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State Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for 2022-08-07 ( 56 items )  
Alma College: Administrator Hire Strengthens Support for Students, Faculty, Staff (10)
ALMA, Michigan, Aug. 3 (TNSper) -- Alma College issued the following news: Alma College has hired Kelley Peatross to serve as associate vice president for human resources/deputy Title IX coordinator. Peatross is an expert in the field of education and human resources, with extensive experience in corporate and education administration, including higher education. She will begin her duties on Sept. 6. "I have long admired the Alma College mission, tradition and its values-driven culture," Peatr more PR

Alma College: Glenn Hired to Lead Diversity and Inclusion Efforts (10)
ALMA, Michigan, Aug. 3 (TNSper) -- Alma College issued the following news: Jonathan Glenn, who has served as a leader in various educational roles for more than a decade, has been hired as the new director of diversity and inclusion at Alma College. Glenn most recently served as associate athletic director for student athlete leadership and development at Central Michigan University (CMU). His start date at Alma is Aug. 8. "Alma College has pledged to create a climate where everyone is safe an more PR

Calvin University: New Business Program Provides Supply of In-Demand Graduates (10)
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 4 (TNSpro) -- Calvin University issued the following news on Aug. 3, 2022: More time waiting. More money spent. More stress. These are real pains consumers feel when the supply chain gets disrupted. For the past two years, supply chain issues have caused consumers to wait months to get a new car, spend more on groceries, and anxiously wait for the next paycheck to combat the higher cost of living. Listening to industry leaders Philip Johnson, an assistant prof more PR

Cracking Codes: FSU Computer Scientists Look to Develop Method to Improve App Speed, Efficiency (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 4 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: Computers process innumerable instructions per day. A Florida State University and Michigan Technological University research team wants to make apps, from those found on a cell phone to ones used by super computers at big data centers, run more efficiently. FSU Professor of Computer Science David Whalley and FSU-Panama City faculty member Gang-Ryung Uh along with MTU Professor of Computer Science Son more PR

Cumulus Media Appoints Derek Falter as VP/Market Manager in Grand Rapids, Muskegon (10)
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 4 (TNSper) -- Cumulus Media, an audio-first media and entertainment company, issued the following company release: Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Derek Falter as Vice President/Market Manager of Cumulus Grand Rapids and Cumulus Muskegon. Cumulus Media owns and operates eight radio stations in West Michigan, including four stations in Muskegon: 98.3 WLCS/WLCS-FM (Classic Hits), NASH Icon 97.5/WLAW-FM (Country), Sunny 92.5/WWSN-FM (AC), a more PR

Democratic Governors Association Statement on Dixon Winning Michigan GOP Primary for Governor (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (TNStalk) -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement on Aug. 2, 2022: * * * DGA Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement on Tudor Dixon winning the GOP primary for governor in Michigan. "Tudor Dixon is a DeVos sellout and conspiracy theorist who is wrong for Michigan. Her disastrous agenda includes changing the state constitution to defund public education and a radical tax scheme that would decimate the state budget, forcing  more PR

Democratic Governors Association Statement on Gov. Whitmer's Run for Reelection as Governor of Michigan (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (TNStalk) -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement on Aug. 2, 2022: * * * DGA Chair North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. "Gov. Gretchen Whitmer always puts Michigan first, working with both parties to get results that address the everyday challenges of working families. "She's secured $400 auto insurance refund checks and is fighting to repeal the retirement tax while creating more opportuniti more PR

Democratic Governors Association: Tudor Dixon's 5 Most Dangerous, Harmful Positions (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: With the messy Michigan GOP primary for governor tomorrow, here's five of Tudor Dixon's most dangerous and harmful positions. * Banning Abortion: Dixon supports banning abortion with no exceptions for rape or incest. She said the scenario of a 14-year-old girl being raped by her uncle is a "perfect example" of her radical stance and made outlandish comments saying that protecting access to abortion benefits c more PR

