DEARBORN, Michigan, April 4 -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release: HFC's Ophthalmic Technician Program Director Dr. Kathy Campbell recently expressed how proud she is of three of her former students before the HFC Board of Trustees. Campbell has been directing the OPT program since 2014. The two-year program offers an associate of science degree with a 100% employment rate among its graduates. It is the only accredited OPT program in Michigan. HFC OPT graduates are in high d  more

ALMA, Michigan, April 4 -- Alma College issued the following news: Dr. Julie McKay, a member of the Alma College Class of 1981; as well as a physician, humanitarian and volunteer, will deliver the keynote address at Alma College's 137th year commencement ceremony. Nearly 300 students will participate in the ceremony on Saturday, April 20, at the campus's Hogan Center, in Art Smith Arena. "We are delighted to have Julie McKay address our graduating seniors at commencement," Alma College Presid  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 3 -- Central Michigan University issued the following Q&A on April 2, 2024, with Jim Damman, logistics pioneer and CMU alumni: * * * Get insights from Jim Damman, a logistics pioneer and CMU alum. From his first job to career advice, discover his journey. 1. When you first enrolled at CMU, did you know what you wanted to study? I knew I wanted to study business, but I didn't quite know what I wanted to do with my career. My family was always entrepreneurial -   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 4 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Jason Fielder CMU Alumna Monica Bradburn (BS, Photojournalism '18) has a career most sports fans can only dream of. Bradburn works as a live content creator for MLB and a live social contributor for NHL. The jobs include taking photos inside Comerica Park and Little Caesars Arena during Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings home games. "Every game, I photograph both teams. I take photos throughout th  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 3 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Karl Smart served Central Michigan University and its College of Business Administration for more than 20 years in many capacities, including as a faculty member and department chair, interim associate dean, and university committee member. While these are just a few of his positions and responsibilities, in everything he's done, Smart has brought innovation to campus, fostered connections amongst facult  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 6 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Liberty Guilmette Department of English Language and Literature faculty member Jeffrey Weinstock is set to publish a new peer-reviewed journal, American Gothic Studies, with Pennsylvania State University Press. The first issue will be published in 2025 with Weinstock serving as General Editor. After a detailed proposal process with the Penn State University Press, Weinstock worked with his   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 2 -- Central Michigan University issued the following Q&A on April 1, 2024, with Allison Peart, psychology department faculty member and director of Central Michigan University's Psychological Training and Consultation Center and the Autism Assessment Evaluation Center: By Eric Baerren April is Autism Acceptance Month, a globally recognized time set aside to raise awareness and promote acceptance of autism specifically and the concept of neurodiversity generally  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 2 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Maureen Harke Mario Sangret-Savalle, a Central Michigan University senior, has been awarded a prestigious Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals Fellowship in Germany. Sangret-Savalle is an Honors program student from Gladwin, Michigan who is pursuing a major in vocal music. Sangret-Savalle believes that sharing music is one of the best ways to build community. In high sc  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 6 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: Today, the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) celebrated the groundbreaking of a 20,000-square-foot manufacturing facility that will serve as a transportation and logistics hub for Maple Transport, Inc., a wood and lumber dealer in Hessel, Michigan. Chippewa County EDC was joined by representatives of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC),   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 3 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Lisa Wilczak In honor of Autism & Neurodiversity Acceptance Month, the CMU Libraries are proud to announce a special book collection (online and on display) along with other activities such as, therapy Dogs in the Park on 4/18 at 5 p.m., locating the right study space for you, and Ask a Librarian services in person, on the phone, or in writing. Throughout April, the library will showcase a   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 1 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Dairy cows on a farm near in Wisconsin. Photo: Bryce Richter On March 25, 2024, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza had been detected in dairy herds in Texas and Kansas. Additional cases were detected four days later in a dairy herd in Michigan that received cows from Texas. No cases have been detected in Wisconsin and there are   more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: On the one-year anniversary of Michigan repealing its 1931 abortion ban, here's a reminder that far-right extremist Tom Barrett supports the archaic law as a part of his war on women's fundamental freedoms. While Michiganders overwhelmingly demonstrated their support for reproductive rights in one of the largest ballot initiatives in state history, Barrett has defended his support for the   more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, April 5 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news on April 4, 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. Plowright's   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 2 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of Jonathan Miller to the Firm's Workers' Compensation group. Based in Dinsmore's Ann Arbor, Michigan office, his focus is primarily in the automotive and manufacturing retail industries where he has extensive experience counseling large and small companies on how to mitigate risks. Jonathan's decision to join Dinsmore was driven by his admirat  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, March 29 -- 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: Dow (NYSE: DOW) today announced the extension of its partnership with Jaguar TCS Racing, reinforcing its commitment to advancing sustainable mobility through materials science innovation. This announcement comes ahead of Jaguar TCS Racing's milestone 100th race in the ABB FIA  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 2 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: John Lenters, senior research specialist at the U-M Biological Station, left, and Resident Biologist Adam Schubel both won the trophy for the annual staff contest to guess the spring ice-out date on Douglas Lake, which occurred on March 16 this year. Image credit: U-M Biological Station PELLSTON--The earliest "ice-out" ever recorded on Douglas Lake at the University of Michigan Biological Station occurred las  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 5 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: First atlas of the human ovary with cell-level resolution is a step toward artificial ovary University of Michigan BME graduate students who work in prof. Ariella Shikanov's lab pose for a group photo with Ariella Shikanov. From left are: Emily Thomas, Despina Pavlidis, Monica Wall, Ana Sofia Peraza Munuzuri, Taylor Schissel, Margaret Brunette, Jordan Machlin, Delaney Sinko, Gabrielle Blevins, Ruth Chan-Sui (  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 6 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Before becoming an academic, Ford School Lecturer Amy Beck Harris worked in international development and foreign assistance implementation across Latin America with Chemonics International, the largest international development firm that implements foreign assistance programs, primarily for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Working with both international d  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 5 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Hundreds of Grand Valley students will showcase their research or creative projects during the annual Student Scholars Day on April 10. Now in its 28th year, Student Scholars Day recognizes not only the students' academic journey, but also their personal growth, said Susan Mendoza, director of the Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement. "For a lot of students, they learn more about their discipline   more

