ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 22 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The Patricia W. Mitchell Trusts have made a combined $50 million gift to three universities--the University of Michigan, the University of California, Los Angeles, and the USC School of Cinematic Arts--to ensure that future generations of students will be prepared creatively, financially and ethically to lead the industries that will comprise the media landscape of the future. The gift--announced toda  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 18 -- Alexander Street Press issued the following news release: Students can now immerse themselves in their studies through the power of virtual reality. Today, ProQuest announced the launch of virtual reality (VR) and 360-degree viewing functionality for select videos on the ProQuest search platform, as well as in ProQuest One(TM) Academic and on the newly redesigned Alexander Street video interface. ProQuest is the first academic streaming video platform to offer VR  more

DETROIT, Michigan, June 18 -- The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Opioid Partnership announced a unique strategy that combines public and private funds to support innovative and evidence-based treatment programs for people with opioid use disorder. Called a "no wrong door approach," the strategy removes the barriers to entry for those needing treatment for opioid addiction and helps them get on a path to succe  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, June 19 -- BorgWarner issued the following news release: * * * - German Premium Manufacturer's 4-Cylinder Diesel Uses Two-Stage Turbocharging - Borgwarner's Solutions Reduce Consumption And Meet Latest Emission Standards * * * The success story of BorgWarner's regulated two-stage (R2S(R)) turbocharging system now includes another milestone in the long-standing cooperation with the German premium manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz. The unique solution now boosts the most pow  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 19 -- Capital One, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: Capital One has acquired Jewel, a Detroit, Michigan-based company whose luxury retail cashback site helps consumers discover new brands and earn cash back when shopping online. With deep relationships in the luxury retail space and customers nationwide, Jewel is a completely free, digital tool that helps consumers discover new luxury brands, while also helping them earn cash back at the sa  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 18 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Moriah Cooper, a Central Michigan University Master of Public Health degree student from Detroit, has received the Martin Luther King Jr./Cesar Chavez/Rosa Parks Future Faculty Fellowship for work toward her degree. The state of Michigan funds the program to assist academically or economically disadvantaged students, providing them an opportunity to complete a college degree and pursue faculty teaching  more

JACKSON, Michigan, June 18 -- Consumers Energy issued the following news release: Consumers Energy today announced Amy Walt, currently executive director of customer operations, will be named vice president of operations support, effective July 1, 2019. Walt will be responsible for the company's supply chain, corporate safety and health, fleet, facilities and real estate departments within Consumers Energy - all of which work to serve customers across Michigan every day. "Amy has worked tirel  more

FARWELL, Michigan, June 19 -- Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following news: The Michigan Department of State has suspended the license of a Clare County used vehicle dealership after it was discovered closed and regulation agents were unable to inspect dealership records. Department of State regulatory staff attempted to conduct an inspection at Cyotes Sales, 161 E. Ludington Drive, Farwell, on April 10. The dealership, owned by Don Keilholtz, was locked and had no visi  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, June 17 -- Dow Chemical issued the following news release: * * * - Details Progress Toward 2025 Sustainability Goals; Accelerates Actions to Combat Ocean Waste * * * Dow (NYSE: DOW) today released its 2018 Sustainability Report, which shares its progress against its 2025 Sustainability Goals and demonstrates its commitment to collaborate with value chain partners and other stakeholders to find more sustainable ways to do business. In 2018, the Company generated substantial  more

DETROIT, Michigan, June 19 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Today marks the one-year anniversary of Ford's announcement of the acquisition of Michigan Central Station. In that time, Ford has been working with the community and other stakeholders to create a destination that will help shape the future of transportation while strengthening Detroit's position as the Motor City. The new development, with Detroit's iconic train station at its center, plans to bring together thousand  more

DETROIT, Michigan, June 20 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - Ford Motor Company Is Investing $740 Million to Restore The Michigan Central Station to Its Original Grandeur And Create A New Destination That Will Bring Together Civic Organizations, Urban Planners, Technologists, Designers, Companies And Communities to Create The Future of Mobility - As Part of Its Community Benefits Agreement, Ford Is Collaborating With The City of Detroit And The Michigan Economic Develop  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, June 19 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - All-New Ford Ranger Tops Midsize Pickup Truck Segment While Ford Fusion Is Top Midsize Car In 2019 J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study - Lincoln Navigator, Lincoln Nautilus And Lincoln MKC All Rank In The Top Three In Their Respective Segments * * * Both Ford and Lincoln rank among the top five automotive brands in the United States for the first time in the latest J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study th  more