DNC: Make America Great Again Hot Mic - GOP Nominee for Michigan Governor Tudor Dixon (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2022: Today's MAGA Hot Mic honor falls on Trump-endorsed GOP nominee for Michigan governor Tudor Dixon. Tudor Dixon supports an abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest, and even agreed that incestual rape of a child was a "perfect example" to justify her dangerous plan to ban abortion. Tudor Dixon's comments put the extreme MAGA agenda on full display -- showcasing just how out of to more PR

DTE Energy Successfully Remarkets DTE Energy Company 2019 Series F 4.220% Senior Notes (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2022: DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) today announced it has successfully remarketed the DTE Energy Company 2019 Series F 4.220% Senior Notes due 2024. The optional remarketing was completed pursuant to the terms of the governing documents for the notes that were originally issued as part of Corporate Units of DTE Energy on Nov. 1, 2019. In connection with the remarketing, DTE Energy elected to move up the maturity date  more PR

Finlandia University: Alumnus Ethan St. Germain Joins Finance Department (10)
HANCOCK, Michigan, Aug. 3 (TNSper) -- Finlandia University issued the following news: Ethan St. Germain ('21) joined Finlandia's Finance Department as an accountant in Spring 2022. St. Germain started his accounting career as a student-intern and work-study with the Finance Department during his junior year. "After graduation I worked for a cultivation and retail company. It was a vertically integrated rather new company called Ottawa Innovations/Higher Love. Being a new company in a new indu more PR

Ford School of Public Policy Economists Weigh in on Inflation and Recession Fears (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: News this week that GDP had contracted for the second quarter in a row, combined with the Fed's interest rate hike and persistent inflationary pressure, are creating fear that the U.S. economy is headed towards recession. Yet the picture is confusing, as employment continues to grow, the stock market had its best month since 2020, and consumer spending is up. Ford School economic more PR

Grand Valley State University: Q&A - Steinman Reflects on His 2 Decades as Director of Annis Water Resources Institute (10)
ALLENDALE, Michigan, Aug. 5 (TNStalk) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 4, 2022, with Al Steinman, the Allen and Helen Hunting director of the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute: * * * After 21 years as the Allen and Helen Hunting Director of the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute, Al Steinman officially steps down from his role on Aug. 5. Steinman was named director shortly after the institute opened its Lake Michigan Center in 2001. Since his a more PR

Hillsdale College Blake Center for Faith and Freedom Hosts Classical Learning Consortium Conference (10)
HILLSDALE, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release: In partnership with Kepler Education, the Classical Learning Consortium for New England held a conference at Hillsdale College's Blake Center for Faith and Freedom in Somers, Connecticut between July 15 and July 16. The conference launched the Classical Learning Consortium for New England and drew approximately 75 educators and administrations from the region. "The Blake Center has beautiful property and facili more PR

Hope College: Seventeen Hope Teams Earn MIAA Team GPA Award (10)
HOLLAND, Michigan, Aug. 5 (TNSawa) -- Hope College issued the following news: Seventeen Hope College teams have claimed the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Team GPA Award for the 2021-22 school year. The MIAA Team GPA Award is presented to conference athletic teams that achieve a 3.300 or better GPA for an academic year. Grade-point averages are calculated at the end of the academic year. The women's cross country team, led by head coach Mark Northuis, recorded Hope's top GPA of more PR

Ind. Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Weekly Hearing Schedule for Aug. 1-5 (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 2 (TNSsro) -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, August 1, 2022 CAUSE NO.: 45700; ALJ: SEYFRIED; TIME: 6:00 P.M.; COMMISSIONER: HUSTON; ROOM: City Hall Chamber, 100 East Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 (Public Field Hearing) VERIFIED PETITION OF NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY, LLC FOR (1) APPROVAL OF AND A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR A FEDE more PR

Lawrence Technological University Named 'Champions of Character Five-Star Institution' by NAIA (10)
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Aug. 2 (TNSawa) -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has named Lawrence Technological University as one of the winners of its Champions of Character Five-Star Institution Award. Each year, the NAIA uses its Champions of Character scorecard to measure the pursuit of character-driven athletics in its 252 member institutions. Institutions are measured on character training for athletes a more PR

