WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news on July 27, 2022: Put Michigan First continued holding Michigan Republicans accountable, this time launching a new TV ad -- called "Lead" -- showing how Tudor Dixon supports policies that would slash law enforcement funding and make Michigan less safe. Watch the new ad here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo_6-yAe44c). The TV ad, which is backed by a seven-figure buy across the state, corrects the record a more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, July 30 (TNSres) -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on July 28, 2022: DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) today reported second quarter 2022 earnings of $37 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, compared with $179 million, or $0.92 per diluted share in 2021. Operating earnings for the second quarter 2022 were $171 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, compared with 2021 operating earnings of $235 million, or $1.22 per diluted share. Operating earnings exclude non-recurring item more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, July 28 (TNSres) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * The goal is to identify orosensory neurons and determine their function in guiding food selection and feeding behavior * * * Research that studies the sensation in the oral cavity is the subject of a grant awarded to Joseph Breza, associate professor of neuroscience at Eastern Michigan University, and Robin Krimm, professor of anatomy and neurobiology at the University of Louisville. The Nat more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, July 28 (TNSres) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * The camps provide a supportive network where girls can create and explore computer science * * * According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer science jobs are on the rise, however, women only earn 18% of computer science bachelor's degrees in the United States. To help introduce young girls to careers in computer science, Eastern Michigan University Computer Science Professor Krish  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 26 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Ford School professor of practice Javed Ali has been analyzing the January 6 Committee hearings, telling CBC, that what had struck him was "the single-minded obsession to explore every official avenue to remain in power by this president and those around him." In another CBC appearance, Ali noted, "I think the committee has tried to paint the picture that there was this multifac more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: A survey of Michigan local government leaders on the federal American Rescue Plan Act funding and uses finds the top spending priorities are on capital improvements, infrastructure and public safety. Further, the state's largest jurisdictions are more likely to say the money will improve fiscal health, infrastructure and overall quality of life compared to smaller juri more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 28 (TNSpar) -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news on July 27, 2022: Grand Rapids Community College is one of 15 colleges in the nation selected for financial support to expand computer labs and be part of an Artificial Intelligence Incubator Network program to better train students for careers in the emerging field. GRCC was awarded a $40,000 grant from the American Association of Community Colleges, Dell Technologies and Intel to create a hyb more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, July 27 (TNSpar) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Grand Valley is the first area institution to enter a partnership with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services that will address the national nursing staffing shortage. The Pine Rest Academy offers nursing students financial support of up to $40,000 to each student who qualifies. Grand Valley students who participate in the academy and graduate will then work at Pine Rest Christian Mental Healt more PR

BENTON HARBOR, Michigan, July 29 -- Lake Michigan College issued the following news: Lake Michigan College is thanking legislative leaders for championing and funding an innovative plan to expand nursing education opportunities across Michigan. The $56 million initiative was included in the Fiscal Year 2023 state budget signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. "This new initiative will offer more opportunities for students who earn their Associate Degree in Nursing to continue their education more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 28 (TNSbook) -- HarperCollins Christian Publishing, a subsidiary of HarperCollins Publishers, issued the following company news release: Zonderkidz author and FOX & Friends co-host Ainsley Earhardt will be on tour this fall sharing about her new picture book, I'm So Glad You Were Born. Tickets for the following events are now available for purchase: Tuesday, September 27, at 3 pm ET, Live Signing, nationwide virtual event, in conversation with Caitlin Houston. http more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, July 28 (TNSper) -- Hope College issued the following news: Heidi Kraus of the art and art history faculty at Hope College has been appointed associate provost for academic affairs. Kraus, who joined the Hope faculty in 2012, is an associate professor of art and art history, and is an active scholar in addition to teaching. She has served in multiple leadership positions at the college, including as chair of the Department of Art and Art History, director of the De Pree Gall more PR

