AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) ("BorgWarner" or the "Company") announced today that it will redeem in full the entire outstanding $343,443,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.000% Senior Notes due 2025 (the "2025 Notes") on November 1, 2024 (the "Redemption Date"). The redemption is in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, dated as of September 23, 1999, between the Company and The Bank  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: In search of the genetic variants of human sex ratio at birth: was Fisher wrong about sex ratio evolution? (DOI: doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2024.1876) Each year, roughly the same numbers of boys and girls are born. But in individual families, some couples have four or more daughters and no sons, and some have all male children and no female children, points out University of Michigan evolutionary geneticist  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: English professor Carlin Borsheim-Black's dedication to teaching future English teachers is being noticed and rewarded. The Michigan Council of Teachers of English (MCTE) proudly honored Borsheim-Black as the recipient of the highly esteemed Charles Carpenter Fries Award for 2024-2025, an award that recognizes an individual with a distinguished career in advancing the teaching of English. MCTE members   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Central Michigan University (CMU) continues its commitment to inclusion and diversity as Dr. Jon Humiston (they/them), Director of Noncredit and Alternative Enrollment in CMU's Innovation and Online division, and CMU alum Aaric Guerriero (he/him) join forces to host a national webinar for the American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity (AAAED). The webinar, titled What's the T?: Steps to Crea  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Continental, a developer of pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods, issued the following news release: * * * * Facility will manufacture heavy duty steel cord conveyor belts including the Phoenix Phoenocord ST10000, considered the world's strongest belt rating made to withstand extreme conditions * Expanded production capabilities will allow Continental to better address the demand from local and  more

ITHACA, New York, Oct. 16 -- Cornell University issued the following news: To develop spacecraft that can "maneuver without regret" the U.S. Space Force is providing $35 million to a national research team, including Cornell engineers, that will be the first to bring fast chemical rockets together with efficient electric propulsion powered by a nuclear microreactor. The newly formed Space Power and Propulsion for Agility, Responsiveness and Resilience Institute, led by the University of Michig  more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Oct. 18 -- Adtran, a provider of networking and communications equipment, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: * * * News summary: * Regional service provider needed to grow network capacity without overhauling its existing infrastructure * Adtran's open, intelligent fiber platform offers rapid scale, helping D & P Communications expand multigigabit connectivity across Michigan * Versatile fiber broadband solution supports Combo PON technology for seamles  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: The University of Michigan will dramatically boost the amount and type of genetic information stored in its massive TOPMed data center and used by researchers and healthcare providers around the world looking to genomes to treat disease. With a $30 million award from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the TOPMed Informatics Research Center at U-M will enhance the usability of the vast amounts of g  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: With just weeks before Election Day, far-right extremist Tom Barrett and his Washington handlers are grasping at straws to attack Democratic candidate Curtis Hertel - and failing. In the race for Michigan's 7th Congressional District, Barrett and his backers attempted to air an attack ad citing unproven allegations against Hertel by Americans for Public Trust. "Run by Repu  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 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: * * * Through the event collaboration, Dow hopes to shine a light on the future of the circular economy in product packaging. * * * For the second consecutive year, materials science leader Dow (NYSE: DOW) will serve as the official Sustainability Partner of PACK EXPO Int  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: On October 8, the Ford School welcomed Rob Shriver, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management, for an in-person conversation to reflect on his career, discuss public service, and the future of the federal workforce. During the fireside chat with Ford School students and the University of Michigan's Public Service Internship Program, Shriver highlighted over 600 feder  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: With a commitment to empowering students in public policy, the Ford School launched the Policy Analysis Learning Lab (PAL). This important learning support initiative will equip every student with the confidence to use policy analysis for the public good. Under the guidance of the PAL's inaugural faculty director Alton Worthington, graduate student consultants help students with  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Students in Northern Michigan now have easier access to degrees from Grand Valley after two partnerships have been finalized with Kirtland Community College in Roscommon and Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City. President Philomena V. Mantella applauded the leadership at the two colleges and said these partnerships benefit Michigan as students can advance their careers by earning bachelor's degre  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: A hillside painted by the diversity of native forbs in Walker Canyon, California. This diversity, however, can shift rapidly under climate change, according to new research. credit: Joan Dudney Although all ecosystems are affected by a changing climate, the