MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 26 (TNSPer) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Central Michigan University geography faculty member David Patton, who has been working quarter time for a few weeks providing leadership within the Provost's Office, will officially move into the role of interim senior vice provost for academic affairs full time beginning Nov. 1. "Dr. Patton's skills and depth of experience position him well for this Academic Affairs leadership role," CMU Prov more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, Oct. 27 (TNSEve) -- Hope College issued the following news: Dr. P.J. Hill, who is a senior fellow of the Property and Environment Research Center and professor emeritus of Wheaton College, will present "Moral Formation in the Modern Market Economy" on Monday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. at Hope College in Winants Auditorium of Graves Hall. The public is invited. Admission is free. The event will also be livestreamed at hope.edu/live and via the Hope College YouTube channel. As outli more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Oct. 27 (TNSEve) -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: Celebrated artist Cat Crotchett, also a professor and area coordinator of painting, will be presented with Western Michigan University's Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during a ceremony Friday, Nov. 12. A professional artist for more than 30 years, she joined Western's faculty in 1996 and now teaches a wide range of classes including essential studies and painting. Crotchett specializes in mixe more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 28 (TNSEve) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: The Eastern Michigan University College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) will virtually host more than 150 students and faculty from nine different CHHS programs during the EMU Excellence in Interprofessional Education (IPE) event -- an interprofessional education gathering from 3-5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12. The EMU Excellence in IPE event is designed to reinforce and strengthen collaboration acro more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 27 (TNSRes) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Acorns abound right now, indicating the oak trees are in overdrive, producing potential offspring, as part of a cycle that has environmental and ecological implications, a Grand Valley botanist said. And while this process, known as masting, produces a veritable feast for squirrels, the oak tree cycle of peaks and valleys of acorn production actually is a process for controlling acorn predators, s more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release: DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) announced several executive appointments, aimed at developing key leaders and accelerating DTE's aspiration to become the best-operated energy company in the country. "The development of strong leaders who are committed to our company, our customers and our communities is critical to DTE's continued success," said Jerry Norcia, president and CEO of DTE Energy. "These organizational changes bring  more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2021: DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) today reported third quarter 2021 earnings of $25 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, compared with $476 million, or $2.46 per diluted share in 2020. Operating earnings for the third quarter 2021 were $334 million, or $1.72 per diluted share, compared with 2020 operating earnings of $415 million, or $2.14 per diluted share. Operating earnings exclude non-recurring items, certain  more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 28 (TNSMon) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Eastern Michigan University was selected as a 2021 Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving, Hope (PATH) scholarship recipient through the Ellucian Foundation. The PATH Scholarship program provides grants to higher education institutions to support students facing economic hardship. EMU received $15K which will be distributed to 16 students to help cover items such as fall 2021 tuition expenses. Students  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 28 (TNSRep) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Local leaders from across the state have reported lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report, and worsening outlooks for how much longer some of those impacts will last. While the numbers of local communities reporting on the full range of impacts from the pandemic -- public health, the economy, residents' welfare, and public service delivery,  more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 26 (TNSPar) -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: * * * GRCC, city of Grand Rapids, and Bay College partnering to prepare people for careers in water industry Grand Rapids Community College, the city of Grand Rapids and Bay College in Escanaba are teaming up for a project aimed at building a pipeline to careers in the water and wastewater industry. The project is supported by a national $3.8 million U.S. Environmental Protection Agency gran more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 28 (TNSPar) -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: * * * School News Network Feature: Grand Rapids Community College New Kenowa Hills Middle College Partnership Expands Access to a College Education A School news Network feature -- Grand Rapids Community College professor Amy Bowling began her Monday morning class at Kenowa Hills High School by requesting help from her students. "I need you guys to teach me how to set goals," she said. Soph more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 27 (TNSOps) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: When first-year student Jordyn Roel selected classes for the fall semester, a one-credit course called "Mindfulness as a College Success Tool" caught her eye. Roel, who is studying biomedical sciences, had tried meditation and journaling practices on her own and enrolled in the class to learn more about improving her mental health and living in the present. Now at the midpoint of the semester, Ro more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 28 (TNSOps) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2021: Why did you undermine Edsel? How did the "working man's friend" become the enemy of Labor? Why did you hate Jews? These are three of the 10 questions posed to the ghost of Henry Ford in a new film produced, written and directed by Andy Kirshner, an associate professor at the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design and School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Part docum more PR

