GARDEN CITY, New York, Aug. 25 (TNSjou) -- Adelphi University issued the following news on Aug. 24, 2022: In addition to teaching, Derner faculty members engage in scholarship and research. Here are recent highlights of their work. Book chapters Dana Boccio, PhD, associate professor of psychology, recently published a chapter in the updated eighth edition of Ethics and Law for School Psychologists with a colleague, Susan Jacob, PhD, professor emerita at Central Michigan University. The chapte more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 23 (TNStalk) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Back to school brings several challenges, from an ongoing shortage of teachers and school staff to reliance on technology, in-person social skills and student achievements. University of Michigan education and health experts can address these and other issues. Challenges and opportunities for schools, educators and students Elizabeth Birr Moje is dean of the School of Education and the Geo more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Calvin University issued the following news: By Matt Kucinski This week, more than 1,000 incoming students will begin their pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree at Calvin University. The entering class of first-year students is record-setting in terms of ethnic and geographic diversity and the classes' average GPA, ACT, and SAT scores all either match or exceed the marks from the past five incoming classes. This year's incoming class hails from 42 more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Aug. 25 (TNStalk) -- Central Michigan University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 24, 2022, with Rod Lammers, assistant professor in Environmental Engineering: * * * The summer of 2022 has seen several devastating flooding incidents across the United States. Michigan is no stranger to flooding either. Detroit regularly faces the hazards of flooding. Sanford is two years removed from flooding caused by dam failures. And in June 2017, Central Michigan University was imp more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Aug. 24 (TNSpar) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: An exciting new partnership between Central Michigan University and the cloud-based learning platform Amesite will expand CMU's ability to meet the needs of learners for skill attainment to address the demand for professional development and career advancement. Through the agreement, CMU Innovation and Online will grow its capabilities with non-credit courses, training and workshops to meet the more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Aug. 26 (TNSacc) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: The International Dyslexia Association has accredited Central Michigan University's Structured Language and Literacy Intervention Certificate. CMU has the only program in the state of Michigan to have achieved this status. Katie Squires, Ph.D, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, who took a lead role in developing this certificate and shepherding it through the accreditation process, said this certificate is much  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: After Tudor Dixon had to rely on Betsy DeVos, special interests, and last-minute endorsements to drag her across the finish line, the Michigan GOP is still a chaotic mess of extremists. Here's how the Michigan GOP's "unity tour" is going so far: * Yesterday, former GOP frontrunner for governor James Craig announced he won't support Dixon, saying her plan to ban abortion without exceptions for rape, incest,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: For the second time, Trump-endorsed GOP nominee for Michigan governor Tudor Dixon picks up MAGA Hot Mic honors. 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. NPR: "Dixon is fervently against abortion rights and made recent headlines after responding to a qu more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 24 (TNSper) -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2022: DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) today announced the appointment of Khalil Rahal as director of economic development. Rahal will be responsible for leading DTE's efforts to drive economic development in communities across Michigan. DTE aspires to be a force for growth and prosperity, supplying the reliable, affordable and cleaner energy Michiganders need while also helping communities thrive socially an more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news on Aug. 24, 2022: In a special meeting today, Aug. 24, 2022, the Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents approved one new collective bargaining agreement and two wage reopener agreements with the following labor units: * Eastern Michigan University and UAW Local 1975 (Clerical and Secretarial unit) * Wage Reopener Agreement Between EMU and the EMU Federation of Teachers Part-Time Lecturers Unit (EMUFT)  more PR

HANCOCK, Michigan, Aug. 27 (TNSper) -- Finlandia University issued the following news: Terri Olsen ('94, '08) has been named the new Director of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) at Finlandia University. A two-time graduate of the institution, Olsen attained an associate degree in business from Suomi College in 1994 and later, a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Finlandia in 2008. "During her time at Finlandia Terri has served the TRiO SSS program, and the institution, at an exemplar more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 26 (TNSper) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: The Regents of the University of Michigan have approved the appointment of Sam Bagenstos as the inaugural Arlene Susan Kohn Professor of Social Policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Professor Bagenstos, who is currently on leave from the University, is the General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He will become an active membe more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 23 (TNSper) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Ford School professor Kevin Stange, faculty co-director of the Education Policy