NILES, Indiana, July 28 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) plans to enhance the electric transmission network in Berrien and Cass Counties by rebuilding 8 miles of electric transmission or high-voltage lines in and around the Niles area. The FourFlag Transmission Line Project involves: * Rebuilding about 5 miles of 69-kilovolt (kV) power line between Pokagon Substation off Barron Lake Road and Lake Str more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 30 -- Louisiana Economic Development issued the following news release: Sixteen Louisiana-based, growth-oriented companies are the third group of participants in the American Academy of Entrepreneurs, a program designed to accelerate business growth and develop relationships among second-stage companies. The initiative is made possible through a collaboration by Louisiana Economic Development and the Michigan-based Edward Lowe Foundation. The 2022 program began Jul more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on July 29, 2022: Today's MAGA Hot Mic honor falls on Michigan State GOP Rep. Steve Carra. Before the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was even released, Michigan State Representative Steve Carra introduced a bill that would ban abortion at all stages. PBS: "Rep. Steve Carra who introduced the bill said in a statement that House Bill 6270 'will update the 1931 Law to make it enforceable post-Roe v. Wade more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 26 (TNSper) -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on July 25, 2022: Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced the appointments of Brittany Braunlich as the Monroe County Public Administrator and John Lovinger as the Hillsdale County Public Administrator. Braunlich, a resident of La Salle, is a Monroe County native and graduate of Michigan State University and Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Braunlich is owner of the Braunlich Law Of more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on July 28, 2022: Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced progress on terms of a settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals for their role in the opioid epidemic. Teva Pharmaceuticals has agreed in principle to a framework for a $4.25 billion national settlement to be paid over a period of time. While specific details are yet to be finalized, the settlement will provide critically needed additi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 28 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: In an effort to better protect vulnerable adults in nursing homes, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is launching a new complaint system that creates a direct line between the Department and facility administrators who may notice warning signs of financial exploitation. The new portal is now live and focuses on the tenth initiative in the Elder Abuse Task Force's (EATF) second set of init more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement on July 28, 2022: * * * The Michigan Supreme Court sided with Attorney General Dana Nessel and affirmed that the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's sexual orientation. Nessel issued the following statement in response to the ruling from the Court: "Now, more than ever, it is critical that those of us elected to public office work t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 29, 2022: There were more than a few moments this cycle where we thought "The GOP's Messiest Primary" would never come to an end, but the calendar has informed us that this coming Tuesday is indeed August 2nd. By this time next week, we'll know which of the "pitiful" five will be pitting their wrong-for-Michigan agenda against Governor Whitmer's Leadership in the fall. For the last time in th more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Featured in Tudor Dixon and Kevin Rinke's wrong-for-Michigan agendas is a dangerous crusade to force billions in cuts to critical services - including education, infrastructure, and law enforcement. Sheriffs from Washtenaw, Eaton, and Kalamazoo Counties are among the latest to point out the devastating impact the plan would have on Michigan communities. Dixon and Rinke continue to tout a "piss-poor p more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Following the unprecedented removal of both the frontrunner and the top spender and the introduction of vampires, zombies, multiple federal criminal charges, and overlapping wrong-for-Michigan agendas, a lengthy and chaotic Republican gubernatorial primary will be coming to a close in a week's time. Despite the fact that five candidates will be on next Tuesday's ballot, every remaining choice is "pit more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Susan B. Anthony List, a special interest anti-choice group with a mission to explicitly "end abortion," announced their affiliated PAC would be parachuting in six figures to prop up DeVos sellout and MIGOP-insider favorite Tudor Dixon, who they endorsed earlier this month. Dixon has also been endorsed by Right to Life Michigan for her dangerous plan to ban abortion with no exceptions for rape, incest more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: With just days to go before majority undecided Michigan voters select a gubernatorial Republican from the crowded field, out-of-touch millionaire Kevin Rinke is finally answering questions about a central pillar of his wrong-for-Michigan agenda - a disastrous plan to slash nearly $12 billion from the state budget. Rinke previously had never explained how any of these "dramatic" revenue losses would b more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: It's not just the trailer-described "offensive" and "disgusting" film "productions that featured gore and other actors in sexual scenes" or the comment that a child victim of incestual rape is the "perfect example" of why abortion should be banned that Tudor Dixon needs to answer for. The DeVos sellout and MIGOP-favorite is back in the news for making a number of recent "insensitive," racist comments  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: A new analysis from the Department of Treasury showed that gas prices across the country have been declining thanks in part to President Biden's actions. Specifically, the report's analysis suggests "that President Biden's historic Strategic Petroleum Reserve release, in coordination with International Energy Administration partners, lowered the price of gasoline by 17 cents to 42 cents per gallon, wi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Following