Mich. A.G. Nessel Announces the Formation of a Nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2022: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that the State of Michigan is joining a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force of 50 attorneys general to investigate and take legal action against the telecommunications companies responsible for bringing a majority of foreign robocalls into the United States. This bipartisan nationwide Task Force has one goal: to cut down more PR

Mich. A.G. Nessel Joins Coalition Calling on Federal Government to Allow Haitian Refugees to Be Heard (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine in filing a brief related to the treatment of thousands of Haitian refugees who sought aid along the United States' Southern border. The coalition is calling upon the federal government to allow those refugees to demonstrate t more PR

Mich. A.G. Nessel Statement on Court of Appeals Ruling (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement on Aug. 1, 2022: * * * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement in light of the ruling from the Michigan Court of Appeals concerning the enforcement of Michigan's 1931 abortion statute by county prosecutors: "Today's ruling will not deter my efforts to continue to fight for Michigan women. "The legal battle continues on multiple fronts and those of us who value acces more PR

Mich. A.G. Nessel: Department of Attorney General Secures $350,000 Civil Fine and Full Restoration of Macomb County Forested Wetlands Following Consent Judgment (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2022: Local real estate developers and related individuals who illegally destroyed natural resources in Macomb County will pay a $350,000 civil fine, among the largest civil fines secured for violations of legislation designed to protect Michigan's wetlands, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today. On Thursday July 28, 2022, a Consent Judgment was entered in Ingham County 30th  more PR

Mich. A.G. Nessel: Judge Maintains Temporary Order to Stop Prosecution of Abortion Care (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2022: Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Cunningham maintained a temporary restraining order against 13 prosecutors that prohibits them from enforcing Michigan's 1931 statute criminalizing abortion, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced this afternoon. The Michigan Department of Attorney General filed a motion for a temporary restraining order on Monday after the Michigan Cou more PR

Mich. Democratic Party Statement on July's Jobs Report (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 6 (TNStalk) -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 5, 2022: * * * The July jobs report released today showed that the U.S. economy added 528,000 new jobs in July, which surpassed expectations. In response to this strong job growth thanks to President Biden and Democrats' leadership, Michigan Democratic Party Spokesperson Alyssa Bradley released the following statement. "President Biden's economic plan to build the economy from the botto more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Access to Abortion Is Under Immediate Threat in Michigan. Tudor Dixon Wants to See It Banned (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: A Michigan Court of Appeals ruling made clear again this week that access to abortion is under immediate threat in Michigan. The state could revert overnight to a dangerous 1931 ban that makes no exceptions for rape or incest and would throw doctors and nurses in jail for caring for patients. Thanks to Governor Whitmer's rapid defense to protect abortion access, this ruling is temporarily blocked, kee more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Gov. Whitmer, Who Ran Unopposed in the Primary, Garners Twice the Votes of GOP Winner Tudor Dixon (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Without a string of debates or even an opponent, Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer received more than 910,000 votes in Tuesday's primary election, a show of enthusiasm from Michigan voters about her efforts to keep the state moving forward. With most of the primary votes counted, Whitmer's vote total was more than double the 426,331 ballots cast for the GOP contest winner, extreme candidate Tudor Dixon more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: In Latest Example of Her Rabid Anti-Choice Extremism, Tudor Dixon Makes 'Outlandish' Argument That Abortion Access Benefits Sexual Predators (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Following her assertion that a child victim of incestual rape is a "perfect example" of why abortion should be banned, Tudor Dixon expanded on her dangerous comments with an "outlandish" argument that abortion incentivizes and allows sexual predators to abuse children. The Daily Beast broke down her latest attempt to justify banning abortion in virtually all cases, including rape, incest, and health of more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: No Matter Who Wins Tonight, a Dangerous, Wrong-For-Michigan Agenda Will Be Advancing to the General Election (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: By 8pm tonight, a primary that has been defined by forgeries, vampires, zombies, the unprecedented removal of both the frontrunner and the top spender, an FBI home raid and arrest, and multiple federal criminal charges will have finally come to a close. Michiganders should keep in mind that no matter who emerges as the Republican gubernatorial nominee, this election will be a choice between continuing more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Special Interest Backed Tudor Dixon Is Wrong for Michigan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Conspiracy theorist and special interest candidate Tudor Dixon to the general election, MDP Chair Lavora Barnes issued the following statement. "The contrast in this race could not be clearer: while Governor Whitmer has a strong record of getting things done for Michiganders, Tudor Dixon has a dangerous agenda that would devastate Michigan working families. No amount of special interest or DeVos money more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Tudor Dixon Has Repeatedly Stated That the 2020 Election Was Stolen (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Tudor Dixon has embraced election conspiracy theories and repeatedly claimed that the 2020 election was stolen. When asked to raise her hand during a primary debate if she believed not only that there was fraud, but enough to impact the outcome of the 2020 election, Dixon joined the majority of her opponents in reaffirming her claims that it did. This is consistent with the conspiracy theories she has more PR