Initiative, has joined the U.S. Department of Education's Office (USED) of the Chief Economist for one-year. He will be joining Ford School alum, Deputy Under Secretary Jordan Matsudaira (PhD '05), the department's first-ever chief economist. That office is tasked with "providing analysis and more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 27 (TNSpar) -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news on Aug. 26, 2022: Grand Rapids Community College is gaining new equipment to help students learn in-demand career skills through a partnership with Lakeshore Advantage and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation The GRCC Lakeshore Campus is one of three programs in Ottawa and Allegan counties to be supported through the Michigan Workforce Training Center Equipment grant program, intended  more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 26 (TNSpar) -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: A new program that sees GRCC partnering with Spectrum Health has already produced its first six graduates with the next cohort of seven students starting this fall - and setting the stage for additional programs to fill needs in emerging healthcare fields. The Neurodiagnostic Apprenticeship Program was designed to fill a significant gap in the United States healthcare system: a shortage of neu more PR

HILLSDALE, Michigan, Aug. 27 (TNSpro) -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2022: Hillsdale College announces its newest online teaching series, "Supply-Side Economics and American Prosperity with Arthur Laffer." The free teaching series, released August 23, is taught by award-winning economist Dr. Arthur Laffer, who is joined by Steve Forbes, Larry Kudlow, Stephen Moore, Amity Shlaes, Brian Domitrovic, and Larry P. Arnn, to teach the fundamentals of macroeconomics. more PR

HILLSDALE, Michigan, Aug. 24 (TNSper) -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release: Hillsdale College welcomes ten new faculty members to campus for the 2022-2023 school year. Eight will join the College's campus in Michigan and two will join Hillsdale College in D.C. "We are excited to welcome these distinguished scholars into the Hillsdale College community," said Chris VanOrman, Hillsdale College provost. "We wish both our new and established faculty the best as we start another s more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 25 (TNSper) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Distinguished litigator, legal expert, and public servant Judge Laurel Beatty Blunt (Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals) will join the Ford School faculty for fall 2022 as a Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation Policymaker in Residence. Judge Beatty Blunt will teach a graduate course on the Supreme Court and host a public event. "I'm so excited for the chance t more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: State and federal officials are bullish on the ability of industry in the United States in general, and Michigan in particular, to meet the challenges of "decarbonizing" the economy to combat climate change and clean up the environment. And plenty of companies are lining up to meet that challenge, in everything from destructing toxic PFAS chemicals from the environment, to building be more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: The Department of Attorney General filed testimony before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to advocate for reducing Consumers Energy's requested rate increase by over 50% and reducing the increase in residential rates to less than 3%, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today. Consumers Energy filed its application to the MPSC seeking a rate increase of approximately $274 mill more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of attorneys general calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to increase obligations on telemarketers by requiring them to keep additional records about their activities so that law enforcement can hold them accountable when they break the law. "Requiring telemarketers to keep accurate records of their activities is the only way w more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a multistate coalition in filing a motion to intervene in defense of federal fuel economy standards for light duty vehicles. In May 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) adopted more stringent fuel economy standards for model year 2024-2026 vehicles. AG Nessel joined a multistate coalition of attorneys general in urging NH more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement on Aug. 24, 2022: * * * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the statement below following a denial of the state legislature's appeal of a preliminary injunction in Planned Parenthood v Attorney General of the State of Michigan by the Court of Appeals: "The Court today made clear it was not persuaded by the legislature's attempt to end access to abortion care in Michigan. "I have rep more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan coalition of 24 attorneys general, led by California, in filing an amicus brief in Haaland v. Brackeen urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a challenge to longstanding protections guaranteed to Native American children, their families, and tribal communities under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). ICWA is a critical framework for  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2022: A Hillsdale County Sheriff's Deputy will face trial for allegedly coercing a defendant into an inappropriate sexual relationship, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today. Judge Michael J. Klaeren of the 12th District Court in Jackson County, found there was enough evidence to bind over Todd Barkley, 46, of Brownstown Township, on two counts of misconduct in off more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Following reports that Betsy DeVos and her entire family are expected to spend upwards of "30 million" to prop up Dixon's campaign, the special interest PAC they've directed the most funds to is out with another ad trying to distract from