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- California Polytechnic State University: College of Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences Names Director of New Center for Organic Production, Research (10)
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, Dec. 3 (TNSPer) -- California Polytechnic State University issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2021:
Matthew Grieshop, associate professor of organic pest management and director of the Sustainable Farming and Food Systems academic program at Michigan State University, has been named director of Cal Poly's new Center for Organic Production and Research. Grieshop will begin in January 2022.
"I am thrilled to welcome Matthew Grieshop to the team as we prepar more PR
- Notre Dame: Alliance for Catholic Education Awards Sister Jane Herb, IHM, for Outstanding Contributions to Catholic Education (10)
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 1 (TNSAwa) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news:
Sister Jane Herb, IHM, of Monroe, Michigan, the president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) and a longtime Catholic educator, received the 2021 Notre Dame Award for Outstanding Contributions to Catholic Education following a Mass Friday evening on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.
Sister Herb has worked as a teacher, principal and diocesan superintendent, as well as le more PR
2021/12/11 - Northern Michigan University: Students Choose Ulland as Faculty Commencement Speaker (10)
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Dec. 2 (TNSEve) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news:
Rebecca Ulland, professor and head of the Department of Languages, Literatures and International Studies, will be the faculty keynote speaker for Northern Michigan University's Dec. 11 commencement. She was selected through a nomination process overseen by ASNMU, the student government organization.
"I am honored to be selected as the student choice faculty commencement speaker for fall 2021 graduat more PR
= Hope College: Kristen Gray Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From National Association (10)
HOLLAND, Michigan, Dec. 2 (TNSAwa) -- Hope College issued the following news:
Dr. Kristen Gray of the Hope College staff has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD).
Each year, AUCCCD recognizes member achievements that exemplify excellence in the promotion of campus mental health. As described by the AUCCCD, the award honors Gray for having provided "outstanding service to AUCCCD and exemplary leadership in t more PR
= Michigan State Receives National Grand Prize for Thrive (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 2 (TNSAwa) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Dec. 1, 2021:
In November, the National Association of College and University Food Services announced the grand prize winners for the 2020 Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards. During a virtual ceremony, MSU Culinary Services was awarded the Grand Prize for the Residential Dining Facility category.
The university's entry in this category recognizes the allergen-free dining hall Thrive at Owen Hall.
Thri more PR
= Muskegon Community College President Dale K. Nesbary Receives Living Legend Award (10)
MUSKEGON, Michigan, Dec. 2 (TNSAwa) -- Muskegon Community College issued the following news:
Muskegon Community College President Dale K. Nesbary received the 2021 Muskegon BEAT Living Legend Award, presented by the Muskegon-based urban radio station 103.7 The Beat, on Nov. 27 at the VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center in downtown Muskegon.
"He now joins that elite list of individuals whose actions and body of work have impacted our lives forever," said Paul Billings, the station's founder and g more PR
= Sutphen, Farrell Add Deep Expertise to Ford School of Public Policy Committee (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 4 (TNSPer) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news:
Adding to our talented and distinguished Ford School Committee, we are pleased to welcome two new members to the school's external advisory group.
David Sutphen, the chief strategy and engagement officer for the online learning platform 2U, and Diana Farrell, a leader in the financial sector and government, have joined the Committee. Twenty-four committee members--who in more PR
Central Michigan University: Strengthening a Virtual Lifeline for Parkinson's Patients (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 2 (TNSRes) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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Research explores ways to overcome challenges of online fitness programs
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In-person exercise classes can be a lifeline for people with Parkinson's disease, offering vital exercise instruction, an instructor's personal attention and feedback, and a peer group's support and encouragement.
But what happens when that lifeline goes virtual?
That's what Central Michigan University facul more PR
Eastern Michigan University Nursing Program Receives Grant From the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to Launch Virtual Reality Experience to Improve Health Equity (10)
YPSILANTI, Michigan, Dec. 2 (TNSGra) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news:
In an effort to address health inequities affecting Asian Americans, Eastern Michigan University's nursing program received a $72,000 grant provided by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to develop clinical simulation tools including 360 degree videos and virtual reality simulation for nursing students to help improve patient care outcomes.
