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Alma College: Trustees Elect Officers, Welcome New Members (10)
ALMA, Michigan, July 1 (TNSper) -- Alma College issued the following news:
Darryl G. Schimeck, chief executive officer at Versa Integrity Group, Inc., has been elected chair of the Alma College Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2022.
A 1982 graduate of Alma College and a resident of Michiana Shores, Ind., Schimeck has served on the Alma board since 2014. He succeeds Eric Blackhurst '83, who will continue to serve as a trustee after completing a four-year term as board chair.
Deborah Lynch more PR
Belleville Resident to Retire From National Guard After 37-Year Career (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 28 -- The Illinois National Guard issued the following news:
After more than 37 years of service spanning the Michigan Air National Guard and the Illinois Air National Guard, Maj. Gen. Peter Nezamis, of Belleville, Illinois, Assistant Adjutant General - Air and Commander of the Illinois Air National Guard, will retire from the Illinois Air National Guard.
Nezamis, a former commander of the 126th Air Refueling Wing at Scott Air Base in Belleville, Illinois, relinquis more PR
Calvin University Selects Dean for School of Health (10)
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 28 (TNSper) -- Calvin University issued the following news:
Calvin University has appointed Adejoke Bolanle Ayoola as the founding dean of its School of Health.
Ayoola stood out among the high caliber candidates reviewed by the search committee--a team which included Provost Noah Toly and representatives from each department and program in the School of Health.
Ayoola is nationally and globally recognized as an experienced practitioner, educator, researcher, and a more PR
Danville Community College Welcomes Jerry Wallace as President (10)
DANVILLE, Virginia, July 1 (TNSper) -- Danville Community College issued the following news:
This week, Danville Community College welcomed their new president, Dr. Jerry Wallace. Dr. Wallace was chosen from three finalists who participated in on-campus interviews, open forums, and community tours in May after national search.
Born and raised in Muskegon, Michigan, Dr. Wallace obtained his Bachelor of Science from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI; his Master of Business Administr more PR
DTE, Local Communities Reach Agreement on Taxation of Wind Parks (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, July 1 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release:
The Michigan Renewable Energy Collaborative (MREC) and DTE Energy (DTE) are pleased to announce they have reached an agreement ending litigation regarding the taxation of nine DTE wind parks located in Huron, Gratiot, Sanilac and Isabella counties.
The settlement provides significant benefits for the local communities including certainty and predictability with respect to the refunds owed to DTE allowing the communitie more PR
Entergy Completes Sale of Palisades Power Plant to Holtec (10)
COVERT, Michigan, June 29 -- Entergy issued the following news release on June 28, 2022:
Entergy today completed the sale of the subsidiary that owns the Palisades Power Plant to Holtec International to ensure a safe and timely decommissioning of the nuclear site. Palisades was permanently shut down May 20, 2022, after generating safe, secure and reliable electricity for more than 50 years. The transaction will also transfer ownership of the decommissioned Big Rock Point site in Charlevoix, Mic more PR
Fact Check: Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Continued Their Quest to Gut Public Education While Governor Whitmer Delivers for Michigan Students, Parents, Teachers (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
Tonight in Warren, every Republican gubernatorial candidate showed Michiganders that their public education agendas would be harmful to Michigan students, parents, and teachers.
Tudor Dixon, Garrett Soldano, and Kevin Rinke have proposed radical education plans to saddle public school districts with unsustainable cuts and siphon funding to private schools. Tudor Dixon has even propose more PR
FIU: Chemistry as a Building Block for Scientific Literacy? (10)
MIAMI, Florida, July 1 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
By Christine Calvo
Taking chemistry before biology can actually better prepare students for their biology courses, according to a new research study.
A team of researchers led by Sonia Underwood, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry and STEM Transformation Institute, and Zahilyn Roche Allred, a distinguished pos more PR
Ford School of Public Policy: Rabe Comments on Supreme Court Decision on EPA Limits (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 1 (TNSreact) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news on June 30, 2022:
The U.S. Supreme Court limited the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to regulate carbon emissions from power plants, dealing a blow to the Biden administration's efforts to address climate change.
