DETROIT, Michigan, March 11 (TNSPer) -- DTE Energy issued the following news release: DTE Energy Executive Chairman Gerry Anderson will retire on June 30 after a 29-year career with the company. Current DTE President and CEO Jerry Norcia will assume the additional role of chairman of the board effective upon the expiration of Anderson's current term on May 5, 2022. "My wife Lizann encouraged me to take an interview with DTE nearly 30 years ago," said Anderson. "I'm so glad she did - I've been  more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, March 11 (TNSPer) -- Hope College issued the following news: Dr. Deborah Sturtevant, an emerita professor of social work, has been appointed to serve on the Bethany Christian Services Corporate Board of Directors. Sturtevant, who is a 1975 Hope graduate, retired from the college in 2021 after 33 years of teaching and research. Over the years, she collaborated with Bethany Christian Services to place social work student interns, conduct trainings with social workers, and co more PR

QUINCY, Illinois, March 10 (TNSPer) -- Quincy University issued the following news release on March 9, 2022: Quincy University has announced the return of Steve Hawkins as its head men's basketball coach. Hawkins is a former long-time and successful head men's basketball coach at QU. Today, Hawkins is coming back to QU after many years spent at Western Michigan University, where he served as the head men's basketball coach from 2003-2020 and the assistant basketball coach from 2000-2003. "Ste more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 12 (TNSPer) -- The University of Michigan's Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release on March 11, 2022: Paul Swiecicki, M.D., has been named medical director for the Clinical Research Specimen Processing (CRSP) laboratory at the U-M Rogel Cancer Center. Swiecicki, along with lab manager Keri Innes, will oversee the lab's expansion into an additional space on the Rogel building's 7th floor to accommodate an increasing workload. The laboratory is responsib more PR

ALMA, Michigan, March 11 (TNSPer) -- Alma College issued the following news: The Alma College Advancement Office this week announced two Alma alums have joined its staff. Katie Crombe, a 2011 Alma College graduate, signed on in January as director of alumni and family engagement. Emalee Rose, a 2004 graduate, will serve as the director of annual giving, effective March 15. "We are so pleased to welcome two dedicated Scot alumni to our advancement team in Katie and Emalee. Their passion and de more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, March 11 (TNSPer) -- Olivet College issued the following news: Olivet College has announced the appointment of Veronica Murff and Sarah Jennings, CPA, CFE, CAE, to its Board of Trustees. Murff and Jennings will join the College's leadership team with a commitment to providing a successful educational experience for all students. "I am very pleased to have Veronica Murff and Sarah Jennings join the Olivet College Board of Trustees," said President Steven M. Corey, Ph.D. "Both  more PR

ALMA, Michigan, March 9 (TNSOps) -- Alma College issued the following news: Building a sense of community, both locally and globally, is the focus of the 2021-22 Presidential Speaker Series at Alma College. The college will welcome Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson as its first guest in the series, with a speech scheduled for 6 p.m. March 17 at the Oscar E. Remick Heritage Center for the Performing Arts. The event is free and open to the public. "We are delighted to be back fully in- more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 9 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on March 8, 2022: For its efforts in establishing a more streamlined development process and overall community development vision, the city of Greenville joins Comstock Charter Township as one of the first communities to achieve the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) Essentials designation under the new RRC 2.0 framework, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. Orig more PR

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: This weekend, Politico reported that governors' races are taking on newfound importance for major donors as Democratic governors are increasingly seen as "existential for the party's presidential prospects, if not democratic governance itself." In interviews with dozens of Democratic donors, advisors, and campaign institutions, Politico found an intensified focus on investing in governors' races as Republica more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, March 10 (TNSPar) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Amazon announced today that it is further expanding the career advancement opportunities it offers its 750,000 hourly employees in the U.S. by partnering with more than 140 national and local universities to provide fully-funded college tuition. Michigan employees will have access to education from Eastern Michigan University, Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, Henry Ford more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 7 (TNSOps) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: As the invasion of Ukraine continues, media outlets turn to Ford School faculty for insight on the situation. This week, Ford School professors John Ciorciari, Melvyn Levitsky, and Javed Ali analyzed Russia's intentions with the invasion, as well as the logic behind it. "It's one of those transition periods (in Russia) where you have a very strong autocratic government, more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 9 (TNSPar) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Solving the most difficult environmental issues requires international collaboration among researchers, governments, and the private sector. A recent year-long collaboration between universities in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada has been addressing energy and the environment and will be presenting some of its findings in a series of events in the coming months. The North  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 10 (TNSOps) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Ford School professors Javed Ali and Mel Levitsky