ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 9 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: During a year in which the COVID-19 pandemic caused rapid declines in academic research productivity nationwide, the University of Michigan maintained its reputation as a leading public research university with $1.58 billion in annual research volume. The university reported a record $893 million in federally sponsored research expenditures across the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses dur more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 8 (TNSAwa) -- Calvin University issued the following news: On Wednesday, December 15, Rachael Denhollander will accept the 2021 Abraham Kuyper Prize for Excellence in Reformed Theology and Public Life. Denhollander is an attorney, author, advocate, and educator who is recognized as a leading voice on the topic of sexual abuse. Denhollander will receive the honor, which comes with a $10,000 award, at an event hosted by Calvin University and Calvin Theological Semina more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Dec. 8 (TNSPer) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Jesse Bernal, chief of staff to the president and vice president for Inclusion and Equity, announced that Kevin Carmody will be Grand Valley's new director and Title IX coordinator. Carmody will begin working at Grand Valley on January 4. He is the civil rights and Title IX coordinator at Alma College, a position he has held since 2018. At Alma, Carmody is responsible for supervising the case manag more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Dec. 10 (TNSEve) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Eastern Michigan University's commencement ceremonies might look a little different for graduates this year, but the shared achievement still remains. More than 2,100 students are eligible to participate in winter commencement ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 19 at the Convocation Center. Graduates from the College of Business, GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology, an more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7 (TNSPer) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Board of Mechanical Rules, Oakland University Board of Trustees, Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Residential Builders' and Maintenance and Alteration Contractors' Board, Michigan Board of Social Work, Michigan Travel Commission, Workers' Compensation Board of Magistrates, Michigan Infrastruc more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Dec. 11 (TNSPer) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: Steve Young of Lansing is the new chair of the Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees, effective Jan. 1. Alexis Hart of Royal Oak will serve as vice chair. The board held elections for the leadership positions at its Dec. 10 meeting. "I'm very excited to take on this leadership role at Northern Michigan University, where I started my college career, and I thank my fellow trustees for their  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 8 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The next time you purchase a new home, you might consider waiting a few weeks to move in. Many of the chemicals in a home's building materials-in the scent of new carpet, the chalky smell of newly hung drywall and of recently refinished floors-might not be great for your health. University of Michigan researchers have identified 55 chemicals of concern found in the walls, floors, ceilings and more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced yesterday that Michigan drivers will receive a $400 check for every car they own as a result of her historic bipartisan insurance reform bill that addresses high costs. "These refunds and the recently announced statewide average rate reductions are lowering costs for every Michigan driver," Gov. Whitmer said. Now that the reforms, which have been heralded as a "financial boon" more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news on Dec. 7, 2021: The Michigan Republican primary for governor is getting even messier, as the Muskegon County Republican Party is formally rejecting attempts from the state party to put their "thumb on the scale" for insiders' hand-picked candidate James Craig, according to MIRS News. MIRS News added that the Muskegon County GOP executive committee passed a formal measure rejecting Craig's candidacy, saying Cr more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2021: DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) today announced it will complete a 40% increase in its renewable energy capacity this year. The 535-megawatt increase includes three wind parks that began operating in the spring and one solar park that will come online before the end of the year. DTE's generation portfolio now includes 1,862 megawatts of wind and solar, which is enough clean energy to power nearly 700,000 homes. "A more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 10 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2021: DTE Energy, Michigan's largest energy company, will receive $84 million primarily to support the company's ongoing programs to modernize its natural gas infrastructure, which delivers safe and reliable gas to 1.3 million customers. This amount was approved today by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). The MPSC decision comes with a rate increase of $3.18 per month for the average residential cu more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Dec. 10 (TNSEco) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Eastern Michigan University plans a variety of improvements to academic facilities along with enhancements to campus and classroom technology in a capital budget of $18.05 million for fiscal year 2022-2023. The projects include investments supporting the renovation of the 3D Arts Complex, continued progression of the College of Business relocation to central campus, and necessary infrastructure impr more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Dec. 10 (TNSEco) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news on Dec. 9, 2021: The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents today (Dec. 9, 2021) approved the initial steps in a plan that will further transform the University with an investment of more than $200 million