LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 7 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2024: Today, the Department of Attorney General announced it has concluded the review of the non-fatal January 10th, 2024 officer-involved shooting of Zachary Duling, 31, of Lansing, without issuing charges against the Lansing Police Department (LPD) Officer, who acted in self-defense. It is the policy of the Ingham County Prosecutor's Office to request the Department of Attorney Ge  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 4 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Michigan and collaborating institutions have discovered that inflammation in the gut leaves long-term marks on intestinal stem cells (ISCs) that reduce their ability to heal the intestine, even after inflammation has receded. This is important because it affects ISCs' response to future challenges. The study appeared in Cell Stem Cell. "We s  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: On Thursday, July 11th, 2024, the Central Michigan University Institute for Great Lakes Research celebrated a significant milestone as Dr. Don Uzarski, the institute's director, officially moved into their satellite office on the second floor of the Traverse Connect Building, located on East Grandview Parkway in Traverse City, MI. The IGLR journey began in 2010 when Great Lakes research was rec  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Due to its use in energy storage --think electric car batteries! -- lithium is crucial for a carbon-free, sustainable future. But lithium resources are not easy to find. Joy Youngblood, a 2024 student of the Summer Program in Applied Research (SPAR), is set to present her innovative research on lithium mineral occurrences in northern Wisconsin at the Geological Society of America (GSA) Connects   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 7 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Updated policies and webpage improve searchability * * * As a public institution of higher education, Central Michigan University aims to be both a marketplace for the free and open exchange of ideas and a community that fosters an environment conducive to teaching, learning and research. That's the message behind CMU's Commitment to Free Expression and Free Speech, outlined on a recently publi  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 5 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: With students back on campus, the University of Michigan has ramped up its efforts to encourage them to vote in the 2024 presidential election. From making a personal voting plan and getting registered to engaging conversations centered around democracy and caring for oneself during potentially stressful weeks surrounding the election, below are a handful of programs that address the broad spectrum of democra  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2024: New reporting from Heartland Signal exposes Michigan Republican Paul Junge's latest bout of hypocrisy: running "political ads that advocate for... domestic manufacturing" using "several foreign stock images." In the same ad that he attempts to label his opponent as "un-American," Junge utilized multiple foreign stock images... originating from people in... Thailand, Indone  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 6 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Detroit's payroll jobs and the number of employed residents are expected to continue to climb during the next few years along with sustained real wage growth, according to University of Michigan economists. Still, positive trends are tempered by challenges that include more than three-fifths of Detroiters living in lower-income households--more than twice the national average. The Detroit Economic Outlook fo  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 6 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * Editor's Note: Due to a service disruption for some subscribers, fans can visit KeepMyESPN.com for information on how to receive ESPN and Disney programming. * College football's premier pregame returns to Michigan for its 16th time * Week 2 guests: comedian Will Ferrell joins the show as a special guest and 23-time Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps will be the guest picker * Fans  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, the United States and China have the opportunity to collaborate on reducing methane emissions, a critical greenhouse gas significantly contributing to about 30 percent of global warming. Ford School political scientist Barry Rabe highlights how the leading greenhouse gas emitting nations are central to tackling this issue and have a shared   more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * Wolverine Power Cooperative Announced as Winner of Inflation Reduction Act Investment * * * Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer applauded the Biden-Harris Administration's U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement of a grant to Wolverine Power Cooperative (Wolverine). The grant made available through the Biden-Harris Administration's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), will   more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Chris Hammer, a 2008 graduate and a 2022 inductee into the Lakers Hall of Fame, won the gold medal in the men's PTS5 Para Triathlon on September 2 at the Paris Paralympic Games. Competing in his fourth Paralympic Games, Hammer finished in a time of 58:44, besting Ronan Cordeiro of Brazil by 17 seconds. Hammer was in eighth place following the opening swim stage with a time of 12:03, but he surged into sec  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- George Washington University issued the following news: In every presidential election since 1988, the candidate who won Pennsylvania also won Michigan and Wisconsin. Now, winning these three states doesn't guarantee you win the White House (W. Bush won despite losing all three in 2000 and 2004), they have all gone for the same candidate for EIGHT straight elections. Click here to hear from Dr. Casey Burgat as to why we should discount the national polls since we do no  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- George Washington University issued the following news: WASHINGTON (July 23, 2024) In an interview with NBC News last Thursday, Trump claimed "I was always for IVF. Right from the beginning, as soon as we heard about it," the Republican nominee said in an interview with NBC News in Michigan." Then the next day, Trump said he will not support a ballot referendum to expand abortion access in Florida "just 24 hours after suggesting he might" Faculty experts at the Georg  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, Sept. 5 -- Hope College issued the following news: By Paulena (Polly) Khorn Dr. Pablo Peschiera, associate professor of English at Hope College, will present the college's 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 4 p.m. in the Maas Center auditorium. The public is invited. Admission is free. The lecture will address the theme "How I Learned to Open My Self Through Poetry," in which Peschiera will discuss his life, and gradual awakening as Latinx in the  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 5 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: 11:30 a.m-12:50 p.m. Sept. 9, 2024 EVENT: The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy hosts a panel discussion exploring the current immigration policy landscape and its implications for the upcoming election. Between February and April, Americans listed immigration as the single most important problem facing the country, making it likely to be among the most important  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 6 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERTS ADVISORY University of Michigan faculty are available to discuss the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 report on poverty and income statistics, to be released Sept. 10. The official poverty rate in 2022 was 11.5%, with 37.9 million people in poverty. The average poverty threshold for a family of four in 2022 was $29,678. Kristin Seefeldt Kristin Seefeldt is an associate professor of social work and public   more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Sept. 