ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 15 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Artificial intelligence and scientific computing play a critical role in helping researchers address some of the world's most complex challenges--from finding solutions to environmental challenges and developing solutions that combat climate change to modeling the spread of infectious diseases. With a new five-year, $15 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory, the Univ  more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 13 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: Governor Kay Ivey during the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber's Alabama Update before a crowd of over 1,000, announced she has signed Senate Bill 231, sponsored by Senator Arthur Orr and Representative Scott Stadthagen. * * * An excerpt from the governor's speech: When we think about what drives our success as a state, an industry that comes to mind is one of our crown jewel industries, automotive ma  more

OLIVET, Michigan, May 17 -- The University of Olivet issued the following news: A collaborative teaching program between The University of Olivet, Farm Bureau and the Eaton Regional Educational Service Agency (ERESA) was named the 2024 Outstanding Business Education Partnership of the Year at the recent Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Region 1 Conference held in New York City. ACTE recognizes the exceptional achievements of educators, administrators and businesses in caree  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 14 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Jaime Griffis Central Michigan University (CMU) proudly announces the extension of its partnership with the State of Michigan, dedicated to providing educational opportunities for state employees. Originally forged on July 31, 2017, this collaborative effort has the potential to positively impact over 48,000 individuals statewide and will continue doing so until November 30, 2028. The partnership aim  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 16 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Conner Leslie Samantha Hahn, PhD, MPH, RD, an assistant professor in the College of Medicine, has received the Provost's Award for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity. This award can only be won once in a professor's career at CMU and celebrates the success a junior faculty member has had throughout their time here. This is Hahn's second year as a faculty member at CMU and her resea  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 18 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Robert Wang The Girls in Engineering Academy (GEA), launched by The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD), is getting young girls excited about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Started in 2017 by ESD's executive director, Robert Magee, and Dr. Gerald Thompkins, the former Associate Dean of Engineering at Wayne State University, GEA was created to tackle the low number of women and min  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Christopher Friese Christopher Friese, a national authority in measuring and improving the quality of cancer care delivery, has been named the next vice provost for academic and faculty affairs in the Office of the Provost at the University of Michigan. His five-year appointment, effective June 1, was approved by the U-M Board of Regents at its May meeting. Friese is replacing Lori Pierce, who is stepping dow  more