MIDLAND, Michigan, April 5 (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: Great Place To Work(R) and Fortune have recognized Dow (NYSE: DOW) as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For(R) for the fourth consecutive year, moving up 10 places from #89 last year to #79. Dow is also the only materials science company to be recognized   more

DEARBORN, Michigan, March 30 -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release: The Michigan Press Association has presented The Mirror News - HFC's student-run newspaper - 15 awards at the MPA Better Newspaper Conference for the 2023-24 academic year. The Mirror News staff won individual awards in the following categories: * Second Place in all divisions of the Best Photographer category to Katie Warden * First Place in the Division 3 - Column Review or Blog Sports category to Anthony  more

HILLSDALE, Michigan, April 6 -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release: The Hillsdale Action Shooting Team earned several accolades at the Scholastic Action Shooting Program's College Nationals in Talladega, Alabama, securing a first- place finish in the Centerfire Optic division, second and third place in the Centerfire Pistol division, and second and third place in the 1911 division. This is the team's third year competing in the event. "We are very happy with the results. Hills  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, April 3 -- Hope College issued the following news: Hope College junior Emma Rudisel of Midland has received a highly competitive scholarship from the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. Only 438 scholarships were awarded nationwide by the Board of Trustees of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation, in partnership with the Department of Defense National Defense Education Programs, to undergraduate sophomores and   more