impacts can take a while to appear. Changes in forest biodiversity, for example, are known to lag behind changes in a habitat's temperature and precipitat  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Grand Valley is already recognized as Michigan's leading university in retaining students for the state's workforce. Now, a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Growth Office will further enhance one of GVSU's key priorities. President Philomena V. Mantella and Vice President for Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach B. Donta Truss announced on October 17 that the university  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- Hope College issued the following news: The new book "Invoking the Fathers: Dangerous Metaphors and Founding Myths in Congressional Politics" by Dr. Sarah Kornfield of the Hope College communication faculty, published this month by Johns Hopkins University Press, examines the impact of the phrase "Founding Fathers" as code for a particular political outlook. "On average, the term 'Founding Fathers' is uttered by a congressional member every single day tha  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 19 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis represented affiliates of Ares Management Corporation in connection with an approximately $500 million Series C-1 financing round for X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, a nuclear reactor and fuel technology developer. The financing round was anchored by Amazon.com, Inc. and included Citadel Founder and CEO Ken Griffin, affiliates of Ares, NGP and the University of Michigan. The invest  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news: The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University has been awarded $2,282,667.67 through the Critical Minerals Grant program, part of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Fiscal Year 2024 budget. This funding, provided by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), supports Centrepolis' efforts to advance innovative solutions for the recovery and recycling of critical min  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news: Lawrence Technological University's Healthcare Violence Reduction Center (HVRC) is partnering with University of Michigan Health-Sparrow and University of Michigan Health-West to support the center's growth in creating interventions to reduce and mitigate workplace violence incidents. The groundbreaking initiative aims to promote research and develop and implement solutions based on real-world experie  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel applauds the Michigan Senate for passing Senate Bills 922 (https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-0922)-925 (https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2024-SB-0925) today. This legislative package, championed by the Attorney General and the Department's Elder Abuse Task Force, enhances protections for vulne  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: In response to a lawsuit challenging the rights of military and overseas voters, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed briefs today (PDF) (https://www.michigan.gov/ag/-/media/Project/Websites/AG/releases/2024/October/brief02-in-opposition-to-msj.pdf?rev=bce9b303095f4d1fb7eda8de73f522b4&hash=634C9FA6141385E35336550B213096FD) and Monday in the Michigan Court of Claims urgi  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit (PDF) against Donald Peltier, of South Hadley, Massachusetts, for his alleged role in operating fraudulent websites claiming to be associated with the Democratic and Republican parties. The lawsuit alleges Peltier used the fraudulent websites "democraticnationalcommittee.co," "maf.democrat," and "republicannationalcommi  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently issued a letter to law enforcement (https://www.michigan.gov/ag/-/media/Project/Websites/AG/releases/2024/October/Law-Enforcement-Guidance-101024-Final.pdf?rev=49cfc5154b3348269bc23a74e9623c50&hash=A6F97E69E669D0446D7F12CB2EB12C24) across the State, providing detailed election law guidance for Election Day and early voting periods  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has launched a new webpage to combat election misinformation. The new page is intended to help voters recognize artificial intelligence (AI) and access accurate information about elections online. AI enables machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. Recently, AI has advanced enough to convincingly replicate huma  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: Yesterday, Tiesha Johnson, 56, formerly of Farmington Hills was sentenced before Judge Michael Warren in the 6th Circuit Court in Oakland County to an eleven-month delayed sentence for fraudulently obtaining Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans and an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) from the federal government, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Under the  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following weekly roundup: * * * Michigan Dems are out in every community to highlight the stakes of this year's election at every level of the ballot, while Trump, Vance, and MIGOP are all talk * * * As we get closer and closer to the general election, Michigan Dems are working day in and day out to energize voters, talk to folks in our communities, and remind them of the importance of electing Democrats from the top to   more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2024: NBC News reported today that Mike Rogers refuses to condemn Donald Trump's "insulting comments about Detroit the day before" where "Trump called Detroit, Michigan's most populous city, a 'developing area' and said the whole country would end up 'like Detroit' if Harris is elected." Trump has faced widespread condemnation for his disparaging remarks about Detroit - and Rogers refuses  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced business investment and community revitalization projects in Michigan's Upper Peninsula that will represent over $5.5 million of capital investment and protect 85 high-paying jobs in the region. "Today's projects will drive more than $5.5 million of investment and protect 85 