COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 6 (TNSPer) -- American Electric Power Corp. issued the following news release: Shane Lies has been named senior vice president and chief nuclear officer of American Electric Power's (Nasdaq: AEP) Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant (Cook) in Bridgman, Michigan, effective July 1, 2022. Lies is currently site vice president at Cook, a dual-unit nuclear site with a total generating capacity of 2,278 megawatts. Lies is replacing Joel Gebbie, who is retiring after 36 years with AEP. Ke more PR

HANCOCK, Michigan, May 5 (TNSPer) -- Finlandia University issued the following news: Finlandia University has elected Tim Pinnow, Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Colorado Mesa University (CMU), as its 17th president following a unanimous vote by the University's Board of Trustees. He will assume his presidency on July 1, 2022. The Board's selection of Finlandia's President-elect follows a five-month nationwide search led by the University's Presidential Search Committee, wit more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, May 6 (TNSAwa) -- Grand Valley State University Foundation issued the following news: By Michele Coffill William "Bill" Pickard and P. Douglas Kindschi were recognized May 3 by the Grand Valley University Foundation for their commitment to philanthropy, service and the university. Pickard, who received the Enrichment Award, served as a member of Grand Valley's Board of Trustees for 11 years (1977-1989) and is a longtime supporter of business students and students of color more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, May 6 (TNSPer) -- Hope College issued the following news on May 5, 2022: David Blahnik is bringing a winning collegiate pedigree to the Hope College men's soccer team. The former head coach at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois, has been named head coach for the Flying Dutchmen, Director of Athletics Tim Schoonveld announced today. Blahnik guided Olivet Nazarene to a .707 winning percentage over six seasons from 2012 through 2017. Blahnik served as an assi more PR

BENTON HARBOR, Michigan, May 6 (TNSAwa) -- Lake Michigan College issued the following news: The Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees named BHSH Spectrum Health Lakeland President Loren B. Hamel, MD, as the 2022 recipient of the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award during 75th annual commencement ceremonies on May 1 at The Mendel Center Mainstage on the Benton Harbor Campus, 2755 E. Napier Ave. The award is presented annually to an individual who has advanced the cause of Lake Michig more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, May 4 (TNSPer) -- Olivet College issued the following news: Olivet College President Steven M. Corey, Ph.D., is pleased to announce that Paul Burkhardt, Ph.D., has been appointed provost after a nationwide search. Burkhardt will begin his new role on July 1, 2022. Burkhardt joins Olivet College from Prescott College, where he most recently served as executive vice president and provost. He succeeds Maria Davis, Ph.D., who is stepping down after 11 years to return to a full-ti more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 5 (TNSPer) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Two University of Michigan professors are among the most recent inductees into the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest distinctions for a scientist or engineer in the United States. The academy announced the election of 120 members and 30 international members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. U-M's newly elected NAS members ar more PR

ALMA, Michigan, May 5 (TNSRes) -- Alma College issued the following news: Students present the results of their research and projects in art and performance at the 26th annual Kapp Honors Day, a celebration of the liberal arts. More than 100 Alma College students participated in Alma College's 26th annual Kapp Honors Day program on Thursday, April 7, 2022. This day provides a forum when traditional classes are canceled and students share their original research, creativity and talents with an  more PR

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, May 6 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: The American Electric Power Foundation (AEP) upon the recommendation of Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is giving a $70,000 grant to Spencer County Habitat for Humanity for the construction of a new home to be built in 2022. "Every human deserves to be able to rest their head on their pillow at night and not worry about where they will be sleeping the next night," said Jenn more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 7 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following joint news release with four organizations: * * * Bank of America, along with leading public health organizations - the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, the American Cancer Society and the University of Michigan School of Public Health - have announced the launch of a signature initiative to advance health outcomes for Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American and Nativ more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, May 3 (TNSPar) -- Davenport University issued the following news release: Davenport University and Grand Rapids Public Schools just signed an agreement that will create 75 new scholarships toward urban STEM education degrees for current students, staff and parents within the school district. Grand Rapids Public Schools is the first school system to take advantage of this new program, which Davenport is offering to school districts statewide. "Grand Rapids Public Schools more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: With the U.S. Supreme Court signaling an end to Roe v. Wade, national news stations are putting Democratic governors in the spotlight for expanding reproductive health care access and acting as the last lines of defense against GOP efforts to ban