over the next three years in a massive new campus housing initiative. The initial plan includes the construction of new student housing facilities and renovations to existing housing. Among t more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Dec. 9 (TNSOps) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Exposing high school and middle school students to various STEM fields is a point of pride for Eastern Michigan University's GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology. The AT&T Foundation recognized this commitment with a $42,000 grant to support the college's Digital Divas program spearheaded by the Office of K-12 STEM Outreach as well as after-school programming. The grant will support educat more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Dec. 8 (TNSOps) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following President by James Smith: * * * The University has never considered privatizing student housing. Specifically, EMU is exploring working with an experienced partner who would provide the financing for new and renovated housing facilities on campus that would be owned and managed by EMU. We are aware that some members of the Faculty Senate are concerned about our plans that will result in a transformative m more PR

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Dec. 9 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2021: Demonstrating its commitment to "Powering the Next", and providing customers with innovative technology, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) today announced it has begun installing smart meters in Fort Wayne. I&M's goal in Fort Wayne is to install 57,000 smart meters by end of January 2022 and 195,000 by the end of 2022. A smart meter uses wireless technology to more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 9 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2021: The European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope has captured an image of a planet orbiting b Centauri, a two-star system that can be seen with the naked eye. This is the hottest and most massive planet-hosting star system found to date, and the planet was spotted orbiting it at 100 times the distance Jupiter orbits the sun. Some astronomers believed planets could not e more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Dec. 8 (TNSRes) -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation has made a grant of $1 million to Lawrence Technological University's Centrepolis Accelerator to further its mission of assisting "hardware" physical product startups and established small high-tech manufacturing firms in southeast Michigan. Specifically, the grant will provide capital for the C Evergreen Investment Fund, which provides services for a more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Dec. 7 (TNSRes) -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: Dozens of colleagues, family members, industry partners, and governmental officials gathered Friday morning on the campus of Lawrence Technological University to see a world-leading infrastructure laboratory named after the university's engineering dean, a prolific researcher in improving the lifespan of bridges and other crucial structures. After the unveiling, it is now the Nabil Gra more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement: * * * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released the following statement in response to Oxford Community Schools declining her offer to conduct a third-party review of last week's tragic shooting at Oxford High School: "I am extremely disappointed that the school district chose to decline my offer to devote the full resources of the Department of Attorney General to review the events lead more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 attorneys general in sending a letter to the American Law Institute (ALI) urging them to reject proposed changes to Section 213 of the Model Penal Code (MPC) that would weaken the ability of states to prosecute sexual assault, abuse, exploitation, and trafficking crimes; jeopardize the safety of victims of these crimes;  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on on Dec. 8, 2021: On top of the paid speaking company he launched shortly before announcing his retirement in May, James Craig was caught "scor[ing] a seat" as a paid board member of Palltronics - a company headquartered in Florida. The company is tied to an alleged scheme to defraud a Michigan taxpayer-backed investment fund and the director who recruited Craig remains "entangled in a legal fight."  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2021: This morning, MDP filed Freedom of Information Act requests with both the City of Detroit's Law Department and the University of Michigan's FOIA office to uncover how James Craig "scored a seat" as a paid board member of Palltronics - a company headquartered in Florida. The requests target Craig's correspondence with the political insiders behind his campaign - leadership of the Michiga more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Republican candidates for governor Kevin Rinke and James Craig are standing against putting money back in the pockets of Michiganders, while bipartisan leaders praised the news that Michigan families will receive a $400 refund check for every auto-insured vehicle in the state - the result of Governor Whitmer's bipartisan auto insurance reform. Governor Whitmer worked across the aisle to put Michigan  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Thanks to disastrous Texas and Mississippi abortion bans directly challenging the constitutionality of Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court looks poised to overturn it within months. That means that Michigan's next governor would be the last line of defense in the fight for reproductive rights. Michigan has a near-total abortion ban from 1931 that would go back into effect. The law criminalizes abortio more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2021: Since announcing his campaign, out-of-touch millionaire and Toyota car salesman Kevin Rinke has spent over $200,000 on TV as part of his $10 million dollar pledge to buy the governor's office. Across four ads, Rinke repeatedly ignores reality and Governor Whitmer's record in a shady attempt to sell his own credentials. This week, MDP is launching a fact-checking series