SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, March 4 (TNSPer) -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: Beverly Hannah Jones, RA, a Michigan architect, entrepreneur, and community leader, has been named to the Board of Trustees at her alma mater, Lawrence Technological University. A Detroit native, Hannah Jones began her education as an engineering student at MSU, but soon discovered a passion for architecture and design, and transferred to Lawrence Tech. She earned a Bachelor of Scienc more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 25 (TNSPer) -- Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news: By Courtney Chapin Bartolomeo Gorgoglione, DVM, MSc, PhD, CertAqV, has been elected to serve as president of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA), the society of reference for veterinarians dedicated to aquatic animal species, with more than 700 total members including more than 150 certified aquatic veterinarians (CertAqV), worldwide. He will se more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 2 (TNSPer) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: With more than two decades of experience in philanthropy and development, Kim Tobin has been tapped to serve as Michigan State University's next vice president of university advancement. Tobin will start her new role May 1, replacing Marti K.S. Heil, who is retiring after an accomplished 45-year career spanning three institutions -- more than 33 of which were at MSU. "Kim has an impeccable track r more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, March 3 (TNSAwa) -- Northwood University issued the following news on March 2, 2022: Northwood University is announcing this year's Dealer Education Award recipients, who will be honored March 12 at the National Automobile Dealers Association Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Annually, Northwood recognizes exceptional owners and dealer principals in the automotive industry who have made noteworthy contributions to education and to their communities. "Northwood Univer more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, March 3 (TNSPer) -- Hope College issued the following news: The De Pree Art Center and Gallery at Hope College will be hosting the exhibition "On Bare Foot," featuring work by new faculty members Leekyung Kang, Emily Mayo and Jason Contangelo, from Thursday, March 3, through Wednesday, March 30. There will be an opening reception at the gallery on Thursday, March 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The three artists, who each joined the faculty in the fall of 2021, will deliver talks a more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 5 (TNSPer) -- Gov. Michael Parson, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: Governor Mike Parson announced two judicial appointments to the 4th and 23rd Judicial Circuits. Brett Hurst, of Fairfax, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for Atchison County in the 4th Judicial Circuit. Mr. Hurst currently serves as the Prosecuting Attorney for Atchison County. He earned a Bachelor of Science in agriculture business management from the University of Missou more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 1 (TNSOps) -- Calvin University issued the following news: On Wednesday, April 6, Ruth Padilla DeBorst will accept the 2022 Abraham Kuyper Prize for Excellence in Reformed Theology and Public Life. She will receive the award during the Kuyper Conference hosted by Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary. Padilla DeBorst, a theologian, missiologist, educator, and storyteller, has been involved in leadership development in her native Latin America for sever more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, March 2 (TNSRes) -- College for Creative Studies issued the following news: Four departments come together to explore the future of vehicle interiors and their surrounding environments during a studio course. In a studio course with Vectorform, a software agency and Unreal Engine, a game engine created by Epic Games, the creator of the popular battle-royal game, Fortnite--and co-taught by Entertainment Arts Adjunct Instructor Bryce Evans, and Graduate Transportation Design A more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, March 4 (TNSOps) -- Northwood University issued the following news: Northwood University is pleased to announce it has received gifts totaling $150,000 to fund online courses for anyone interested in The Northwood Idea and free-market economics. Donald S. Gottwald, a 1988 alumnus, and his wife, Pamela, are the principal donors behind this effort to highlight The Northwood Idea, which is the University's guiding philosophy that provides a foundation for students to utilize t more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 1 (TNSOps) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following Q&A with Orysia Kulick, assistant professor of German and Slavic studies and political studies at the University of Manitoba: Orysia Kulick (MPP, MA in Russian Studies '06) was a Fullbright fellow in Ukraine in 2004-2005, during the time of the Orange Revolution that overthrew a Russian-dominated government. She went on to earn her PhD from Stanford University in History (with more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 4 (TNSOps) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: The Ford School will be celebrating the graduating Classes of 2022 on Saturday, April 30 at 4:30 p.m. at an outdoor commencement ceremony at the iconic Elbel Field. Just down the road from Weill Hall at the corner of S. Division and Hill, Elbel Field has been the practice field for the U M Marching Band for decades. Named after Louis Elbel, author of "The Victors," it w more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 25 (TNSOps) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: As the Russian military surrounded and began its assault on Ukraine, Melvyn Levitsky, professor of international policy and practice, and Javed Ali, associate professor of practice, lent their expertise to numerous media outlets to break down the situation. "An invasion