are participating in a "Russian Invasion of Ukraine Teach-Out", created by the University of Michigan Center for Academic Innovation and available through Michigan Online. The teach-out will be live until March 21, 2022. A virtual town hall on the issue will be held March 23 at 1 PM ET. Course description: The armed co more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 8 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Schools are a promising setting for mental health services - they meet students where they are, surrounded by adults that they trust. Yet more research is needed to determine the most effective way to deliver those services within schools. In a collaboration with U-M's Medical School, Robin Jacob, co-director of the Youth Policy Lab, and other researchers surveyed studen more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, March 9 (TNSRes) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Michele Coffill Consumer confidence, purchases and new orders all rose in February, likely boosted by the sharp decline in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in West Michigan and the nation, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Yet, Long said, February's numbers were collected before Russia invaded Ukraine. "Now, all bets are more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, March 11 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Michele Coffill The COVID-19 pandemic came amid a series of compounding events that has put tremendous strain on automotive suppliers, and experts said thinking holistically and creatively will help the industry recover. That message was delivered March 10 at the 23rd annual Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium, held in the DeVos Center and hosted by the Van Andel Global Trade Center, housed in the more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, March 9 (TNSPer) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: BY Brian Vernellis After 18 seasons as head coach of the men's basketball team, Ric Wesley announced he's stepping down from his head coaching duties, effective immediately. Assistant coach Taylor Johnson will assume the interim head coaching position while a national search begins for the next coach to lead the program. "I am filled with gratitude as I reflect on my 18 years as head coach of GV more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Following questions related to the Office of Auditor General's (OAG) January 12 report on COVID-related deaths in long-term care (LTC) facilities and data tracked by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is sharing further analysis of the findings. The analysis was done by Health, Education and Family Services Division within the more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a multistate coalition in urging the Department of Energy (DOE) to update its "petroleum equivalency factor," which determines how electric vehicles are accounted for when calculating auto manufacturers' average fleetwide fuel economy under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program. Currently, the "petroleum equivalency factor" is based o more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on March 7, 2022: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is joined today by county and city leaders as they highlight next steps in the $26 billion opioid settlements with the nation's three major pharmaceutical distributors - Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen - and opioid manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson. "I took legal action once I took office to try to recoup money for the devastating more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Following more than a year of negotiations, Michigan Attorney General Nessel and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Director Liesl Clark are announcing a successful settlement agreement with the owner and operator of the Arbor Hills Landfill in Salem Township. The settlement includes requirements to resolve the issues at the landfill, as well as environmentally more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: Following more than a year of negotiations, Michigan Attorney General Nessel and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Director Liesl Clark are announcing a successful settlement agreement with the owner and operator of the Arbor Hills Landfill in Salem Township. The settlement includes requirements to resolve the issues at the landfill, a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on March 9, 2022: After months of reviewing thousands of Boy Scouts of America (BSA) civil claims with a Michigan connection, today Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan State Police (MSP) Director Col. Joe Gasper are announcing the first criminal charges in the ongoing investigation. Mark Chapman, 51, of New York, is charged in the 39th District Court in Macomb County with the  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: After an eventful previous week, here's how the first full week of March went for the entire slate of gubernatorial candidates that are gaining such little ground the RGA has already pledged to burn $3.5 million to bail out whoever advances past the primary. Another Bad Week for James Craig James Craig just can't stop racking up the body blows on his apparently extremely lacking leadership skills.  