Mich. Economic Development Corp.: Gov. Whitmer Announces 50 Jobs as Niagara Bottling Establishing Operations in Shelby Township (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today to announce that beverage manufacturer Niagara Bottling is establishing a new facility in Shelby Township with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of up to $103.6 million and create at least 50 jobs, supported by a $3 more PR

Mich. Economic Development Corp.: Gov. Whitmer Announces 85 High-Wage Jobs as Leading Precision Components Manufacturer Expanding in Southwest Michigan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. posted the following joint news release with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that precision components manufacturer C&S Machine Products is expanding its operations in Bertrand Township in Berrien County with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of $34.5 milli more PR

Mich. Economic Development Corp.: Grants for Testing at Detroit Smart Parking Lab Will Drive Electrified, Accessible and Safe Mobility Ecosystem Development (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2022: The state of Michigan announced today grants totaling $156,000 to four mobility companies that will help to improve pedestrian safety, fine-tune last-mile mobility solutions, and enhance electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure through testing and deployments at the Detroit Smart Parking Lab (DSPL). It's Electric, Skyfii, Voltpost and Yoshi received a total of $156,000 in Michigan more PR

Mich. Gov. Whitmer Files Legal Brief to Prevent Enforcement of Extreme 1931 Abortion Ban (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2022: Last night, Governor Gretchen Whitmer filed an amicus brief with the Michigan Supreme Court in support of preserving the statewide injunction issued in mid-May that prevents enforcement of Michigan's extreme 1931 law banning abortion even in cases of rape or incest and criminalizing nurses and doctors who offer reproductive care. The motion is the latest in a string of recent legal more PR

Mich. Gov. Whitmer Files Renewed Request With Michigan Supreme Court to Constitutionally Protect Right to Abortion in Michigan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2022: Yesterday evening, Governor Gretchen Whitmer again urged the Michigan Supreme Court to immediately consider her lawsuit from April, which asks the court to decide if Michigan's state constitution protects the right to abortion. On Monday, a morning ruling from the Michigan Court of Appeals caused confusion by clearing a path for county prosecutors to prosecute doctors and nurses fo more PR

Mich. Gov. Whitmer Makes Appointments to the Bench (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 (TNSper) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointments of Amy C. Clapp to the 49th Circuit Court of Mecosta and Osceola Counties and Amanda L. Eicher to the 1st District Court of Monroe County. "I am proud to appoint Amy and Amanda, two skilled legal professionals with a range of experience, to the bench," said Governor Whitmer. "They will both serve the people of Michigan honorably and up more PR

Mich. Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Order Reorganizing the Michigan Committee on Juvenile Justice, Appoints Members to Committee (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order No. 2022-7, which recreates the Michigan Committee on Juvenile Justice in the Department of Health and Human Services. "As chair of Michigan's Juvenile Justice Task Force, I am proud of the progress we have made recently to close equity gaps in our juvenile justice system, reduce recidivism, and create opportunity for young people," said Lt. Gover more PR

Mich. Gov. Whitmer Takes Immediate Action to Block Enforcement of Extreme 1931 Abortion Ban, Protect Women, Nurses, and Doctors From Swift Prosecution (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer took immediate action to protect access to abortion in Michigan after the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled today that county prosecutors can enforce the state's extreme 1931 law that criminalizes abortion without exceptions for rape or incest and punishes doctors and nurses who offer reproductive health care. The governor's request for a temporary restraini more PR