weeks of missteps on insider favorite Tudor Dixon's campaign, yet another outside group is pouring money into the race to attempt to prop up her flailing campaign in the final days. A PAC bankrolled by fraudulent former candidate Michael Markey is lining up to tout Tudor Dixon's wrong-for-Michigan agenda with just four days remaining of a crowded and chaotic primary. To date, outside groups  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: A special interest PAC primarily bankrolled by the DeVos family in favor of Tudor Dixon's wrong-for-Michigan agenda released a second ad to prop up the MIGOP establishment favorite by papering over her disastrous plan to slash funding for law enforcement. To date, outside groups and Republican gubernatorial candidates have already spent more than $10 million to push bogus attacks against Governor Whit more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The fallout continues for DeVos sellout and MIGOP-insider favorite Tudor Dixon following her callous anti-choice stance discussed on Charlie LeDuff's No BS Newshour, made viral last week by Heartland Signal. Dixon said that incest and rape resulting in the pregnancy of a child was a "perfect example" of why she supports banning abortion. After originally doubling down, saying that she would not be " more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: We were going to draft another straightforward release highlighting the fact that with eight days to go until the primary, the entire field has shown that they would reverse the progress Governor Whitmer has made on fixing Michigan's roads and bridges. But why say it when you can show it? Courtesy of Michigan Radio, below is what Kevin Rinke, Tudor Dixon, Ryan Kelley, Garrett Soldano, and Ralph Reban more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: A major pillar of Tudor Dixon and Kevin Rinke's wrong-for-Michigan agendas is their crusade to force billions in cuts to budgets impacting the critical services that keep our streets safe. Dixon and Rinke proposed a "piss-poor public policy proposal" that "those who watch the state's budget closely said would be catastrophic for funding." It is estimated to eliminate nearly $12 billion from the budge more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan Democratic Party is releasing a new video highlighting Tudor Dixon's regular embrace of dangerous and bizarre conspiracy theories that have no basis in fact. DeVos and special interest sellout Dixon - who just made headlines for saying that a 14 year old who was raped by a family member is a "perfect example" of why abortion should be banned - has a long history of dangerous fringe ideas more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: This evening in Pontiac, Republicans running for governor gathered on stage for the final time before Tuesday's primary. As has been the case all cycle, candidates largely agreed on each other's wrong-for-Michigan agendas while trying to differentiate themselves based on which special interests are bankrolling their campaigns. At the end of the day, the loser was once again Michigan voters hoping to h more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 27 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on July 26, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that Gentex, a manufacturer of high-tech electronics for the auto, aerospace, and fire safety industries, is investing $300 million to expand in Zeeland with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, creating 500 good-paying jobs. "Gentex's $300 million investment creating 500  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 28 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on July 27, 2022: Twenty-three small manufacturers around Michigan have been awarded a total of nearly $500,000 to help them adopt Industry 4.0 technologies, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The funds are from the first round of awards as part of the $3 million Industry 4.0 Technology Implementation Grant program. Grants will be reimbursement-based and will cove more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 27 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on July 26, 2022: The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of projects including business expansions in Zeeland, Detroit, and Sterling Heights; community revitalization projects in Lansing; and actions that grow opportunities for Michigan's small businesses and tourism and hospitality industry. The projects approved today represent a total more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 29 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Education (MDE), in continued partnership with the education departments from the 12 federally recognized tribes in Michigan, will develop curriculum and teacher supports to help students learn about the history of Indigenous Peoples in Michigan. The state's bipartisan state School Aid budget provides funds for MDE to collaborate with the Confederation of Michigan Tr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 27 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Lapeer County Road Commission will receive $1.3 million for upgrades to Shaw Road in Goodland Township that will support the region's industrial and large-scale, farming operations as part of a U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant program. "This $1.3 million investment in Lapeer County's agriculture sector will supp more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 28 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 27, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced more than 1,650 communities in Michigan will receive more than $321 million to help them invest in infrastructure, grow their economies, and continue delivering essential services as part of the second batch of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund payments. "This funding will empower over 1,650 communi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 27 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 26, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that Gentex, a manufacturer of high-tech electronics for the auto, aerospace, and fire safety industries, is investing $300 million to expand in Zeeland with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, creating 500 good-paying jobs. "Gentex's $300 million investment creating 500 good- more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 28 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 27, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today approved more than $500,000 in state funding for Otsego County and surrounding communities that were devastated by the severe thunderstorm and tornado in May. The funds were made available through the Disaster and Emergency Contingency Fund, which is used when communities demonstrate an exhaustion of local resources during a disaster or emergency.  