HOLLAND, Michigan, April 3 -- Hope College issued the following news: "Responding to Hate on Campus: Is Free Speech the Answer?" will be the focus of an onstage conversation at Hope College with Nadine Strossen, who is a past president of the American Civil Liberties Union, on Monday, April 15, at 7 p.m. in Winants Auditorium of Graves Hall. The public is invited. Admission is free. The presentation will be a dialogue with Dr. David Ryden, who is the Peter C. and Emajean Cook Professor of Pol  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, April 3 -- Hope College issued the following news: A total of 19 Hope College students will be presenting their collaborative faculty-student research during this year's National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), being held on Monday-Wednesday, April 8-10, in Long Beach, California. NCUR is the largest undergraduate research conference in the country, and each year brings together thousands of undergraduate students from across the globe to present their research   more

HOLLAND, Michigan, April 5 -- Hope College issued the following news: Dr. Debra Swanson, who is a retired member of the Hope College sociology faculty, has been honored by the North Central Sociological Association for service to the organization across more than a quarter century that included a year as president. She is one of two recipients of the NCSA's 2024 Aida Tomeh Distinguished Service Award. She received the recognition during the NCSA's annual meeting, held on Friday-Saturday, March  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, April 3 -- Hope College issued the following news: The Saint Benedict Institute will host Dr. Jack Mulder of the Hope College philosophy faculty for a talk titled "Was Jesus an Only Child? A Biblical and Philosophical Exploration" on Wednesday, April 17, at 7 p.m. at Hope College in Winants Auditorium of Graves Hall. The public is invited. Admission is free. A video recording of the event will be made available online afterward on the Saint Benedict Institute website. In t  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, April 2 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is trimming trees near transmission power lines in East-Central and Southeast Indiana using an aerial saw beginning this morning and continuing for about two weeks. The work was rescheduled from the original plans to begin in early March. It involves routine maintenance to remove branches that can interfere with service reliability and pose  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: After being MIA from the campaign trail and absent from critical battleground states, Donald Trump traveled to Michigan and Wisconsin yesterday to spread more lies about his abysmal record, double down on his extreme and violent rhetoric, and fan flames of hatred and division. The Democratic National Committee greeted him with a billboard campaign in Grand Rapids and Green Bay to slam him for tanking the  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: In case you missed it, Trump visited Grand Rapids yesterday to politicize a tragic death and spread lie after lie about his record on immigration. As he sowed fear and chaos with dangerous rhetoric, Trump tried to erase his history of failing to improve border security and standing in the way of progress. He even went so far as to lie about talking to Ruby Garcia's family following he  more

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, April 2 -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release: The Kellogg Community College Board of Trustees at its March 20 Board meeting approved a resolution designating the month of April as Kellogg Community College Month in alignment with a national effort to establish a monthlong celebration of community colleges. The resolution aligns with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's April 1 proclamation that April 2024 is Community College Month in Michigan, as well as t  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 2 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: In March, two University of Kansas Law students traveled to Southfield, Michigan, to compete in the Wayne State Taft Transactional Law Competition. Jackie Jeschke and Alli Baden, third-year law students, went head-to-head against 21 other law school teams from around the country and came away victorious, bringing home both of the competition's top prizes - best negotiation and best draft. In preparation, Jeschke a  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 5 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Implications of Cumulative Life Event Stress for Daily Stress Exposure and Cardiovascular Reactivity Among Black and White Americans(DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbad054) Daily and lifetime exposure to stress may cause wear and tear on the stress responses of Black Americans, blunting their biological stress response, a new University of Michigan study shows. Kira Birditt, research professor at the University   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 3 -- Lincoln Electric, a company that specializes in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding solutions and robotic welding and cutting systems, issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LECO) announced today that it has acquired RedViking, a privately held automation system integrator based in Plymouth, Michigan, U.S. RedViking specializes in the development and integration of state-of-the-art autonomous gu  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, April 3 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news on April 2, 2024: Lawrence Technological University's Centrepolis Accelerator, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME), Tuesday announced the launch of the Mobility Prototype Grant Program, a pioneering initiative aimed at accelerating innovation in mobility and electrification technology in Michigan. The grant program wil  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 5 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: Peter Annin, noted author of "Purified: How Recycled Sewage Is Transforming Our Water," will headline a program on exploring the possibilities of water reuse at "Water Law and Policy: The Water (Re) Cycle," on Wednesday, April 10, at 9 a.m. at Eckstein Hall, 1215 W. Michigan St. Existing drinking water sources are under increasing strain from overuse and climate change, among other pressures. Drinking-wate  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, April 3 -- 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 April 2, 2024: * * * Brendy Lange named president of Dow Performance Materials & Coatings * * * Dow(opens in a new tab) (NYSE: DOW) announces today Brendy Lange(opens in a new tab), business vice president of Dow Industrial Solutions, has been named President of Performan  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 5 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: Fourteen Michigan school districts are receiving more than $3.2 million in grants from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) to connect students and families with supportive adults and wrap-around community resources. Students in the schools will benefit from an MDE partnership with Communities In Schools of Michigan, Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo, and Communities in Schools of Nort  more