Mich. Gov. Whitmer: 'We are Going to Court Today to Defend Legal Abortion in Michigan' (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2022: Governor Whitmer and her legal team are going to court to defend legal abortion in Michigan. On Monday, the Oakland County Circuit Court granted the governor's request for a temporary restraining order after a decision earlier that day from the Michigan Court of Appeals that cleared the path for county prosecutors to prosecute doctors and nurses for doing their jobs. The governor more PR

Mich. State: Law Professor Elected to Prestigious American Law Institute (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 (TNSper) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2022: The American Law Institute elected MSU College of Law Professor Catherine Grosso as a new member in July, recognizing her scholarship in the role of race and other extralegal factors in criminal investigations, trials and the administration of capital punishment. She teaches criminal procedure, capital punishment law, and a seminar on criminal juries. Grosso received a Bachelor's Deg more PR

Mich. State: Turning Down Hormone Dial Could Improve In Vitro Fertilization Live Birth Rates (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * MSU researchers reveal findings from a dual-purpose grant from the USDA and NIH to study assisted reproductive technologies for cattle and humans * * * In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at Michigan State University are studying ovarian stimulation protocols in cattle and in vitro fertilization in humans simultaneously. The team found the standard practice of using high levels of horm more PR

Michigan Circuit Court Grants Mich. Gov. Whitmer's Temporary Restraining Order to Protect Nurses and Doctors From Prosecution for Providing Care (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2022: This evening, the Oakland County 6th Circuit Court granted Governor Gretchen Whitmer's request for a temporary restraining order after a decision earlier today from the Michigan Court of Appeals that county prosecutors were not covered by an injunction barring prosecution under the state's extreme 1931 law banning abortion. Now, because of the governor's action, doctors and nurses  more PR

Michigan Education Dept. Issues Memo on Annual Educator Certification Reminder and Requirements (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memo on Aug. 4, 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: Annual Educator Certification Reminder and Requirements All students should have access to high-quality educators. Improved student achievement requires e more PR

Michigan Education Dept. Issues Memo on Future Proud Michigan Educator Explore Programming Available for Districts (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memo on Aug. 4, 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: Reminder: Future Proud Michigan Educator Explore Programming Available for Districts The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Future Proud Michigan Educ more PR

Michigan Technological University, Sandia to Cut Ribbon on New DOE Regional Test Center for Emerging Solar Technologies Aug. 16 (10)
HOUGHTON, Michigan, Aug. 5 (TNSconf) -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release: Michigan Technological University and Sandia National Laboratories will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) newest solar energy Regional Test Center (RTC) in Calumet, Michigan, on Aug. 16. Attendees will hear from congressional representatives, state and federal government officials and industry leaders before touring the solar research sit more PR

Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center Names Director (10)
ALLENDALE, Michigan, Aug. 4 (TNSper) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: The new director of the Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center, D.L. McKinney, is a self-described "queer, trans, disabled, Black and family-oriented person" with a partner, four kids and a long history of advocacy work and community engagement. Originally from Detroit, McKinney came to West Michigan to attend Grand Valley. McKinney, '08 and '15, earned a bachelor's degree in business administration a more PR

National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Tom Emmer Statement on the MI-08 Primary Election (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNStalk) -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following statement on Aug. 3, 2022: * * * NRCC Chairman Tom Emmer released the following statement regarding the results of the MI-08 primary: "Congratulations to Paul Junge on his primary victory. "Dan Kildee has spent his career in Congress looking out for Nancy Pelosi's interests, not Michigan's. "Kildee will be defeated in November." * * * Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2022/08/03/nrc more PR

Nine Kellogg Community College Baseball Players Earn Postseason Awards, Head Coach Eric Laskovy Named MCCAA Coach of the Year (10)
BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, Aug. 5 (TNSawa) -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release: Nine Kellogg Community College baseball players earned postseason Michigan Community College Athletic Association and/or National Junior College Athletic Association awards for their performance on the field this past season, and Head KCC Baseball Coach Eric Laskovy was again named MCCAA Coach of the Year. Eight of the nine award winners will transfer to continue playing baseball at four-yea more PR