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 11, 2022: One year ago today, President Biden signed the historic American Rescue Plan into law, spurring a year of investments in Michigan that helped over 70 percent of the state get vaccinated, safely reopened schools, put checks into the pockets of over one million families, lowered health care costs, and invested in communities to help them recover from the pandemic. This was made possi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: This week, Michigan drivers will begin receiving $400 refund checks for each vehicle they own - one of several boons to working families that out-of-touch millionaire and Toyota salesman Kevin Rinke has stood against since joining the crowded and messy Republican primary for governor. Rinke described the reform as a "fatal mistake" and said he would have vetoed it had he been governor instead. Gove more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last night at Mar-a-Lago, Perry Johnson doubled down on embracing election conspiracy theories as he stood beside Matthew DePerno and cheered on false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. DePerno has used his campaign for Michigan Attorney General to elevate his singular agenda to decertify the state's 2020 general election results. There has been no low he hasn't been willing to stoop to in pu more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 7, 2022: Today odd-quality "guru" Perry Johnson launched yet another misleading attack ad against Governor Whitmer, this time in the hopes it will distract Michiganders from his dangerous agenda to decimate public education by enacting a voucher-style scheme and shutting down struggling schools. More than $3.5 million has been spent leveling false attacks on Whitmer's leadership since the star more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Odd-quality "guru" Perry Johnson released yet another ad - this time to broadcast his election conspiracy theories. As with the rest of the Republican gubernatorial field, Johnson is relying on dangerous lies about the 2020 general election in order to undermine public trust in the electoral process, call for restrictions on voting, and propose an extreme plan to slash funding for Detroit and other l more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: James Craig continues to face backlash for sending a campaign 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. In his desperate attempts to dodge responsibility for the mailer - despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary and even accounts from former  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * The following is a statement from Kent County Democratic Party Chair Bill Saxton after news reports of Robert Regan's insensitive and vile comments. "Our friends and our neighbors across the 74th state House District deserve better than a man who jokes about rape, who has long disparaged women and who regularly promotes vile antisemitic rhetoric. "The Republican Party must stand up to Robert Reg more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan Democratic Party held a press conference at the Michigan State Capitol with Michigan House Democrats - including Leader Donna Lasinski, Floor Leader Yousef Rabhi, and State Rep. Rachel Hood - to celebrate one year of President Biden's American Rescue Plan, not thanks to Michigan Republicans in Congress who are running on a promise to raise taxes on close to 40% of Michiganders and raise  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan Democratic Party is calling on state Republicans to condemn a GOP state House candidate who used a rape analogy to make his case for overturning the 2020 election. "You know, having three daughters and I tell my daughters: Well, if rape is inevitable, you should just lay back and enjoy it," Robert Regan said during a livestream with the group Coalition to Rescue Michigan. "We do want to more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 10, 2022: Ahead of tomorrow's anniversary of President Joe Biden signing the American Rescue Plan into law, new data shows that more than 300,000 Michiganders received smaller health care bills thanks to the American Rescue Plan which not a single Republican in Michigan's congressional delegation voted for. This news comes as Republicans have doubled down on their promise to deliver an agend more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 10, 2022: Last night in Detroit, Mayor Mike Duggan delivered his State of the City address and touted the reduction in violent crime that the city has experienced since James Craig left his post as chief of Detroit Police Department. Duggan also highlighted the more collaborative posture the department has after Craig's departure, allowing for DPD, prosecutors, and judges to work more closely more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on March 9, 2022: The city of Berkley will build an inclusive playground at Jaycee Park and update the park's pathways, pavilion, and restrooms to increase accessibility and use with the help of a new crowdfunding campaign, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and city of Berkley announced today. The campaign is being offered through the Michigan-based crowdfunding platform P more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 4 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following joint 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 $20 more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on March 10, 2022: Two historic Michigan lighthouses will make progress on long-term preservation efforts with the help of $100,000 in Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program (MLAP) grants from the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. "Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state, and these beacons stand tall as ico more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: For their efforts in establishing a solid foundation to attract private investment and further build on community assets, MEDC formally recognizes the village of Roscommon as a Certified Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC) in Michigan. Roscommon joins an elite group of 60 Michigan communities in all corners of the state that have qualified as "thoroughly prepared" when it comes to plannin more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: A $100,000 grant through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)'s Office of the Great Lakes will help protect wild rice, one of the state's most culturally and ecologically significant native plants. The two-year grant from the Michigan Great Lakes Protection Fund to the University of Michigan Water Center will support the collaborativ more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) Director Anita Fox confirmed that the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) has initiated the transfer of $3 billion in surplus funds to Michigan's auto insurers, and that eligible Michiganders are already starting to receive their $400 per-vehicle refunds. Auto insurers must send out refund ch