would put Russia in the position of an outlaw or rogue country, rather than restore Russia's position more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 3 (TNSOps) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Ford School Dean Michael S. Barr provided insight for Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) as she pressed the Senate to confirm Professor Sarah Bloom Raskin as Fed Vice Chair for Supervision, noting the increased risks the vacancy poses to the U.S. financial system. Warren, a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee and the Senate Finance Committee, h more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, March 2 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on March 1, 2022: DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) and All State Fastener (ASF), a Roseville, Michigan based supplier, today announced ASF's enrollment in DTE's MIGreenPower program. MIGreenPower enables DTE Electric customers to attribute more of their energy use to renewable energy from the company's wind and solar parks and is now one of the largest voluntary renewable energy programs in the country. ASF has enrolled at 25% wit more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 4 (TNSPar) -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: Grand Rapids Community College is partnering with Amazon's Career Choice program, providing Amazon's hourly employees access credits for transfer or degrees and career-focused certificates. The Career Choice program is an Amazon education benefit empowering employees to learn new skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere. GRCC is one of 140 colleges and universities in the nation, and  more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, March 2 (TNSPar) -- Hope College issued the following news: A third round of funding, for five projects, has been awarded through the "There's No Place Like Home" initiative administered by Hope College to link community organizations with Hope faculty and students to together address pressing social needs in the Holland area. Subtitled "The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Community-Based Partnerships Presidential Initiative (https://hope.edu/offices/mellon-initiatives/community more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 2 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: Husch Blackwell represented Colorado-based LivWell Holdings, Inc. in its closed sale to PharmaCann Inc., the largest privately held, vertically integrated cannabis company in the United States. Founded in 2009, LivWell grew from a single location into one of the most prominent marijuana businesses in Colorado and Michigan, with operations spanning cultivation, manufacturing, research and developme more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 1 (TNSPol) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: While law enforcement agencies and a Congressional committee work to investigate the Jan. 6, 2021, attacks on the Capitol--political violence aimed at blocking or overturning the results of the 2020 presidential election--a wave of subsequent efforts seek to undermine the norms and structures that have given Americans basic confidence in elections and in the peaceful transfer of power. Meanwh more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, March 1 (TNSPro) -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: Building on a long history of educational expertise in quality management, Lawrence Technological University's College of Engineering has introduced a new degree program, a Master of Science in Engineering Quality. Leading the effort is LTU professor Sabah Abro, a nationally recognized quality expert who has been on the LTU faculty full time since 2000. Abro said the 30-credit-hour p more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, March 4 (TNSOps) -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: Eight college students from around the country will spend eight weeks this summer at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield to develop computer programs for self-driving cars, under a new federal grant. C.J. Chung, professor of mathematics and computer science at LTU, won the $281,712 grant from the National Science Foundation. The grant will fund three summers of the progra more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSPol) -- Arizona State University's McCain Institute for International Leadership issued the following news: The McCain Institute at Arizona State University hosted the second event of its new "Defending American Democracy" series, with this installment focusing on threats to local election officials. The discussion featured Michigan's Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Pasco County, Fla.'s Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley, and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors fo more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, March 3 (TNSOps) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Brian Vernellis As the conflict in Ukraine continues, a student and a faculty member who are native to that country shared their concerns about the Russian invasion of their homeland and their fears for loved ones, as well as their thoughts on how the country has responded. Also, in a message shared this week with the university, President Philomena V. Mantella expressed support for the Grand  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel argued before the Michigan Supreme Court (MSC) this morning that the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) prohibits discrimination because of an individual's sexual orientation. "I have long fought for equal treatment under the law," Nessel said. "I was proud to represent our client agency this morning, as well as the people of our vibrant state. No on more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement: * * * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement in response to President Joe Biden's nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court: "I commend President Biden for recognizing the importance of striving for a Supreme