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, June 19 -- Gale, a Cengage company, issued the following news release: * * * - Enhancements Increase Access to Library Resources Online and In the Classroom Through New User-Preferred Design * * * Gale, a Cengage company, is making enhancements across its portfolio of products, improving the functionality and user experience of its research tools to make its content more discoverable. Now libraries and researchers have superior access to high-quality authoritativ  more

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, June 19 -- Gale, a Cengage company, issued the following news release: * * * - Chronicles the History and Evolution of America's Public Health Systems * * * Gale, a Cengage company, is introducing the first installment of its new Public Health Archives series. Public Health in Modern America, 1890-1970 examines the history of America's public health systems and policy debates during the 20th century. This digital collection provides scholars and researchers access  more

DETROIT, Michigan, June 20 -- General Motors issued the following news release: General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today issued a reminder to warrant holders that the company's publicly traded Series B warrants are set to expire on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. As of June 14, 2019, there were approximately 8.2 million exercisable warrants outstanding. The warrants have an exercise price of $18.33 per share. NYSE Trading Suspension The warrants have been trading under the symbol (NYSE: GM.WS.B) and we  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, June 12 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: Lawrence Technological University has received a $6,800 grant from Michigan Humanities to support the "Humanity + Technology Lecture Series," a continuing series of public presentations on the human implications and effects of technology--past, present, and future. "The lectures will be given by visiting humanities scholars researching technology's effects on society, culture, and politics," s  more

LIVONIA, Michigan, June 18 -- Masco, a manufacturer of home improvement and building products, issued the following news release: Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS), one of the world's leading manufacturers of branded home improvement and building products, announced today that it has concluded its strategic review of its Cabinetry and Windows businesses and will pursue the sale of these businesses. "Since we announced the strategic review of our Cabinetry and Windows businesses in March, we have w  more

LIVONIA, Michigan, June 21 -- Masco, a manufacturer of home improvement and building products, issued the following news release: Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.12 per common share, payable on August 12, 2019, to shareholders of record on July 12, 2019. Headquartered in Livonia, Mich., Masco Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded home improvement and building products. Our por  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today that her office has charged Cissy McGahan, 32, of Gladstone, with Vulnerable Adult Abuse in the 4th Degree, a misdemeanor. McGahan was a nurse aide at Bishop Noa Home for Senior Citizens in June 2018 when she allegedly left a 94-year-old female resident unattended in the bathroom. This was contrary to explicit instructions in the resident's care pl  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 20 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement: Six Beaumont Affiliated Health and Rehabilitation Centers in the metro-Detroit area -- managed by Premier Healthcare Management Inc. in Bloomfield Hills -- were found to be in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Investigators found the facilities failed to pay employees for time they worked during their meal breaks, and before and after their scheduled shifts. The employer automatic  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement on the Trump administration's Affordable Clean Energy rule: "I will oppose the Trump Administration's attempt to keep America dependent on 19th century technology and ignore the impacts of greenhouse gases on our climate. "The so called 'Affordable Clean Energy Rule' would replace the Obama Administration's Clean Power Plan, which would have reduced our dependency on old, coal-fired power plant  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan will receive $15,363,336.52 in debt relief for 1,868 former ITT Technical Institute (ITT) students as part of a multi-state settlement, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today. A coalition of attorneys general from 43 states and the District of Columbia reached a settlement that will result in debt relief of more than $168 million for over 18,000 former ITT students across the co  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: While declining to issue a formal opinion, the office of Attorney General Dana Nessel today told the Michigan Civil Rights Commission it is not bound by a Schuette-era opinion that said the LGBT community is not protected by the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. The guidance was in response to an opinion request submitted earlier this year by Michigan Civil Rights Commission Chair Alma Wheeler  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 20 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Late Wednesday, the Department of Attorney General filed a brief opposing the constitutionality of the adopt and amend process. The brief, filed by Attorney General Dana Nessel and Solicitor General Fadwa Hammoud, says the process violates the Constitution of the State of Michigan and subverts the will of the People. Wednesday's filing said, in part, that adopt and amend is "insulting to the   more