Led by EMU School of Nursing Professor and more PR
Lawrence Technological University Centrepolis Accelerator Gets $150,000 NEI Grant to Support Small Manufacturers in Wayne County (10)
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Dec. 3 (TNSOps) -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release:
The New Economy Initiative has made a $150,000 grant to the Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University to support new and existing small product manufacturers located in Wayne County by members of historically underrepresented groups.
The grant will fund a "MicroMakers Evolution Lab" to serve companies led by women, people of color, veterans, people with disabilities more PR
Mich. A.G. Nessel Fights to Protect Funding for Women's Health, Reproductive Care (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the case Ohio v. Becerra, opposing the plaintiffs' efforts to halt implementation of the new Title X rule promulgated in 2021 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The 2021 rule removes harmful restrictions put in place by the Trump Administration and wil more PR
Mich. A.G. Nessel Issues Statement on Oxford High School Shooting (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement:
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released the following statement in response to a deadly shooting this afternoon at Oxford High School:
"My heart goes out to the parents who have lost their children and to the students, teachers, staff, and families reeling from the tragedy of a school shooting within their community.
"My department has reached out to local law enforcement to of more PR
Mich. A.G. Nessel Joins Coalition Urging Supreme Court Not to Restrict Resentencing Under First Step Act (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in urging the Supreme Court not to restrict the resentencing relief that individuals serving harsh sentences can seek under the First Step Act, landmark criminal justice reform legislation passed by Congress in 2018.
The coalition filed the amicus brief in Concepcion v. United States, a case concerning what infor more PR
Mich. A.G. Nessel Provides Statement on Voluntary Dismissal of Enbridge Lawsuit in Federal Court (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement:
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released the following statement in response to voluntarily dismissing the governor's lawsuit against Enbridge in federal court:
"I fully support the Governor in her decision to dismiss the federal court case and instead focus on our ongoing litigation in state court.
"The state court case is the quickest and most viable path to permanently decommis more PR
Mich. A.G. Nessel Reacts to Victims' Privacy Bills Passing State House (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement:
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released the following statement in response to House Bills 4798 and 4974 passing the Michigan House:
"Above all else, the purpose of our laws is to protect the safety and security of victims. I recognize there is a delicate balance between that protection and the due process rights of defendants, and believe these bills properly support both.
"I ap more PR
Mich. A.G. Nessel Shares Giving Reminders Following Oxford High School Tragedy (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is sharing information surrounding fundraising scams as tragedies such as the deadly shooting at Oxford High School can, sadly, attract bad actors.
"Thankfully thus far, our department has not received any reports of potentially fraudulent behavior surrounding opportunities to show support for the victims and the community of Oxford," Nessel said. "We kno more PR
Mich. A.G. Nessel: Eligible Municipalities Encouraged to Register for Participation in Historic Opioid Settlement (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging eligible municipalities to register and voluntarily participate in two historic opioid settlements that would bring nearly $800 million to Michigan over 18 years.
The participation cutoff date for local governments to receive direct payments is Jan 2, 2022.
"I encourage all of our state's eligible municipalities to register for this historic set more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: MIGOP Ready to Welcome More Candidates Into This Already Crowded and Messy Field of 12, Holds Open Casting Call on MIRS Podcast (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Following his column in Lansing City Pulse that analyzed "a messy Republican [gubernatorial] primary with no clear frontrunner emerging in the foreseeable future," MIRS editor Kyle Melinn had the MIGOP's spokesperson on the publication's podcast to discuss the 2022 race.
The party plainly signaled the obvious, saying they "expect the potential of more candidates joining the race." Between the major st more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: President Biden's Infrastructure Plan Helps Families and Businesses Get Plugged In, Delivers High-Speed Internet Service to Michigan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Thanks to President Biden and Democrats, Michiganders across the state will have access to affordable, high-speed internet services in every single home and business.