Court that better reflects the citizens its rulings impact. "Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's well-rounded career - both fr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 4 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a nationwide investigation into TikTok for providing and promoting its social media platform to children and young adults even though social media use is associated with physical and mental health harms to young people. Attorneys General nationwide are examining whether the company violated state consumer protection laws that put the public at risk. more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging Michigan residents who believe they were impacted by the data breach announced by T-Mobile in August 2021 to take appropriate steps to protect their information from identity theft. On Aug. 17, T-Mobile reported a massive data breach compromising the sensitive personal information of millions of current, former, and prospective T-Mobile customers. The br more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general, is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to adopt a national rule to target impersonation scams. Unfortunately, Michigan consumers have experienced these types of scams. Earlier this month, Nessel reissued her Government Imposter Scams Consumer Alert after Ottawa County residents r more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined the Citizens Utility Board of Michigan (CUB) in asking the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to seek comments from utilities on their plans to incorporate federal grants and loans that are available to assist in addressing the climate crisis. In a joint letter sent to the MPSC Monday, Nessel and CUB Executive Director Amy Bandyk noted the  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: After repeated attempts to urge sediment cleanup, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is taking civil action on behalf of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) related to Morrow Lake in Kalamazoo County. The action, filed late this afternoon, is against STS Hydropower, LLC, and Eagle Creek Renewable Energ more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 4, 2022: * * * As we approach the one year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, today's job numbers are a clear sign that President Biden's economic plan is working and our recovery isn't just one track, it's exceeding expectations - no thanks to Republicans in Congress who unanimously opposed it. Following today's strong job report, which showed almost 700,000 jobs created, Michigan Democra more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Republican primary for governor kicked into a new gear this week as some of the candidates finally looked at a calendar and realized the "window is rapidly closing" to qualify for the ballot and there's less than 5 months to go before votes are cast. Here's how the seats in the clown car shuffled around this week. James Craig "Caught Lying," Again James Craig faced serious scrutiny this week fro more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Republican Party's leader has spent the last week shamelessly praising Vladimir Putin as the Russian military indiscriminately bombs Ukrainian civilians. Republicans have worked hard to avoid answering questions about Donald Trump's praise but that simply is not a tenable position as the Ukrainian people bravely fight back against Putin's invasion. While most Michigan Republicans largely remain s more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Lavora Barnes, chair of the Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of the ridiculous, short-sighted tax plan agreed upon by the Republican led Michigan House and Senate "This is nothing more than an irresponsible election-year stunt from Republican lawmakers. The Republican retirement tax has cost countless Michigan families thousands of dollars per year for over a d more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Following last week's news that James Craig sent a fundraising letter in which he went on the attack against law enforcement, calling members of the Michigan State Police "weak-kneed...underlings" that "abandon[ed] their jobs" to operate as cronies, the Detroit Dodger is back with a new outlandish excuse for his own offensive words - he was the target of "campaign sabotage." The defense spurred someon more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Following his speech yesterday before the Michigan Economic Developers Association, James Craig told reporters that he was in favor of eliminating the state income tax entirely, stating that he "would like to get rid" of a critical funding source for infrastructure projects, police, and schools. However, before committing to it as a full campaign pledge, the Detroit Dodger punted: "I'm not going to s more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 3, 2022: During a speech today in Lansing, out-of-touch millionaire Kevin Rinke once again "denounced" the bipartisan economic development fund that lawmakers on both sides of the aisle credit for "help[ing] convince General Motors to invest $7 billion to expand its electric vehicle and battery production in Michigan." A "big win" that represents GM's "single largest investment announcement"  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: After originally dodging an opportunity to make clear to Michiganders if he intended to stoke distrust around our democratic processes, last night Perry Johnson endorsed Republican Matthew DePerno, solidifying his status as yet another election conspiracy theorist in the crowded race for governor. DePerno has used his campaign for Michigan Attorney General to elevate his singular agenda to decertify  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: When are Michigan Republicans going to start condemning the horrific behavior among members of their party who serve in public office? Macomb County hired an attorney to investigate a sexual harassment claim against County Prosecutor Pete Lucido after a woman working in his office made a