ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 18 (TNSMon) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A $4 million gift from the Stone Foundation will launch a center at the University of Michigan to better understand and address rising wealth inequality. The James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Center for Inequality Dynamics will pursue cutting-edge research to comprehensively understand changes and stability in inequality across generations, time and place, and propose novel solutions to address  more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, Nov. 17 (TNSPer) -- Hope College issued the following news: Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren of the Hope College psychology faculty has been named a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, the only honoree from a liberal arts college among the 43 APS members named Fellows this fall. As described by the APS, "Fellow status is awarded to APS members who have made sustained outstanding contributions to the science of psychology in the areas of research, teaching, service and more PR

BEDFORD, Massachusetts, Nov. 17 (TNSPer) -- MITRE issued the following news release: MITRE's Board of Trustees elected Mike Rogers to serve as its chairman. He is a national security expert and a former U.S. Representative from Michigan. He joined MITRE's board in 2016 and has served as vice chairman since 2018. "Mike's vast national security expertise and experience help strengthen MITRE's whole-of-nation impact in global strategic competition and our work to help secure our economy, industri more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 19 (TNSAwa)-- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The University of Michigan Debate Program, led by students Rafael Pierry and Giorgio Rabbini, has won its second consecutive Franklin R. Shirley Classic. The two College of Literature, Science, and the Arts students captured the championship title, defeating Northwestern University on a 3-2 decision in the final round. They did not lose a single debate during the competition, beating teams fro more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 19 (TNSAwa) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: This week, the Heinz Family Foundation honored William (Bill) Bynum, Towsley Foundation Policymaker in Residence at the Ford School, as one of six recipients of the 26th Heinz Awards. This prestigious award recognizes his "outstanding contributions of those who are changing our world for the better." "This year's recipients of the Heinz Awards are not only calling atten more PR

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Every child deserves a shot at a healthy start to life. With that in mind, the American Electric Power Foundation, on behalf of Indiana Michigan Power, is donating $100,000 to Super Shot, Powering the Next Community Initiative to provide immunizations to the Greater Fort Wayne area, creating the organization's first-ever permanent office building. Founded in 1992, Supe more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Nov. 20 (TNSGra) -- Calvin University issued the following news: By Matt Kucinski The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded Calvin University $500,000 in relief funding as part of the American Rescue Plan that was passed by Congress earlier this year. The NEH awarded 292 (of 937 applicants) cultural organizations and educational institutions grants totaling $135 million. These relief grants are intended to help humanities recover from the economic bur more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 16 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A large and sudden increase in cases of influenza among students on the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor campus will be the focus of federal health experts seeking to learn more about how the flu is spreading and vaccine effectiveness as the nation heads into the flu season. The work--which begins this week--is being led by the Washtenaw County Health Department, Michigan Department of Health more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 18 (TNSOps) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: The supply chain and logistics industry has been at the center of the COVID-19 pandemic, having been devastated by global disruptions and never-before-seen issues. Experts predict many of these issues will have lasting effects on the industry in which professionals must make adapt to quickly. This makes it imperative for students to have real-world experience and applicable skills before enteri more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 16 (TNSPar) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Central Michigan University and Saginaw County Health Department Affiliate to Create Academic Health Department The Central Michigan University College of Medicine and the Saginaw County Health Department have formed an affiliation to address community health in a collaborative, coordinated approach through a new, five-year agreement that will expand public health offerings for CMU, the  more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 20 (TNSRes) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * 68.1% of eligible students voted, eclipsing national average * * * Central Michigan University students turned out in record numbers during the 2020 election. According to a newly released study by the Institute for Democracy & Higher Education (IDHE) at Tufts University, 68.1% of eligible CMU students voted in the 2020 election, beating the 66% national average for all institutions. T more PR