Ford School professor Barry Rabe is a political scientist who studies American climate policy, including issues of federal-state relations and the ro more PR
Grand Valley State University Board Names Susan M. Jandernoa as Chair (10)
ALLENDALE, Michigan, June 24 (TNSper) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
By Chris Knape
Grand Valley State University's Board of Trustees named Susan M. Jandernoa as its chair at its June 24 board meeting. Jandernoa has served on the Board of Trustees since 2019, most recently as vice chair.
She taught elementary school in East Grand Rapids and Catholic schools for 30 years. Jandernoa now dedicates much of her time to community service. In addition to her role on the more PR
Henry Ford College Alumnus Paul Antolin Appointed Grosse Pointe Woods City Clerk (10)
DEARBORN, Michigan, June 27 (TNSper) -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release:
In late April, Deputy City Clerk Paul Antolin, an HFC alumnus, was officially named City Clerk for the City of Grosse Pointe Woods. Since late December 2021, he has served as Interim City Clerk while he also fulfilled the duties of his previous position.
Because Antolin was a familiar face in GPW and because he had carried out the duties of the city clerk while still serving as the deputy clerk, GPW M more PR
Henry Ford College Welcomes Jennifer Jaber, Records Associate (10)
DEARBORN, Michigan, June 27 (TNSper) -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release:
Record Associate III Jennifer Jaber is a new addition to HFC after starting her new position as records associate in May.
"My husband Adam has worked here for five years and has had very positive experiences. The variety of degree programs and resources available to students here, along with the vibrant campus atmosphere attracted me," said Jaber.
The eldest of five, Jaber lives with her husband and more PR
Hope Board of Trustees Appoints New Chair, Secretary and Members (10)
HOLLAND, Michigan, July 1 (TNSper) -- Hope College issued the following news:
The Hope College Board of Trustees has appointed a new chairperson and secretary, and three new members.
The new Trustees are Lisa Meengs Joldersma of Washington, D.C.; Dr. Jeanne Petit of Holland; and Dr. Jon Soderstrom of Madison, Connecticut.
Dr. Stephen Boerigter of Los Alamos, New Mexico, who previously served as secretary, has been elected chair, succeeding Karl Droppers of Holland, whose term is ending, and S more PR
Hope College Board of Trustees Appoints New Chair, Secretary and Members (10)
HOLLAND, Michigan, June 30 (TNSper) -- Hope College issued the following news:
The Hope College Board of Trustees has appointed a new chairperson and secretary, and three new members.
The new Trustees are Lisa Meengs Joldersma of Washington, D.C.; Dr. Jeanne Petit of Holland; and Dr. Jon Soderstrom of Madison, Connecticut.
Dr. Stephen Boerigter of Los Alamos, New Mexico, who previously served as secretary, has been elected chair, succeeding Karl Droppers of Holland, whose term is ending, and more PR
Kellogg Community College Upward Bound Program Awarded $2.1M Grant to Help Low-Income College Students Access Higher Education (10)
BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, June 29 (TNSfund) -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release:
Kellogg Community College is pleased to announce the College has received a nearly $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support Upward Bound programming for low-income students for the next five years.
Annual funding awarded through the grant totals $417,067 per year and will support three full-time Upward Bound employees serving at least 82 students annually from Ba more PR
Kellogg Community College, INNOVATE Albion Expand Youth Programming Through $100,000 Consumers Energy Foundation Grant (10)
BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, June 29 (TNSfund) -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release:
Kellogg Community College will be expanding and increasing access to STEM experiences for youth this year thanks to a $100,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation.
The grant, awarded to the Kellogg Community College and regional partner INNOVATE Albion for the "Bruins Innovation: A Skills & STEM Youth Outreach Project," was officially announced during an open house at INNOVATE Albio more PR
Mich. A.G. Nessel Announces Staffing Promotions (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 30 (TNSper) -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is announcing two permanent staffing changes within the Department.
Aubrey Sargent is now Chief of the Criminal Investigations Division after serving as the acting chief of the division.
Veneshia Cezil is now the Chief of Operations after serving as acting chief.
"I am proud to have such dedicated and talented individuals leading aspects of more PR
Mich. A.G. Nessel Applauds Legislative Efforts to Combat High Energy Prices (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
New legislation aims at prohibiting excessive pricing for certain energy products, like gas, during spiking market trends. Purposely price gouging, under the proposed law, would be a misdemeanor and could result in jail time and a hefty fine.
Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) and Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia) are sponsoring the legislation - assigned SB 1136 thus far - in their respective ch more PR
Mich. A.G. Nessel Provides Clarity Surrounding Planned Parenthood Injunction (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 28 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
Currently, Michigan providers cannot be prosecuted for providing abortion care due to an injunction issued by the Court of Claims last month in Planned Parenthood of Michigan v Attorney General of the State of Michigan.
"As it currently stands, providing abortion care in Michigan cannot be prosecuted, and I encourage those with appointments to move forward as scheduled and consult with their more PR
Mich. A.G. Nessel, Ohio A.G. Yost to Host Second Robocall Summit With NAAG (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost will again set aside their interstate "rivalry" when they team to host the 2022 Robocall Summit, sponsored by the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG).
The conference, set to take place July 12-13 at the Westin Book Cadillac in Detroit, will include attorneys general from across the country, with events on more PR
Mich. A.G. Nessel: Agreement Reached With Mackinaw City Hotels Related to Alleged Deceptive Practices (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reached an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC) with the operators of several hotels and tourism groups around Mackinaw City following an investigation into business practices related to customer reservations.
Earlier this year, Nessel issued a Notice of Intended Action (NIA) following consumer complaints that alleged instances where consumers book more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: GOP Gov Candidates Continue to Push Absurd and Baseless Conspiracy Theories While Own Party is Rife With Fraud, Forgery, Crime (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
Tonight in Warren, the debate stage is much lighter - but not any less extreme - than it was previously. That's because the Court of Appeals ruled that candidates would not appear on the ballot after submitting tens of thousands of forged and fraudulent signatures.
These bogus signatures were sourced from dead voters and an illegal "round robin" forging scheme in which "a small group more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Kevin Rinke's 'Rich Guy' Campaign Features 'Improbable' Budget Policies & Election Conspiracy Theories (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 2 (TNSeve) -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Out-of-touch millionaire Kevin Rinke was the focus of a profile by Detroit News breaking down his campaign and background as he angles to take his wrong-for-Michigan agenda all the way to the governor's office.
The piece opens with Rinke claiming that he "respect[s] the people of Michigan enough" to not solicit donations from them for his largely self-funded campaign - even though he is. His more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Weekly Roundup - Warren Cage Match, It's 1931 Somewhere, and Dixon is in Announcement Penalty Box (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
If it can be believed, Michiganders have already been voting in this "turbulent," "chaotic" "circus" of a primary that still lacks a "clear and identifiable frontrunner" and has only exposed the MIGOP as a dis-organization that has done "virtually everything to blow the opportunity" to present Michiganders with a single credible gubernatorial candidate. We'll know which clown is the victor in just 32 d more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: What People Are Saying About Tonight's Chaotic and Combative Republican Primary Debate in Warren (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 2 (TNSeve) -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
There really aren't words to describe the combative chaos on display tonight in Warren as Kevin Rinke, Ryan Kelley, Tudor Dixon, Garrett Soldano, and Ralph Rebandt once again jockeyed to make their radical agenda stand out.
Not a single Republican on stage demonstrated to working families that they are anywhere close to ready to lead this state with just one month to go until more PR
Mich. Economic Development Corp. Welcomes Key Hires to Strengthen Small Business Support, Grow Regional Impact Across the State (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 1 (TNSper) -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced today three new leadership positions that will bolster its efforts to provide small businesses with more targeted, intentional support, while underscoring its commitment to supporting businesses and communities across every corner of the state. The three new positions will support the MEDC's overall missi more PR
Mich. Economic Development Corp.: Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for Middleville Amphitheater and Artwalk Project (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on June 29, 2022:
The village of Middleville will complete its amphitheater with accessibility and an art sculpture walk through the anticipated success of a crowdfunding campaign, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Village of Middleville Downtown Development Authority announced today. The campaign is being offered through the Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patroni more PR
Mich. Economic Development Corp.: Gov. Whitmer Announces Projects to Create Over 280 Jobs and Grow Life Sciences, Agribusiness Industries in Michigan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 29 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. posted the following joint news release with Governor Gretchen Whitmer on June 28, 2022:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approval of projects, including a business expansion by a global life sciences provider in Muskegon, community revitalization projects in Detroit, Battle Creek, and Sault Ste. Marie, and support that boosts Mic more PR
Mich. Economic Development Corp.: Gov. Whitmer Announces Sustainable Footwear Manufacturer HOLO Footwear Establishing Headquarters in Grand Rapids, Creating 61 High-Wage Jobs (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 28 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following joint news release on June 27, 2022:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that HOLO Footwear, a manufacturer of sustainable outdoor footwear, is relocating its headquarters from Portland, Oregon to downtown Grand Rapids with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund.