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 29 (TNSper) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 28, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Board of Architects, Michigan Blueberry Commission, Michigan Health Endowment Fund Board, Michigan-Indiana State Line Commission, Michigan Underground Storage Tank Authority Board of Directors, Michigan Veterans' Facility Authority Board of Directors, Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine, Mic more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 29 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after the Michigan Supreme Court delivered a decision affirming that the protections, rights, and freedoms afforded to all Michiganders under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) extend to sexual orientation. Previously, Governor Whitmer filed an amicus brief in the Michigan Supreme Court arguing the language of the Elliot-Larsen C more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 27 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive instructing Michigan state departments and law enforcement agencies to utilize federal resources from the recently passed Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to reduce crime and gun violence. This action follows a roundtable discussion the governor held with members of the law enforcement community, parents, students, and faith leaders on how t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 28 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on July 27, 2022: * * * Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after the United States Senate passed legislation including the Creating Helpful Incentives for the Production of Semiconductors for America (CHIPS) Act. "The Senate's bipartisan passage of the CHIPS Act is a win for Michigan's workers, manufacturers, and consumers. "This game-changing bill will make once-in-a-gener more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 29 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and bipartisan members of Michigan's congressional delegation issued the following statements after the Creating Helpful Incentives for the Production of Semiconductors for America and Science (CHIPS) and Science Act. "Today, Team Michigan came together to deliver a historic win by voting to pass the CHIPS and Science Act, a bipartisan bill making game-changing investme more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 27 (TNSfund) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on July 26, 2022: Michigan State University will further advance its proficiency and renowned expertise in biometrics with an endowed professorship, made possible by multiple donors whose gifts spanning a number of years have totaled $1 million. The Anil K. and Nandita K. Jain Endowed Professorship will strengthen the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and its ability to recruit and ret more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 28 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Bacteria's new defense mechanism could enable new antibiotic resistance treatments * * * As antibiotic resistance challenges scientists to find new ways to treat bacterial infections, researchers at Michigan State University have discovered a new way for bacteria to defend themselves against viral infection, known as phage, which could lead to better treatments in the future. When bacteria more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 29 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * An MSU study 30-plus years in the making shows that converting strips of farmland to prairie brings environmental benefits without sacrificing crop yields * * * The world is facing two huge, interconnected challenges. We need to feed the planet's population, and at the same time, the way we grow our food is helping fuel the loss of the planet's natural biodiversity. But addressing one chal more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 26 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: The U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade paved the way for limits on abortion but also created uncertainty around the future of birth control. This could have far-reaching implications for many people as a research team from Michigan State University found over one in five Michigan adults do not want children. "We found that 21.6% of adults, or about 1.7 million people, in Michigan do no more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 29 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors Local Education Agency Principals Nonpublic School Administrators FROM: Delsa D. Chapman, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports SUBJECT: Digital Equity Survey Questions Available for District Use At the beginning of each school year, lo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 28 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on July 27, 2022: At a meeting held in Detroit to provide southeast Michigan residents a chance to address Commissioners directly, the Michigan Public Service Commission today approved a cost recovery plan for DTE Gas Co. but warned the utility that costs arising from the use of the NEXUS Gas Transmission LLC pipeline would face scrutiny and may not be recovered. A partnership between the uti