JACKSON, Michigan, Nov. 19 (TNSRep) -- Consumers Energy issued the following news release: Two new vehicles are helping Consumers Energy track down methane leaks to protect the planet and keep customers and communities safe. This month, the company is debuting two Ford Edge SUVs equipped with sensitive state-of-the-art mobile natural gas leak detection systems from Silicon Valley-based Picarro Inc. The rolling labs can gather and instantly analyze methane, wind, atmospheric and GPS data to fin more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 16 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: The two-week COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, ended today with an agreement among nearly 200 nations aimed at intensifying global efforts to fight climate change and to aid vulnerable nations, while leaving some crucial questions unresolved. University of Michigan experts are available to comment. Jennifer Haverkamp, a veteran of seven U.N. climate summits, is a more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: With Republican governors and candidates threatening reproductive rights, a new report from Teen Vogue highlights the importance of electing Democratic governors who will protect and expand the right to choose. In Michigan, GOP primary candidate James Craig calls himself "unapologetically pro-life" and even refuses to say if he would allow exceptions in the cases of incest or rape. Gov. Whitmer's veto is the more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 16 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: DTE Energy Company (NYSE: DTE) announced today its intention to offer for sale, subject to market and other conditions, a new series of junior subordinated debentures due Dec. 1, 2081. DTE intends to use the net proceeds of the offering to redeem its 2016 Series F 6.00% junior subordinated debentures due 2076 of which $280 million aggregate principal amount are outstanding. This news release shall not  more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 18 (TNSOps) -- DTE Energy issued the following news release: The DTE Energy Foundation today announced it has awarded grants to Michigan-based organizations focused on arts and culture and enriching diverse communities across the state. Grant recipients include the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Grand Rapids Public Museum Foundation, Historical Society of Michigan, Michigan Thanksgiving Parade  more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 18 -- Entergy issued the following news release: During the first three quarters of 2021, the Entergy Charitable Foundation has helped power stronger, healthier communities by awarding $10 million to more than 880 nonprofit organizations located across Entergy's service area of Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and Michigan. Entergy shareholders powered communities during the third quarter of 2021 with more than $2.3 million in grants to fund educational prog more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 17 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) is nearing the end of its work to draft new maps in an effort to end partisan gerrymandering. The mission was straightforward--use an independent commission instead of the state legislature to redraw state and federal legislative districts as approved by state voters in 2018--but the work has proven to b more PR

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Nov. 18 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, has filed with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) a rate settlement agreement that will reduce base rates for Hoosier residential customers while enhancing reliability. Under the settlement, I&M will reduce its base rates for Indiana residential customers by about 5% over two  more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Nov. 19 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news on Nov. 18, 2021: Governor Laura Kelly today announced she has joined a bipartisan coalition of governors from across the country urging Congressional leadership to approve full funding of the Creating Helpful Incentives for the Production of Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act. Governor Kelly, along with Governors Tony Evers, Wisconsin; Roy Cooper, North Carolina; Andy Beshear, Kentucky; Tom Wolf, Pennsylvania more PR

NEW YORK, Nov. 16 (TNSJou) -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: By Marie DeNoia Aronsohn Geochemist Lex van Geen works at the intersection of public health and environmental risks. His research on natural arsenic contamination in groundwater has alerted the world community to this insidious danger over two decades. Van Geen, based at Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, was continuing this work in Bangladesh in early 2020 in c more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 16 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: International law firm McDermott Will & Emery represented Solaris Health, in its transaction with Michigan Institute of Urology (MIU), one of the largest independent urologic sub-specialty groups in the United States, with 19 offices located throughout southeast Michigan. * The transaction was announced on November 8, 2021. * McDermott Will & Emery LLP served as legal counse more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul in filing an amicus brief supporting a constitutional challenge to several Indiana laws that impose burdensome restrictions on abortion providers. The coalition filed the brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit in Whole Woman's Health Alliance v. Rokita. more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general showing support for the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) efforts to reduce illegal robocallers' access to legitimate phone numbers, which results in unending robocalls that scam people out of their hard-earned money. The comment letter to the FCC was led by North Carolina Attorney General Josh Ste more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 20 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2021: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a nationwide investigation into Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, for providing and promoting its social media platform - Instagram - to children and young adults despite knowing that such use is associated with physical and mental health harms. Attorneys General across the country are examining whether the com more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of nine attorneys general in praising the Department of Labor's new Tip Regulation, dismissing their lawsuit and ending the fight to overturn the Trump Administration's harmful rule. "As it stood, this rule would have negatively impacted hundreds of thousands of service workers in Michigan," Nessel said. "I commend the Department of La more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general from around the nation in urging the U.S. Senate's Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee to take action on federal health and environmental protections to address per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances - PFAS. Michigan is a national leader in responding to PFAS contamination and has established the multi-agenc more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 15, 2021: * * * MIRS recently reported that gubernatorial candidate James Craig owns and operates 'JC Entertainment and Consulting' a company he established in May in order to "offer himself up for speeches and expert advice." According to the report, Craig has already fulfilled a number of paid speaking commitments, allowing him to generate "some income post-retirement as he ran for governor."  