LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The fallout of disgraced former State House Speaker Lee Chatfield continues, raising new scrutiny for both Tudor Dixon and her running mate Shane Hernandez. According to a new explosive Detroit News report, the Republican ex-legislator is now under investigation for allegedly orchestrating a "criminal enterprise" that showcased every flavor of corruption, including "embezzlement, bribery, campaign fin more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release: DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) and 7-Eleven, Inc. today announced 7-Eleven's enrollment in MIGreenPower, DTE's voluntary renewable energy program. The enrollment will enable 7-Eleven to achieve 100% renewable energy for all 160 of its southeast Michigan locations for 20 years beginning in 2025. 7-Eleven's 32,000-megawatt hour clean energy commitment has the environmental benefit equivalent to taking nearly 3,000 gasoline-powere more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general from across the country in an amicus brief to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals supporting Oklahoma's laws that regulate abusive behavior of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Oklahoma's laws regulating PBMs are similar to newly enacted laws in Michigan. Oklahoma's laws are being challenged in the late more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: With a nod to the past, an acknowledgement of the present and a vision for the future, Central Michigan University President Robert O. Davies delivered the 2022 State of the University Address October 19, in Plachta Auditorium. Davies began the speech - titled "Our Tradition is Change" - with a reflection on the university's path through the COVID-19 pandemic. "Despite the challenges, we have emerged s more PR

JACKSON, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- Consumers Energy issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2022: The Consumers Energy Foundation announced two grants today totaling $500,000 for two organizations -- Cristo Rey Community Center in Lansing and Roscommon County United Way -- in its third year of People Awards disbursements. The Consumers Energy Foundation's People Awards support nonprofit organizations working to provide economic security for Michigan residents through programs and services cent more PR

BLOOMFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 22 (TNSsel) -- Oakland Community College issued the following news release: The Detroit Economic Club (DEC) hosted the President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Jay Timmons, with a robust discussion on "Competing to Win: Manufacturing in America." According to its website, the Washington D.C.-based association represents 14,000-member companies, from small business to global leaders, and works for the success of nearly 12.9 million workers i more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 18 (TNSconf) -- The University of Detroit Mercy issued the following news: University of Detroit Mercy's College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing will host Chris Riopelle, CEO, and co-founder of Strive Health. This event takes place Nov. 10 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Detroit Mercy School of Law Atrium. Born and raised in Michigan, Riopelle earned his JD and MBA at Detroit Mercy. He has spent his career improving the lives of underserved patient populati more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Throughout her flailing gubernatorial campaign, election conspiracy theorist Tudor Dixon has shown Michiganders no amount of facts will satisfy her fixation on 2020. She knows stoking public distrust in our elections is the only way to drag her backwards, DeVos-backed agenda across the finish line. During a GOP primary debate, when asked yes or no on the question of if Donald Trump won the 2020 elect more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2022: Today's MAGA Hot Mic comes from none other than Michigan's GOP gubernatorial nominee - Tudor Dixon, who is so far deep in anti-choice extremism that she suggested patients shouldn't trust doctors' medical guidance when it comes to making health care decisions, regardless of whether the patient's life is at stake. In a newly unearthed interview, Tudor Dixon took her anti-choice extremism more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 21 (TNSeco) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Eastern Michigan University's Board of Regents today (Oct. 20, 2022) approved the University's plan to submit Roosevelt Hall as the University's top project request for state capital outlay funding for fiscal year 2024. The project plan represents phase two of the growth and expansion plan for the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology (GACET) to renovate, expand and repurpose Roosevelt Hall more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 21 (TNSeco) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news on Oct. 20, 2022: Eastern Michigan University held a groundbreaking ceremony today (Oct. 20) on a $200 million initiative to transform on-campus housing and create dynamic and modern living and learning environments for its 15,000 students. The three-year project, known as "Welcome Home 2025," will feature the construction of two entirely new student living facilities: Lakeview Apartments and Westvie more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news on Oct. 20, 2022: The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents today (Oct. 20, 2022) approved a $49,217,000 financial aid budget for the next academic year, 2023-24. The new budget represents a 29% increase in the University's financial aid support for students over the levels of 10 years ago, reflecting the University's ongoing commitment to providing financial support to help students succeed. Under the more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 18 (TNSper) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Five University of Michigan professors have been chosen as new members of the National Academy of Medicine, the highest honorary society in the country for researchers in the fields of health and medicine. Katherine Gallagher, Michele Heisler, Sachin Kheterpal, Anna Suk-Fong Lok and Bhramar Mukherjee have been recognized for their contributions to a broad range of topics, including cardiovasc more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Earning a three-peat in the Rebelle Rally's X-Cross(TM) class, Bronco Sport once again proves that Bronco, Ford's outdoor brand of only-4x4 vehicles is furthering adventure for novice and off-road pros through its Built Wild innovative design, capability and durability. Earning the three-peat win across the seven-day rally was Melissa Clark, a Bronco Off-Roadeo Moab Trail Guide and 2021 X-Cross winner, and partner Chr more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Ford School assistant professor Ben Green, and an affiliate of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, says that if #algorithms are to improve society, focusing only on whether they're mathematically "fair" won't get us there. So he's proposed something new: substantive algorithmic fairness. He presents the concept in an article in Phil more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Given the same levels