to break it down more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Since announcing his campaign, out-of-touch millionaire and Toyota car salesman Kevin Rinke has spent over $300,000 on TV as part of his $10 million dollar pledge to buy the governor's office. Across four ads, Rinke repeatedly ignores reality and Governor Whitmer's record in a shady attempt to sell his own credentials. Used Car Fact #2 - Out-of-Touch Millionaire Kevin Rinke Makes Unsubstantiated Claim more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Throughout this gubernatorial cycle, James Craig's campaign has featured a much-hyped listening tour of Michigan that "apparently never materialized" and a "mostly quiet" public schedule generally. There is one venue that the Detroit Dodger hasn't been afraid to frequent, however. Craig's segment last weekend on Your World With Neil Cavuto marked his 50th appearance on national cable news since announc more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following joint news release on Dec. 6, 2021: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today to announce that EQ United, a logistics provider and RV components manufacturer, is establishing new operations in the village of Cassopolis with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. "Michigan's business climate and highly skilled manufacturing workforce provide an environme more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2021: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced today that the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) board approved several projects and initiatives that will ensure continued economic opportunity throughout Michigan in the new year. Right now, Michigan has an unprecedented opportunity to invest in families, communities, and small businesse more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following joint news release on Dec. 6, 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 electric vehicles 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 wi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 10 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2021: Mid-Michigan continues to secure its position as a hub for high-tech jobs as Okemos-based Konnech, a leading provider of election management software, expands and establishes its headquarters in East Lansing with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The project is expected to generate a total capital investm more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 10 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Innovation Hub for Advanced Computing, with key support from the state through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), recently awarded a combined $370,000 in funding to four translational research projects led by researchers from Michigan universities. These projects aim to tackle Deep Tech opportunities in high more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: The Michigan Economic Development Corporate has announced two new programs designed to strengthen Michigan's communities by supporting placemaking efforts around the state utilizing federal funding, including American Rescue Plan dollars. Program guidelines for the Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program and the Public Gathering Spaces Initiative were approved on Dec. 7 by the Michigan S more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2021: In a move that will put money back into the pockets of Michigan drivers, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) today announced that the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) has acted upon the governor's call to return surplus funds to Michigan policyholders and will immediately begin the process of refunding $400 more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2021: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced today that the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) board approved several projects and initiatives that will ensure continued economic opportunity throughout Michigan in the new year. Right now, Michigan has an unprecedented opportunity to invest in families, communities, and small businesses wit more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following joint news release on Dec. 6, 2021: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today to announce that EQ United, a logistics provider and RV components manufacturer, is establishing new operations in the village of Cassopolis with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. "Michigan's business climate and highly skilled manufacturing workforce provide an environment w more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2021: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced that the Michigan Education Trust (MET) is lowering the rates of its contracts so families will realize significant savings the earlier they start saving for a college education. "Today's decision by the MET Board lowers costs for working families and helps us put Michiganders first by empowering them to pursue their potential," said Gov.  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Whitmer celebrated the bipartisan expansion of the Great Start Readiness Program, or GSRP, Michigan's homegrown preschool program for four-year-olds. She encouraged families to enroll their children now to start preschool in January 2022. Over 35,000 four-year-olds are enrolled right now. "Every parent wants the best possible start for their child, and for many families, this includes a  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2021: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) today announced the launch of MI Benefits Center, an innovative approach to assist Michiganders in applying for much-needed food assistance, connecting families to benefits, lowering the cost for Michigan families. "My top priority every day is to make life easier for Michigan families by delive more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2021: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced that six communities will receive more than $2 million in grants awarded under the umbrella of the MI Clean Water plan that supports work including replacing lead service lines, enhancing water affordability plans, and connecting homes with contaminated drinking wate