"Today's investment from HOLO Footwear will create 61 good-paying jobs in Wes more PR
Mich. Environment, Great Lakes & Energy Dept.: $1.24M Grant Through EGLE Supports Energy Efficiency, Environmental Justice (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release:
A $1,241,505 grant of federal funds through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) will advance environmental justice and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by helping 10 low-income Michigan congregations of various faiths improve the energy efficiency of their buildings.
The grant supports a 30-month pilot effort by the Climate Witness Pr more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Announces $13.4M in AmeriCorps Funding to Meet Local Needs, Strengthen Communities (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 29 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 28, 2022:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan Community Service Commission will receive $13.4 million in federal funds to support over 1,100 Michigan AmeriCorps members who work hand in hand with organizations across the state to help communities tackle their toughest challenges.
"Today's AmeriCorps investments will help us grow Michigan's economy and ensure every community c more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Announces 2,600 Michigan Businesses to Receive Support Through Growing MI Business Program (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer awarded more than $105 million to 2,600 Michigan businesses for economic growth as a part of the Growing MI Business Grant Program.
"The bipartisan Growing MI Business Grants will deliver more than $105 million to more than 2,600 businesses as they face rising costs, empowering them to grow in Michigan and build on our economic momentum," said Governor Whitmer. "I was p more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Announces Business Expansion Creating 24 Manufacturing Jobs, Generating $8M Investment in Flint (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release with Michigan Economic Development Corp.:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that plastics recycler Island Plastics will create 24 manufacturing jobs in Flint with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund.
"This investment by Island Plastics will create 24 good-paying manufacturing jobs in Flint and prove our dedication to attracting a more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Announces Sustainable Footwear Manufacturer HOLO Footwear Establishing Headquarters in Grand Rapids, Creating 61 High-Wage Jobs (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 28 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that HOLO Footwear, a manufacturer of sustainable outdoor footwear, is relocating its headquarters from Portland, Oregon to downtown Grand Rapids with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund.
"Today's investment from HOLO Footwear will create 61 good-paying jobs in West Michigan and help our state' more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Announces Three Rebuilding Our Bridges Projects Starting This Month in Ingham, Macomb and St. Clair Counties (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that three major bridge repair projects are starting this month as part of her Rebuilding Our Bridges program. The bridges include Dennis Road at Doan Creek in Ingham County, Palms Road at Belle River in St. Clair County, and 26 Mile Road at North Branch Clinton River in Macomb County.
"Together, we are moving dirt to fix roads and bridges across Michigan to ke more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Calls on Michigan Insurers to Make Sure Michigan Women Have Coverage for Reproductive Health Care (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release and letter on June 29, 2022:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent letters to every major health insurance company in Michigan, urging them to take steps to ensure Michigan women have coverage for reproductive health care to the fullest extent possible under current coverage.
"Today, I sent letters to all of Michigan's major health insurance providers urging them to take every action possible to fully more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Declares State of Emergency for Mecosta County to Help Cover Recovery Costs Following Severe Weather and Flooding (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 29 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a state of emergency for Mecosta County to address the impacts of severe thunderstorms and flooding that caused widespread damage last month.
"This state of emergency declaration will ensure that Michiganders in Big Rapids receive the resources and support they need to recover and rebuild following severe weather and flooding," said Governor Whitmer. "Tough times more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Delivers $1,000 Bonuses to Nearly 38,000 Childcare Professionals (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 29 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer continued her commitment to expand access to quality, affordable childcare for Michigan families by awarding $368 million in grants to childcare programs across the state. Over 5,500 childcare programs received funding through the second round of the Child Care Stabilization Grant. These funds will keep programs open for business and provide $1,000 bonuses for full-time more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 1 (TNSper) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, Rural Development Fund Board, Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers with Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health Diversion Council, and the State Teacher Tenure Commission.