LANSING, Michigan, June 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Michigan State Rep. Darrin Camilleri on President Trump's promises to autoworkers: Today, the Michigan Democratic Party hosted a press conference call featuring State Rep. Darrin Camilleri to address the president's broken promises to Michigan voters and respond to the president's comments on Fox and Friends last Friday that he will win Michigan because of autoworkers. "If you care about the future of  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lavora Barnes on President Trump's reelection campaign launch: "It's clear: Donald Trump lied to Michigan. He lied about protecting people with pre-existing conditions, about his support for the Great Lakes, about bringing back auto jobs, and about the financial relief working families would see from his Republican tax scam. "While hardworking families struggle to make ends meet with stagnant wa  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 17 -- The Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued the following news release: Citing findings from four public listening sessions and written comments received from parents and community members, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) has recommended that the Grosse Pointe Public Schools District (GPPSS) and Grosse Pointe School Board restart their decision-making process on reconfiguring the school district. "It is clear that the community perceives that the  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 17 -- The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced spots are still available for the Building Operator Certification (BOC) training beginning in late July in Escanaba. This marks the second time EGLE has offered the class in the Upper Peninsula. The Michigan Energy Office (MEO), now a part of EGLE, is providing a $400 discount for public and non-  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 18 -- The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issued the following news release: The number of opioids dispensed in Michigan decreased in 2018 as more prescribers participated in the Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS). Compared to 2017, opioid prescriptions dispensed fell by 15 percent while the overall number of schedule 2-5 controlled substance prescriptions decreased by 11.5 percent. During the same time period, the state saw the MAPS pr  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 19 -- The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issued the following news release: Sales of electricity in Michigan are expected to be down for 2019, according to the Michigan Public Service Commission's Michigan Energy Appraisal Summer Outlook 2019, released today. Also, natural gas consumption is projected to be higher from May through September compared to the same period in 2018. Electricity sales are expected to decrease by 0.9 percent to 102.9 th  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 19 -- The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget issued the following news release: Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose by a tenth of a percentage point to 4.2 percent in May, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Total employment remained unchanged over the month while the number of unemployed moved up by 5,000. The state's May unemployment rate was six-tenths of a percentag  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 20 -- The Michigan Department of Treasury issued the following news release: Michigan Unclaimed Property will hold a public auction on Saturday, June 22 at the Quality Suites of Lansing in Delta Township. The auction will feature a wide variety of items, including coins, currency, jewelry, and many collectibles. The public is welcome to inspect the items from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday, June 21, at the Quality Suites of Lansing, 901 Delta Commerce Drive. On Saturday  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 18 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) routinely inspects concrete bridge decks around the state as required by national standards. Typically, this requires a visual inspection from the shoulder of the roadway, outside of traffic flow. But MDOT and the Michigan Tech Research Institute (MTRI) are working on a better way to get a close-up view of bridge deck conditions. Damage to   more

LANSING, Michigan, June 20 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Announcement comes one day after Gov. Whitmer's letter requesting assistance * * * One day after Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting relief for Michigan farmers facing overwhelming challenges during one of the wettest periods on record in the state, the U.S Department of Agriculture announced it will provide flexibility within   more

LANSING, Michigan, June 21 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today appointed Matthew J. McGivney to the 44th Circuit Court in Livingston County. "Matthew is a well-known, well-liked, and well-respected attorney who has spent his career ensuring that the law is applied fairly to all Michiganders," Whitmer said. "His previous experience in the circuit court gives him a heads up in the transition to this new role, and he will be a grea  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 21 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today announced the following appointments to the Farm Produce Insurance Authority Board of Directors, Mackinac Island State Park Commission, Detroit Wayne County Health Authority Board of Directors, and the Municipal Stability Board. Farm Produce Insurance Authority Board of Directors Stephen J. Ewald, of Unionville, is the president and owner of Ewald Farms, Inc. Mr. E  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 20 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today Governor Whitmer signed an executive directive that further builds upon previous positive steps implementing the Michigan Domestic Action Plan (DAP), a plan that is working towards achieving a healthier Lake Erie ecosystem. The DAP outlines actions that the State will take to meet commitments under the Western Lake Erie Basin Collaborative Agreement and the targeted phosphorous reductions a  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 18 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bills 4055 and 4119. House Bill 4055 is sponsored by Representatives Bradley Slagh, Graham Filler, Gary Howell, Julie Brixie, John Cherry, Rachel Hood, Sheryl Kennedy, Gary Eisen, Cynthia Johnson, Lori Stone and Tommy Brann. House Bill 4119 is sponsored by Representative Luke Meerman. House Bill 4119 will allow a township board to reestablish and mai  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 20 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bills 4304 and 4305 into law. House Bill 4304 revises the Support and Parenting Time Enforcement Act to implement a federal regulation that requires the Michigan child support program to allow parents to meet their obligation to provide health care coverage for their children by obtaining and maintaining private or public health care coverage (Medica  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 19 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Proclamation declares June 19, 2019 to be Juneteenth Celebration Day * * * Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation declaring June 19th as Juneteenth Celebration Day in Michigan. Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when slavery was abolished in the United States. "Juneteenth is an important day throughout our nation and Michigan is proud to take part in recognizing the br  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 18 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 239. Senate Bill 239 is sponsored by Senator Stephanie Chang. Senate Bill 239 will allow students enrolled in an accredited program for funeral service or mortuary science at a school, college, or university to work with licensees in the practice of mortuary science. This bill will clarify a conflict in law to allow a longstanding practice, a  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 20 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Recipients awarded for focus on advancing Latino student success * * * Today, Excelencia in Education, an organization focused on accelerating Latino student success, announced Grand Valley State University as one of nine recipients of the Seal of Excelencia for the school's leadership in intentionally serving Latino students and ensuring their success. "The work that Grand Val  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, June 17 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, and Rod Phillips, Ontario's Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, representing Ontario's Premier Doug Ford, pledged their commitment to the goals of the Western Basin of Lake Erie Collaborative Agreement and their intention to reduce phosphorus inputs to the Western Lake Erie Basin by 40 percent by 2025, with   more