of family, school and neighborhood hardship, Black students would be more likely than their white classmates to complete high school and attend college--reversing current disparities, according to new research from the University of Michigan and Cornell University. Accounting for the unequal contexts in which Black and white children grow up and go more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: The Ford School and Jennifer Niggemeier, associate director of the school's Leadership Initiative, were awarded third prize in the Voinovich Public Innovation Challenge at the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) conference in Chicago. The recognition comes with a $2,000 prize for the Ford School's Leadership Initiative. The Voinovic more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Since before she started touting her backwards agenda that would wreck Michigan's economy, DeVos sellout Tudor Dixon did her part directly, running businesses that undercut American goods and subjected workers to bounced paychecks and unsafe conditions. Dixon Ran a "Dirty," "Nasty" Steel Foundry That Maintained an Unsafe Work Environment, Couldn't Make Payroll, and Didn't Pay Vendors Dixon has frequ more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- 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 October -- plus an additional cost of living increase -- 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 Michiga more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted more than $1 billion in total funding to support local law enforcement officers, firefighters, and public safety initiatives in communities across the state since taking office. In the balanced, bipartisan budget Governor Whitmer signed in July, she made the largest one-year investment in public safety in Michigan history. "We all want to keep our families s more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined company officials and federal, state, and local leaders to break ground on Hemlock Semiconductor's (HSC) new expansion project at the company's Thomas Township operations. Governor Whitmer announced the project in September, bringing a planned investment of $375 million and creation of 170 high-wage jobs to Saginaw County and strengthening Michiga more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * As Michigan's hard cider industry blooms, MSU researchers help growers identify the best apple varieties for their fermented formulas. * * * Michigan is an apple lover's paradise, and Michigan State University researchers and Extension specialists are helping growers across the state make the most of their harvests. From apples, apple cider and hard cider production, MSU provides informatio more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Now in its 6th election cycle, The Hometown Project in partnership with the Michigan Democratic Party is once again connecting well-known, award-winning actors and musicians with local progressive candidates in their hometowns. The project produces creative content featuring these influential voices to support down-ballot candidates and local GOTV initiatives. This year, efforts are focused in key bat more PR

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, Oct. 18 (TNSfund) -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release: The Kellogg Community College Foundation is pleased to announce it has received a four-year, $80,000 grant from the Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Foundation to support the group's continuing Promise Scholarship Program. The Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Promise Scholarship Program supports students in the health care and/or industrial trades certificate or associate degree programs more PR

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, Oct. 19 (TNSpar) -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release: Kellogg Community College is one of 25 community colleges and 10 four-year colleges and universities in Michigan partnering in new transfer agreements that will make it easier for community college graduates to transfer to complete their bachelor's degrees. The four new transfer agreements are for fields of study in areas including applied business, general applied science, health care, and more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 18 (TNSfund) -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: An $813,330 U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration grant will boost Michigan's circular economy through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's NextCycle Michigan initiative. EGLE launched NextCycle Michigan in 2021 to connect entrepreneurs, companies, organizations, and communities to technical support, financial resources, and capa more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Michigan Applied Public Policy Research grant program funds designed to influence future public policy * * * The Institute for Public Policy and Social Research is pleased to announce seven team faculty research proposals have been selected to receive funding through the Michigan Applied Public Policy Research grant program. IPPSR is housed in the College of Social Science at Michigan State more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 20 (TNSper) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: The College of Communication Arts and Sciences welcomes seven new research faculty hires this academic year. Each new faculty member brings research and teaching expertise that support the college's strategic goal to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the academy. Several faculty were identified as part of a planned thematic hire addressing topics related to race, ethnicity, gender and socia more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 (TNSpar) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Nearly 4,000 Michigan State University students and employees live with a disability, which may range from loss of sight or hearing to psychiatric or mobility issues. While in some cases these disabilities are permanent, what is not are the barriers they may pose for students in their academic learning environment or employees' working environments. During National Disability Employment Awareness Mo more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * With $12.5 million from NSF, MSU and UC Merced will help improve climate models and conservation efforts by studying symbiosis in insects, sea anemones and squid * * * Michigan State University and the University of California, Merced are working to get a better handle on the huge problem of climate change with the help of some very small organisms. With $12.5 million from the National Sci more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 (TNSrpt) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2022: Students in Michigan have started to recover from the negative academic consequences caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research from Michigan State University's Education Policy Innovation Collaborative, EPIC. There are important lessons from the past two school years that policymakers, educators and stakeholders can use as they direct resources and design policies and p more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * A new $3.4M USDA grant supports controlled environment research and outreach. * * * A Michigan State