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, May 15 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Pittsburgh Member Alex Hershey and Washington, DC, Associate Jack McCaffrey successfully represented Repco II, Inc., in its case against Elite Lighting before the US District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. This month, the Court entered a default judgement in favor of our client of over $453,000 as a discovery sanction after determining that it was the "only appropriate sanction against Defendant   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 15 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Eric Baerren Central Michigan University's Institute for Great Lakes Research recently acquired a two-person submersible that will help researchers get a better handle on what's happening beneath the surface of the Great Lakes. But first, students and faculty from across campus will get a chance to flex their skills by upgrading its systems. The Amik Dodem - the Anishinaabemowin word for "b  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, May 14 -- Continental, a developer of pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Continental announced today that it has implemented a cross-domain High-Performance Computer (HPC) in a car. For the first time, hosting cockpit and additional vehicle functions such as driving safety and automated parking, including holistic motion control in a real-life vehicle ap  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 15 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Copper mining and vehicle electrification Copper cannot be mined quickly enough to keep up with current U.S. policy guidelines to transition the country's electricity and vehicle infrastructure to renewable energy, according to a University of Michigan study. The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law in 2022, calls for 100% of cars manufactured to be electric vehicles by 2035. But an electric vehicl  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 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: Dow (NYSE: DOW) advanced to the #3 placement on the Fair360 2024 Top 50 Companies list and remains in the top 10 for the second consecutive year. The Fair360, formerly DiversityInc, Top 50 Companies list has been the external validator for large U.S. employers that model fairn  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 17 -- 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 May 16, 2024: MIDLAND, Mich. and STAMFORD, Conn. -- Today, Dow (NYSE: DOW) and Freepoint Eco-Systems Supply & Trading LLC ("Freepoint Eco-Systems") announced an agreement for an estimated 65,000 metric tons per year of certified-circular, plastic waste-derived pyrolysis oil t  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 16 -- 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) has been named one of the 50 most community-minded companies in America and the Materials Sector leader on The Civic 50 survey conducted by Points of Light, the world's largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change. "At Dow, we believe that   more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 14 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) today announced the company is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for new standalone energy storage projects totaling approximately 120 megawatts. These projects will support DTE Electric's CleanVision Integrated Resource Plan and Michigan's new standard of 60% renewable energy by 2030, both of which contribute to DTE's overarching carbon reduction goals. The RFP requires the stan  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: Reducing environmental health burdens in Michigan's environmental justice communities is the goal of a new $20 million Environmental Justice Impact Grant program offered by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) Office of the Environmental Justice Public Advocate (OEJPA). These resources were made possible by the Michigan Legisla  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 14 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: Water main replacement in Owosso and lead service line removals in Escanaba are among more than $23 million in state grants recently awarded to Michigan communities to protect public health and Michigan's water resources. The MI Clean Water Plan grants through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and support from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) a  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $1 million Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to a project that will turn the contaminated site of a former harness-racing track into new housing and parks. Plans for the Northville Downs redevelopment call for 446 new homes, 18,000 square feet of new commercial space, 54 full-time job equi  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 18 -- 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) has been honored with six prestigious 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards. This recognition from The SEAL Awards demonstrates Dow's commitment to drive innovation in sustainability and environmental stewardship. All the Dow technologies recognized this yea  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 17 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: On May 16, the Regents of the University of Michigan approved promotions for Kevin Stange and Christina Weiland. Stange was promoted to professor of public policy, with tenure, and professor of education. Weiland was promoted to professor of education, with tenure, and professor of public policy. "Kevin Stange and Chris Weiland are invaluable members of the Ford School community,  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, May 16 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Grand Valley will be the title sponsor for Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP)'s 60th annual Fiesta Week, which will take place July 15-21 in Holland. "Grand Valley is thrilled to be the title sponsor for the 60th annual Fiesta Week, an event that not only celebrates Latin American heritage, but also embodies Grand Valley's commitments to diversity and inclusion," said Danny Velez, associate vice pre  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, May 16 -- Hope College issued the following news: By Greg Olgers Hope College has appointed an experienced leader with a passion for Christian higher education as its new vice president of philanthropy and engagement. Dr. Alexander Jones, who is currently vice president of institutional advancement at Roberts Wesleyan University and Northeastern Seminary in Rochester, New York, brings more than a decade of experience to his new role at Hope. His first day will be July 1. "  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: The burgeoning housing crisis affecting Michigan and much of the nation is addressed in a new report by the University of Michigan in partnership with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Roshanak Mehdipanah "The data in the report reveals a landscape of critical challenges and opportunities in supply, demand, quality, affordability and stability," said Roshanak Mehdipanah, an associate professor  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: Last night, Governor Gretchen Whitmer was honored at the 2024 Webby Awards as the winner of the Public Service & Activism award for the "Governor Barbie" digital campaign. This award celebrates a social media campaign with an outstanding focus on civic participation and creating social change. "Governor Barbie and I are honored to have won this year's Webby for Public Service & Ac  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, May 14 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: The BorgWarner rolling jackpot currently totals $440,000, awaiting the moment a driver wins the Indianapolis 500 two years in a row to claim the prize. This year, American Josef Newgarden driving for Team Penske has the opportunity to receive the jackpot if he wins for a second consecutive year. Established by BorgWarner in 1995, the jackpot increases by $20,000 each year, increasing riches and monetary reward  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, May 16 -- Hope College issued the following news: After a nationwide search, Kary Bosma has been named co-director of the Hope-Western Prison Education Program operated by Hope College and Western Theological Seminary to provide a Christian liberal arts education to incarcerated men at Muskegon Correctional Facility. Bosma is coming to HWPEP from the Calvin Prison Initiative, where she is director of operations and has been on staff since 2016, and provided leadership in est  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Laurence B. Alexander, a recognized leader in higher education who for 11 years has served as chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, has been recommended as the next chancellor of the University of Michigan-Flint. His five-year appointment will be effective July 1, pending approval by the U-M Board of Regents at its May 16 meeting on the UM-Dearborn campus. He also will serve as an executive o  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Delaying a phone's swiping and tapping functions forces users to think harder, making it easier for them to consider whether to keep scrolling Existing apps for managing screen time can abruptly lock users out of their phone. If users were in the middle of an important task, they could scramble to skip the time limit, opening themselves up to spend more time on their phone than originally intended. InteractOut  more