credible report of such behavior, according to a report in MIRS this week. This comes after three women reported t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last month, the Republican primary for governor was messier than usual and became even more crowded with the addition of off-kilter millionaire Perry Johnson. According to MIRS, the 14-candidate field is now "pretty much set as far as serious candidates," but the race itself is far from settled exactly five months out from when voters cast ballots in August. With the following major blunders that took more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 2 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: The city of Sturgis will gain a fully accessible Great Lakes-themed splash pad through a new crowdfunding campaign, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and city of Sturgis announced today. The Sturgis Splash Pad campaign is being offered through the Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity. If the campaign reaches its crowdfunding goal of $50,000 by April 15, the pr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 1 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following joint news release on Feb. 28, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II today announced that the state of Michigan has partnered with Connected Nation Michigan to lead the Broadband Infrastructure Audit and Validation project over the next six months. This project will utilize $5.2 million in federal CARES Act funding to conduct a full accounting of the state's high-speed internet s more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 4 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) awarded an $8 million grant to the Michigan State AFL-CIO Workforce Development Institute to support the Michigan Statewide Pre-Apprenticeship "Ready for Construction" (MiSPARC) program that will connect more than 640 unemployed and underemployed Michiganders. "The 'Ready for Construction' program puts  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining provider Aerostar Manufacturing is expanding its operations in the city of Romulus, where it will create up to 62 jobs for Michigan workers. The expansion is expected to generate a total capital investment of $8.6 million, supported by a $200,000 Michi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 2, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today awarded $3.5 million in MI Clean Water grants to nine Michigan cities and villages to help reduce the risk of reducing the risks associated with lead in drinking water and other improvements to better ensure safe, clean tap water for residents. "I am proud to continue our investment in Michigan's water infrastructure under my MI Clean Water Plan," more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer's decision to reinstate prevailing wage for all state construction contracts went into effect. This policy ensures the best value on infrastructure for Michigan taxpayers and raises wages for working people, helping them support their families and improve their quality of life. "Reinstating prevailing wage for state construction projects puts working people first and  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 1, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced applications are now being accepted through Thursday, March 31 for the new Growing MI Business grant program, which was signed into law at the end of last year to deliver $409 million in additional support to businesses across the state. "My number one goal is to put Michigan first, and that means making sure Michigan businesses have the more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 1, 2022: In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Governor Gretchen Whitmer today sent a letter to State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks calling on the State of Michigan Investment Board to hold a special meeting to divest the state of Michigan Retirement Systems pension plans from Russia, and for the State Treasurer to do the same with various trust funds over which she is fiduciary. F more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 4 (TNSRep) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Food Security Council released their final report which includes recommendations to decrease food insecurity in Michigan and highlights the swift action the state has already taken to improve this issue. Recommendations include increasing funding for fresh food through local and regional programs, increasing feedback from Michiganders who use community food pr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memo on March 3, 2022: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Kyle L. Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations SUBJECT: Forgiven Time, Mental Health and Wellness Days, and Professional Development The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has received requests from local school districts for the three (3) more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memo on March 3, 2022: 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: Future Proud Michigan Educator Grants Available As announced previously in a January 26, 2022 press release, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE)  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 4 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on March 3, 2022: The Michigan Public Service Commission took several new steps today in its ongoing review of how regulated utilities responded to a series of storms in August 2021 that left around a million Michiganders without electricity. Storms that swept across the Lower Peninsula Aug. 10-12, 2021, brought winds gusts exceeding 70 mph, causing widespread damage to utility poles and line more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 5 (TNSOps) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Michigan State University has successfully issued $500 million in century bonds at a yield to maturity of 4.165%. A century bond is an innovative security with a final maturity in 100 years offered to select and highly rated