ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Reasons for Vaping Among U.S. Adolescents (DOI: 10.1542/peds.2024-067856) Nicotine vapes are sometimes marketed as aids for cigarette smoking cessation. However, teens do not typically turn to electronic nicotine vapes to curb smoking habits, according to University of Michigan research. The study, "Reasons for Vaping Among U.S. Adolescents," published in Pediatrics (online Nov. 12), examined data fro  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 12 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Blending Light, Stem Cells, and Exercise: A Promising Study in Parkinson's Disease Research * * Tommie Cammarano, a second-year Neuroscience Ph.D. student at CMU, recently attended the Grand Challenges in Parkinson's Disease Conference at the Van Andel Research Institute, originally expecting to be an audience member. However, her plans took a surprising turn when she found out she wou  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Hedging by Hiring: Executive Composition and Compensation Responses to Trade Shocks Chinese firms hit by the U.S.-China trade war are increasingly hiring executives with international experience to help manage adversity, particularly those skilled in European markets and marketing, according to new research from the University of Michigan. With U.S. tariffs rising and trade relations becoming strained  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERTS ADVISORY Negotiators from nearly 200 countries have gathered in Baku, Azerbaijan for the two-week COP29 conference in an effort to advance global climate solutions, with climate finance being a priority of this year's U.N. meeting. University of Michigan experts are available to comment. Jonathan Overpeck is an interdisciplinary climate scientist and dean of the School for Environment and Sustainabil  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news: Lawrence Technological University has received a $192,791 grant from the DENSO North America Foundation for a project to advance data analytics for the future of autonomous vehicles. Under the grant, students from LTU's electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, audio engineering technology, and architectural engineering programs will measure roadside acoustic data, providing another  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- 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: Shanghai, China - November 12, 2024 - Dow (NYSE: DOW), a leading global materials science company, and Guangdong Delian Group Co., Ltd. (Delian Group) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the 7th China International Import Expo. The two companies will collaborate to e  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- 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: * * * Innovative technology pioneered by Dow supports the footwear industry on its sustainability journey, bringing lower carbon material choices to consumers * * * Singapore - Dow (NYSE: DOW) has announced the launch of a portfolio of low-carbon material solutions which ca  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * Residential customers will see reduction beginning on their November 2024 electric bill * * * DTE Energy's customers are seeing a decrease in their electric bills this month. DTE is reducing the Power Supply Cost Recovery mechanism (PSCR), which represents the actual cost of the fuel and other sources the company uses to produce electricity, by approximately $300 million through 2025. This red  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: U-M brings a new perspective to real estate development with an online course focused on helping residents invest in their own communities Growing up in Detroit, University of Michigan alum Chase Cantrell saw from a young age what could happen to a community that does not have the resources needed to grow and thrive. Cantrell, executive director of Building Community Value and an urban planning lecturer at U  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: The University of Michigan's Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia, in partnership with the Atlantic Council, will host a panel discussion at 5 p.m. Dec. 3 in Room 1010, Weiser Hall, on how the United States and Europe can best support Ukraine's recovery and long-term stability after the war. Panelists will present strategic recommendations prepared by a U-M-led working group of 20 international experts for th  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Less loneliness, better mental health seen in those who visit, care for grandchildren often As many Americans prepare to gather with their families for the holidays, a new University of Michigan poll shows the importance of grandchildren in grandparents' lives. The poll shows that having grandkids and seeing them regularly may have a link to older adults' mental health and risk of loneliness. Although the po  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Black ash trees are racing toward extinction; Native basket weavers work to breathe new life into their traditions Four Directions" by Cherish Parrish, part of "Enduring Kinship" exhibit. New and existing works by fifth and sixth-generation Indigenous basket weavers are on display at the University of Michigan Stamps Gallery, part of the Stamps School of Art & Design, through Dec. 15. "In Our Words: An Inte  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, November 18, 2024 CAUSE NO.: 46097; ALJ: SEYFRIED; TIME: 9:30 A.M.; COMMISSIONER: BENNETT; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 IN THE MATTER OF THE VERIFIED PETITION OF INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER COMPANY FOR APPROVAL OF MODIFICATIONS TO ITS INDUSTRIAL POWER TARIFF - TARIFF I.P. * * * Monday, November 18, 2024 CAUSE NO.: 43629-GCA72; ALJ: KRESGE; TIME: 1:30 P.M.; ROOM  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Nov. 15 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news: Lawrence Technological University's Healthcare Violence Reduction Center (HVRC) held its inaugural board