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Oct. 30 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Ball State University Foundation recognized Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) and American Electric Power (AEP), I&M's parent company, as its 2021 Corporate Partner of the Year during the annual Alumni and Benefactors Recognition Dinner on October 22, 2021. The Ball State Foundation recognizes, on a yearly basis, a corporation that has enhanced philanthropy at Ball State Un more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 27 (TNSOps) -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: Lawrence Technological University inducted three highly successful individuals into its College of Business and Information Technology (CoBIT) Hall of Fame Monday, as well as dedicating two new facilities at the college--an advanced IT security computer lab, and a new conference room with advanced technological features. Inducted into the Hall of Fame were a beloved economics professo more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: Automation Alley, Michigan's Industry 4.0 knowledge center and a World Economic Forum Advanced Manufacturing Hub for North America, announced that Lawrence Technological University Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Tarek Sobh has joined the Automation Alley board of directors. Lawrence Tech is an active Automation Alley Foundation member and a partner in the organization's annual  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, on behalf of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) and the director of the MDCR, is challenging a Court of Claims' ruling that the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) does not prohibit discrimination because of an individual's sexual orientation. The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to hear the landmark case. "We're arguing before the Michi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel hosted a discussion in Battle Creek Monday evening to hear directly from those impacted by repeated power outages this summer. The public event was the second stop of Nessel's Power Outage Listening Tour. The feedback further assists AG Nessel as she continues to advocate for Michigan consumers before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), which  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in a comment letter applauding the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) efforts to revise and update federal "public charge" regulations. The comment letter also highlights the substantial harms of the now-defunct 2019 Public Charge Rule (2019 Rule) put forward by the previous administration. In contrast  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in defending a Florida law limiting the sale of firearms to people ages 21 and up. In an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, the coalition argues that states have the right to enact reasonable, age-based firearm regulations that protect public safety and reduce the prevalence of g more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in petitioning the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to protect the health and well-being of babies across the United States by accelerating actions to remove toxic heavy metals found in infant and toddler foods. The petition responds to rising alarm about the health hazards posed by dangerous heavy metals i more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2021: After President Biden announced a Build Back Better framework that will deliver once-in-a-generation investments in the economy for working people, Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Alyssa Bradley released the following statement. "President Biden campaigned on a promise that he would level the playing field for working families and make government work for working people again  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: All 12 Republicans currently seeking the gubernatorial nomination were required to report their fundraising totals yesterday. While none came close to Governor Whitmer, who extended her "record-breaking" fundraising lead to $17 million, the disclosures add detail to a primary that will only get messier over the next year. 1. James Craig Continues to be Propped Up and Bankrolled by Party Insiders by t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2021: Governor Whitmer is in Flint to tout her $2.1 billion MI New Economy Plan, a robust investment in Michigan over the next five years that will grow the middle class, support small businesses, and build strong communities. Key components include providing access to low or no cost child care for 150,000 more families by 2024, taking steps to make Michigan a Top 10 state for small busine more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Yesterday, Governor Whitmer was in Saginaw to present her MI Safe Communities Plan with local community leaders and law enforcement officials. Initially proposed in August, the plan would allocate $32 million towards the recruiting, training, and retaining of police officers in local departments and direct an additional $6.35 million to get illegal guns off the streets. Meanwhile, some Republicans ru more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes. "Despite MI GOP legislators affirming the legitimacy of Michigan's 2020 elections and the honesty of the process, Macomb County GOP leaders last week endorsed pro-'big lie' candidates for SOS and AG. And when announcing their selection, Republicans claimed the former president won the November 2020 el more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2021: Earlier today, the Michigan Democratic Party hosted a roundtable discussion with Chairwoman Lavora Barnes and three parents from across the state to highlight how President Biden's historic middle-class tax cuts have changed the lives of Michigan families by providing much-needed economic relief. The parents who joined today's roundtable thanked Michigan Democrats like Senators Gary  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2021: The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission's decision today to go into closed session raises serious concerns about transparency. Citing attorney-client privilege, the MICRC voted to go behind closed doors to discuss memoranda from their legal counsel titled Voting Rights Act and The History of Discrimination in the State of Michigan and its Influence on Voting." It's more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: We appreciate the efforts of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to improve their draft map for the state Senate in accordance with the public feedback received during the five public hearings. It is encouraging to see MICRC's progress in increasing the partisan fairness scores on the draft Senate plan. The Commission must keep working until they create a draft plan with zero po more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes. "Michigan Republicans wasted no time following the 2020 elections in jumping on the "Big Lie" bandwagon, creating and echoing conspiracy theories with no basis in reality. They quickly developed legislation purposefully designed to suppress the vote. "When those bills reached the Governor's desk and  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation today to announce that the cities of Adrian, Coldwater and Rogers City have been selected by the MEDC to take part in the Select Level of the Michigan Main Street program. As part of the Select Level of Michigan Main Street, these three communities will receive five years of intensive technical assistance from ME more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2021: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce economic assistance for projects approved by the Michigan Strategic Fund Board today that, in total, will create more than 250 new jobs and generate more than $238 million in investment in Michigan. The projects include a major expansion by a food manufacturer in Holland, assist more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce the release of the latest #proudMIeducator