Michigan Liquor Control Commission
Dennis G. Olshove, of Warren, is a current a more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Lower Health Care Costs and Increase Public Safety, Among Other Legislation (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 28 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
On Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed six bipartisan bills -- House Bills 4173, 4799, 4800, 5659, and 5660 and Senate Bill 447 -- bringing the total of bipartisan bills signed by Governor Whitmer to 865.
"I am proud to sign six bipartisan bills," said Governor Whitmer. "Since I took office, I have signed 865 bipartisan bills, and our record of effective collaboration will help us stay focu more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Package Expanding Community Access to Water Infrastructure Funding (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 1 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bills 5890, 5891 and 5892 to expand access to clean, safe water for Michigan communities.
"Every Michigan family in every community deserves access to safe drinking water," said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. "Today, I am proud to sign a bipartisan water package that will make it easier for communities to finance and initiate water infrastructure projects. Since more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Signs Food and Agriculture Legislation Boosting Michigan's Economy (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 29, 2022:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a package of bills supporting Michigan's agriculture economy by offering certificates of free sale from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), which empower Michigan's food and agriculture businesses to export their products. This brings the total number of bipartisan bills signed by Governor Whitmer to 878.
"Agricu more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Urges Immediate Consideration of Abortion Lawsuit After Recent County Prosecutor, Health Provider Confusion on Status of Abortion (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 28 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a notice to the Michigan Supreme Court urging them to immediately consider her lawsuit to decide if Michigan's state constitution protects the right to abortion. She sent the notice as county prosecutors and health providers misunderstood the current legal status of abortion in Michigan. While abortion remains legal in Michigan because of an injunction from the Mich more PR
Mich. Gov. Whitmer, Legislative Leaders Joint Statement on Budget Deal (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 1 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer, State Budget Director Chris Harkins, Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, and Speaker of the House Jason Wentworth issued the following statements after reaching a deal on the State of Michigan's Fiscal Year 2023 budget.
Governor Whitmer Statement
"Today, I am proud to announce that the Legislature and I have reached a deal on a balanced, bipartisan state budget for F more PR
Mich. State Researchers Use AI to Stay Ahead of COVID-19 and Other Diseases (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 28 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news:
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Michigan State University is developing artificial intelligence to help forecast the future impacts of the coronavirus, its variants and other evolving viruses
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The National Institutes of Health have awarded Michigan State University researchers $2.7 million to continue developing artificial intelligence algorithms that predict key features of viruses as they evolve.
The team is led b more PR
Mich. State, Merit Network Awarded $10.5M for Statewide Broadband Infrastructure (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 28 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news:
Merit Network and Michigan State University are joint recipients of a $10.5 million National Telecommunications and Information Administration, or NTIA, Broadband Infrastructure Program Grant that will connect Michigan's many disparate internet pathways.
This program, named the Michigan Open Optical Network -- Leveraging Innovation to Get High-Speed Technology, or MOON-Light -- will help address cr more PR
Mich. State: Ann Austin Appointed to New Role (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 1 (TNSper) -- Michigan State University issued the following news:
University Distinguished Professor Ann Austin has been appointed interim associate provost and associate vice president for faculty and academic staff affairs, effective July 1.
Austin succeeds Suzanne Lang, who has elected to return to the faculty after serving for nearly two years as associate provost and associate vice president for faculty and academic staff affairs. A search for the next associ more PR
Mich. State: Reducing the Amount of Spilled Milk Caused By a Toxin (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 30 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news:
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Michigan State University researchers are identifying safe levels of aflatoxin M1 in milk
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Researchers at Michigan State University have won a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development to determine what level of aflatoxin M1 is safe to ingest from milk to prevent unnecessary waste.
Aflatoxins are a group of toxins produced by fungi (Aspergillus flavus and Asper more PR
Michigan Democratic Party Chair Barnes Issues Statement on GOP Primary Debate in Warren (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 30, 2022:
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Following the chaotic and combative Republican gubernatorial field's third primary debate of the 2022 cycle, MDP Chair Lavora Barnes issued the following statement:
"The wheels fell off the Republican gubernatorial primary clown car in Macomb County tonight.