abortion. Here's a roundup of Democratic governors and candidates defending choice on tv this week: * Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on MSNBC: "I want to use every t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: The Democratic Governors Association and its allied entities announced $75 million in initial television buy reservations in Colorado, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, and Wisconsin this fall. This comes as the DGA continues to break fundraising records, backed by a surge in grassroots and national donors who recognize the vital role Democratic governors play in protecting democracy and individu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: This week, as a draft opinion indicated the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, GOP candidates for governor across the country doubled down on their extreme positions in support of restricting reproductive freedoms and banning abortion. Here's what Republican candidates for governor said this week to reinforce their view that women should not have autonomy over their own health care decisions: In more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, May 6 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release: The DTE Energy Board of Directors declared a $0.885 per share dividend on its common stock payable July 15, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business June 20, 2022. This continues DTE Energy's consistent dividend history, having issued a cash dividend for more than 100 years. "Our shareholders place a high importance on our dividend and the role DTE plays in delivering consistent above-average returns," sa more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 4 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce the addition of partner Dennis Boren to the firm's Detroit, Michigan office and nationally recognized labor and employment department. Boren joins Dinsmore after a 40-year career with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). His most recent role there was as regional attorney for Region 7, which includes the Lower Peninsula of Michigan as well as four Uppe more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 6 (TNSPol) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: The U.S. Supreme Court acknowledged a leaked draft opinion on Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 court decision that granted federal protection of abortion rights. Ford School professor Paula Lantz, who studies the role of public policy in improving population health and reducing social disparities in health, commented on the potential health effects of a ban on abortion, and  more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, May 6 (TNSPol) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Brian Vernellis The opportunity was too good to pass up for Theresann Pyrett, '11, '15. What started as an interview for a publication by the Michigan Education Association led Pyrett, a French teacher at Macatawa Bay Middle School in Holland, to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, speaking to White House officials on her experiences as an educator during COVID-19. Pyrett's magazine interview foc more PR

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, May 4 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), an American Electric Power company, plans to invest approximately $13 million to strengthen the electric transmission network in Mishawaka and St. Joseph County. The East Mishawaka Transmission Line Project involves rebuilding about 4 miles of 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission line located between Beech Road and the Twin  more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, May 4 (TNSRes) -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: Just how often will we need booster shots against COVID-19 in the months and years ahead? A Lawrence Technological University mathematics professor has received a $242,192 federal grant to help figure that out. Matthew Johnston, assistant professor in LTU's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, won the grant through the National Science Foundation's Launching Early-Career Aca more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 6 (TNStalk) -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement: * * * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement following the Senate's passage of House Bills (HB) 4674 and 4675, which now head to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk: "I applaud our colleagues in the Senate for passing this legislation. Without proper resources and assistance, those who survive a crime may never recover. "I'm proud to support these bills and know more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a multistate coalition of eight attorneys general in urging President Biden to fully cancel federal student debt owed by every federal student loan borrower in the country. In a letter to President Biden, Nessel and the coalition stress that immediate relief is needed for borrowers struggling with the unmanageable burden of student loan debt. The att more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel secured more than $3.5 million from the owner of TurboTax, Intuit Inc. (Intuit), for deceiving consumers into paying for tax services that should have been free. As a result of a multistate agreement, Intuit will pay a total of $141 million in restitution to millions of consumers across the nation who were unfairly charged. Michigan is expected to receive  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: With just days to go before the first Republican gubernatorial debate, here's where things stand for the crowded field of 10. Tudor the Vampire Player Tudor Dixon apparently starred in some "extremely low budget" productions back in her day - a feature film (can we call it that since it's on Amazon Prime?) in which she can be seen getting "eaten by two zombies," and a leading 11-episode vampire stint  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lavora Barnes