YPSILANTI, Michigan, Jan. 22 (TNSRes) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: A new book by Eastern Michigan University Professor of English Language and Literature Christine Hume, "Saturation Project," was featured in a recent review in The New York Times. "Saturation Project" is Hume's fourth book. Reviewer Ken Kalfus wrote: "In her richly meditative lyric memoir, Hume poeticizes the life of a woman whose childhood was marked by sexual violence. What the reader may initiall more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 20 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The Biden administration will face a wide range of domestic and foreign policy challenges, ranging from immigration reform and DACA policies to North Korea's increasing threat. He'll also have to mend relationships with U.S. international allies. University of Michigan experts can discuss these issues, as well as policies related to international trade, climate change, the coronavirus pandemic and a v more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 20 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to rejoin the Paris climate agreement "on day one" and to restore the United States as a world leader in climate action. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss the challenges the Biden-Harris administration will face. Thomas Lyon is a professor of business economics and public policy at the Ross School of Business, a professor at the School for En more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: After criticizing the FBI's warning against credible threats of violence at state capitols during inauguration week, Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey has continued his assault on democracy. A new report revealed Shirkey advised three militia groups, saying he gave them advice on "how they could improve their message." Just a month after the meeting, it was revealed that a group of men with known t more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 20 -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science issued the following news release: On January 20, 2021, Kamala Harris will be sworn into office as Vice President of the United States of America, alongside President Joe Biden. As both the first woman and the first person of color to assume the office, Harris's win is being celebrated as a major victory for underrepresented minority groups across the country. But why is this win so significant, and how wil more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- Wayne State University issued the following news on Jan. 21: The Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies (CLLAS) at Wayne State University today announced the DTE Energy Foundation awarded a $330,000 grant that will fund scholarships to open doors for students from underrepresented communities through the DTE Energy Foundation/MiHC Scholarship. This grant is the DTE Foundation's latest commitment to CLLAS, which provides equitable access to quality universit more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 21 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Jan. 20: DTE Midstream, DTE Energy's non-utility natural gas pipeline, storage and gathering business, today announced its goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050; achieving 30% of this carbon emissions reduction in the next decade. The company is among the first in its sector to establish a 2050 net zero carbon emissions goal. The roadmap to achieving this ambitious goal includes comprehensive integ more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Jan. 20 (TNSJou) -- Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment issued the following news release: Policies that more strongly recognize the value of sustainable seafood as a source of nutrition, not just a source of livelihoods, could strengthen global food security and help take a big bite out of world hunger, a new analysis by an international team of experts shows. Scientists, economists and policy experts from Michigan State, Duke and Harvard universities, more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Jan. 22 (TNSPer) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Lola Coke has been appointed as acting dean of the Kirkhof College of Nursing, taking over leadership of the college as Cynthia McCurren accepted a role as dean of nursing for the University of Michigan-Flint. Provost Maria Cimitile said Coke's duties as acting dean will begin February 27. Coke is now KCON's interim associate dean of practice and oversees the Wesorick Center for Health Care Transf more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 22 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Governor Pritzker and governors and lieutenant governors from Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin joined together to encourage everyone to make a plan for how they can get the safe and effective vaccine once they become eligible. "Although it is a new year, COVID-19 is still present across our states, and we all have a personal responsibility to do our part to protect our  more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Jan. 21 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news on Jan. 20: With the stark challenges America faces right now, how can one person make a difference, how can one be of help? Yamiche Alcindor's answer: Find your "good trouble." Alcindor, White House Correspondent for PBS, shared that crisp advice with hundreds of members of the Eastern Michigan University community looking on during her keynote address Monday, Jan. 18 for EMU's 35th annual Martin Luther Kin more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky, issued the following news on Jan. 21: Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman today joined the governors and lieutenant governors of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin to encourage everyone to make a plan for how they can get the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine once they are eligible. Watch the video message from the governors here: https://youtu.be/Ub35zJ2NEFw. "Although it is a new year, COV more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: Students at the Southfield Public Schools' Levey Middle School learned about the science involved in everyday living during a