"The only thing Michigan families heard about a Rinke, Kelley, Rebandt, Dixon, or Soldano administration is what they woul more PR
Michigan Democratic Party: Ahead of Fourth Republican Primary Debate, Every Candidate Received High Ratings From the NRA (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Republicans Kevin Rinke, Tudor Dixon, Ryan Kelley, Garrett Soldano and Ralph Rebandt all have wrong-for-Michigan agendas featuring disastrous stances on guns, earning their gubernatorial campaigns the blessing of the National Rifle Association:
"All five remaining Republican gubernatorial candidates received AQ grades, which means their high rating is a result of questionnaire answers indicating Secon more PR
Michigan Democratic Party: Kevin Rinke Has Shouldered Baseless Crusade to Relitigate Past Elections (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Used Toyota salesman Kevin Rinke has been throwing his millions behind a "flat-out false" TV ad to push completely unfounded conspiracy theories about the electoral process in order to justify his wrong-for-Michigan agenda. Now he's claiming the lies he broadcasted about dead voters being used to influence elections were "a joke" following an avalanche of definitive fact checks published by several out more PR
Michigan Democratic Party: Shocker - Kevin Rinke, Garrett Soldano, and Tudor Dixon Refuse to Provide Details About Which Critical Services They Would Cut (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Out-of-touch millionaire Kevin Rinke, snake oil salesman Garrett Soldano, and radical conspiracy theorist Tudor Dixon have pushed a "piss-poor policy proposal" that would slash funding for critical services - but have so far refused to tell Michiganders what services they would slash.
Economists estimate the measure forcing the following dramatic changes to Michigan's budget:
Cut nearly $8 billion fr more PR
Michigan PSC Launches Facebook Page to Expand Its Outreach and Public Interaction on Energy, Telecommunications Issues (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 1 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
The Michigan Public Service Commission today marked Social Media Day by launching a new MPSC page on Facebook, adding a key way for the agency to expand its outreach on energy and telecommunications matters and get critical information to Michiganders.
The MPSC aims to use the Facebook page as a way to share news and information about energy and telecommunications issues rang more PR
Michigan State University Researchers Use AI to Stay Ahead of COVID-19 and Other Diseases (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 28 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news:
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Michigan State University is developing artificial intelligence to help forecast the future impacts of the coronavirus, its variants and other evolving viruses
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The National Institutes of Health have awarded Michigan State University researchers $2.7 million to continue developing artificial intelligence algorithms that predict key features of viruses more PR
New Federal Firearm and Mental Health Law: University of Michigan Experts React (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 1 (TNStalk) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on June 30, 2022, with Justin Heinze, associate professor of health behavior and health education, and Hsing-Fang Hsieh, assistant research scientist at the School of Public Health:
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In the wake of President Biden's signing of a new Bipartisan Safety Communities Act that focuses on firearm injury prevention, school safety and mental health services, experts from the University of Michigan reacted more PR
New University of Detroit Mercy President Donald Taylor Begins Tenure (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, July 2 (TNSper) -- The University of Detroit Mercy issued the following news:
The Donald Taylor era at Detroit Mercy began on Friday, July 1, as the University's new president received his ID card, moved into his new office in the Student Union and continued to meet new colleagues.
Learn more about Taylor's vision for the University in an article that was featured in the Spring 2022 edition of Spiritus magazine.
The Bold Vision of Donald Taylor
University of Detroit Mercy' more PR
Northern Michigan University Board Sets Tuition, Increases Student Support (10)
MARQUETTE, Michigan, July 1 -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news on June 30, 2022:
Northern Michigan University will continue to rank as second-most affordable among the state's 15 public universities after the NMU Board of Trustees approved new tuition and fee rates for the 2022-23 academic year. NMU will also invest an additional $900,000 in financial aid for students.
The combined cost for full-time resident undergraduates will be $6,324 per semester, an increase of $23 more PR
Supreme Court Limits EPA's Ability to Regulate Carbon Emissions: University of Michigan Experts Available (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 1 (TNSpol) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday limited the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to regulate carbon emissions from power plants, dealing a blow to the Biden administration's efforts to address climate change.
University of Michigan experts are available to comment.
Thomas Lyon is the Dow Chemical Professor of Sustainable Science, Technology and Commerce at the Ross Sc more PR
Tool Developed by University of Michigan Business Professor Helps Prepare Aid Supplies for Typhoons in the Philippines (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 29 (TNStalk) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on June 28, 2022, with Joline Uichanco, assistant professor of technology and operations:
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Distributing relief supplies to typhoon victims requires storing the goods in the best location before the typhoon hits. The tricky part is knowing where that is.