institutions. The century bond structure provides MSU with greater flexibility to use the proceeds to support a variety of priority projects and initiatives. "Century bond proc more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 (TNSOps) -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: Obesity rates are at epidemic proportions, and we need more research to create evidence-based, holistic, and sustainable strategies for prevention. That's why when Stephanie Jalaba, assistant professor and principal faculty in the MSUCOM Physician Assistant (PA) Medicine program, was invited to publish in the recent Physician Assistant Clinics prevention issue, she  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 5 (TNSJou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Spartan researchers publish the complete genome of the Rio pearlfish, a 'superhero' species that can inform studies of human health and even suspended animation * * * Don't underestimate the diminutive and doe-eyed Rio pearlfish, for looks can be deceiving. This fish has evolved over the eons into one tough little customer producing eggs that can survive being completely dry for months at a more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 1 (TNSEco) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: McLaren Health Care and Michigan State University held a ceremonial ribbon cutting to mark the opening of the $600 million health care campus adjacent to the university. The health care campus includes a 240-bed hospital, a multi-specialty outpatient care center and a Karmanos Cancer Institute in partnership with MSU Health Care. "This new health care campus offers exciting facilities for MSU's me more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 2 (TNSJou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Researchers and clinicians in the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine have determined osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is an effective method to reduce pain and disability in patients with chronic neck pain. Chronic nonspecific pain, unlike acute pain, is defined as lasting three months or longer, where no specific pathoanatomical cause can be identified. Jacek Cholewi more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 5 (TNSJou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: In a new paper published in Ecology Letters, Michigan State University evolutionary biologist Janette Boughman shows that the process of choosing a mate could be very important to the survival of the species. To do this, she and co-author Maria Servedio introduce a new theoretical model they coin "The Ecological Stage." Mate selection and male display traits have been studied before, but no previou more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 1 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: MSU Provost Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D. is recommending Pero G. Dagbovie as the associate provost for graduate and postdoctoral studies and dean of the Graduate School. The appointment will be effective April 22, pending approval by the Board of Trustees. Prior to Board approval, he will serve as associate provost for graduate and postdoctoral studies and dean of the Graduate School Designate, beginning on Ap more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 2 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: MSU Provost Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D. is recommending Pero G. Dagbovie as the associate provost for graduate and postdoctoral studies and dean of the Graduate School. The appointment will be effective April 22, pending approval by the Board of Trustees. Pero Dagbovie headshot Prior to Board approval, he will serve as associate provost for graduate and postdoctoral studies and dean of the Graduate School Des more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 2 (TNSJou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: A study by researchers from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is the first to establish a link between the formation of cholesterol crystals and bacterial infections in the heart. "This was not previously known," said George Abela, chief of the Division of Cardiology and the study's senior author. "This is what we've pioneered here at Michigan State." The bacteria attach and  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 1 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The United Nations' authoritative Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has issued a major new report on climate change impacts, adaptation and vulnerability. It warns that countries aren't doing nearly enough to protect against the disasters to come as the planet continues to heat up. University of Michigan researchers contributed to the so-called Working Group II report and are availabl more PR

BENTON HARBOR, Michigan, March 5 (TNSPro) -- Lake Michigan College issued the following news: Lake Michigan College President Trevor A. Kubatzke and Rio Salado College President Kate Smith signed a historic partnership agreement Friday morning at the Todd Center on LMC's Benton Harbor campus. Beginning Monday, March 7, students can register for select online classes offered by the Tempe, Arizona-based community college that will count toward LMC degree and certificate programs. Those programs more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Feb. 26 (TNSOps) -- Northwood University issued the following statement by President Kent MacDonald on Feb. 25, 2022: * * * Northwood University stands with and for a free and independent Ukraine that has embraced free markets, enterprise, and democracy. Our thoughts and prayers are with our current and former students from Ukraine and Russia and their loved ones. Russian President Vladimir Putin is currently the world's greatest threat to freedom and the rule of law. His v more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 1 (TNSPol) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A with Aaron Kall, director of debate and editor: * * * When President Biden gives his first State of the Union Address Tuesday (March 1), it