LANSING, Michigan, June 20 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Network growth improves public safety across the state * * * Today, the Michigan's Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS), a statewide public safety communications network operated by the Department of Technology, Management and Budget, announced they have surpassed 100,000 radios on the state's radio communication network. The MPSCS growth provides the state's first responders   more

LANSING, Michigan, June 17 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: Sixteen Michigan school districts and intermediate school districts have been selected for a program that provides food benefits during the summer for any child who received free or reduced-price school lunches. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, in collaboration with Michigan Department of Education, is parti  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 17 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: Is quitting smoking on your to-do list this summer? The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) can help with free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges through Sept. 30. The offer is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tips From Former Smokers(R) campaign featuring real people who are living with the effects of smoking-related diseases and  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 20 -- The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issued the following news release: * * * - Employers and Workers Encouraged to Attend * * * A stand down to raise awareness about - and reduce -- the potential hazards associated with excavations and trenches, hosted by the Michigan Occupational Health and Safety Administration (MIOSHA) and the Michigan Laborers' Training and Apprenticeship Institute (MLTAI), will be held Friday, June 21, 9 am - 12 pm a  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 18 -- The Michigan State Housing Development Authority issued the following news release: * * * - The latest LIHTC funding round awards $13.8 million to develop or rehabilitate nearly 1,000 units of affordable rental housing * * * The latest round of federal tax credit allocations took a smart approach to funding that will result in more affordable housing units. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority is awarding more than $13.8 million in Low-Income Housing  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 19 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: A team of Michigan State University researchers have created Infant-Prints - a low-cost, high-resolution and portable solution to accurately identify infants in an effort to help reduce infant mortality around the world. University Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Engineering Anil Jain is leading a group of scientists from MSU and Dayalbagh, India, that will intro  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 20 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: For many in the LGBTQ+ community, accessing healthcare services proves to be a challenge as many providers aren't equipped to treat their needs. Deirdre Shires, assistant professor in Michigan State University's School of Social Work studies the health care disparities facing LGBTQ+ patients, and uses her findings to offer providers with opportunities to improve care and outcom  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 20 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: While previous research has suggested a link between low levels of vitamin D in the blood and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, a new Michigan State University study has found that taking vitamin D supplements did not reduce that risk. The large-scale study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Cardiology, found that vitamin D supplements did n  more

HOUGHTON, Michigan, June 19 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news: By Allison Mills A hitch-mounted camera on a pick-up truck, developed by the Michigan Tech Research Institute (MTRI) and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), can make Michigan bridge inspections safer and faster. In the latest American Road and Transportation Builders Association report, more than 47,000 bridges in the U.S. are structurally deficient and need repairs. Across Michigan, 75% of M  more

HOUGHTON, Michigan, June 21 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news: The National Science Foundation (NSF) created the International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program to foster global collaboration in science and engineering. Caryn Heldt, James and Lorna Mack Chair in Bioengineering and associate professor of chemical engineering at Michigan Technological University, leads the IRES Singapore project. She says the program's goal is three-fold: to give stude  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 18 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * - From industrializing 3-D printing to creating nanomaterials at scale, John Hart is reimagining the way things are made. * * * Over a century ago, a visitor to Henry Ford's new assembly line in Highland Park, Michigan, could watch workers build automobiles from interchangeable parts, and witness a manufacturing revolution in progress. Today, someone who wants to glimpse the futur  more