more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have recommended 22 community and state parks, trails and sports facilities across the state to share $7,790,400 in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants. "The Land and Water Conservation Fund is critical to creating quality outdoor recreation resources that add value and improve the quality of life for communitie more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the bipartisan Council of Great Lakes Governors came together to ask federal leaders to include funding for the Brandon Road Lock and Dam in the 2022 Water Resources Reform and Development Act to prevent a species of invasive carp from entering Michigan's water and protect key industries and tens of thousands of jobs. "The Great Lakes are the beating heart of Michi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following joint news release on Dec. 6, 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 electric vehicles 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 th more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bill 25 and House Bill 4921 which would improve the lives of Michiganders by expanding income tax deductions to disabled veterans and easing requirements for medical and recreational marijuana facilities. Senate Bill 25 will allow disabled veterans to deduct taxable income attributed to cancellation or forgiveness of a student loan pursuant to the U.S. Department of more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 10 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2021: The Michigan Public Service Commission today approved an $84,173,000 rate increase for DTE Gas Co. (Case No. U-20940). The rates approved today include $38 million for an infrastructure surcharge previously approved by the Commission. The new rates take effect Jan. 1, 2022. An average residential customer using 100 cubic feet of natural gas a month will see an increase of $3 more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 10 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2021: The Michigan Public Service Commission today launched a new study that will examine the potential of renewable natural gas (RNG) development in Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 87 of 2021, approved by the Legislature and signed into law in September by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (Case No. U-21170). PA 87 requires the Commission to conduct the study and report its findings t more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 8 (TNSPro) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Dec. 7, 2021: * * * MA-ABA program offers classroom-based experience for students Spartans will have even more opportunities to receive hands-on experience while training to become behavior analysts thanks to new partnerships with local K-12 school districts. The collaborations will help graduates from Michigan State University's M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis (MA-ABA) program be prepared to  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- Michigan State University issued the following Q&A on Dec. 7, 2021, with Jane Turner, professor of pediatrics and human development in the College of Human Medicine: * * * Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is available for kids 5-11 years, parents across the country are making appointments. But their kids may not be as excited as they are about two shots just weeks apart. Jane Turner, a professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Human Development in the College more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 11 (TNSJou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Dec. 10, 2021: An international team of scientists, including Michigan State University researchers, believe they may have found a molecular mechanism behind the extremely rare blood clots linked to adenovirus COVID-19 vaccines. The global team used state-of-the-art technology to analyze the AstraZeneca vaccine in minute detail to understand whether the ultra-rare side effect could be linked to t more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 9 (TNSRes) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Dec. 8, 2021: * * * MSU planetary scientist discusses DART mission and Netflix film about MSU scientists who try to save the world. * * * Seth Jacobson is an assistant professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and in the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Natural Science. As a planetary scientist, Jacobson studies the planets, moons, asteroids and comets  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 10 (TNSJou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Dec. 9, 2021: * * * When it comes to nuclei and neutron stars, we have to account for what we don't know, says John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor of Physics at MSU * * * Uncertainty is part of life. There's just no escaping it, even in a science as precise as nuclear physics. While scientists work to develop ideas and experiments to minimize that uncertainty, they mustn't forget about it,  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 11 (TNSEco) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Dec. 10, 2021: What was once a simple place to eat in Michigan State University's Wonders Hall has been transformed into a hub of active learning and engagement supporting student success in science, technology, engineering and math. The newly renovated area includes the Engineering Student Innovation Center - a space dedicated to supporting the College of Engineering Cornerstone Engineering and R more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 7 (TNSJou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Dec. 6, 2021: * * * How increasing the photosynthetic efficiency of potatoes could lead to a greener future * * * Improving the photosynthetic power-plants in crops could mean using less fossil fuel derived energy supplements in crop cultivation and lead to a second green revolution according to a new life-cycle assessment, or LCA, from the Walker lab ;at the Michigan State University-Department more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 10 (TNSRes) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Dec. 9, 2021: * * * The U.S. Department of Energy is helping MSU create a one-of-a-kind training experience for Spartan graduate students * * * Michigan State University is creating a new program to help Spartan students push the frontiers of physics and power the economy with nearly $2 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, or DOE-SC. The High Energy Ph more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 10 (TNSPar) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Dec. 9, 2021: * * * FRIB connected to world's fastest science network - DOE's Energy Sciences Network The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, is now connected to the world's fastest science network, the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Sciences Network, or ESnet. FRIB, Michigan State University Information Technology, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, or LBNL, collaborated to co more PR