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Nov. 17, 2021: * * * As President Joe Biden makes his fifth visit to Michigan since taking office, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes released the following statement. "Since President Biden's last visit in October, he's delivered yet again for Michiganders -- this time securing investments that will help rebuild our roads, expand access to high-speed internet, and ensure clean drinking wa more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: The latest installment of President Biden's extended Child Tax Credit payments are hitting bank accounts in every corner of the state. The last four payments sent $1.8 billion to Michigan families, a lifesaver for families that ensure Michigan children have food on the table, school supplies, and alleviate the financial stressors of their caregivers. Yet, despite these middle-class t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: To date, gubernatorial candidate Garrett Soldano has put over $160,000 behind a TV ad that severely downplays his extremism and serves as a weak attempt to undermine Governor Whitmer's strong leadership on the issues that impact Michiganders most. This buy brings the total amount of money spent on negative attack ads against Governor Whitmer to over $1.5 million since the 2022 cycle began. Governor  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Governor Whitmer has taken life-saving action, fought to stop the spread of COVID-19, and her Vacc to Normal program that not only achieved but surpassed its goal of getting 70% of Michiganders vaccinated. Rather than join this major effort, Republicans at all levels continued to reject science and push anti-vaccine conspiracy theories rather than encourage their communities to do their part to combat more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Of the 12 Republicans running for governor, not one of them has answered whether they support this bill and the benefits it brings to Michigan's economy and workforce. Tudor Dixon dismissed the bill as "fake," James Craig explicitly said infrastructure was not "one of my priorities," and Michiganders remain in the more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following joint news release on Nov. 18, 2021: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today to announce that BorgWarner Thermal Systems, a manufacturer of thermal technology for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, is expanding its operations in Cadillac with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. The project is expected to generate a total capital investment  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 17 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following joint news release on Nov. 16, 2021: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today to announce the expansion of aluminum extrusion product manufacturer Extruded Aluminum Corporation (EAC) in Otisco Township in Ionia County with support of a $250,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant. The project is expected to generate a total priv more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 18 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: Temperatures are dropping and snow is starting to fall, and it's time for families, adventure seekers and winter enthusiasts to start planning their winter travel activities in Michigan. Pure Michigan is officially welcoming winter with the launch of its regional Still Pure Michigan winter season advertising campaign, now running in key regional and instate markets through the end of Februar more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 20 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) awarded a total of $2.5 million in Michigan Industry Cluster Approach 3.0 (MICA 3.0) grants to business groups across the state to address labor shortages. "These grants are putting Michiganders first by helping innovative employers in high-demand industries address talent shortages across Michigan," sa more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2021: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today to announce that BorgWarner Thermal Systems, a manufacturer of thermal technology for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, is expanding its operations in Cadillac with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of $11.2 m more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 18 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2021: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today to announce the expansion of aluminum extrusion product manufacturer Extruded Aluminum Corporation (EAC) in Otisco Township in Ionia County with support of a $250,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant. The project is expected to generate a total private invest more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 16 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2021: Governor Whitmer today announced all Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits are receiving an additional monthly payment in November in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to make groceries more affordable in time for the holidays. More than 1.26 million Michiganders, nearly 700,000 households, will receive additional food assistance benefits. "My top p more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 18 