Dixon's wrong-for-Michigan agenda. To date, outside groups and Republican gubernatorial candidates have already spent more than $16 million to push bogus attacks ag more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Thanks to President Biden and Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act, Michiganders will soon be saving hundreds on health care, seniors will have their costs capped at $2,000 a year, and families will be paying less on their home energy bills. That's why it's no surprise that a new poll from Navigator Research shows that two in three Americans support the Inflation Reduction Act - including one-third of  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Tudor Dixon stated that a child victim of incest and rape was the "perfect example" of someone who would not have access to an abortion within her wrong-for-Michigan agenda, then doubled down on the callous statement by saying "I'm not hiding from it," then - only after she faced considerable scrutiny - she tried to paper over her callous comments by claiming they were taken out of context. But Dixon  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Tudor Dixon is almost entirely relying on the influence and resources of special interests to sell her wrong-for-Michigan agenda. To date, none have answered the call quite like the DeVos family. According to reporting from CNBC, they are expected to spend upwards of "30 million" to boost Dixon's campaign. Already, the "kingmakers in Michigan politics" have "contributed more than $4 million to outsid more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Ahead of this weekend's Michigan Republican Party convention, which is all but guaranteed to feature fierce intraparty battles over which candidates should make it onto the ballot, the Michigan Democratic Party is holding Tudor Dixon accountable for the disinformation she's embraced in order to justify her extreme and harmful policies. The special interest candidate and election conspiracy theorist i more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Ahead of this weekend's Michigan Republican Party convention, which is all but guaranteed to feature fierce intraparty battles over which candidates should be put on the ballot, the Michigan Democratic Party is holding Tudor Dixon accountable for her extreme and harmful policies. For proof that DeVos sellout and special interest candidate Tudor Dixon intends to shortchange our students, parents, and  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan Republican Party convention has already been rife with drama before it kicks off, and this week, the Michigan Democratic Party will continue to hold Tudor Dixon accountable for her extreme and harmful policies. A major pillar of DeVos sellout Tudor Dixon's wrong-for-Michigan agenda is her crusade to revert Michigan back to a state that denies access to reproductive freedom for millions o more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 23 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that national nonprofit for the sewn trades ISAIC is expanding its operations in Detroit to accommodate increased demand from an existing client. The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of $550,000 and create up to 74 jobs, supported by a $259,000 Jobs Ready Michigan grant more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 24 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approval of a range of projects, including support for business expansion projects in Auburn Hills and Lansing, a community revitalization project in Detroit, continued site readiness efforts and other actions that will continue to strengthen Mich more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 23 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2022: For its efforts in establishing a solid foundation to attract private investment and further build on municipality assets, The city of Holland has been awarded the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) certification, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced today. The MEDC formally presented the award today in downtown Holland at a special event to rec more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today to announce that Michigan is deploying the first round of State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) 2.0 funding from the U.S. Department of Treasury. Through this initial round of funding, up to $72 million will be available to support loans to small businesses through MEDC's Acc more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 23 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce the release of the latest #proudMIeducator video, featuring Steven Loonsfoot, an elementary/middle school educator in Shepherd Public School District, and proud tribal member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. While the video shows that he is a successful and popular educator among his peer educators and students, Mr. Loonsfo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2022: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced today that the U.S. Department of the Interior has awarded Michigan an initial grant of $25 million to address orphan wells through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 2021 (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Section 40601. Eligible activities au more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the City of Hart has been awarded $2.9 million to upgrade local water infrastructure to expand capacity around the region's food processing industry as part of a U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant program. The project is expected to support a total of 500 jobs in the area. "Right now, Michigan's economy is growing, w more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 23 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, posted the following joint news release with Michigan Economic Development Corporation: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that national nonprofit for the sewn trades ISAIC is expanding its operations in Detroit to accommodate increased demand from an existing client. The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of $550,000 and create up to 74 jobs, s more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approval of a range of projects, including support for business expansion projects in Auburn Hills and Lansing, a community revitalization project in Detroit, continued site readiness efforts and other actions that will continue to strengthen Michigan's economy. In tot more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced all Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits will continue to receive at least an additional $95 monthly payment in August to help lower the cost of groceries and ensure Michiganders can keep more of their hard-earned money. The additional assistance will help more than 1.3 million Michiganders in more than 700,000 households. "We will k more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced the completion of the I-196 ramp repaving project as the administration continues to fix roads and bridges at a record pace across the state. "Thanks to our hard work, we are moving dirt to fix roads and bridges across Michigan at a record pace. With the completion of this project, Michiganders will have a  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer celebrated the impact of the recent decision to forgive $10,000 in student loan debt on Michigan's working families. Up to 50% of Michiganders with federal student debt could have their loans cut in half or forgiven entirely. The pause on payments for all borrowers has been extended through the end of the year. "The decision to cancel $10,000 in student more PR

ROCKFORD, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer made the second stop of her Back-to-School Tour, sitting down with students, parents, and teachers at Valley View Elementary as part of Rockford Public Schools to discuss efforts the Whitmer-Gilchrist Administration has taken to strengthen in-person learning, on-campus mental health, and staff recruitment and retention as the new school year begins. Last month, the gove more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 (TNSper) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Bradley L. Cobb to the 3rd Circuit Court of Wayne County. "I am proud to appoint Bradley Cobb to the bench in Wayne County," said Governor Whitmer. "A long-time attorney with a range of experience, I am confident that Bradley will uphold the rule of law and serve the people of Michigan admirably." 3rd Circuit Court of Wayne County more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 (TNSper) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority, Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, Michigan Board of Licensed Midwifery, Michigan Board of Medicine, Michigan Board of Physical Therapy, Michigan Public School Employees' Retirement Board of Directors, Governor's Traffic Safety Advisory Commission, Governor more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 25 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Spartan Employee Spotlight - University Procurement and Logistics * * * University Procurement and Logistics is responsible for the sourcing, receipt and delivery of all the materials necessary for Michigan State University to run smoothly. The unit stocks and sells a wide variety of commonly used items, including paper towels, petri dishes and copy paper. Their 36,000-square-foot wareh more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * A new model developed by MSU researchers is extracting more information than ever from camera traps and other low-cost data sources to help inform ecology studies and conservation efforts * * * Michigan State University ecologists have developed a mathematical framework that could help monitor and preserve biodiversity without breaking the bank. This framework or model takes low-cost data  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 25 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Aug. 24, 2022: * * * Multigenerational gift from alumni family will spur innovation in oncology and human and veterinary medicine * * * Alumnus Stephen Hickman ('64, Business); his wife, Sally; and their family -- daughter Stephanie Hickman Boyse, a 1990 graduate of the College of Communication Arts and Sciences; daughter Tracy Hickman, who earned a degree in interior design in 1988; and Tracy' more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- 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: Affordable Connectivity Program Provides Broadband and Device Subsidy for Qualifying Households As t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Principals and Assessment Coordinators Public School Academy Directors FROM: Delsa D. Chapman, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports SUBJECT: Spring 2022 State Assessment Embargoed and Public Release Update There has been a slight adjustment to the release  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 24 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2022: Working to ensure federal funding opportunities are maximized for Michigan's energy customers, the Michigan Public Service Commission today highlighted common priorities among the state's rate-regulated utilities and issued guidance for the utilities as they consider ways to pursue projects through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021 (Case No. U-21227).  