more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 8 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 7, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) Director Anita Fox today announced that the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) will complete the transfer of $3 billion in surplus funds to Michigan's auto insurers this week. Once complete, the transfer will trigger a 60-day deadline for auto insurers to send out required $4 more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 10, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed bills to strengthen consumer protections, promote social districts, and increase prescription drug access, among other legislation. "Today I signed nine bipartisan bills, bringing the total bipartisan bills signed to 775 as we continue to bring Democrats and Republicans together to get things done for Michiganders," said Governor Whitmer. more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Whitmer signed House Bills 4562 and 4563 that amend the Michigan Corrections Code to allow the Michigan Parole Board to deny parole for violent incarcerated individuals for up to five years after a majority vote and written report. This would ensure that victims of horrific, violent crimes do not have to relive traumatizing experiences every year at parole hearings. "Every family, in e more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following statement: * * * Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after the release of Michigan's latest economic numbers showing that the state has added jobs for nine straight months and has a low unemployment rate of 4.9%, with the third-fastest decrease of any state. The unemployment rate for December 2021 was revised down as well, to 5.1% from 5.6%. Although there remains work to be done, Michig more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Kyle L. Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations SUBJECT: Remote Learning Comparisons While most school districts have attempted to maximize in-person instruction this year, given its clear benefits over remote instruction, most have also had to contend with so more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 9 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Hispanic Michiganders were more likely than white Michiganders to suffer severe COVID-19 symptoms, have longer hospital stays and experience increased social stressors--being unable to pay rent, buy food or arrange child care, according to a new University of Michigan study. The findings shine a light into the health inequalities that were already observed by an earlier analysis comparing non more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 9 (TNSRep) -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on March 8, 2022: The Michigan Public Service Commission's 2021 Annual Report released today highlights how energy affordability and reliability remained key priorities as Michigan dealt with continuing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and significant power outages from increasingly severe weather fueled by climate change. To address the issue of affordability, the MPSC in F more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 9 (TNSJou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Michigan State University's Thomas D. Sharkey has a gift for exploring the intricate biochemical mechanisms of photosynthesis, the life-sustaining reactions that plants use to grow literally from thin air. Both skills are on display when Sharkey talks about his team's new paper, published on March 8 in the journal Proceedings of the Natural Academy of Sciences, describing what they call a pilot lig more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, March 9 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined five other Democratic governors on Tuesday in asking congressional leadership to support federal legislation to provide relief for Americans facing rising gas prices by suspending the federal gas tax until the end of the year. Alongside Governors Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Jared Polis of Colorado, Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania, Tony Evers of Wisconsin, more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, March 11 -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: Former Northern Michigan University Trustee Donna Murray-Brown will join the National Council of Nonprofits based in Washington, D.C. on July 1, as vice president of strategy and development. She recently concluded an eight-year tenure as president and CEO of the Michigan Nonprofit Association. Murray-Brown was appointed to the NMU Board of Trustees by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in December 2019. She resigned a more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, March 9 (TNSOps) -- Northwood University issued the following news: Kelly Meek -- daughter, sister, wife, and mother - an entrepreneur known for being a generous, selfless, creative, and passionate supporter of women in business. On this day, International Women's Day 2022, Northwood University is announcing the Kelly Ann Meek Scholarship for women leaders and entrepreneurs at Northwood University. Northwood University President Kent MacDonald and First Lady Mary-Ellen Mac more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, March 12 (TNSBook) -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: A community book read will focus on rooting out gun violence in Kalamazoo. Facilitated by Western Michigan University's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, book groups throughout the community will read "Bleeding Out: The Devastating Consequences of Urban Violence--And a Bold New Plan for Peace in the Streets" by Thomas Abt. "Both the city and the county have determi more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 10 (TNSOps) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A with Scott Campbell, professor of telecommunication, on March 8, 2022: * * * The global media is not fulfilling their role in covering public opinion and response within Russia, and we as people of democracy have to lament and be vocal about the reasons why, says a University of Michigan communication expert. The world can get daily reports about how the