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2021: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced drivers should expect lower costs and more savings for their auto insurance policies over the previous year. Under the new auto insurance reform signed into law by the governor, drivers should see even greater savings on the PIP medical portion of their policies on average between 25 to 62 percent depending on which coverage options they  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 20 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Whitmer applauded federal funding for four local police departments across Michigan, who were awarded over $1.8 million from the U.S. Department of Justice to hire more law enforcement officers to enhance public safety through tested, proven community-oriented policing services. "As a former prosecutor, public safety is a top priority for me," said Governor Whitmer. "Thanks to these fed more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2021: Ahead of the FDA's expected approval of boosters for all adults this week, Governor Whitmer today encouraged all Michiganders 18 and up who are at least six months out from their second dose of the effective, FDA-approved COVID-19 to schedule their booster shot as soon as approval is granted. Michigan is making good progress on boosters, with over 1.1 million administered to date more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 16 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after passage of the historic bipartisan infrastructure plan, which will create millions of good-paying jobs, build up our roads and bridges, ensure small businesses can safely transport goods, expand the state's electric vehicle charging infrastructure, replace aging water infrastructure, including replacing lead service lines, and expan more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2021: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today launched a new pilot program in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) called MI Backpack Home Tests to provide free, at-home COVID antigen tests to participating schools to create a safer environment for K-12 students, parents, teachers, and support staff amid the pandemic. "We must use every tool in our too more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2021: Governor Gretchen Whitmer proposed a $300 million expansion of the MI Clean Water Plan, building on a previously announced, $200 million expansion to replace lead service lines statewide by using federal dollars delivered to Michigan under the American Rescue Plan. Between these two expansions and previous announcements, the governor has proposed investing $885 million in a compr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- The office of the superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education issued the following memo on Nov. 18, 2021: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Kyle L. Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations SUBJECT: Clarity on 75% Attendance Requirement The Michigan Department of Education has received inquiries from local school districts regarding the 75% daily pupil attendance requirements  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- The office of the superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education issued the following memo on Nov. 18, 2021: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Kyle L. Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent Division of Finance and Operations SUBJECT: Federal Obligations for Local School Districts Under FERPA and PPRA The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is forwarding the information below to local school dist more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- The office of the superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education issued the following memo on Nov. 18, 2021: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Delsa D. Chapman, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports SUBJECT: Teachers Seeking Employment and Districts Seeking Teachers All students should have access to high-quality teachers. The Welcome Back Proud Michi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- The office of the superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education issued the following memo on Nov. 18, 2021: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Kyle L. Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations SUBJECT: Using Virtual Instruction to Provide Scheduling Flexibility The Michigan Department of Education released a memorandum on September 2, 2021 to help districts identify different str more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release: The Michigan Public Service Commission approved Indiana Michigan Power Co.'s (I&M) power supply cost recovery plan for 2021 and accepted the company's five-year forecasts for providing electric service. But the Commission warned it is unlikely to approve full costs of power supply from uneconomic contracts for the output of coal-fired Ohio Valley Electric Corp. (OVEC) power plants. The Commi more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 17 (TNSPro) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Nov. 16, 2021: * * * MSU Elementary Teacher Preparation Program gets powerful redesign Students interested in becoming elementary teachers now have an exciting new pathway at Michigan State University. Faculty in the nationally known MSU College of Education have redesigned the elementary Teacher Preparation Program to not only address changes in how Michigan certifies new teachers, but to ensu more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 18 (TNSOps) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Nov. 17, 2021: For the seventh year in a row, graduation rates for first-time, full-time students at Michigan State University increased, this time by nearly an entire percentage point, to 82.1%. As part of its strategic plan, the university is working to increase the graduation rate to 86% by 2030. Graduation rates for Black/African American students increased by 2 percentage points and 3 percen more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 (TNSRes) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Nov. 18, 2021: * * * Spartan engineers are leading an all-Michigan effort to create wearable devices that monitor exposure to dangerous particle pollutants * * * Air pollution is responsible for an estimated 7 million premature deaths every year, according to new air quality guidelines recently published by the World Health Organization. That's roughly one in nine deaths globally. But except i more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 20 (TNSEco) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Nov 19, 2021: Adding to its existing portfolio of campus safety and security resources, Michigan State University Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Marlon Lynch announced two new initiatives that further enhance the university's commitment to Spartans' safety. "Our campus is a safer place when we all work together to advance a common, shared vision of what it means to be a comm more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Nov. 20 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news on Nov. 18, 2021: Governor Tim Walz today joined U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, White House American Rescue Plan Coordinator and Senior Advisor to the President Gene Sperling, Governor Janet Mills of Maine, Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut, and other senior White House officials to discuss plans to more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Nov. 19 (TNSOps) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: Northern Michigan University Associate Professor Madison Ngafeeson recently completed a one-year professional development sabbatical, during which he enrolled as a full-time student in Harvard University's business analytics program. Now he is applying the knowledge gleaned from his experience to collaborate with NMU College of Business colleagues on shifting the computer information systems (CIS) p more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Nov. 20 (TNSMon) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: Three Northern Michigan University alumni who aim to clean up space debris through their Marquette-based startup, Kall Morris Inc., won the $10,000 grand prize in a national virtual pitch competition for research on aerospace technology. The founders of KMI are Adam Kall ('18 BS), who serves as director of technology; Austin Morris ('18 BS), director of engineering; and Troy Morris ('16 BS), direct more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 17 (TNSMon) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: As higher education continues to struggle with bringing people from Black, Latin American and Indigenous communities into science and technological careers, the federal government is re-upping its support for a collaborative effort in Michigan that has helped more than 7,500 students earn degrees. The National Science Foundation has committed $3 million to fund the Michigan Louis Stokes Allia more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Nov. 18 (TNSOps) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news on Nov. 17, 2021: If you thought studying history was just about memorizing the names of dead U.S. Presidents and blowing dust off books in library basements, then you haven't attended a lecture or workshop led by Kevin Boyle. "To me, history really matters," says Boyle, professor of American History at Northwestern University and M. Thelma McAndless Distinguished Professor Chair in the Humanities at more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 20 (TNSOps) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Following the conclusion of COP26, Barry Rabe reflected on the outcomes of the summit in Glasgow. "This is the 26th time that this conference of parties and processes has worked. Each time there is lots of drama, high expectations, and usually in the end we are underwhelmed but there is some progress. I would put the Glasgow meeting in that category, there are few areas more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 19 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2021: A walk in the park could soon include getting real-time measurements of pollutants in the air and updated walking routes to avoid the most toxic ones, all while wearing a gadget the size of a smart watch. With the support of a $2.78 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, researchers at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Oakland University more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 16 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: After months of haggling and horse-trading, Congress has passed--and President Joe Biden is poised to sign--a more than $1 trillion infrastructure bill. The law will usher in long-sought investment in roads, rail, bridges, broadband, the power grid and clean, safe water. The plan is far more modest than originally intended, as is common with bipartisan legislation, but still historic in terms more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 18 (TNSGra) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release: Two professors with the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering, with colleagues from the University of Michigan and University of New Mexico, have embarked on a road rarely traveled by researchers - exploring the unknown qualities, capabilities and secrets of fungi. Just to be clear here, we are talking about fungi - a group of microorganisms that can grow everywhere. Fungi are these m more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 19 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The U.S. job market has been recovering despite pandemic waves, inflation woes and supply chain strains, yet those and other barriers could threaten broad, sustained economic momentum. University of Michigan economists say October saw more than a half-million payroll jobs added--its strongest reading since July--mostly in the service sector and public education. They say demand for goods and  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 17 (TNSOps) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A with Tom Ivacko, director of Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy: * * * The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is nearing the end of its work to draft new maps in