MONROE, Michigan, Dec. 8 (TNSPro) -- Monroe County Community College issued the following news release: Monroe County Community College is inviting businesses that are locating a facility or expanding operations in Michigan to apply for up to $500,0000 in Michigan New Jobs Training Program funds, Barry Kinsey, director of workforce development, has announced. The funds can be used to meet a variety of training and employee development needs for new positions, with a starting wage of at least $ more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 7 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A with Mary Gallagher, Amy and Alan Lowenstein professor in democracy, democratization and human rights: * * * University of Michigan expert Mary Gallagher, whose research includes Chinese politics and U.S.-China relations, says a U.S. diplomatic boycott of the Olympics would expose fractures between the U.S. and its allies, which plays to China's advantage. A boycott, announced by the White House on Mon more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 10 (TNSPro) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The creation of a new Department of Robotics, a first among the nation's top 10 engineering schools, has been approved by the University of Michigan Board of Regents. The new department will define robotics as a discipline, teaching students the skills needed to help drive a rapidly expanding field. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the annual demand for qualified robotics pr more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 10 (TNSEco) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The Horace H. Rackham Educational Memorial, located in Detroit's Midtown, will undergo renovations to become the new home to many existing University of Michigan initiatives and programs in the city of Detroit. The $40 million project, approved Dec. 9 by the Board of Regents, is part of the university's long-term commitment to the city to grow the economy and improve the quality of life throu more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 10 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The boss says your opinion matters on major decisions, and company leaders are using crowdsourcing software to solicit your input. Before logging in and having your say, there's a question to consider: Does your participation really shape decisions in the C-suite via the power of technology? The answer is likely not, but the effort sure sounds good when bosses tout their plans with outside in more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 10 (TNSEco) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The new 163,000-square-foot Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building on the University of Michigan's North Campus will be the new home for the School of Information and expansion space for the Computer Science and Engineering Division of Michigan Engineering, bringing the two together under one roof for the first time. With the approval of the schematic by the U-M Board of Regents, more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 8 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Michigan's auto insurance reform law has contributed to an 18% drop in average premium costs from 2019 to 2020--the steepest decline in the country over that time period, according to new analysis by Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan. However, Michigan still has the most expensive auto insurance in the U.S., and a 2019 law has failed to reduce disparities in cost by race and geog more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 10 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A with Scott Campbell, professor and chair of the Department of Communication and Media on Dec. 9, 2021: * * * Solitude, or being alone, has traditionally been considered a matter of being physically separated from other people. As the world becomes increasingly mediated, we have to rethink what it is to be alone and reconceptualize it as "noncommunication," according to a University of Michigan research more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 9 (TNSRes) -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2021: The University of Wyoming is among an international coalition that announced a $19 million research project aimed at understanding how a farmer's or a rancher's grazing management decisions affect soil health on pasture and rangeland. The research will help determine how soil health can benefit a producer's land and well-being. Noble Research Institute, UW, Michigan State Universit more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Dec. 8 (TNSPar) -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: The historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is billed as a "once-in-a-generation investment" in the nation's infrastructure, creating millions of jobs to innovate and rehabilitate crumbling roads and bridges and transportation networks. Research underway by Western Michigan University's renowned Center of Excellence for Structural Durability will play an integral role in the future of infrastructure-- more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Dec. 10 -- The Wisconsin Historical Society issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Transfer Shipwreck in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, on the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for rehabilitation income tax credits, while it does not restrict private property owners in the use of their property. The Transfer more PR