COLOMA, Michigan, April 4 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is inviting the public to an open house meeting for the M-63/I-94 Business Loop (BL) rebuilding project from Central Avenue to the Blossomland Bridge, and I-94 BL to the Bicentennial Bridge in St. Joseph, Berrien County. The public will be able to learn about the project concepts, review survey results, and provide feedback on the proposed pr  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 4 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today launched a new website dedicated to the Department's work intervening in utility cases on behalf of Michigan ratepayers. The new site is intended to help residents and local units of government find multiple sources of information in one place. The website highlights the Department's Power Outage Credit Feedback & Inquiry Form. This  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Attorney General Dana Nessel filed an amicus brief today in the Court of Claims in the case of Invisible Institute and Detroit Metro Times v Michigan State Police. The lawsuit, filed under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, seeks disclosure of the names of certified Michigan police officers. Nessel filed her brief in support of the plaintiffs seeking disclosure. The plai  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a multistate coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a motion to intervene yesterday to defend the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC's) Final Rule on climate-related disclosures for investors. The SEC's Final Rule provides investors with standardized, material information about climate-related risks. These disclosur  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Many of us use our bank accounts or bank debit cards to pay bills and make purchases. In recognition of the start of Financial Literacy Month, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is re-issuing her Overdraft Fee Rules (https://www.michigan.gov/consumerprotection/protect-yourself/consumer-alerts/credit/overdraft-fee-rules) alert to educate consumers about how banks must handle account overdraf  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: This week, Republicans at every level were exposed for their MAGA extremism: where should we start? The Republican nominee for the 25th House district special election was outed for supporting a full abortion ban with no exceptions, Michigan Auditor General Doug Ringler colluded with MAGA extremists to undermine the election, Rep. Walberg implied the US should drop nuclear bombs on Ga  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 6 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: Ten Michigan educators have a new title in addition to the many roles they play in their schools - 2024-25 Regional Teacher of the Year. Each of these outstanding educators also will be a finalist for 2024-25 Michigan Teacher of the Year. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) organizes the Teacher of the Year program to honor and elevate the voices of teachers. Honorees will have the opp  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 3 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced the funding of more than $2 million in grants to develop new markets for used vehicle tires. When illegal dumping in the environment occurs, scrap tires pose both a fire hazard and a human health risk as a mosquito breeding ground. These scrap tire grants support building sustainable mark  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 3 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: Emergency response and remedial activities continue as local, state and federal agencies investigate a diesel fuel leak that impacted Tenmile Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. An investigation by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), and Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affa  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the Michigan Family Protection Act, a package of commonsense bills that make it easier for Michiganders to start a family, save time and money on government paperwork, and be treated equally under the law. The package repeals an unjust ban that made Michigan the only state in the nation to criminalize surrogacy contracts, and better protect  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer recognized Zone 32, a new development now leasing in Kalamazoo's Northside neighborhood, providing 12 new homes and a childcare center through a partnership with the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo. "Every Michigander deserves a safe, affordable place to call home, and that's why we are taking action to make the largest investment to build housing in   more

LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission announced the following gas application (Case No. U-21624) on April 1, 2024: * * * In the matter of the application of SEMCO ENERGY GAS COMPANY for authority to extend/amend its Main Replacement Program and Infrastructure Reliability Improvement Program and approval of new related surcharges. APPLICATION SEMCO Energy Gas Company ("SEMCO Gas" or the "Company"), a division of SEMCO Energy, Inc., seeks authority to continue to  more

NEWBERRY, Michigan, April 6 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $2 million to repair the 1-75 bridge over the Carp River, the M-123 overpass at I-75 and the M-134 bridge over the Pine River in Mackinac County. Work includes epoxy overlay, deck patching, joint replacement, structure patching, railing repairs, beam, substructure, surface sealer, and approach work. This   more

LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: Today, Donald Trump's campaign announced the opening of 31 offices across Michigan by early April, in contrast to the Michigan Democratic Party and the Biden-Harris campaign opening only 30 offices by mid-April. APRIL FOOLS. Trump is "broke as heck." Michigan Democrats are the only ones with real campaign infrastructure. "I wish Donald Trump running for president was an April Fools   more

LANSING, Michigan, April 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, in yet another outrageous example of Republicans using any means necessary to thwart the valid results of the 2020 presidential election, Michigan Auditor General Doug Ringler met with legislative Republicans and helped write the letter his office ultimately received to commence an audit, according to an investigative report by Michigan Advance. The media report comes as the 20  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Detroit News' conservative assistant editorial editor Kaitlyn Buss has raised a red flag about the "fractured" Republican Senate primary that is full of "division," writing that "Republicans stand to lose" the race in November. The piece points out that "twenty-five of the 60 Republican National Committee delegates from Michigan signed a resolution last week calling for Trump to rescind his endorseme  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, Michigan Advance exposed MAGA Republican state House candidate Josh Powell earlier this week for opposing abortion without exceptions of any kind. According to the report, Powell favors repealing the overwhelmingly popular legislation Democrats passed to protect abortion if elected. What makes this particularly relevant is that Powell is the Republican nominee running in the Ap  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: In case you missed it, this past weekend, Michigan Democrats and the Biden Campaign launched two new One Campaign offices in Brighton and Ypsilanti to bring more people into the campaign and re-elect President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Democrats up and down the ballot. As Trump visits Grand Rapids to spread lies today, the contrast between the parties could not be more  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, this weekend, US Congressman Tim Walberg started a firestorm after he was caught on video implying the US should drop nuclear bombs in Gaza to "get it over quick." Walberg's callous remarks demonstrate the horrific disregard for human life and casual endorsement of suffering that is pervasive in the MAGA GOP. Here is the bottom line -- if Republicans take power this cycle, this  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan Independent has reported that Mike Rogers "built up a consistently anti-abortion record during his time in Congress, routinely voting against reproductive rights 100% of the time." Rogers "repeatedly co-sponsored bills" to suspend FDA approval of mifepristone, "backed a federal ban on abortion," and "co-sponsored four different House bills that would have declared that life begins at the   more

LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: It might be April Fools' Day, but Michiganders won't be fooled by Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, Sandy Pensler, and Justin Amash's extensive anti-abortion records. The GOP Senate candidates have already tried to hide their support for banning abortion - but their records are clear. Here's the Michigan Republican Senate candidates's records on banning reproductive health care: * Mike Rogers lobbied for "  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: As Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, Sandy Pensler, and Justin Amash continue to "battle it out," Republicans are getting nervous that their infighting is going to be "enough of a bump to set everyone back." Meanwhile, Rogers is continuing to put politics ahead of border security. Instead of backing "one of the toughest border and immigration laws in modern history," Rogers would rather spew conspiracy theo  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Donald Trump is in Michigan today, and his visit shines a spotlight on the "division" in the "fractured" GOP Senate primary and on Mike Rogers' decision to play partisan games at the expense of America's safety and security. Even with Trump's endorsement of him, Rogers has faced "immediate condemnation" from Republicans. 25 of the 60 Michigan RNC delegates have signed a resolution urging Trump to res  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Does anyone have any bandages? Asking for the "fractured" Republican Senate primary. Mike Rogers is losing his cool as he dodges questions about his ties to China and faces attacks from the 1,100 Rescue Michigan members and 25 RNC delegates from Michigan who are urging Trump to rescind his endorsement of Rogers, calling them "sophomoric" and suggesting they are "not thinking very well." More people ar  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, Governor Whitmer signed the Michigan Family Protection Act into law. This surrogacy and IVF protection package will help make Michigan a nationwide model for defending personal freedom in the face of ongoing national attacks from Republicans and their MAGA allies. "With her signature, Governor Whitmer is cementing surrogacy and IVF protections in Michigan to safeguard them from MAGA extremists  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: After years of strategic planning and fundraising, the Miracle League of Greater Flint will be completing their Miracle League Ballfield through the anticipated success of a new crowdfunding campaign. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Miracle League of Greater Flint announced the campaign today, which is being offered through the Michigan-based cro  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 4 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERT ADVISORY Transcript MICHIGAN MINDS PODCAST SEASON 8, EPISODE 4, featuring ANNE MCNEIL APRIL 4, 2024 TRANSCRIPT Morgan Sherburne: Welcome to the Michigan Minds Podcast, where we explore the wealth of knowledge from faculty experts at the University of Michigan. I'm Morgan Sherburne, a public relations representative for the Michigan News Office. I want to welcome Anne McNeil, a professor of chemis  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 3 -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: Jake Rowan, D.O., is an associate professor at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. He serves patients at the MSU Healthcare Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine clinic, where he focuses on outpatient neuromusculoskeletal rehabilitation. Dr. Rowan explains what makes osteopathic medicine unique and  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 6 -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: Twenty-two years ago when Mikel Breese interviewed for a position in what was a new department at CCS called Community Arts Partnerships (CAP), youth arts programming in Detroit was a completely different place than it is today. The College had a few after-school programs, but no presence in the K-12 Detroit community. During those two decades, Mikel led the CAP department and worked to bridge the gap in y  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 6 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Construction will begin this summer to redevelop Northwestern University's East Lawn -- an open area adjacent to Norris University Center on the Evanston campus. With stunning views of nearby Lake Michigan, the new space will serve as a welcoming outdoor destination for student, faculty, staff and community interaction. A pub will be the centerpiece of the reimagined campus hub, alongside noteworthy ameni  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, April 2 -- Northwood University issued the following news: Northwood Esports won the Rally Cry Counter-Strike 2 Collegiate Series this weekend. "We had a rough start at the beginning of Rally Cry season, but things really started coming together as playoffs approached," stated Max "SolGoat" Wallace, a player from Henrico, Virginia. "While we went into the playoffs as the No. 7 seed overall, we were confident we could win the entire tournament." Other players on Northwood's   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 2 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Who's Afraid of the Minimum Wage? Measuring the Impacts on Independent Businesses Using Matched U.S. Tax Returns Most independent businesses can shoulder the added costs of higher minimum wages with new revenues, making only minor employment adjustments, according to new research from the University of Michigan and Carnegie Mellon University. The study, which draws on the universe of U.S. tax returns   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 2 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: After 39 years at the University of Michigan, political science and public policy professor Richard L. Hall will retire on June 30, 2024. "Rick is an outstanding scholar and an excellent teacher and mentor who has helped guide countless numbers of graduates. He has inspired and influenced several generations of researchers and policy practitioners about the Congressional influen  more