Funding from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan will help close the digital divide for 14% of Michiganders who currently lack adequate access to affordable, high-speed internet. This $100 million investment will create jobs more PR
Mich. Economic Development Corp.: Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for 'New! Black Arts & Cultural Center' Project in Kalamazoo (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following joint news release on Dec. 3, 2021:
Kalamazoo's Black Arts & Cultural Center (BACC) will create a new home for its arts programs and new public spaces with the help of a crowdfunding campaign, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Black Arts & Cultural Center announced today. The campaign is being offered through the Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity.
If the campaign reac more PR
Mich. Economic Development Corp.: Gov. Whitmer Announces 40 High-Wage Jobs As Global Auto Supplier TUV SUD America Establishes State-of-the-Art EV Battery Testing Facility in Auburn Hills (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following joint news release on Dec. 2, 2021:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today to announce that TUV SUD America, a provider of testing and safety solutions to industries including automotive, mobility and manufacturing, is establishing a new state-of-the-art electric vehicle battery testing facility in Auburn Hills with support from the Michigan Strategic Fu more PR
Mich. Economic Development Corp.: Gov. Whitmer Announces Kalamazoo State Theatre Listed in the National Register of Historic Places (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2021:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced that the historic State Theatre in downtown Kalamazoo has been given special recognition through its listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Administered in Michigan by the State Historic Preservation Office, the National Register of Historic Places is the United States fed more PR
Mich. Economic Development Corp.: Public Hearing for State Historic Tax Credit Program Draft Rules Scheduled for Dec. 10 (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 1 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release:
The Michigan State Historic Preservation Office at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today it is holding a public hearing for the current draft rules on the new State Historic Tax Credit Program on Friday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. in Lansing.
The current draft rules are a revised version of the rules previously presented to the Michigan Strategic Fund board in May of 2021 and more PR
Mich. Education Superintendent, State Board of Education President Offer Condolences to Oxford School Community (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 2 -- Michael F. Rice, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following news release:
State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice and State Board of Education President Dr. Casandra Ulbrich expressed their concern and condolences to the families of the three students killed and several others injured at a shooting today at Oxford High School.
"Our hearts and prayers go out to the students, educators, and families of those affected by today's horribl more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer and Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board Support $45.6 Million for Outdoor Recreation in Michigan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board recommended Wednesday to the Michigan Legislature that 117 recreation development projects and land acquisitions totaling $45,592,200 be funded in 2022. The board this year considered a total of 136 applications seeking over $59.1 million in funding. In a competitive process, all eligible applications wer more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Announces 16 Communities to Receive Additional Funding to Invest in Local Parks and Trails Throughout Michigan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 30 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2021:
Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced nearly $2 million in Recreation Passport grants will be awarded to 16 communities for projects. The Recreation Passport grant program started 11 years ago with the goal of boosting visitation and funding for Michigan state parks and created more funding for local, community parks and trails en more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Announces 195 New Jobs in Dundee at Automotive Electronics Manufacturer EOI Pioneer (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined a group of business, state, and local officials today to celebrate the expansion of EOI Pioneer's operations in the village of Dundee, thanking the automotive electronics manufacturer for investing in Michigan, creating new jobs for Michiganders and highlighting Michigan's manufacturing industry.
"Michigan's business climate and highly skilled manufacturing workf more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Announces 40 High-Wage Jobs as Global Auto Supplier TUV SUD America Establishes State-of-the-Art Electric Vehicle Battery Testing Facility in Auburn Hills (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today to announce that TUV SUD America, a provider of testing and safety solutions to industries including automotive, mobility and manufacturing, is establishing a new state-of-the-art electric vehicle battery testing facility in Auburn Hills with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, which i more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Announces Additional Funding to Assist Farmers With Specialty Crops (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 1 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following joint news release on Nov. 30, 2021:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Senator Debbie Stabenow, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today announced the Michigan recipients of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The program offers federal funding to a state department of agriculture to support the specialty crop industry and the impacts to more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Announces Kalamazoo State Theatre Listed in the National Register of Historic Places (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following joint news release on Dec. 3, 2021:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced that the historic State Theatre in downtown Kalamazoo has been given special recognition through its listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Administered in Michigan by the State Historic Preservation Office, the National Register of Historic Places is the United States fe more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Encourages Childcare Providers to Apply for State Grant to Deliver $1,000 Bonuses to Staff By 12/8 Deadline (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer reminded licensed childcare programs that there is less than one week left to apply for the Child Care Stabilization Grant authorized in the bipartisan State of Michigan budget the governor signed in September. The $380 million grant will be used to provide $1,000 bonuses to childcare professionals and awards thousands of dollars in operational grants to local childcare b more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Leads Bipartisan Coalition of Great Lakes Governors to Protect America's Wildlife (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer led a bipartisan group of governors, including governors DeWine (R-OH), Evers (D-WI), Wolf (D-PA), Holcomb (R-IN), Walz (D-MN), and Pritzker (D-IL), in sending a letter to leaders of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources voicing their support for the Recovering America's Wildlife Act.