MONROE, Michigan, May 14 -- Monroe County Community College issued the following news release: Monroe County Community College has launched 10 new academic programs -- six degree programs and four certificate programs -- in areas including construction management/virtual design, data analytics, digital media, emergency medical technology, health sciences, mechatronics and paralegal. The programs are enrolling for this Fall Semester, which begins Aug. 21. "Ensuring that we continue to innovate  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- George Washington University issued the following news: A recent poll shows former President Trump leads President Biden in a hypothetical head-to-head general election match-up in five out of six key battleground states. The polling shows Trump ahead in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Michigan, Georgia, and Nevada, while Biden maintains a slight lead in Wisconsin. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to provide context, commentary and analysis on thi  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied a motion (https://www.michigan.gov/ag/-/media/Project/Websites/AG/releases/2024/May/101-order-deny-2nd-mtn-recall-mandate-King.pdf) that sought to reopen the appeal by sanctioned attorneys Gregory J. Rohl, Brandon Johnson, Howard Kleinhendler, Sidney Powell, Julia Haller, and Scott Hagerst  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: Today, Julia Bland, 28, of Montague, was arraigned in 54-B District Court in Ingham County on one count of Medicaid Fraud-False Claim, a 4-year felony, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Bland, who was employed with GT Independence to provide in-home services to a Medicaid beneficiary, allegedly submitted false claims for services that she supposedly provided to   more

LANSING, Michigan, May 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: This week has brought a flurry of presidential activity with events all over Michigan, from the UP down to Detroit as the Biden campaign talked health care, women's issues, and infrastructure with Michiganders. With visits from First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, and President Biden, Michiganders and the issues they care about most are taking center stage in this el  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 18 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: The historic Lansing River Trail will continue to be activated with 20 new art installations and festivities through the efforts of ArtPath 7 and the anticipated success of a crowdfunding campaign. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center announced the campaign today, which is being offered through the Michigan-based c  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 14 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: The director of the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Office of Career and Technical Education earned lifetime achievement honors as others from Michigan also won awards at a recent regional conference. Dr. Brian Pyles won the Lifetime Achievement and Hall of Fame Award at the Association for Career and Technical Education Region 1 Conference in New York City. Pyles, a Lansing resident, ha  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 17 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, at the second annual MI Healthy Climate Conference, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II announced two new state programs to support community-based organizations, tribal governments, and local governments in leveraging Environmental Justice and climate-related funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 16 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two infrastructure grants that will support a total of 1,751 new jobs and $3.4 billion of private investment in Allegan and Saginaw counties. "Today's infrastructure investments will help projects totaling $3.4 billion that will support 1,751 jobs in Allegan and Saginaw counties," said Governor Whitmer. "By upgrading roads in the city of   more

LANSING, Michigan, May 18 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced an appointment of Laura Polizzi to the 52-3 District Court for Oakland County. "I am proud to appoint Laura to the District Court in Oakland County," said Governor Whitmer. "She brings a diverse range of experience and knowledge to the bench, and a strong commitment to serving as a role model for attorneys across Michigan. I am confident   more