7 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news: A Lawrence Technological University professor is turning a United Nations educational initiative in artificial intelligence learning into a dance. A "MathDance," to be precise. C.J. Chung, professor of mathematics and computer science at LTU, invented his MathDance program to translate various mathematical functions into body positions. For instance, the mathematical equation y = 0 is symbolized by a  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Artisanal and small-scale miners load bags of copper and cobalt ore near Kolwezi, DRC. Each bag can weigh up to 75 kilograms. credit: Esperant Mwishamali Study: Decarbonization and Social Justice: The Case for Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining EXPERT Q&A Artisanal and small-scale mining plays a critical role in supplying the world with minerals vital for decarbonization, but this kind of mining typically lac  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 7 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a multistate coalition of 19 attorneys general announced the filing of an amicus brief (https://www.mass.gov/doc/viramontes-v-county-of-cook-multistate-amicus-brief-0) with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in the case Viramontes, et al. v. The County of Cook, et al. The brief urges the Court to uphold the determination of the U.S. Dist  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2024: Today, Grand Traverse County Commissioner Brad Jewett, 55, of Traverse City, was arraigned before Magistrate Tammi Rogers in the 86th District Court in Traverse City for allegedly engaging services of prostitution, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Jewett is charged (https://www.michigan.gov/ag/-/media/Project/Websites/AG/releases/2024/September/Jewett-Warrant-A  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: State-to-State Variation in Rates and Causes of Child and Adolescent Mortality in the US Injury-related mortality rates, including firearm-related deaths, among children and adolescents increased in almost every state between 2018-2022, according to findings from the University of Michigan. Researchers from the U-M Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention analyzed mortality data from the U.S. Centers f  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Nearly 95% of recent grads get hired, outpacing most Michigan universities * * * A remarkable 94.9% of recent Central Michigan University graduates are employed, continuing their education or participating in military or other service, according to the newly calculated Career Outcomes Rate. The high rate reflects the employment success of undergraduate CMU students who graduated between August o  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 5 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus for adults over 60 is likely cost-effective by preventing illness, hospitalizations, lost quality of life and deaths, according to new research. Study: Cost-effectiveness of vaccinating adults aged 60 years and older against respiratory syncytial virus (DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2024.126294) The study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan and the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Digital ads to run in key battleground states, targeted to Americans searching for back to school supplies As Americans across the country kick off another school year, the DNC is launching a new digital ad campaign to educate voters in key battleground states about the Trump-Vance ticket's Project 2025 plans to defund public schools and slash investments in America's children. As parents make back-to-s  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Sept. 7 -- Northwood University issued the following news: Northwood University is pleased to announce the newest class of Distinguished Women Award Recipients, representing the University's commitment to free enterprise, the partnership of arts and business, and the management of global commerce. "This year's class is composed of extraordinary individuals, including both current and former leaders from the world's largest value assembly supplier, a renowned public affairs c  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Sept. 6 -- Northwood University issued the following news: Northwood University is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards, which honor alumni who have significantly impacted their professions, communities, and beyond. "These individuals are a testament to the power of a Northwood education and our alumni's impact across the globe," stated Julie Adamczyk, Senior Alumni and Engagement Officer. "They are leaders, innovators, and role models who e  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- NPR [National Public Radio] issued the following news release: NPR welcomes the election of several board members, including four Member Directors, two Public Directors and one Non-Board Distribution/Interconnection Committee member. Debbie Hiott, KUT News, Austin, Texas, Maria O'Mara (incumbent), KUER, Salt Lake City, Utah, Tina Pamintuan (incumbent), St. Louis Public Radio, Shawn Turner (incumbent), WKAR Public Media, East Lansing, Michigan were elected as Member Direc  more

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 7 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news: Tuskegee University is proud to announce that the National Science Foundation awarded a $5 million grant to a consortium of institutions in Alabama and Michigan to provide STEM students from low-income communities with mentoring and scholarship support. Tuskegee University, which serves as the lead for the RISE Consortium, will receive $2.17 million, of which nearly $750,000 will go toward scholarships for Tuskeg  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERT Q&A Tens of millions of voters are gearing up for the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, as their clash of ideologies will determine the country's future. Aaron Kall, the Lee H. Hess Director of Debate at the University of Michigan's Debate Program and editor/co-author of "Debating The Donald," said the stakes are high for both candidates with national polls indicating a  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 7 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft is pleased to welcome 25 new associates to the firm. The lawyers will be located in the Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Dayton, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan.; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Minneapolis, Minnesota offices of Taft. The new associates (admissions pending) will join the following Taft offices and practice groups: 1. Laura Allaben / Environmental / Indianapolis 2. Timothy Ryan Ashl  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: 2020 U.S. Census showed 276% increase in individuals who identify as 'two or more races' since 2010 2000 United States Census Data by County Showing the Percent of the Population Selecting Two or More Races. EXHIBITION It's been 57 years since the landmark Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia legalized interracial marriage in all 50 states. But recent news coverage of Kamala Harris seems to highlight an Am  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Massive 2014 flooding event in southeast Michigan showed why systems thinking beats local thinking in flood protection A driver chances the floodwaters in Melvindale, Michigan, during major flooding that hit Metro Detroit in August 2014. Credit: Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press Study: Connectivity in urbanscapes can cause unintended flood impacts from stormwater systems (DOI: 10.1038/s44284-024-00116-7) Muc  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Researchers will advance battery technologies going beyond current lithium ion capabilities Maximizing the benefits of clean energy requires new ways to store it, and University of Michigan engineers will partner in a new research hub created by the U.S Department of Energy, designed to develop and further battery innovations. It is one of two new Energy Innovation Hubs led by national laboratories across th  more