comes at a critical time of his presidency, which has seen its share of highs and lows, a University of Michigan expert says. Biden, whose approval rating is low, can tout successes with COVID-19 legislation and a bipartisan infrastructure, but his failures includ more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, March 1 (TNSOps) -- The University of Michigan's Dearborn Campus issued the following news: Speaking as a volunteer to a classroom of children in Flint, Michigan about the influence of Arab culture in Spain, one of the young audience members asked Professor Hani Bawardi a question: "Why do Arabs own grocery stores?" Reflecting back to the late 1990s experience, Bawardi said it was a valid question -- 104 of 108 of Flint's convenience stores and supermarkets were owned by Ar more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 4 (TNSOps) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A with Amiyatosh Purnanandam, professor and chair of finance at the Ross School of Business: * * * The U.S. government and allies have responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine with a series of financial sanctions, including freezing assets and banning Russian banks from a key financial messaging system called SWIFT. What's happening now, what will be the likely effects and what does it all mean? Ami more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 5 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Major automotive manufacturers are ramping up production of electric trucks as a key strategy to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of their vehicles. Light-duty vehicles, including sedans, SUVs and pickup trucks, are currently responsible for 58% of U.S. transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions. Pickup trucks accounted for 14% of light-duty vehicle sales in the United States in 2020,  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 4 (TNSOps) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A with Eugene Bondarenko, a lecturer in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures: * * * With their survival at stake, Ukrainians are putting up staunch resistance against Russian troops. "Most of the men I know are fighting," said Eugene Bondarenko, a lecturer at the University of Michigan's Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, who studies Ukrainian society. "Ukrainians are not goin more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 3 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A with faculty Shirli Kopelman on March 2, 2022: * * * U-M expert on negotiations emphasizes importance of words when actions constrained, and ponders why we overlook the power of emotions * * * Far from pointless prattling, a new study demonstrates communication can mitigate negative effects of power asymmetry on cooperation. "Interestingly, our research leads us to question assumptions behind saying more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 2 (TNSOps) -- The University of Toledo issued the following news release: Faculty at The University of Toledo College of Arts and Letters will host a community discussion about Russia's invasion of Ukraine and help answer questions about the crisis. The public is invited to the free program titled "Perspectives on the Ukraine Crisis" 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, at Toledo Lucas County Public Library's Main Library, 325 Michigan St. Speakers include Dr. Joel Voss, an associat more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 4 (TNSJou) -- The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute issued the following news: University of Wisconsin-Green Bay research supported in part by Wisconsin Sea Grant has now made it to publication, shedding valuable light on how the bay of Green Bay has changed over time. "Benthos of Green Bay, Lake Michigan revisited after 40 years: A temporal update and assessment of environmental associations" was published in the Journal of Great Lakes Research and is avail more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, March 2 (TNSJou) -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: People fully vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19 are nearly 90 percent less likely to get sick, be hospitalized, and die of the disease, according to a new study from Lawrence Technological University. The study analyzed data on coronavirus cases, hospitalizations, and deaths by vaccination status from the Commonwealth of Virginia between Jan. 23 and Sept. 11, 2021. Lea more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, March 1 (TNSOps) -- Wayne State University issued the following Q&A with Detroit Human Rights Commissioner Erik Carter, a nursing professor, on Feb. 28, 2022: * * * Erik Carter, Ph.D., assistant professor of nursing-clinical, serves as the director of undergraduate programs for the Wayne State University College of Nursing, teaches the college's transition to practice class (NUR 4060 Synthesis of Core Nursing Knowledge), serves as a nurse education consultant for Wolters Klu more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, March 3 (TNSOps) -- Wayne State University issued the following news: New York Times bestselling author, educator, artist, abolitionist and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Patrisse Cullors will join the Wayne State University community Thursday, March 31, at 2 p.m. on wayne.edu/live for a virtual dialogue on her work around social justice, art and community organization. "We need innovation, creativity and action to build a climate of justice and equity - more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, March 2 (TNSOps) -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: Western Michigan University is standing in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and those impacted as Russian troops invade and launch attacks in the country. "We are saddened by and condemn in the strongest possible terms the aggression and bloodshed unfolding in Ukraine. The violence destroying lives and causing destruction in the country is unconscionable," WMU President Edward Montgomery, Facul more PR