more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 28 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * Bacteria's new defense mechanism could enable new antibiotic resistance treatments * * * As antibiotic resistance challenges scientists to find new ways to treat bacterial infections, researchers at Michigan State University have discovered a new way for bacteria to defend themselves against viral infection, known as phage, which could lead to better treatm more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, July 26 (TNSconf) -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release: Hosted by the Michigan Technological University Health Research Institute, the 2022 Upper Peninsula Medical Conference (UPMedCon) brings together medical practitioners, researchers and students for a weekend of learning about health issues impacting rural communities. UPMedCon takes place Aug. 26-28 at the Memorial Union Building. Health practitioners from around the Upper Peninsula an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Elissa Slotkin told Bloomberg she would welcome Joe Biden back to Michigan to campaign with her. Slotkin: "If the president of the United States wants to come to your district, that's the president of the United States, and I have respect for the office no matter who's in it." A recent NRCC poll found Joe Biden's approval rating is 36 approve - 63 disapprove in MI-07. NRCC Comment: "Elissa Slotk more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, July 26 (TNSacc) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: Northern Michigan University's master of social work (MSW) program is now fully accredited through the Council on Social Work Education's Commission on Accreditation, after three years of candidacy. NMU's bachelor's degree in social work (BSW), which has been continuously accredited since 1974, was reaffirmed for another eight years. "These milestones represent a huge success for the Social Work De more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, July 29 (TNSpar) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: The Upper Peninsula has higher rates of substance use than most areas in the state, yet by virtue of its population, a smaller workforce to adequately treat individuals struggling with related disorders. To address that gap, Northern Michigan University will offer a new substance use academic minor this fall. Students who successfully complete the program will meet all of the educational requirement more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, July 29 (TNSper) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: Northern Michigan University alumna Tara Laase-McKinney is the new executive director of the Marquette Downtown Development Authority. The 2010 NMU graduate earned a bachelor's degree in outdoor recreation leadership and management. She has worked for MDDA for nearly eight years, most recently as business development and promotions director. "Being here that long, I've been able to learn a lot abou more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, July 27 -- Northwood University issued the following news: Northwood University this week celebrated 19 women from Rwanda and Afghanistan as part of a partnership to empower female entrepreneurs from those two countries. These women are facing incredible challenges, as Rwanda continues its recovery from COVID and Afghanistan is experiencing oppressed women's rights and unstable government. The group came to Northwood as part of a long-time partnership with the Institute of  more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, July 30 (TNSawa) -- Northwood University issued the following news: Northwood University this week celebrated a historic milestone as the Timberwolves won Program of the Year honors by the National Association of Collegiate Esports. "This award means so much to the students and myself," said Esports Coach Cody Elsen. "The hard work everyone has put in resulted in a dream scenario for us." Northwood has had a year to remember, capturing a world championship; a North America more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 28 (TNSpar) -- Calvin University issued the following news: By Matt Kucinski Calvin University and Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding the Calvin-Pine Rest BSN Partnership. The partnership supports a workforce-development strategy for both current Pine Rest employees who wish to pursue a BSN and existing undergraduates at Calvin University who are considering a career in psychiatric nursing. "Calvin more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 27 (TNSper) -- The Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine issued the following news release: Renee Shellhaas, MD, has been named associate dean for faculty promotions and career development at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She comes to the school from the University of Michigan, where she is an associate chair for career development and a pediatric neurologist. She begins her new role in October. Shellhaas also will be installed as more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 28 (TNStalk) -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 27, 2022: * * * Following the radical and chaotic Republican gubernatorial field's eighth and final primary debate, MDP Chair Lavora Barnes issued the following statement. "With less than a week until the primary, the radical GOP candidates flubbed another opportunity to make a case about why they should lead Michigan. "Instead, they continued to push dangerous plans that threaten to  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A survey of Michigan local government leaders on the federal American Rescue Plan Act funding and uses finds the top spending priorities are on capital improvements, infrastructure and public safety. Further, the state's largest jurisdictions are more likely to say the money will improve fiscal health, infrastructure and overall quality of life compared to smaller jurisdictions, and are more  more PR