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * The Brandizzi Lab at MSU is sending seeds to space aboard NASA's Artemis I mission to explore how humanity can sustain itself outside of Earth * * * The Brandizzi Lab at MSU is sending seeds to space aboard NASA's Artemis I mission to explore how humanity can sustain itself outside of Earth After years of preparation, NASA is launching its Artemis I mission on Aug. 29, a first step toward  more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Aug. 25 (TNSfund) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: Northern Michigan University has successfully renewed a competitive U.S. Department of Education grant to continue the Upper Peninsula's only Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, which provides disadvantaged college students effective preparation for doctoral studies through research and other scholarly activities. NMU will receive about $1.3 million over five years. "It is monu more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: A Northern Michigan University-led research project focusing on bobcats found evidence that human activity can exert a greater impact than environmental factors on carnivore predator-prey interactions, daily activity patterns and movement. The findings were recently published in Biodiversity and Conservation. Understanding that some animals perceive humans as "super predators" is critical for establ more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Aug. 23 (TNSeco) -- Northwood University issued the following news: Students were greeted on the first day back to school Aug. 22 by several new developments at Northwood, including a slew of construction improvements. "The impressive list of completed campus improvements is something that our students, faculty, staff and the entire Midland community can celebrate," stated Northwood President Kent MacDonald. "Many of these projects benefit amenities that are accessible to th more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: After a record-setting 57,898 applications were submitted for the upcoming academic year, more than 9,800 first-year students are expected on campus starting Thursday, Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., announced today. The fall 2022 entering class sets a new record for the university, exceeding last year's largest entering class of 9,200 students. And with new students from 82 more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Aug. 23, 2022: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and Ventcon, Inc. officials announced today the company will invest $6.7 million to establish its first manufacturing operations outside of Ventcon's headquarters in Allen Park, Michigan. As part of the company's expansion to the southeastern U.S., Vent more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 23 (TNSper) -- Wayne State University issued the following news: Tom Walker, associate dean of the Wayne State University School of Information Sciences, has been named the interim dean of the Library System, which includes the university's libraries; the Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs; and the school. Wayne State University Provost Mark Kornbluh recently announced the appointment, which was effective on Aug. 1. "The Library System will  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The Inflation Reduction Act signed into law by President Biden this month contains $3 billion to help the U.S. Postal Service decarbonize its mail-delivery fleet and shift to electric vehicles. On the heels of the Aug. 16 bill-signing ceremony at the White House, a new University of Michigan study finds that making the switch to all-electric mail-delivery vehicles would lead to far greater re more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 25 (TNStalk) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Aug. 24, 2022, with Terri Friedline, associate professor of social work: * * * Experts are reviewing a new student loan forgiveness plan for millions of borrowers who are below a $125,000 income cap that was announced by President Biden. The action, which also extends a pause on federal student loan payments from month's end to January, isn't ideal because the proposed $10,000 debt elimination sho more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Detroit is expected to recover after facing greater economic challenges during the pandemic than Michigan or the U.S. overall--even as new recession threats loom, according to a University of Michigan study. The Detroit Economic Outlook for 2021-27, released Thursday, notes that long-planned development projects and pent-up demand from the previous economic collapse should help the city bette more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Polyurethane locks in the antimicrobial power of tea tree and cinnamon oils. The new technology could start making public spaces safer within a year. There may soon be a new weapon in our centuries-old battle against germs: the first durable coating that can quickly kill bacteria and viruses and keep on killing them for months at a time. Developed by a team of University of Michigan engineer more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Marijuana and hallucinogen use in the past year reported by young adults 19 to 30 years old increased significantly in 2021 compared to five and 10 years ago, reaching historic highs in this age group since 1988, according to the Monitoring the Future panel study. The MTF study is conducted by scientists at the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research and funded by NIDA, part o more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 26 (TNStalk) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Aug. 25, 2022, with Byron Lowens, a research fellow in the School of Information: * * * Parents everywhere try to capture the perfect photo of their children for their first day back to school, then post it on social media. While it may seem harmless, these innocuous pictures could lead to a myriad of privacy consequences for parents, says Byron Lowens, a research fellow in the School of Informatio more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 24 (TNSconf) -- The University of Toledo issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2022: The University of Toledo Department of Political Science and Public Administration is hosting a series of community events featuring UToledo experts about American foreign policy during the next two months at the main branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan St. Topics range from political science and climate change to trade policy and space exploration. "We're more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2022: The Michigan Democratic Party is kicking off 'The diXon Files,' a new video series to highlight the various pillars of DeVos sellout Tudor Dixon's wrong-for-Michigan agenda. The first 'episode' focuses on Dixon's repeated false claims 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 im more PR