virtual workshop conducted by Lawrence Technological University's Marburger STEM Center--the chemical reactions that turn flour, eggs, and chemicals into delicious cake. The project, for teacher Chrisondra Austin's STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Jan. 21 (TNSAwa) -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: The Centrepolis Accelerator, the physical-product business accelerator established by Lawrence Technological University and the city of Southfield, has named the winners of its inaugural Client Awards, recognizing some of Michigan's most promising manufacturing innovations. Awards were presented in the following categories: * Best hardware product, commercialized: MaxPro Fitness, Roc more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Following the Michigan Gaming Control Board's (MGCB) authorization of online sports betting and gaming, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is encouraging anyone who may be interested in using those services to first read the fine print before signing up. Advertisements promoting internet gaming and sports betting websites have been prolific in the past several weeks, with many sites offer more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit Tuesday to stop a last-ditch effort by the outgoing Trump administration that would allow employers to withhold tips from their employees. The lawsuit challenges a U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) rule that unlawfully seeks to eliminate the "80/20 Rule" which has protected tipped workers for dec more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: The Canton Township man accused of forging his daughter's signature on an absentee voter ballot in the November general election was sentenced to probation Tuesday after pleading guilty to a lesser charge. Paul Parana, 47, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a 90-day misdemeanor election law violation and was sentenced to 90 days probation and ordered to pay court costs and fees of roughly $1,100 by Ju more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: A federal court sided with the offices of Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel when it dismissed a lawsuit Wednesday that challenged the current status of Michigan's term limits under a constitutional amendment passed by voters nearly 30 years ago. The challenge to the 1992 amendment was filed by 10 former Democratic and Republican state legislators in  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Preliminary approval of the $641.25 million civil Flint water settlement was granted earlier today by Judge Judith Levy of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The Court's approval order will become effective on Jan. 27, 2021. This preliminary approval formally establishes the process through which Flint residents can indicate their intention to file eligible more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Millions of dollars in annual funding for Michigan schools and first responders derived from lottery revenues have been preserved by a federal First Circuit Court of Appeals decision in the case New Hampshire Lottery Commission, et. al. v. United States Department of Justice, et. al., Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today. In agreeing with the lower court's ruling, the First  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Jan. 22: Michiganders who receive their stimulus payments in the form of a prepaid Visa debit card should know that this method is not a scam, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today as more second round payments are disbursed by the federal government. "As many Americans await their second stimulus payment, it's important to keep in mind that such payment may be disbursed in more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Elizabeth Hertel as Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Hertel currently serves as the Senior Chief Deputy Director for Administration for MDHHS, where she oversees External Relations and Communications, Finance and Administration, Legislative Services, Legal Affairs, Policy & Planning, Strategic Integration, Organizational more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 20 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan COVID Recovery Plan to grow Michigan's economy and help end the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor's plan includes a strong focus on vaccine distribution, economic recovery, schools, and more. "To help grow and strengthen our economy, we must provide crucial support for our families, small businesses, and frontline workers," said Governor Whitmer. "T more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 20 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded a state transportation economic development grant that will support 2,200 new jobs in the city of Detroit. The grant will help fund infrastructure improvements related to General Motors' (GM) Factory ZERO plant that straddles the Detroit-Hamtramck border. "This is good news for our families, our businesses, and our economy as a whole.  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 20 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed January 19, 2021 as the National Day of Racial Healing in Michigan, in conjunction with others throughout the United States. "After the events over the past few weeks, we must take a hard look at the state of rising racial tensions in our country to enact change and begin healing and transformation," said Governor Whitmer. "We each have a role to play in chan more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes. "It has become increasingly clear that there needs to be a full investigation into Senator Mike Shirkey's dealings with Michigan Militia groups. He has spoken at their rallies. He has defended their actions. And most recently it has come to light that he met with the leaders of three Michigan-based mi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has selected 138 grantees across the state for its 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids & Farms grantees for 2020-2021, many of which are first-time grantees. The Fiscal Year 2021 state budget, approved by the Michigan Legislature and signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, increased funding from $575,000 to $2 million for the 10 Cents a Meal Pro more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- The office of the superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education issued the following memo by William A. Pearson, Ed.D., interim deputy superintendent division of educator, student, and school supports: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: William A. Pearson, Ed.D., Interim Deputy Superintendent Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports SUBJECT: Advanced Placement (AP) Potential Tool Web more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- The office of the superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education issued the following memo by Kyle L. Guerrant, deputy superintendent finance and operations: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Kyle L. Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations SUBJECT: Reminder - Anti-Bullying Policy Modifications (MCL 380.1310b) On January 7, 2021, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) relea more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 20 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: An editorial in the Detroit News on Monday detailed the severe negative ramifications of raising the minimum wage to $15, which is a current proposal of incoming President Joe Biden. The article cited proof that such a hike in the minimum wage would cause fewer jobs, stating "In 2014, Seattle passed a $15 minimum wage, and a study a few years later found that it had directly contributed to fewer hours for wo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: Mere hours after being sworn in as President, promising unity and peace between all Americans, President Biden signed a slew of executive orders immediately reverting our nation to failed Obama era policies. President Biden began by rejoining the Paris Climate Accord, which will cripple American energy and its ability to compete in the world. Furthermore, President Biden signed executive orders that would be more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: According to reports earlier this week by ABC News, President Biden's nominee for Energy Secretary, former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, has millions of dollars in energy investments. This is a troubling revelation, as she prepares to face confirmation hearings in the Senate. "Michigan has a lot of experience with Jennifer Granholm putting her own interests over the interests of the people she serves more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 21 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: According to Axios, Senator Chuck Schumer intends to pick Michigan Senator Gary Peters to head up the Democrat Senatorial Campaign Committee for the coming 2022 election cycle. This position is a partisan appointment that will see Senator Peters head up the Democrat efforts to expand their position in the Senate. "Senator Gary Peters already has trouble showing up for work, continually missing his committee  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 21 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release on Jan. 20: When Larry D. Leinweber was a Michigan State University undergraduate in the early 1960s, he was a State Room restaurant waiter at the newly-opened Kellogg Center, working 30 hours or more a week as he had to pay all his college expenses. Decades of ensuing business success will now help other Spartans through the Leinweber Foundation's $2.5 million gift to endow the Leinweber Software Sc more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 21 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Nancy Costello, director of the First Amendment Law Clinic and supervisor of the McLellan Free Speech Online Library in the Michigan State University College of Law, discusses the First Amendment and freedom of speech. The First Amendment Law Clinic is the only program in the country solely dedicated to the protection of student speech and press rights. In simple terms, what is the First Amendment a more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Rabindra (Robby) Ratan is an associate professor and AT&T Scholar in the Department of Media and Information in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences as well as Social and Psychological Approaches to Research on Technology-Interaction Effects (SPARTIE) Lab. Last month, Ratan co-authored an op-ed in Wired titled "Toxicity in Gaming Is Dangerous. Here's How to Stand Up to It." The following co more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 20 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Blood donations are typically down in the winter, which is why January is National Blood Donor Month, but this winter the situation has become critical. COVID-19 has forced the country into a shortage of certain blood products. That's why Spartans at Michigan State University are doing their part to make a difference by holding a blood and convalescent plasma drive from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Wednesda more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 22 (TNSJou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news release on Jan. 21: Friends are more than just trusted confidantes, say Michigan State University researchers who have examined the cultural and health benefits of close human relationships in a new study. "Friendships are one of the untapped resources people can draw on to pursue a happier and healthier life. They literally cost nothing and have health and well-being benefits," said William Chopik, more PR

MONROE, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- Monroe County Community College issued the following news release: Monroe County Community College will be hosting three virtual Microsoft Excel (Basic, Intermediate and Advanced) course and one Microsoft Teams course targeted for area small businesses in February and March. The workshops are being offered at significant discount thanks to a $5,000 grant from Consumers Energy Foundation to the Monroe County Business Development Corporation. The courses will be deli more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 20 (TNSPer) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: Katherine "Katie" Hammer, who is currently the chief deputy CFO for the City of Detroit, will become MIT's next vice president for finance (VPF), effective Feb. 16. Before moving to Michigan, Hammer served in leading public finance roles for the City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Executive Vice President and Treasurer Glen Shor announced the appointment today in more PR