PONTIAC, Michigan, June 17 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release: Oakland County is enhancing the safety of residents, guests and businesses by improving the ability of first responders to communicate with each other during emergencies, including seamless interoperability with neighboring counties as well as state and federal agencies, County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced today. The county has entered into a contract with Motorola Solutions to replace its aging publ  more

DEXTER, Michigan, June 17 -- Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following news: * * * - Visitors can register to vote, renew plates and licenses * * * Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced the Secretary of State Mobile Office will visit the Dexter District Library on Friday, June 28. The Mobile Office will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3255 Alpine St. The Mobile Office offers most services available at a regular office. Visitors can renew their license pl  more

GRAND RAPID, Michigan, June 20 -- Steelcase, an office furniture products manufacturer, issued the following news release: Steelcase today unveiled its vision for the future of power in the workplace: Steelcase(R) Flex Mobile Power, which is enterprise-level, contract-grade low voltage mobile power that gives teams the freedom to work anywhere. Sleek, portable and powerful, each Mobile Power unit can charge up to three laptops or personal devices for a full day. It's easy to carry anywhere, stu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 21 -- The University of Illinois's Chicago Campus issued the following news release: The Great Lakes Center for Children's Environmental Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health has published a guide for Great Lakes region community members who are concerned about environmental exposures in their neighborhoods. The guide provides information and resources that will help people determine if contamination is affecting the health of residents  more

PELLSTON, Michigan, June 18 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: In an aspen-dominated hardwood forest at the northern tip of the state's Lower Peninsula, University of Michigan scientists are testing ways to make the region's forests more resilient to climate change. About 12,000 mature trees--mostly aspen--are being cut on 77 acres at the U-M Biological Station, a 10,000-acre research and teaching facility just south of the Mackinac Bridge, near the town of Pellst  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 21 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: For nearly 100 years, the University of Michigan William L. Clements Library has housed one of the finest and most comprehensive collections of early American History in the world. Its rise to international prominence is largely due to the guidance and vision put forth by the library's founding director, Randolph G. Adams, who transformed the personal archive of William Clements into a leading researc  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 19 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Voxel51, a University of Michigan startup, today launched its flagship product--a software platform designed to make it easier, faster and more affordable to access the untapped potential of video data. The software is aimed at companies that work with video but struggle to extract the information they need from it. While video is a rich form of data, it is difficult to analyze and search because of i  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 19 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: As the Medicare system seeks to improve the care of older adults while also keeping costs from growing too fast, a new University of Michigan study suggests that one major effort may not be having as much of an impact as hoped. A new analysis of data from the Medicare Shared Savings Program finds that high-cost physicians and high-cost patients dropping out of the program accoun  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 22 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The setup of a research study was a bit like the popular ABC television program "What Would You Do?"--minus the television cameras and big reveal in the end. An international team of behavioral scientists turned 17,303 "lost" wallets containing varying amounts of money into public and private institutions in 355 cities across 40 countries. Their goal was to see just how honest t  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 18 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The United States and several European countries are among the favored teams to win the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, currently taking place in France. Andrei Markovits, professor of political science and German studies at the University of Michigan, has written extensively on how culture, sports and politics converge. He is co-author of "Offside: Soccer and American Exceptionalism," "Gaming the World:  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 22 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Until now, the part of the ear that processes speech was poorly reflected in computer models, but University of Michigan researchers have figured out the math that describes how it works--which could help improve hearing tests and devices that restore some hearing to the deaf. Inside the ear, a snail-shaped organ called the cochlea takes in pressure information from the eardrum an  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 20 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Over the course of two weeks, one group of University of Michigan students was tasked with fighting the opioid crisis. During the semester, another class determined the fates of students seeking admission to universities. A third group at the Ross School of Business found out what it was like to be ambushed by media during a business crisis. Though their work was hypothetical, a simulation tool brough  more

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, June 20 -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: Kathy Beauregard, Western Michigan University's director of intercollegiate athletics, will serve on a newly formed state task force designed to bring together local and national leaders to develop strategies that support and promote opportunities in Michigan for girls and women in sports. Beauregard joins 13 other local and national leaders on the Task Force on Women in Sports formed by Michigan Gov. Gretch  more