invasion is unfolding and how Ukraine is respo more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, March 8 (TNSOps) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following statement by President James Smith: For 12 days, a portion of which time many among our campus community were on spring break, we have witnessed the Ukrainian people's strength, bravery and resilience. Ukraine, and its leaders, continue to show the world that they will not give in to the brutal invasion by Russia. The assault has led to massive destruction and the deaths of civilians, children and soldiers more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 10 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partner Rob Bilott was interviewed and mentioned recently about the dangers posed by PFAS: * "Citizen sleuths exposed pollution from a century-old Michigan factory, with nationwide implications," American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). * "Worcester firefighters with cancer file lawsuit against turnout gear makers, chemical giants," Worcester Telegram. (subscription required) * "Something more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, March 8 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan's Dearborn Campus issued the following news on March 7, 2022: College of Business Assistant Professor Wayne Fu's research has looked into car warranties for a decade. His discoveries provide manufacturers with important data for their decision-making processes -- and Fu shares if he, as a consumer, would buy an extended warranty. Some car warranties are three-year/36,000 miles. Others are five-year/60,000 miles. There are even  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 11 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: In order to track and share data on violent events unfolding in Ukraine, a University of Michigan researcher has developed a platform that collects this information in almost real time. Political scientist Yuri Zhukov has launched VIINA: Violent Incident Information from News Articles on the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine. VIINA is a near-real time multisource event data system for the inv more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 8 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: In 2020, the X-ray telescope eRosita took images of two enormous bubbles extending far above and below the center of our galaxy. Since then, astronomers have debated their origin. Now, a study including University of Michigan research suggests the bubbles are a result of a powerful jet of activity from the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. The study, published in Nature  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 5 (TNSOps) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A with Dan Slater, professor of political science: * * * Russian President Vladimir Putin has the world on edge. "Research in political science teaches us that dictators like Putin are especially likely to be belligerent against their neighbors," said Dan Slater, professor of political science at the University of Michigan. "But this war is not in Russia's national interest in any meaningful way. Nobody more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A with anthropologist Greta Uehling: * * * More than 2 million people, so far, have fled Ukraine for other European countries since the beginning of the Russian invasion, according to the United Nations. The UN Refugee Agency is expecting around 4 million refugees this week, while the Red Cross estimates that about 7 million are displaced internally. "This is a very intense flow on the international community," more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, March 11 (TNSOps) -- Wayne State University issued the following news: In the spirit of continuous improvement and in support of Wayne State University's recently approved 2022-27 strategic plan, this week the Office of the Provost announced several moves aimed at streamlining operations, better supporting students and improving student success. The enhancements include the integration of the APEX and Warrior VIP student support programs into a new program model called Warri more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, March 8 (TNSAwa) -- Wayne State University issued the following news: Wayne State University recently added its seventh Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified building. The STEM Innovation Learning Center earned LEED Gold -- WSU's third -- from the U.S. Green Building Council. "Facilities Planning and Management is extremely proud to add LEED Gold certification to the list of achievements for the STEM Innovation Learning Center," said Ashley Flintoff, more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, March 11 (TNSAwa) -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: Western Michigan University's expanded land and economic development project, Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park North, received distinguished recognition for remediating environmentally impacted land and creating space for sustainable businesses and use. A recipient of the U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan's (USGBC-WM) Innovative Project Award, Western was set to be honored dur more PR

KEWAUNEE, Wisconsin, March 11 -- The Wisconsin Historical Society issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse in Kewaunee, Kewaunee County, on the State Register of Historic Places. The Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse sits on the south pier where the Kewaunee River flows into Lake Michigan. It was added to the State Register of Historic Places because of the lighthouse's role in maritime transportation and commerce  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 8 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: As people inch closer to returning to work after staying home during the pandemic, they tend to downplay the risks of getting a COVID-19 infection, according to new research. In addition, these changes over time in perceived infection risk are more pronounced among people who are at a higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19, said Yesim Orhun, an associate professor of marketing at the Un more PR