"Our fish and wildl more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Continue Connecting Families, Communities, Small Businesses to High-Speed Internet (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 30 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2021:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today, in preparation for the billions in federal funds Michigan is expected to receive over the next five years specifically for high-speed internet from the newly-enacted Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan, issued an executive directive (ED) to state departments and agencies to collaborate with the more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Signs Legislation Extending Compensation Benefits to More Michigan Firefighters (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021:
Governor Whitmer on Tuesday signed House Bill 4171, which will extend compensation benefits to more Michigan firefighters who were injured as a result of their service in the line of duty. The governor also signed Senate Bill 683.
House Bill 4171 would amend the Worker's Disability Compensation Act to include forest fire officers, and fire/crash officers under the First Responder more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Statement on Shooting in Oxford, Michigan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Nov. 30, 2021:
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after the deadly shooting at Oxford High School in Oakland County.
"My heart breaks for the students, teachers, staff, and families of Oxford High School. The death of multiple students and the shooting of many others, including a teacher, is horrific.
"I want to thank the first responders on the ground working har more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Takes Action to Protect the Great Lakes (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 1 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2021:
Governor Whitmer today announced that the State of Michigan is shifting its legal strategy to give Michigan state courts the final say in protecting the Great Lakes by voluntarily dismissing the governor's lawsuit against Enbridge in federal court. The governor's goal remains protecting the Great Lakes, which means shutting down the Line 5 dual oil pipelines in the Straits of Mack more PR
Michigan Democratic Party: 2 Days Before Launching His Campaign for Governor, James Craig Got Paid to Join the Board of a Florida Business (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2021:
"Craig's campaign spokesman Ted Goodman declined to directly answer whether the former chief serves on other corporate boards." - The Detroit News
From his paid speaking company and endless stream of national cable hits to discuss issues not pertaining to Michigan, MIGOP insider favorite and gubernatorial candidate James "Hollywood" Craig has apparently been busy - just not on his "r more PR
Michigan Democratic Party: As Supreme Court Appears Poised to Overturn Roe Vs. Wade, Anti-Choice Extremists Tudor Dixon and James Craig Have Already Backed Even More Restrictive Ban in Michigan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Following last month's consideration of two cases directly challenging the constitutionality of the disastrous Texas abortion ban, today the U.S. Supreme Court appeared poised to overturn Roe v. Wade as they heard oral arguments in a case surrounding Mississippi's ban.
That means that Michigan's next governor would be the last line of defense in the fight for reproductive rights. Michigan has a near-t more PR
Michigan Democratic Party: Five Questions for James Craig About His Paid Board Position for a Company Tied to Alleged Scheme to Misuse Michigan Taxpayer Funds (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2021:
Yesterday, Detroit News offered new insight into yet another one of James Craig's self-enriching endeavors, on top of the paid speaking company he launched shortly before announcing his retirement in May.
Two days before launching his campaign, Craig "scored a seat" as a paid board member of Palltronics - a company headquartered in Florida and tied to an alleged scheme to defraud a Mi more PR
Michigan High School Esports League to Host State Championship Grand Finals at Eastern Michigan University (10)
YPSILANTI, Michigan, Dec. 2 (TNSOps) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news:
The growing popularity of gaming presents opportunities for students to train, perform and engage with others from across the state. As a result of this trend, the Michigan High School Esports League (MHSEL) is hosting their grand finals at Eastern Michigan University's Student Center on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 1-5:30 p.m. This event is open to the public and has a $10 entry fee.