video, featuring 2020-21 Michigan Teacher of the Year Owen Bondono. The video can be viewed at: #proudMIeducator: Owen Bondono, 2020-21 Michigan Teacher of the Year - YouTube "The #proudMIeducator campaign is one way we honor the hard work of dedicated educators like Mr. Bondono," said more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2021: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce economic assistance for projects approved by the Michigan Strategic Fund Board today that, in total, will create more than 250 new jobs and generate more than $238 million in investment in Michigan. The projects include a major expansion by a food manufacturer in Holland, assistance  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2021: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced a new appointment to lead the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) and named an acting director to the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB). The governor also designated a new chief information officer to lead the state's information technology (IT) efforts. These positions fill key leadership roles within the Whitmer-G more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation today to announce that the cities of Adrian, Coldwater and Rogers City have been selected by the MEDC to take part in the Select Level of the Michigan Main Street program. As part of the Select Level of Michigan Main Street, these three communities will receive five years of intensive technical assistance from MEDC wi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2021: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today approved $1.2 million in assistance for communities in Oakland and Macomb counties following severe thunderstorms, high winds and tornadoes in July. The funds were made available through the Disaster and Emergency Contingency Fund, which is used when communities demonstrate an exhaustion of local resources during a disaster or emergency. "We are  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the State Building Authority Board of Trustees, State Construction Code Commission, Michigan Board of Nursing, Autism Council, Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services, and the Utility Consumer Participation Board. State Building Authority Board of Trustees Todd A. Begerowski, of New Baltimore, is the vice president of Dearbo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an Executive Directive (ED) to minimize the purchase of products containing PFAS by state government. She also hosted a roundtable with Oscoda residents impacted by toxic contaminants from the decommissioned Wurtsmith Air Force Base. "PFAS are dangerous, man-made chemicals that pose a threat to our health," said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. "I'm proud to sign an E more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2021: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today issued an executive directive to state departments and agencies to expedite the ordering and distribution of the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric coronavirus vaccinations to protect younger Michiganders between the ages of 5 to 11 years old and ensure that students could continue in-person learning in a safe environment this year. "Today, we're taking a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2021: Governor Whitmer today signed House Bill 4087 which will establish an emergency stockpile of medical supplies to prepare for future emergencies. House Bill 4087 will amend the Emergency Management Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to stockpile the medical supplies necessary to respond to a state of disaster or state of emergency in Michigan and re more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 (TNSOps) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Oct. 28, 2021: A groundbreaking documentary on the deportation of United States veterans made by Michigan State University professors John J. Valadez and Carleen L. Hsu will air nationally in primetime on PBS, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Filmed over the course of seven years, American Exile is the story of two unlikely war hero brothers who became veterans' rights activists after being threatened with more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 (TNSAwa) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Oct. 26, 2021: * * * MSU Mass Timber STEM facility wins Forest Stewardship Council Leadership Award A leading forest-certification organization has recognized Michigan State University for its extensive use of sustainable mass timber in the construction of the new STEM Teaching and Learning Facility adjacent to Spartan Stadium. Citing the innovation and excellence of the new classroom/laborator more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 26 (TNSPar) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Oct. 25, 2021: * * * Michigan State University partners with Peace Corps Michigan State University has partnered with the Peace Corps to offer Peace Corps Prep, a certificate program for undergraduates that centers on one empowering question: How can you prepare yourself to be the best Peace Corps Volunteer you can be? While there is no one right answer to that question, the Peace Corps has ide more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 (TNSOps) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Oct. 28, 2021: Michigan State University's Carrie Symons wants to amplify the voices of refugees and immigrants in the United States. She hopes a new documentary and free complementary teaching materials will help the next generation of students better understand the realities refugees face--and use that information to better shape our global future. "This film and teaching materials recognize th more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 29 (TNSOps) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news on Oct. 28, 2021: Demonstrating its confidence in the university's future, the Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees voted to invest $90.6 million in capital projects, major maintenance and campus improvements. These projects are consistent with the goals previously outlined in the campus master plan and the university's strategic plan. Each project is a direct investment in NMU students, in more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Oct. 27 (TNSOps) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Two former congressmen will visit St. Bonaventure University Nov. 15 and 16 to meet with students and hold a public forum as part of the Congress to Campus program. Peter H. Kostmayer, D-Pennsylvania, a congressman for 14 years, and David A. Trott, R-Michigan, who served Congress from 2015-2019, will visit numerous classrooms during their stay, engaging in open dialogue with students.  