an effort to end partisan gerrymandering. The mission was straightforward--use an independent commission instead of the state legislature to redraw state and federal legislative districts as approved by state voters more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 20 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Michigan's economy is recovering from the pandemic-induced recession at a faster pace than previous downturns, but a sharp rise in inflation and supply chain difficulties have been souring perceptions of the economy. Job growth has been healthy this year and is expected to continue over the next two years, and personal incomes also are forecast to rise after large-scale government stimulus cu more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 18 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: * * * Confidence in local functioning of democracy remain high, U-M survey finds * * * A survey of Michigan's local government leaders shows a sharp degradation in trust in the functioning of democracy at the state and federal levels, echoing trends seen across the country. The Michigan Public Policy Survey, conducted between April 5 and June 7 by the Ford School of Public Policy's Center  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 16 (TNSMon) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Three new gifts totaling $8.5 million will help launch a new fundraising initiative at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan to increase access to its top-ranked business programs and support students at the school. With a goal of raising $200 million, the Foundations for Success Fundraising Initiative aims to boost the business school's ability to recruit excep more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 16 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Bacteria need to constantly adapt to compete against other species for nutrient sources and to survive against threats such as antibiotics and toxins. In an effort to understand how bacteria control and regulate this adaptation, University of Michigan researchers are examining how RNA polymerase--the enzyme that transcribes genetic information from DNA onto RNA--slows during transcription in  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 17 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: North America's freshwater mussels are both impressively diverse and highly imperiled. Nearly 300 species occur in the United States and Canada, and up to 40 species of the hard-shelled bottom dwellers can be found on a single stretch of a clean, swiftly flowing river. Freshwater mussels are also a paradoxical group: How can so many species persist side by side while feeding on the same foods more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 18 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: In a viral infection, what's the signal from the virus that alerts the immune system to produce protective neutralizing antibodies? That's a big question that scientists seek to answer when trying to understand disease or develop drugs to treat or vaccinate against COVID-19 and other viruses. "The answer to this question is not simple," said Wei Cheng, associate professor at the University o more PR

NEW YORK, Nov. 18 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: HBO's REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL returns for an all-new episode TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT). The series is available on HBO and to stream on HBO Max. For up-to-the-minute updates about REAL SPORTS, follow on Twitter at @RealSportsHBO or join the conversation using #RealSports, and on HBO.com/realsports and Facebook.com/RealSportsHBO. November segments include: * ABUSE more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 19 (TNSOps) -- Wayne State University issued the following news: The Wayne State University Dean of Students Office has partnered with Share Detroit, a community engagement conduit offering simple ways for neighbors, nonprofits and businesses to come together and strengthen the community. Share Detroit seeks to connect Detroiters with local nonprofit organizations, volunteer opportunities and ways to provide financial support. Volunteer opportunities curated by Share De more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Nov. 18 (TNSPro) -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: Western Michigan University, in partnership with three local tribal nations, is adding a tribal governance course to its Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program. The product of nearly two years of meaningful planning, the course was developed in partnership with members of the Pokagon, Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish and Nottawaseppi Huron bands of Potawatomi Indians. "Current and historical issue more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Nov. 19 (TNSPar) -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Western Michigan University Formalizes Partnership With Kalamazoo Literacy Council Western Michigan University and the Kalamazoo Literacy Council have announced a new collaboration to improve the state of adult literacy in the region. The partnership--signed by WMU President Edward Montgomery; Kara Wood, associate vice president for community partnerships; and Michael Evans, executive direct more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Nov. 17 (TNSOps) -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: It may involve virtual worlds, but the impact of esports is very real: It's a billion-dollar industry hosting tournaments with bigger audiences than the World Series. And Western Michigan University is ramping up its esports presence, adding a trio of competitive teams to its roster. "I'm very excited about it! Our esports club is in a good place; it's time to take the program to that next level," s more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 20 -- The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2021: The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey data for the month of September 2021. In brief, the JOLTS data for Wisconsin showed: * Wisconsin hires rose over the month to 123,000. Illinois and Iowa also experienced month-over-month increases. * Job openings in Wisco more PR