Spring Arbor University: MSN Graduate Betsy Boris Receives Faculty Award From NMC (10)
SPRING ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 3 (TNSawa) -- Spring Arbor University issued the following news: Spring Arbor University is proud to announce that Betsy Boris BSN '14, MSN '18, has received the Imogene Wise Distinguished Faculty Award at Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) this May! A student selection committee chooses this award, and its criteria include: * Excellence in teaching. * Rapport with the students. * Innovation in the classroom. * A high level of dedication. Initiated by a contri more PR

University of Detroit Mercy's McAuley School of Nursing Part of Diversity in Education Initiative (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The University of Detroit Mercy issued the following news: University of Detroit Mercy's McAuley School of Nursing (MSON) is one of 50 schools from 28 states that will participate in a national initiative designed to create inclusive learning environments and build a more diverse nursing workforce. Earlier this year, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) began a project titled Building a Culture of Belonging in Academic Nursing, with funding from  more PR

University of Michigan-Flint's School of Nursing Provides Lifesaving Gift to Local Church (10)
FLINT, Michigan, Aug. 3 (TNSfund) -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: Parishioners at St. Pius X Catholic Church hold their parish close to their hearts. And now, courtesy of a defibrillator from the University of Michigan-Flint's School of Nursing, they will be able to keep potentially lifesaving assistance just as near. The gift of the automatic external defibrillator was made possible by a grant from the UM-Ann Arbor Ginsberg Center as part of a larger community o more PR

University of Michigan: Cumulative Loneliness Associated With Accelerated Memory Aging in Older Adults (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Prolonged loneliness in adults over 65 may be an important risk factor for accelerated memory aging, according to a new study led by University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers. "We found that feeling lonely for a longer duration of time was associated with more rapid memory decline, suggesting that it is never too late in life to work on reducing feelings of loneliness to suppo more PR

University of Michigan: New Global Map of Ant Biodiversity Reveals Areas That May Hide Undiscovered Species (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: They are hunters, farmers, harvesters, gliders, herders, weavers and carpenters. They are ants, and they are a big part of our world, comprising more than 14,000 species and a large fraction of animal biomass in most terrestrial ecosystems. Like other invertebrates, ants play vital roles in the functioning of ecosystems, from aerating soils and dispersing seeds and nutrients to scavenging and  more PR

University of Michigan: What Your Company Needs to Understand About Digital Privacy (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 3 (TNStalk) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Aug. 2, 2022, with Ruslan Momot, assistant professor at the Ross School of Business: * * * Digital privacy is often framed as an issue for consumers, but Ruslan Momot argues that companies need to consider the concept as a key element of their business. Momot, an assistant professor at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, has published several papers on privacy issues. He shares in more PR

University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy Conference Examines Legal Aspects in Pharmacy Practice (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming's School of Pharmacy recently hosted its inaugural Legal Aspects in Pharmacy Conference, including a number of presenters highlighting how rules, regulations and laws impact the practice of pharmacy. Providing information and cases to review with the attendees was at the forefront of the speakers' presentations. Participants came from Wyoming, Colorado, Michigan, New Jer more PR

Wayne State University President M. Roy Wilson to Step Down at the Conclusion of His Contract in 2023 (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 2 (TNSper) -- Wayne State University issued the following news on Aug. 1, 2022: In an announcement to the Wayne State University campus community today, President M. Roy Wilson shared that he will neither extend nor renew his contract, which concludes on July 31, 2023. Wilson became Wayne State's 12th president on August 1, 2013. Wilson stated that the time is right for a leadership transition and that Wayne State is well-positioned to continue its mission of providing  more PR

Wright State Joins Semiconductor, Microelectronic Network for Enabling Cutting-Edge Research, Technology Development (10)
KENT, Ohio, Aug. 5 (TNSres) -- Wright State University issued the following news: Wright State University has collaborated with a group of leading research institutions from Ohio, Indiana and Michigan to launch a new network to support the semiconductor and microelectronics industries and address their research and workforce needs in Ohio. The Midwest Regional Network to Address National Needs in Semiconductor and Microelectronics was formed in response to plans by Intel Corporation to build t more PR