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 29 (TNSOps) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A with Will Thomas, assistant professor of business law at the Ross School of Business on Oct. 28, 2021: * * * When U.S. companies commit wrongdoing, they are supposed to be held accountable by criminal as well as civil penalties. But what if that does not actually happen? Will Thomas, assistant professor of business law at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, says corporate criminal la more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 27 (TNSRep) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The University of Michigan has reported a record number of license and option agreements over the past fiscal year, as well as patents issued, further solidifying its position as a leading university for commercializing research and technology. The university signed 287 license and option agreements with companies seeking to commercialize U-M research discoveries during fiscal year 2021--up 1 more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 28 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: An international team of scientists is the first to directly measure the precise amount of both water and carbon monoxide in the atmosphere of a planet in another solar system roughly 340 light years away. There are thousands of known planets outside of our own solar system, called exoplanets. Scientists use both space telescopes and ground-based telescopes to examine how these exoplanets for more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 28 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Medicines come from chemical reactions, and better chemical reactions lead to better medicines. Yet, the most popular reaction used in drug discovery, called the amide coupling, makes an inherently unstable amide bond. Because the body excels at metabolizing medication, one of the most important and difficult goals of drug research is to invent metabolically stable molecules, so we can take o more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 27 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Wearable technology such as the Apple Watch is allowing researchers to recruit a more diverse group of participants to health and wellness studies, helping them better understand the underlying health conditions they could only dream about glimpsing at before, according to a new three-year landmark observational University of Michigan study. Published in The Lancet Digital Health, the study l more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 28 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The task of training an effective cadre of biodiversity scientists has grown more challenging in recent years, as foundational skills and knowledge in organismal biology have increasingly required complementary data skills and knowledge. Biodiversity collections are one way to address this training conundrum, say Brad Ruhfel, collection manager of vascular plants at the University of Michigan more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 26 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: * * * Two researchers have debunked the common assumption that the famous Paxos consensus protocol is too complex to be proven safe without hours of manual labor * * * In an important step toward ensuring the protocols that dictate how our networked services operate are safe, secure and running as expected, University of Michigan researchers have automated a technique called formal verifica more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 30 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A with Libby Hemphill, associate professor of information and associate director of the Center for Social Media Responsibility: * * * Facebook getting rebranded with a new name and logo won't necessarily give it a clean slate among the public and media, says a University of Michigan social media expert. The company announced this week that Facebook Inc. will now be called Meta Platforms Inc., or Meta fo more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 30 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Consumer sentiment has remained virtually unchanged in the past three months, at levels comparable to the pandemic low point in April 2020, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The positive impact of higher income expectations and the receding coronavirus has been offset by higher rates of inflation and falling confidence in government economic policies, said U-M econ more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 26 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Contrary to widely held gender stereotypes, women are not more emotional than men, researchers say. Feelings such as enthusiasm, nervousness or strength are often interpreted differently between the two genders. It's what being "emotional" means to men vs. women that is part of a new University of Michigan study that dispels these biases. For instance, a man whose emotions fluctuate during a more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 28 (TNSRep) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: * * * U-M's Michigan Public Policy Survey finds COVID-19's effects abating, but still concern a significant number of jurisdictions across the state * * * Local leaders from across the state have reported lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new University of Michigan report, and worsening outlooks for how much longer some of those impacts will last. While the numbers more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 28 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: * * * The theoretical particle is considered a possible explanation for anomalies seen in previous physics experiments * * * A decades-long experiment to search for a new particle called the sterile neutrino has been dealt a blow, according to four analyses conducted by a bevy of scientists, including University of Michigan physicists. New results from the MicroBooNE experiment at the U.S. more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 29 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: * * * Study finds Indigenous nations across the U.S. have lost 98.9% of their historical land base; historical land dispossession is associated with current and future climate risk * * * In a first-of-its-kind study, a team of researchers attempted to quantify the massive loss of historical lands by Indigenous nations across the United States since European settlers first began laying claim more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 29 (TNSMon) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The struggles of first-generation college students are well-known: Feelings of self-doubt, uncertainty, a sense of not belonging and trouble accessing help and support. At the end of it all, less than 30 percent, nationally, graduate in four years. But new statistics show that the Kessler Scholars Program at the University of Michigan has closed the achievement gap: Its first-generation studen more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 26 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: * * * As battery makers race to keep up with demand, a quick and inexpensive step can save money and time in development * * * As demand for electric vehicle batteries continues to grow, researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a method for predicting how changes to manufacturing processes and materials will impact battery life. U-M engineers have identified internal resist more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Oct. 29 (TNSOps) -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: A collaborative, interdisciplinary effort is underway to honor Western Michigan University's Indigenous roots and establish Native American programming and curriculum at the institution. The new Native American Affairs Council will work "to support, elevate and advocate for Native American perspectives" on campus, according to its charter, with a focus on fostering relationships between the Universit more PR