More than 30 schools, more PR
Michigan PSC Sets Public Hearing for January on Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp.'s Integrated Resource Plan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 1 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release:
The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing in January to hear public input on an Upper Peninsula energy provider's long-range integrated resource plan (IRP) for providing electricity service to residential and business customers.
Commissioners and MPSC Staff will conduct the public hearing on Upper Michigan Energy Resource Corp.'s (UMERC) IRP on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, more PR
Michigan PSC: Grant Funding to Help Low-income Customers Pay Home Heating Bills Announced for 2021-2022 (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release:
Nine community service agencies have received funding to help Michiganders who fall behind on household energy bills as another home heating season kicks in.
The agencies were recently approved for $54.5 million in Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) grants by the Michigan Public Service Commission and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The MEAP program is funded by more PR
Michigan State: Teaching Data Science in Life Science Courses (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 2 (TNSJou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Dec. 1, 2021:
With the exponential growth of data around the world, how can we best prepare undergraduate students to use data science skills to tackle critical issues in the life sciences?
This is one of the main questions asked by MSU Academic Specialist Nathan Emery and collaborators in a recent publication in BioScience. In their paper "Data Science in Undergraduate Life Science Education: A N more PR
Monroe County Community College Offering Popular Electrical Apprenticeship - Level 1 Training Program This Winter (10)
MONROE, Michigan, Dec. 1 (TNSPro) -- Monroe County Community College issued the following news release:
Due to extreme demand, Monroe County Community College and the Southeast Michigan Construction Academy will offer an additional Electrical Apprenticeship - Level 1 class that will begin, Tuesday, January 4, 2022, and run through the end of July 2022. Successful students will then begin Electrical Apprenticeship - Level 2 in September of 2022.
This section is in addition to the Electrical Ap more PR
New Art Installation at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History Explores Unseen World of Microorganisms (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 30 (TNSOps) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
With COVID-19, microorganisms have migrated from natural science and medicine onto center stage in politics, history, and civil society.
Through the artistry of Jim Cogswell, microorganisms can now be seen in a colorful mural on the windows of the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History.
"Unseen Worlds" magnifies the world of microorganisms and mirrors visitors' movements as the vin more PR
Top Political Consultant Bails on James Craig's Disastrous Campaign As GOP Primary Gets Messier (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement on Nov. 29, 2021, by Political Director Marshall Cohen:
After announcing an exploratory committee and teasing a $10 million investment into the race, self-funder Kevin Rinke officially announced his campaign for governor. His announcement is a big blow to GOP insiders hand-picked candidate James Craig, and makes Michigan's crowded right-wing primary for governor even messier.
DGA Political Director Marsh more PR
University of Michigan Clements Library Acquires Rare Hand-Drawn Map of Detroit From 1761, Pursues Crowdfunding (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 2 (TNSBook) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
The last time the general public had the opportunity to see the "Plan of the Fort at De Troit" was in 1967 when it was offered for sale at Sotheby's. Now it will be part of the University of Michigan's William L. Clements Library collection.
Not knowing to whom the original was sold back then, former Clements curator Brian Dunnigan studied the photo included in the Sotheby's auction catalog t more PR
University of Michigan Expert: Community, Parents Must Help Children Deal With School Shooting Trauma (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 2 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A with psychology professor Sandra Graham-Bermann:
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University of Michigan psychology professor Sandra Graham-Bermann, whose research includes traumatic stress reactions in children exposed to violence such as the school shooting in Michigan Nov. 30, says schools and parents can offer support to the students during the grieving process, but long-term symptoms that become post-traumatic stress disorde more PR
University of Michigan Expert: The Next Phase of Business Sustainability Will Require Major Change in Attitudes, Policies (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 1 (TNSOps) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A with Professor Tom Lyon:
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Recent years have seen the business community become more aware of and active in sustainability issues, but real progress remains elusive.