LANSING, Michigan, May 18 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation to streamline Renaissance Zones, a state program that incentivizes job growth and investment in areas of the state that need more of both across Michigan. This change cuts red tape and incentivizes more businesses to utilize these low-cost zones, supporting regional economic development. "To keep winning and leading th  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan GOP Senate Showdown is a "bruising affair" as Mike Rogers, Justin Amash, and Sandy Pensler continue to "jump at the chance... to bash" each other. Amash named Rogers as "the worst establishment candidate that you could ever imagine." Here's the latest on the "jumbled" and "unruly" primary that could "fracture the vote:" * Cook Political Report highlighted how the Michigan primary include  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: The claws are coming out as the Michigan GOP Senate candidates take "swipes" at each other. Pensler and O'Donnell bashed Rogers for his residency issues, as they highlight how "people do not trust" Rogers' bad record. Here's the latest on the Michigan Republicans' "bruising affair" of a primary: * Pensler bashed Rogers and his wife for "profiting from doing work in areas that they're   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: The Michigan Democratic Party, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), and a Michigan voter submitted a request for an investigation to the Michigan Board of State Canvassers detailing indications of fraud in Republican Senate candidates' nominating petitions discovered in only a limited review. The letter requests the Board of State Canvassers immediately investigate Republican S  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan Democratic Party, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), and a Michigan voter submitted a request for an investigation to the Michigan Board of State Canvassers detailing indications of fraud in Republican Senate candidates' nominating petitions discovered in only a limited review. The letter requests the Board of State Canvassers immediately investigate Republican Senate ca  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Michigan's economy is off to a strong start this year and expected to experience steady job growth, low unemployment and progress toward lower inflation over the next two years, according to University of Michigan economists. Meanwhile, the U.S. economy as a whole offers a slightly noisier picture. It's holding up unexpectedly well in the face of monetary policy tightening by the Federal Reserve, the economist  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 17 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum on May 16, 2024: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Dr. Michele A. Harmala, Deputy Superintendent Division of Educator Excellence, Career Technical Education, Special Education, and Administrative Law SUBJECT: Student Loan Repayment Program Update The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announces  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: University of Michigan Stadium. Image credit: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons The University of Michigan athletics department will begin selling alcohol at Michigan Stadium with the 2024 football season, after carefully reviewing previous alcohol-sale rollouts and fan experiences at Yost Ice Arena and Crisler Center. The Board of Regents voted May 16 to implement a Class C  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Extreme House Democrats caved to their pro-terror supporters and voted to support Joe Biden abandoning Israel in their war against Hamas. NRCC National Press Secretary Will Reinert said: "Extreme House Democrats think Antisemitic college campus protests are worthy of praise, but abandon America's ally Israel at the first opportunity to appease their pro-Hamas supporters and help Joe Biden win Michi  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, May 15 (TNSres) -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Four Ohio Wesleyan University students have earned competitive Baran Fellowships to fund projects intended to make them stronger candidates for graduate school admission and post-graduate fellowships. The newest recipients of the university-awarded Baran Fellowships are Savannah Brantley of Fairborn, Ohio; Jennifer Garner of Oro Valley, Arizona; Timothy Page of Roseville, Michigan; and Callie Staley   more

OLIVET, Michigan, May 14 -- The University of Olivet issued the following news: Four nonprofits in Olivet are bolstering programs that cater to diverse needs and foster positive change, thanks to grants totaling $10,000 awarded by The University of Olivet. The University of Olivet Community Investment Grant program aims to strengthen and make a tangible difference in the Olivet community. This year's four grants will help expand student success initiatives, fortify the Olivet fire department a  more

PORTAGE, Indiana, May 17 -- The Ports of Indiana issued the following news release: More than $77 million in infrastructure and expansion projects are now being developed at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor as a record construction season kicks off in the Lake Michigan port. Major projects in various phases of development include construction of a highway bridge entering the port, three new ship berths, a new bulk warehouse, two new railyards, industrial site development, and extensive dock and ra  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Ahead of First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff's three-day tour of Michigan, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes celebrates the Biden campaign's continued dedication to Michigan this cycle. Time and time again, President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have shown up to listen to Michiganders underscoring how crucial Michigan is in 2024. "We are thrilled to   more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, May 14 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news on May 12, 2024: More than 500 students on nearly 100 teams from all over the world competed Saturday at Lawrence Technological University in the 25th annual Robofest World Championships, a robotics competition like no other. Teams from Ghana, Hong Kong, Jordan, Mexico, Taiwan, and Michigan and Florida in the United States took home trophies for top spots in several competitions held at LTU's Don Ridler  more

PASADENA, California, May 18 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation annually grants fellowships to exceptional students to fund their graduate study. This year, of the 18 students named Hertz Fellows, two are Caltech students: PhD student Andrew Laeuger and spring 2024 BS graduate Virginia Canestraight. Hertz Fellows receive five years of funding for their graduate studies so that they may "pursue research that best advances ou  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: University of Michigan freshwater scientists will be among the more than 700 researchers from the Great Lakes region and beyond to present their findings next week at the 67th annual conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research. Hosted by the University of Windsor at Caesars Windsor May 20-24, the hybrid conference will feature nearly 50 scientific sessions and more than 600 presentatio  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, May 18 -- The Wisconsin Historical Society issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Hotel Schroeder in the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 2024. Constructed in 1928, the hotel is located in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Known today as the Hilton Hotel in downtown Milwaukee, the Hotel Schroeder was originally built as the flagship of Walter Schroeder's hotel chain. A Milwaukee native, he owned and operat  more