Joline Uichanco, assistant professor of technology and operations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, developed a method to f more PR
Two Ford School of Public Policy Candidates Receive ISR Next Generation Awards (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 1 (TNSawa) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news:
The Institute for Social Research (ISR) has announced the recipients of the 2022 Next Generation Awards. The announcement stated, "These donor-funded awards propel recipients forward in their careers and catalyze important research projects. This group represents the immense potential among our early-career and student researchers, the investment of the faculty and staff more PR
University of Detroit Mercy Theatre Company Earns National Honors for 'Antigone' (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, July 2 (TNSawa) -- The University of Detroit Mercy issued the following news:
A Detroit Mercy Theatre Company production of Sophocle's Antigone has been honored at the 2022 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival's national competition. It is the first Detroit Mercy show since 1978 to receive such recognition.
Antigone was honored for Special Achievement in Ensemble Performance for the 11-member cast and Seth Amadei received Special Achievement in Lighting Design.
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University of Michigan Awarded $53M to Expand Federally Funded Great Lakes Research Institute Over Next 5 Years (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
The University of Michigan has been awarded a five-year, $53 million renewal agreement from the federal government to continue and expand the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research, with the goal of helping to conserve and manage the region's natural resources.
Since 1989, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awarded eight consecutive multiyear cooperative agreement more PR
University of Michigan: Below-Average Harmful Algal Bloom Predicted for Western Lake Erie (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release on June 30, 2022:
University of Michigan researchers and their partners are forecasting that western Lake Erie will experience a smaller than average harmful algal bloom this summer, which would make it less severe than 2021 and more akin to what was seen in the lake in 2020.
This year's bloom is expected to measure 3.5, with a potential range of 2-4 on the severity index--whereas last year's b more PR
University of Michigan: Chesapeake Bay 'Dead Zone' Predicted to Be 13% Lower Than Average (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release on June 28, 2022:
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Low oxygen conditions also expected to start later in the season
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This summer's Chesapeake Bay "dead zone" is expected to be smaller than the long-term average, according to a forecast released today by researchers from the University of Michigan, Chesapeake Bay Program, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and U.S. Geological Survey.
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University of Michigan: Long COVID - Women, Hispanics and Lower-Income Michiganders Hit Hardest (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
Long COVID was more prevalent among women, Hispanics and those with lower incomes, according to the most recent Michigan COVID-19 Recovery Surveillance Study report.
The report also shows that those with a Body Mass Index over 30 are also more likely to have long-term post-COVID symptoms.
The Michigan COVID-19 Recovery Surveillance Study, or MI CReSS--a joint collaboration between the Univer more PR
University of Michigan: Nearly 9 in 10 Detroit Eviction Cases Filed During Pandemic Involved Illegal Rentals (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
Despite pandemic-related eviction prevention measures, thousands of Detroit renters were evicted in the past two years due to loopholes in policies and enforcement.
Analysis of court data by University of Michigan researchers shows nearly 90% of eviction cases filed in Detroit during the pandemic came from landlords whose properties were not in compliance with the city's rental ordinance. Evi more PR
University of Michigan: New Approach Reduces Electric Vehicle Battery Testing Time by 75% (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
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System developed at the University of Michigan saves time and money in the race to create better batteries for the electric vehicle revolution
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Testing the longevity of new electric vehicle battery designs could be four times faster with a streamlined approach, researchers at the University of Michigan have shown.
Their optimization framework could drastically reduce the cost of more PR
University of Michigan: Researchers Look at Space Between Nerves and Tumor Cells to Identify Most Aggressive Oral Cancers (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
One of the most terrifying aspects of cancer is its unpredictability: Some cancerous tumors are cured by treatment, while others shrink with treatment only to return later.
A new University of Michigan study identifies a feature in cancer that could help pinpoint treatment-resistant tumors when they are diagnosed, so oncologists know to treat aggressively from the beginning, with the hope of more PR
Wayne State and Great Lakes Water Authority to Create Workforce and Laboratory Center of the Future (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, June 30 (TNSres) -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
Wayne State University has received a $584,114 contract to develop a collaborative research project with the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) to create a workforce and laboratory center of the future.
The three-year long project will focus on developing the existing Waterworks Park Pilot Plant facility to perform applied research, testing and evaluation, and workforce development for new and emerging tec more PR
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