on Carol Glanville's historic win: * * * "Congratulations to Representative-Elect Carol Glanville and her team for their hard fought and well deserved win tonight in the 74th House District special election. Ms. Glanville's message resonated with the voters in the 74th House District and we could not be more thrilled to welcome her to Lansing so she can fight for the needs of the ci more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Republican Robert Regan's troubled candidacy, which has been marked by offensive comments and lies about the 2020 election, shows he is unfit to fill the Michigan House 74th District seat. Voters go to the polls for Tuesday's special election. "Time and again Robert Regan has shown the people of Kent County that he is totally unfit for public office," said Lavora Barnes, chair of the Michigan Democrati more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: This week, the news broke that a draft opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court spells out the argument for overturning Roe v. Wade. The reports are yet another indication that the Court is poised to dismantle long-standing precedent and strip reproductive rights from millions of Michigan women and families - an outcome eagerly welcomed by every Republican running for governor in Michigan this cycle. Severa more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Since last week, multiple outlets have been reporting on challenges filed against the nominating petitions submitted by James Craig, Tudor Dixon, and Perry Johnson. Evidence of extensive fraud ranging from forged signatures to the inclusion of deceased voters was uncovered, throwing into question whether any of the three will appear on the August primary ballot - a likely outcome not lost on Republicans more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan Democratic Party has submitted a letter of interest to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) indicating that Michigan is interested in holding its 2024 Presidential Primary in the early "pre-window." This letter is the first step in the process. The full application to the DNC is due in early June. "The states that go early in the Democratic Presidential primary process should reflect t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Supreme Court draft opinion showing that conservative Supreme Court justices are set to overturn Roe v. Wade is the result of Republicans in Michigan and across the country's decades-long, radical war on the right to choose. Despite Michigan Republicans' cheering, the evidence is clear -- the overwhelming majority of Americans support access to safe and legal abortion and support Roe v. Wade's half more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last night, news broke that a draft opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court spells out the argument for overturning Roe v. Wade. The reports are yet another indication that the Court is poised to dismantle longstanding precedent and strip reproductive rights from millions of Michigan women and families. If the Supreme Court fully overturns Roe v. Wade, Michigan will immediately revert back to a draconian a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Recently, "prolific junk faxer" Perry Johnson put his millions towards littering the airwaves with yet another misleading ad in order to artificially inflate his extreme gubernatorial candidacy. To date, the odd-quality guru has been responsible for more than half of the $7 million that has been spent attempting to undercut Governor Whitmer's leadership since the start of the 2022 cycle. As has remaine more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: According to reporting from Detroit News, Tudor Dixon previously was credited for roles in dramatic "productions that featured gore and other actors in sexual scenes." In a movie described by its own trailer as "offensive" and "disgusting," Dixon is shown getting "eaten by two zombies." She went on to play a vampire that uses a sword to slash a woman's neck in a separate production. News of Dixon's inv more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 3 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on May 2, 2022: The St. Ignace Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the Museum of Ojibwa Culture will build a new pavilion on the museum grounds through the anticipated success of a crowdfunding campaign, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and city of St. Ignace DDA announced today. The campaign is being offered through the Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity. more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 3 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: Rogers City's Westminster Park will soon be revitalized and its historic gazebo will be restored through a new crowdfunding campaign, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the city of Rogers City announced today. The campaign is being offered through the Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity. If the campaign reaches its crowdfunding goal of $20,000 by May 31, the more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 6 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following joint news release: Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that seven Michigan preservation projects were awarded Governor's Awards for Historic Preservation during a ceremony hosted by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Communities represented include Battle Creek, Bay City, Detroit, Kalamazoo, Leland, Manistee Township, and Ypsi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 5 (TNSAwa) -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release on May 4, 2022: Escanaba Area Public Schools first grade teacher Nanette Hanson has been named the 2022-23 Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY). Hanson learned of her honor today during a visit to the Upper Peninsula school district by State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice. Nanette is a first grade