good-paying  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Jezebel: "No matter how Rogers tries to spin his abortion position, the receipts exist in abundance." * * * Jezebel has reported that "[Mike] Rogers' record" on abortion speaks for itself, with "receipts [that] exist in abundance." Rogers voted for a "national abortion ban," and "he backed an initiative known as the 'Human Life Amendment,' which would ban abortion from the moment of conceptio  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Mike Rogers tried to claim that Betsy DeVos, "one of his campaign's biggest donors" who wants to "defund public schools," has nothing to do with education * * * LANSING -- The Gander has reported that Mike Rogers was "visibly frustrated" when "one of his campaign's biggest donors," Betsy DeVos was mentioned during the U.S. Senate debate. Rogers said that he is "not sure" how DeVos "has anythi  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 14, 2024: * * * Following the second U.S. Senate debate between Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin and Revolving Door Mike Rogers, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes issued the following statement: "Tonight, Michigan voters saw a clear contrast between Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin who has dedicated her life to serving her country, and Mike Rogers who enriched himself at Michiganders' expens  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERT ADVISORY Transcript Kate McAlpine: Welcome to the Michigan Minds Podcast, where we explore the wealth of knowledge from faculty experts at the University of Michigan. I'm Kate McAlpine, engineering news editor for the Michigan News Office. I want to welcome Jay Alex Halderman, the Brett Family Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, and the director for the Center for Computer Security and Soc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: The road to growing the Republican House majority runs through the Rust Belt. While Democrats are freaking out about Kamala Harris underperforming in "blue wall" states, House Republicans have 9 flip opportunities just in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Ohio alone -- not to mention the golden opportunities across the Midwest to continue to grow our majority. "The Rust Belt is a GOP well of flippable   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Amid a rise in nationalism in China, Chinese multinational enterprises (MNEs) are rethinking their strategies abroad, shifting from adopting local identities to embracing their Chinese roots. Study: Where Are You From? Home-Country Nationalism and MNEs' Identity Switching A recent University of Michigan study sheds light on this trend, focusing on its impact in markets like the United States, especially in t  more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 18 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Town Hall will be Live Streamed Exclusively on Social Media Platform X * * * CHICAGO, IL (October 17, 2024) - NewsNation today announced that it will host a town hall with U.S. Senator J.D. Vance, Republican nominee for Vice President, on Thursday, October 24th at 8 p.m. ET. The town hall will be live streamed exclusively on social media platform X. Moderated by Chris Cu  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: A researcher collects soil samples for the BioCON experiment, which ran for more than 20 years. credit: Jacob Miller Dozens of studies have demonstrated that nitrogen pollution, due mainly to the burning of fossil fuels and agricultural practices, is causing plant biodiversity losses worldwide. Study: High CO2 dampens then amplifies N-induced diversity loss over 24 years (DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08066-9) Bu  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Northwood University issued the following news: Northwood University American Marketing Association members competed in a regional sales competition from Oct. 10-11, 2024, at Saginaw Valley State University. Morley Companies, the competition's presenting sponsor, challenged participants to offer recall management business process outsourcing services to a fictitious automotive manufacturer. Students also had to create emails and voicemails. Northwood's Alex Wilbe  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following Q&A on Oct. 14, 2024, with Tiburcio Lince, director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs: * * * By Sarah Dudinetz Tiburcio Lince joined GVSU in September as the director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA). Having grown up in Mexico before migrating to Texas, Lince brings with him firsthand experience as a first-generation college student, as well as a master's degree in Spanish and Iberian studies f  more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- Shippensburg University issued the following news: By Emma Durnin Last September, Shippensburg University competed in the 2024 BAJA SAE Michigan competition at Holly Oaks Offroad Park in Holly, Michigan. The competition brings together teams from around the world to design, build and race single-seat-off-road vehicles, putting Ship students' mechanical engineering and leadership abilities to the test. Dr. Joao P. Dias, associate professor in the depart  more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- Shippensburg University issued the following news: In June 2024, the Botanical Society of America hosted the National Botany Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Attendees learned more about a variety of research topics, including endangered species conservation, plant adaptation and environmental stressors. Heather Sahli, faculty member in the biology department, presented her ongoing research on the Pennsylvania endangered dwarf iris, Iris ve  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: To optimize power, efficiency and freedom to maneuver, engineers aim to demonstrate new technologies for power generation, electric propulsion and chemical rockets The H9 Hall thruster, developed at U-M, pushed the boundaries of how much power a thruster of this size could use before a steep drop-off in efficiency. The $35M SPAR institute, funded by the U.S. Space Force, aims to provide the energy for high-po  more