meeting on Monday, Oct 28. This initial meeting brought together industry leaders and healthcare experts to tackle workplace violence with actionable, research-backed solutions. Through close collaboration, the HVRC will provide healthcare partners with real-world interventions aiming to turn innov  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news: Lawrence Technological University's Centrepolis Accelerator and three industry partners will collaborate on a $2.4 million federal project to develop lower-energy, greenhouse-gas-free porcelain enamel and paint curing for manufacturing. The project was one of just 16 awarded federal funding nationwide, part of a $38 million program of the U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Efficiency and Decarboni  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is commending the House Judiciary Committee for unanimously advancing House Bills 5836 (https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2024-HB-5836)-5854 (https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2024-HB-5854) and 5864 (https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2024-HB-5864), as well as Senate Bills 515 (https://le  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: Today, Grand Traverse County Commissioner Brad Jewett, 55, of Traverse City, pled guilty to one count of Prostitution - Engaging Services, a 93-day misdemeanor, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. As part of the plea agreement, an additional charge of Using a Computer to Commit a Crime was dismissed. In June, a joint law enforcement task force involving the Gran  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed November 11 as Veterans Day in Michigan, honoring the more than 516,000 veterans in our state and all those who served before them. "On Veterans Day, we celebrate the Michiganders who served our state and nation in uniform and honor those who gave their lives to protect our freedoms," said Governor Whitmer. "In Michigan, let's work together t  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed six bills into law. These commonsense bills build on the Whitmer-Gilchrist administration's commitment to ensuring everyone can "Make it in Michigan," by cutting red tape and putting money back in Michiganders' pockets. "Today, I signed commonsense, bipartisan legislation that cuts red tape, protects Michiganders' assets, and helps save lives,"   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Policy brief: sustainable agriculture impacts in urban settings make the case for federal investments (DOI: 10.5304/jafscd.2024.141.002) As Congress reconvenes, a coalition of advocates have published a policy brief calling on representatives to provide more support for urban agriculture through a new iteration of the Farm Bill, which has been in a state of limbo since expiring in September 2023. Buil  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERT ANALYSIS The outcome of the presidential election has caught many by surprise and confirmed the suspicions of many others. It has led to celebrations for Republicans over the election of Donald Trump, as well as soul-searching for Democrats in light of the defeat of Kamala Harris. Beyond the bottom-line results, several University of Michigan experts say it's too soon to know the long-term realities a  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 EVENT: The University of Michigan School of Public Health will host Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University School of Public Health and former White House COVID-19 response coordinator, for "Disrupting Infectious Diseases: Fighting for Our Future." Jha and other public health experts and community collaborators will discuss the latest in infectio  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Winter Commencement honorary degree nominees are, clockwise from upper left: Rebecca Blumenstein, President of Editorial at NBC News; John D. Evans, philanthropist and co-founder of C-SPAN; Margaret H. Hamilton, pioneering systems and software engineer and computer scientist; and Henry Louis Gates Jr., literary scholar, educator, historian and TV host. Honorary degree nominees for the University of Michigan's  more

FLINT, Michigan, Nov. 15 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Tobias Kind Many know the University of Michigan-Flint's Department of Public Safety for offering services like Safe Ride, being visible at many campus events, and patrolling the streets of downtown Flint, thereby ensuring the safety of the campus community. However, this is only a portion of the work DPS does, as much of its work benefits the Flint community as a whole. To that end, DPS has recently bee  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Based in Virginia and Michigan, the research practice partnership looks to link science and real-world experience for historically marginalized youth. * * * By Laura O'Brien Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Education has secured a four-year, $1.7 million federal grant to pursue a research project aimed at enhancing science learning opportunities for historically marginalized middle s  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Initiative provides financial relief for veterans across Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin * * * Verizon and ForgiveCo are proud to announce a transformative partnership to eliminate $3 million in consumer debt for veterans across Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin. For veterans in greater Detroit, St. Louis, and Milwaukee, Verizon and ForgiveCo will clear $1 million in de  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Photo of the U-M Concussion Center mural by Ypsilanti, Michigan-based artist Avery Williamson. The Concussion Center at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology is using visual art to capture the experiences of concussion patients. Ypsilanti, Michigan-based artist Avery Williamson, along with a team of students from the U-M Stamps School of Art & Design, recently completed an expansive mural at the c  more