FLINT, Michigan, July 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: A joint University of Michigan research team is in the early stages of developing an autonomous vehicle prototype specially designed to better suit the needs of people living with Parkinson's disease. Nathaniel Miller, a University of Michigan-Flint associate professor of psychology, Charlotte Tang, a UM-Flint associate professor of computer science, and Shan Bao, a UM-Dearborn associate professor  more PR

FLINT, Michigan, July 30 (TNSpro) -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Logan McGrady There are more than 1.6 million Michiganders who have earned some college credits but have no degree to show for it. A new offering from the University of Michigan-Flint is taking aim at changing that. Beginning Aug. 29, the Accelerated Online Degree Completion program offers a quality education that acknowledges the realities adult learners and transfer students face. Online cours more PR

FLINT, Michigan, July 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: A jointly sponsored UM-Dearborn - UM-Flint Collaborative Research Funding Program awarded up to $160,000 for four collaborative research projects. Detroit residents are reclaiming and repurposing underused spaces for neighborhood use. They've removed tires and trash from alleyways, organized meetings to discuss community space needs, helped install rain barrels in alley-facing garage downspouts and more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Consumer sentiment was essentially unchanged from June, when it had reached an all-time low for the survey, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. Most components of the index were little changed, though buying conditions for durables adjusted upwards, primarily due to perceptions of easing supply constraints. Still, buying conditions for durables remained 28% lower tha more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: People with a parent with a history of alcohol problems are at greater risk for showing signs of addiction to highly processed foods, a new University of Michigan study found. These foods, such as ice cream, chocolate, pizza and fries, contain unnaturally high amounts of refined carbohydrates and fats that may trigger an addictive response in some people. U-M researchers wanted to know if a  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Marginalized social media users face disproportionate content removal from platforms, but the visibility of this online moderation is a double-edged sword. A new University of Michigan study about two online platforms--Reddit and Twitch--suggests that greater visibility means increased accountability, but the actions can also bring more attention to the offensive content, further harming marg more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: An international team of researchers has developed a method for altering one class of antibiotics, using microscopic organisms that produce these compounds naturally. The findings, published July 25 in Nature Chemistry, could lead to more efficient production of antibiotics that are effective against drug-resistant bacteria. The team started with a microorganism that is genetically programme more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release on July 25, 2022: It's hard to imagine life on Earth without mammals. They swim in the depths of the ocean, hop across deserts in Australia and travel to the moon. This diversity can be deceiving, at least when it comes to how mammals create the next generation. Based on how they reproduce, nearly all mammals alive today fall into one of two categories: placental mammals and marsupials. Placen more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, July 30 (TNSawa) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: A team of University of Texas at Dallas student engineers won a first-place award at the 2022 Capstone Design Conference for developing a system that helps a corporate sponsor test its devices to prevent blood clots after surgery. The UTDesign Senior Capstone Program team shared the top honor with teams from the University of Michigan and the University of Florida. UT Dallas hosted the natio more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, July 26 (TNSres) -- Wayne State University issued the following news: The Wayne State University School of Medicine and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute plan to construct a new building complex consisting of two towers that will further their unique academic and research-based partnership. The estimated $450 million capital project is becoming more of a reality with an appropriation of $100 million from the State of Michigan. WSU and Karmanos plan to house collaborat more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, July 30 (TNSper) -- Wayne State University issued the following news: Following a competitive national search, Wayne State University (WSU) appointed Mike Poterala as its new vice president and general counsel, effective November 2022. An accomplished lawyer and leader in higher education, Poterala will provide legal counsel and representation to the university, ensure compliance and minimize legal risk while also fostering sound decision-making in operation, instruction, res more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 29, 2022: State Senator Winnie Brinks (SD-29) and State Representative Carol Glanville (HD-84) gathered with West Michigan Democrats in Grand Rapids to launch the Michigan Democratic Party's "Too Extreme GOP" press tour and call out Republicans for pushing an ultra-MAGA agenda that would devastate Michigan communities. To mark nearly 100 days out from the November election, the two state lawma more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 29 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Spartan researchers reveal a more complete picture of how sexual transmission of the Zika virus affects early embryo development * * * Michigan State University researchers have found that the Zika virus can halt an embryo's development in the earliest stages of pregnancy, signaling that the risks posed by the virus are greater than previously appreciated. This is objectively bad news, but more PR