Professor Tom Lyon--who holds a joint appointment at the Ross School of Business and the School for Environment and Sustainability, and serves as faculty director of the Erb Institute--discusses how to move forward.
The business commu more PR
University of Michigan Researchers Engineer Magnetic Complexity Into Atomically Thin Magnets (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 3 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
Magnets are used in so many of our everyday objects including cell phones and in the strip of a credit card or a hotel key. They even power the engine in your vacuum.
And as most computers use magnets to store information, finding ever thinner magnets is key to faster, lighter electronics. Graphene, a material that is one atom thick, was discovered in 2004 and won the 2010 Nobel Prize in physi more PR
University of Michigan Sets Partnership With City of Flint (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 2 (TNSPar) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news:
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University of Michigan and the City of Flint Partner on New Fiscal Reporting Pilot Program for Transparency, Better Governance
The water crisis in Flint and the bankruptcy in Detroit were separate events that had a common theme -- they had been caused in part by fiscal challenges decades in the making. Avoiding similar tragedies in the future could be tied to grea more PR
University of Michigan Sets Partnership With Flint (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 2 (TNSPar) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
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University of Michigan, City of Flint Partner on Fiscal Reporting Pilot Program for Transparency, Better Governance
The lead-in-water crisis in Flint and the bankruptcy in Detroit were separate events that had a common theme: They had been caused in part by fiscal challenges decades in the making. Avoiding or limiting similar problems in the future could be tied to greater transparency more PR
University of Michigan: Be Grateful - It May Improve Your Health (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 4 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
Be thankful for what you have--it might improve your physical and mental health, according to a new global study that uses cell phone data.
People who were more grateful had lower blood pressure and heart rate, as well as greater feelings of appreciation toward others. The study found that optimism was also linked to health and mental benefits, such as better sleep quality and more positive ex more PR
University of Michigan: Changing Weather Patterns Mix Up the Size, Duration of Annual Chesapeake Bay Dead Zone (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 1 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
The Chesapeake Bay Program and its partners, including the University of Michigan, released information today on the state of the 2021 Chesapeake Bay "dead zone." While last year's dead zone was the second smallest observed since 1985, this year's assessment paints a more complex picture of the bay's health.
This year's assessment confirms the earlier forecast of a slightly smaller than averag more PR
University of Michigan: Natural COVID-19 Infections Protect Against SARS-CoV-2, Gamma and Delta Variants (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 1 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
Natural infection with COVID-19 offered protection from reinfection when the gamma and delta variants predominated, according to a new University of Michigan study that also provides levels of antibodies needed to protect against reinfections.
According to the study, which took place in a community setting in Nicaragua, having infection-induced antibodies provided 69% protection against infect more PR
University of Michigan: New Report - Growing Water Affordability Crisis Touches All Michiganders, Urban and Rural (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 3 (TNSRep) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
Water and sewer service affordability, at both the household and community levels, is a widespread and growing problem across Michigan. Left unchecked, it is likely to increase in the future, according to a new statewide assessment.
"Our purpose was to understand the extent of affordability issues across the state and to provide Michigan policymakers with a resource they can use in developing more PR
Wayne State University Continues to Advance Research and Development, Topping $320M in Research Awards, Contracts and Programs (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 2 (TNSMon) -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
Wayne State University announced a continued increase in research awards and sponsored research agreements, totaling over $320 million in fiscal year 2021 as the research and discovery environment ecosystem pivots forward from the last 20 months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The substantial growth in the programs reflects a broad commitment to this aspect of the university's mission as an urban-serving public r more PR
Western Michigan University Sets Partnership With Gun Lake Tribe (10)
KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Dec. 3 (TNSPar) -- Western Michigan University issued the following news:
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Partnership Between Western Michigan University, Gun Lake Tribe Promotes Suicide Prevention
A partnership between Western Michigan University and Gun Lake Tribe is breaking down stigmas and increasing training and awareness about suicide among Native American youth.
"Suicide prevention is everybody's business," says Jill Granger, behavioral health counselor for Gun Lake Tribe and project dire more PR
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