MUSKEGON, Michigan, Jan. 20 (TNSPer) -- Muskegon Community College issued the following news: Muskegon Community College President Dale K. Nesbary began his two-year term on Jan. 1 as chair of the Trinity Health Michigan (THM) Board of Directors. The THM region comprises nine hospitals and numerous clinics, among them St Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, St Joseph Mercy Grand Rapids and Mercy Health Muskegon. The Michigan Region's operating annual budget is $3.9 billion, employs 23,000, and is the singl more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news on Jan. 21: When Eastern Michigan University first launched Digital Divas in 2010, little did the University know that the event would grow to become the premier STEM education program for young people in Michigan. Initially targeting young women in middle and high school, the program has expanded to include Digital Dudes for young men. Annually, hundreds of middle and high school students from districts acros more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 21 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed an executive order revoking the permit, issued by the Trump administration, that allowed construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline. University of Michigan experts are available to comment. Kyle Whyte is the George Willis Pack Professor at the School for Environment and Sustainability and an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Hi more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, Jan. 21 (TNSPer) -- The Stony Brook University issued the following news: William Wertheim, MD, FACP, will be appointed Interim Dean of Stony Brook University's Renaissance School of Medicine effective February 1, announced Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis. Wertheim, who currently serves as vice dean for graduate medical education and designated institutional official, will have primary responsibility for the school's academic and educational mission. A g more PR

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 20 -- Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III issued the following news: Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III and the Secretary of State's office announced a lawsuit against Michigan-based Labor Law Poster Service (LLPS, Inc.), Council for Corporations, LLC, ANS, Inc., and several members of a family that operate these entities: Joseph, Thomas, Steven, Justin, and Teresa Fata. The Fatas run a network of businesses from Michigan that the State alleges harmed Tenn more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Jan. 21 (TNSAwa) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Two Eastern Michigan University students and an EMU professor were honored Saturday, Jan. 16, for the ways in which they powerfully honor diversity, the promotion of peace, community service and the values of Martin Luther King, Jr. The awards and MLK Student Essay award winners were announced virtually as part of the University's 35th annual celebration of Dr. King's life and legacy, at the virtual more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: For many, 2021 represents some rays of hope: hope that a widely distributed vaccine will allow for some semblance of normalcy and economic recovery, and a new presidential administration will enhance financial support for workers, their workplaces and the communities in which they live. Researchers with the University of Michigan's Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics, who have been forecasting  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 22 (TNSPer) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Robert Hampshire, associate professor at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy whose research and policy engagement focuses on understanding the societal, climate and equity implications of autonomous and connected vehicles and other innovative mobility services, has joined the Biden administration to work in the U.S. Transportation Department. Hampshire was appo more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 20 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A presidential inauguration offers an opportunity to examine leadership styles--as well as the substance--of both the outgoing and incoming commanders-in-chief. To call this presidential transfer of power between Donald Trump and Joe Biden unprecedented is a vast understatement. For starters, Trump isn't expected to attend Biden's ceremony, breaking a longstanding norm and sign of peaceful transition, more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 19 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: In his inaugural address Jan. 20, a newly sworn-in President Joe Biden seeks to unite the country in the backdrop of a global pandemic, racial tensions and the second impeachment of his predecessor. Aaron Kall, director of debate at the University of Michigan and editor and co-author of "I Do Solemnly Swear: Presidential Inaugural Addresses of the Last Five Decades," said the world will listen closely more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The amount of potential misinformation was impacted on at least one social media platform following actions to suspend or shut down thousands of accounts, including President Donald Trump's, following the Capitol riot Jan. 6, according to a University of Michigan measure of iffy content. Between Jan. 5 and Jan. 13, the U-M Center for Social Media Responsibility's Iffy Quotient on Twitter fell from 14. more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A University of Michigan business professor proposes a potential remedy for the difficult issue of workplace inequality: more women executives mentoring men. Much attention has been paid to the value of junior women in business working with a mentor, and to the responsibility that male executives share to help women break the barriers they face. However, in a forthcoming paper in the University of Pen more PR