OLIVET, Michigan, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Olivet issued the following news: * * * Online criminal justice program offers fast-track to bachelor's degree * * * Michigan State Police (MSP) officers and civilian employees now have a streamlined and fast-tracked path to a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, thanks to a new agreement between the MSP and The University of Olivet (UOlivet). Through this agreement, officers can apply for transfer credits from their police academy t  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: * * * Marquee Doubleheader to Be Exclusively Presented Across TNT, truTV & Max, with Pregame Coverage Starting at 7 p.m. ET Action Headlined by Start of South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Women's Title Defense vs. Michigan Wolverines, Men's Basketball Showdown Featuring Preseason Top 25-Ranked Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes * * * TNT Sports, in association   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERT Q&A Women and minority leaders who reach senior executive positions often face more intense scrutiny, and research has recommended organizations provide critical stakeholders with information about a leader to reduce negative biases. Aparna Joshi Aparna Joshi, professor of management and organizations at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, calls for organizational approaches that as  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERT ANALYSIS Over the past weeks, the Israeli government bombed parts of Lebanon and launched a ground invasion into the country's southern region. The espoused purpose of this invasion is to degrade Israel's longtime enemy, Hezbollah, which had longstanding ties to Hamas. Megan A. Stewart Megan Stewart, associate professor of public policy at the University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy, s  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: The University of Michigan reported a record $2.04 billion in research volume during fiscal year 2024, marking the first time the university's annual research expenditures have exceeded the $2 billion mark. The research spurred significant advancements in diverse areas ranging from environmental sustainability in Lake Erie to the development of an open-source bionic leg and AI-assisted cell reprogramming. "T  more

FLINT, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: The University of Michigan-Flint's Music program has held an annual Chamber Choir Invitational for nearly 40 years. The event brings together high school choirs from around the Flint area for a day of singing. On Oct. 28, UM-Flint Music will host the 48th edition of this unique vocal learning and performance opportunity. 140 choir students will participate in rehearsals and vocal clinics throughout the day,  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Dearborn Campus issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * 'Complicity' is a potent term these days. Sociology Professor and 2024 Susan B. Anthony Campus Award winner Francine Banner explores how its use can cause great damage -- or be a force for change. * * * "Complicity" is a term used with increasing frequency in today's society -- applied to broad harms like the climate or opioid crises, but also a driving force  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Dan Moser, Research and Innovation Some 1.1 billion years ago, the North American continent nearly split in two, leaving behind a 1,200-mile swath of volcanic rocks known as the Midcontinent Rift that may be able to produce enough natural hydrogen to yield vast amounts of clean energy. University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers are studying the rift -- which runs from beneath Lake Superior through   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Dan Moser, Research and Innovation Some 1.1 billion years ago, the North American continent nearly split in two, leaving behind a 1,200-mile swath of volcanic rocks known as the Midcontinent Rift that may be able to produce enough natural hydrogen to yield vast amounts of clean energy. University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers are studying the rift -- which runs from beneath Lake Superior through   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: "Hey, we need to talk!" exhibit on view at UMMA. s courtesy of UMMA In a unique pairing between the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy and U-M Museum of Art, students are learning how to develop human-centered experiences to guide public policy. This approach takes a step back from a traditional emphasis on economic growth and focuses on policies that prioritize human relationships, dignity   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 18 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2024: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a bipartisan letter to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, encouraging Michigan's top cop to "stand strong" against pressure to drop charges against people who were "involved in allegedly unlawful activities during anti-Israel protests at the University of Michigan" in spring 2024. Earlier this spring, dozens of protesters formed an encampmen  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 19 -- Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2024: * * * Michigan defendants targeted Washington businesses * * * SEATTLE -- A King County Superior Court judge agreed with Attorney General Bob Ferguson and ruled that the Michigan-based owner of Labor Law Poster Service broke the law nearly 600,000 times sending scam solicitations targeting Washington businesses. The company has illegally targeted thousands of W  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 17 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: MADISON, Wis. - Whether it be Lake Winnebago or Lake Michigan, Wisconsinites love the water. Peter Barca, however, prefers the crystal blue waters of Barbados. It turns out Barca's former company Aurora Associates International was among the numerous corporations listed in the infamous "Paradise Papers." From Politico: "The former company of Peter Barca, a Democratic congressional candidate who is runni  more