OLIVET, Michigan, April 3 -- The University of Olivet issued the following news: Rudyard Area Schools students are now eligible for direct admission to The University of Olivet, thanks to Olivet Direct!, a program that makes the admissions process faster and easier for qualified students. President Steven M. Corey, Ph.D., and Rudyard High School Principal and Olivet graduate Chad Folkersma signed the Olivet Direct! agreement recently during a special presentation at The University of Olivet. T  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 6 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Detroit partner Jon Sriro will be speaking at the Michigan Technology Leaders Summit on April 11. He will serve on the Executive Panel "Cyber-Security: Best Practices for Post Hack." The conference will cover the latest insights in information technology and provide the opportunity for IT professionals to network and exchange ideas. 100% of the profits from the summit will be donated back to the community via  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 6 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * New study finds punitive anti-drug workplace policies could backfire * * * A new study from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health uses national data on drug use and mental health to explore how workplace drug policies correlate with opioid use and misuse and psychological distress in American workers. Aurora Le, PhD, associate professor in the Department of He  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 2 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERTS ADVISORY The April 8 total eclipse will reveal the sun's outer atmosphere as a tangle of light that outlines the moon's silhouette like a crown. This image inspired the Latin name for the sun's atmosphere--the corona. University of Michigan researchers are preparing cameras, weather balloons, radio antennas and other scientific instruments, as well as young citizen scientist collaborators, for this o  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 2 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: April 11-12, 2024 EVENT: The Ford School of Public Policy's Dean Symposium: "Policy Innovation for Our Times." The event, convened by Ford School Dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes, includes several speakers and a series of panel discussions exploring social policy, racial equity, climate change and the state of democracy. The two days will feature keynote appearances by voting rights advo  more

FLINT, Michigan, April 3 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: The College of Innovation & Technology at the University of Michigan-Flint has formed an international partnership with the American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates for a dual master's degree program. The partnership aims to enhance educational opportunities and foster global learning experiences for students in computer science and information systems, cybersecurity, data analytics, data s  more

FLINT, Michigan, April 5 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Robb King From the lips of a Founding Father to the ears of a half dozen University of Michigan-Flint faculty members each year, so goes the process of being a fellow within the Michigan Wolverine Innovation Network. MWIN is a signature program of UM-Flint's Office of Economic Development and EDA University Center for Community and Economic Development. The project, which seeks to foster a campus cultur  more

FLINT, Michigan, April 5 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Logan McGrady Rather than sitting on the sidelines during Giving Blueday 2024, the University of Michigan-Flint Women's Soccer Club went on the offensive. The team set a lofty goal: raising $1,000 from at least 15 donors. Thanks to their efforts and the generosity of donors, they not only met but exceeded those benchmarks, with $1,245 raised from 36 donors. Abigail Weycker is a junior business administr  more

FLINT, Michigan, April 4 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: Christopher Lewis, director of graduate programs at the University of Michigan-Flint, was recently named the recipient of the 2024 NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education "Pillar of the Profession" award. The award honors student affairs professionals who: * Have provided significant service to NASPA through regional and/or national leadership roles within the association. * Have create  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news on April 4, 2024: DESI has made the largest 3D map of our universe to date. Earth is at the center of this thin slice of the full map. In the magnified section, it is easy to see the underlying structure of matter in our universe. Image credit: Claire Lamman/DESI collaboration; custom colormap package by cmastro Studies: Early Data Release Studies With 5,000 tiny robots in a mountaintop telescope, re  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 6 -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: Utah's consumer sentiment decreased by 2.9% in March (from 80.3 in January to 78.0), according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute's Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. A similar survey by the University of Michigan found that sentiment increased by 3.1% among Americans as a whole during the same time (from 76.9 to 79.4). Both figures are within the margin of error of the  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 3 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to learn more about upcoming trail projects at Peninsula State Park in Door County. The Northern Lake Michigan Coastal Master Plan, publicly reviewed and approved in 2018 by the Natural Resources Board, authorizes several improvements to the trails at Peninsula State Park to improve trail sustainability and visito  more