teacher at Lemmer Elementary School with Escanaba Area Public Schools and will be entering  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 4 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 3, 2022: With one week until the deadline, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced today that $400 auto refund checks have been sent to nearly three-quarters of eligible Michiganders from the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) catastrophic fund surplus. Data gathered by the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) shows that Michigan's auto insurance companies h more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 4 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo to announce that the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to Merit Network, Inc. to support construction of a 70-mile, middle-mile fiber optic infrastructure. "This federal investment will expand access to reliable high-speed internet that  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 7 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) awarded Helmets to Hardhats a $250,000 grant to support the Michigan Construction Apprenticeship post-Military Opportunity (MiCAMO) Program that will connect 225 Veterans with Registered Apprenticeships in Michigan's construction industry. "The MiCAMO Program offers active-duty and retired military Vetera more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 5 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Michigan's first-ever Statewide Housing Plan (SHP), a five-year blueprint charting priorities, goals and strategies to address the intricate and multifaceted challenges impacting housing equity, was launched to a crowd of housing industry leaders at the Building Michigan Communities Conference today. "Every family deserves a safe, affordable place to call home so they have a strong foundation to  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 2, 2022: Governor Whitmer today announced that major road repair projects are expected to begin this week across the state. The projects include M-66 resurfacing near East Jordan in Antrim and Charlevoix Counties, Northbound I-75 bridge work in Arenac County, Michigan Avenue resurfacing in Marshall and M-37 resurfacing in Battle Creek and Springfield in Calhoun County, US-41 rebuilding projec more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 2, 2022: Coinciding with the beginning of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced that the state's request to expand Medicaid coverage for a full 12-month postpartum period to ensure the health and well-being of moms and babies across Michigan had been approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This expansion is a critical compo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 5 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 4, 2022: Governor Whitmer announced that major road repair projects are expected to begin on Monday, May 9. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects include M-65 resurfacing in Alcona and Alpena Counties, and I-94/I-69 bridge maintenance in Port Huron in St. Clair County. Based on economic modeling, these projects are expected to directly and indirectly support over 60 jobs.  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 4 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 3, 2022: After a draft opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade leaked yesterday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined 16 governors to call on the United States Senate to make legal protections in Roe into law. Last month, Governor Whitmer filed a lawsuit and used her executive authority to ask the Michigan Supreme Court to immediately resolve whether Michigan's Constitution pro more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Whitmer proclaimed May 1 - 7 as Small Business Week in Michigan, celebrating the resiliency and contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs. "Happy Small Business Week! Small businesses are anchors of our communities--they create jobs, build more vibrant cities and towns, and generate prosperity for Michiganders in every region of our great state," said Governor Whitmer. "Michiga more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 6 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a package of legislation establishing a statewide child abuse registry. House Bills 5274, 5275, 5276, 5277, 5778, 5279, 5280, 5534, and 5594 establish a statewide electronic case management system to track confirmed cases of those abusing or neglecting children, making the information accessible to parents and guardians of children throughout the state. Additionally more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke at the 67th NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner in Detroit and signed an executive directive to boost voter registration earlier today. Last year, the Governor vetoed several bills at the 66th Freedom Fund Dinner that would have made it significantly harder for citizens to participate in our democracy. The Governor's actions this year build on her efforts to protect voting rig more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 2, 2022: Governor Whitmer today signed House Bill 4705, which expands the Open Meetings Act to require certain state public bodies to create and maintain audio recordings of their meetings, expanding transparency and accountability. This brings the total of bipartisan bills signed to 811. "Transparency and accessibility are critical to ensuring people trust their state government," said Gove more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 6 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memo on May 5, 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: 2021-22 35a(5) Additional Instructional Time Grant Reporting Requirement Section 35a(6) of P.A. 48 of 2021 (page 54) requires any local education agency (LE more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 5 (TNSRes) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: As climate change continues to alter weather patterns around the planet including the Midwest, researchers at Michigan State University are modeling the impact on crops such as corn. "The United States is the largest exporter and donor of field corn around the world," said Felicia Wu, a John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor and an international expert on food safety in the Department of Food Science more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, May 3 (TNSPro) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: Northern Michigan University's Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship (CEEE) will launch the Wildcat Economics Reading Program this fall. Students from all academic majors and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Participants in the one-semester, non-credit group will read, meet and discuss non-technical selections on contemporary topics ranging from health care, property rights and freedo more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, May 3 (TNStalk) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: Lanae Joubert, an associate professor in NMU's School of Health and Human Performance, contributed her personal and professional expertise in rock climbing to a recent feaure story in The New York Times titled "A Beginner's Guide to Bouldering." She discussed how climbing activates large and small muscles, including a few that are rarely used. It is both anaerobic and aerobic and works the upper body more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 5 (TNSPar) -- Northwood University issued the following news: Northwood University's Varsity Overwatch team has found many successes over the past two years, most of which can be attributed to the hard work of its players. But one player has stood out: Landon McGee. Hailing from Jupiter, Florida, this Northwood junior has broken into the big leagues by signing with the London Spitfire. McGee helped lead Northwood to back-to-back national championship runner-up finishes; more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 4 (TNSPol) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The U.S. Supreme Court acknowledged a leaked draft opinion on Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 court decision that granted federal protection of abortion rights. The University of Michigan has experts who can weigh in on the potential decision, which is expected to be formally announced before the term ends this summer. Paula Lantz, professor of public policy and health management and policy, stu more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 5 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Animals have three main strategies to survive the freezing temperatures of winter: migrating, remaining in place and resisting the cold, and reducing body temperature and metabolic rate in a state called torpor. These cold-survival strategies are often studied in isolation by biologists and treated as mutually exclusive alternatives: An animal species is described as either migrating or hiberna more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 3 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Participation in organized and group activities may play a key role in preventing firearm aggression among youth who have been exposed to violence or violent behaviors, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention. "Our study supports the idea that engaging youth in supervised, prosocial activities is vital to help them feel conne more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 5 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release on May 4, 2022: If there's an online discussion about race, using the term "white privilege" can create a polarized situation, say University of Michigan researchers. The mention of white privilege can create internet discussions that are less constructive, more polarized and less supportive of racially progressive policies, says Christopher Quarles, a doctoral student at the School of Informati more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 3 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: As the world turns its attention to electric vehicles as a replacement for gas-powered cars and trucks, some vehicles such as long-haul trucks and planes will need a bridge between gas and electric. Natural gas could be a viable alternative. It's widely available and burns more cleanly than gasoline. There are even conversion kits already available to allow your passenger cars or long-haul truc more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 5 (TNStalk) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: * * * In the third month of Russia's war on Ukraine, debate endures on how--and how well--other nations have responded. To be sure, sanctions have been a centerpiece of the response and also have raised many questions as a strategy. Paolo Pasquariello is a finance professor at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business whose research interests include international finance and infor more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 6 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Carbon dioxide is known to have a fertilizing effect on plant growth, and the gas is often added to greenhouse crops to help improve yields. Climate scientists have suggested that this same CO2 fertilization effect--acting on planetary rather than greenhouse scales--could help offset global warming by promoting the growth of trees and shrubs that store carbon released by the burning of fossil f more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 3 -- Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news: Dr. Ian Moore is the 2022 winner of the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award. The award recognizes an individual the College's faculty, student body, staff, or alumni community for contributions to diversity and inclusion. Ian Moore, DVM, PhD is the 2022 winner of the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine's Diversity, E more PR