six-story building expected to open in spring 2027. The lower floors of the building will contain public-facing programs while the upper floors will be dedicated mostly to graduate programs. The building broke ground in December and preliminary   more

DETROIT, Michigan, March 27 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: Today, DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) was awarded the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The award is the highest level of recognition achieved from the EPA, honoring corporate energy management programs that demonstrate organization-wide energy savings, best practices and benefits of ENERGY STAR. The ENERGY STAR government-backed symbol for energy efficienc  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 29 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: American universities increasingly distanced themselves from Chinese professors targeted under the China Initiative and similar federal agency investigations, often pressuring them to resign voluntarily or retire early. At a recent panel discussion on the China Initiative and its aftermath, hosted by the University of Michigan, panelists shared their experiences, insights and lesser-known facts. "I'm the lu  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 29 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERTS ADVISORY University of Michigan experts are available to discuss the scandal involving Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani, the two-way sensation and two-time American League Most Valuable Player, and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, who was fired for stealing $4.5 million from Ohtani's bank account to pay off gambling debts. U-M experts are available to discuss. Dae Hee Kwak is an associate profes  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 27 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERT Q&A Steven Broglio There have been significant changes in the last few years in how concussions are identified and treated. Steven Broglio, director of the Michigan Concussion Center and professor at the U-M School of Kinesiology, can discuss. The National Athletic Trainers' Association recently released an update to their statement on the management of sports-related concussion. You are the first a  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team crowned four individual champions at the 2024 NCAA Championships in Kansas City's T-Mobile Center on March 23. Penn State, which clinched its 11th team national championship under head coach Cael Sanderson on Friday night, welcomed two new NCAA champions to the fold and added its first two four-time NCAA kings. Penn State won the team  more