University-led team has received a $3.4 million U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to evaluate the profitability and environmental sustainability of fresh-cut and potted culinary herbs produced in controlled environments. The funding is part of the Specialty Crop Research Initiative of the more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * MSU received a $3M NIH grant to study the hormone's effects on brain circuitry * * * Major depressive disorder affects women twice as often as men, but researchers are still trying to identify the reasons why. Researchers at Michigan State University have recently received a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue their investigation of how male and female brains more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2022: The Southfield City Clerk resigned her position immediately following a plea agreement, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today. Sherikia Hawkins entered a plea of "no contest" to misconduct in office, a five-year felony, before Judge Kwame Rowe in the Oakland County Sixth Circuit Court, related to her actions connected to the November 2018 election. As part of more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: A list of offenses including drunken driving, speeding, disobeying a traffic sign, driving without a license is just a sampling of the violations Republican state House candidate Jamie Thompson faced over 12 interactions with law enforcement officers during a 15-year period spanning from 2004 to 2019, according to a review by MIRS newsletter. From a 2010 drunken driving arrest to a charge of failing  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Unwavering election conspiracy theorist Tudor Dixon - who "has said repeatedly that the 2020 election was stolen" - just attacked and undermined the integrity of Michigan's elections with only three weeks to go until Election Day In just the latest example of casting doubt on the democratic process, Dixon baselessly claimed during an appearance on Michigan's Big Show that "our votes are not counting." more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Betsy DeVos and her family are doing whatever it takes to drag their handpicked sellout across the finish line in November. Their special interest PAC - which has essentially served as Dixon's entire campaign apparatus - is spamming the airwaves with another false attack ad to distract Michigan families from Dixon's dangerous DeVos-backed plan to dismantle public education. The DeVoses are expected t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: After spending all her time cozying up to special interests at the expense of real Michiganders, the Republican Governors Association is continuing its $3.6 million effort to prop up Tudor Dixon's wrong-for-Michigan agenda. In addition to the RGA, outside groups and opponents have spent more than $20 million to push bogus attacks against Governor Whitmer this cycle. Here are the facts. Governor Whit more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: GOP legislative leaders have found a new low as they brazenly spend tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars on legal fees for attorneys to represent state House workers questioned as part of the long-running investigation into disgraced former Republican Speaker Lee Chatfield. Nearly $18,000 has already been paid to attorneys to provide legal services for House employees contacted by investigators look more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: If state Rep. Jack O'Malley won't return campaign donations from a former GOP speaker facing allegations of operating a "criminal enterprise" out of public office, when will the "Voice of Northern Michigan" use his own voice and speak out against Lee Chatfield? This week's stunning revelations laid out by the Detroit News about criminal allegations by the one-time Republican House leader should be pr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: When will Republican state Rep. Mark Tisdel return campaign donations from Lee Chatfield in light of a stunning new report that details allegations the former GOP speaker operated a "criminal enterprise" out of his elected office? Tisdel, of Rochester Hills, has been shockingly quiet about the more than $20,000 donated to his campaign in August 2020 by the Chatfield Majority PACs, according to campai more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: New reporting from VICE reveals anti-abortion extremist Tudor Dixon explained that medical professionals are spreading "the devil's lie" when they have determined a pregnancy is unsafe to continue. As the article notes, this is far from Dixon's first time pushing her crusade to eliminate all forms of reproductive freedom for millions of Michigan women and families. She "has made no secret of her fier more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: While hundreds of thousands of Michiganders have already turned in their ballot and only just three weeks to go for a vast majority of others to make their decision on which gubernatorial candidate is the best choice to lead Michigan - Tudor Dixon is still hiding from voters and refusing to answer for her "piss-poor policy proposal" that would be detrimental to Michigan's economy. Dixon "absolutely"  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2022: The Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) today released two more in a series of digital ads called Karamo Unplugged, which highlights the dangerous and bizarre assertions spouted by GOP Secretary of State candidate Kristina Karamo on her 2020-2021 podcast. You can view the ads, and hear Karamo in her own words, here (https://michigandems.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=266b0912aa1a246d more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: This week, voters across Michigan had their first opportunity to see Tudor Dixon's wrong-for-Michigan agenda crumble beneath Governor Whitmer's proven record of leadership and forward-thinking vision to keep working families first. In several key moments, Governor Whitmer exposed the DeVos sellout for offering hyperpartisan complaints and criticisms at the expense of actual solutions. WATCH top exampl more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: An $813,330 U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant will boost Michigan's circular economy through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) NextCycle Michigan initiative. EGLE launched NextCycle Michigan in 2021 to connect entrepreneurs, companies, organizations, and communities to technical support,  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: Victors in a unique, Michigan-centric pitch competition that focuses on recycling, reuse, and renewable resource projects in Michigan have split $51,600 in prize money to help see their visions through. Winners are listed below. Among the competitors were recipients of more than $2 million in grants for 2022 from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: As the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) strives to make the state's economy the fastest-growing, most equitable and most resilient in the nation, developing the talent for Michigan's tomorrow is a key piece of the puzzle. MEDC Executive Vice President and Chief Talent Solutions & Engagement Officer Kerry Ebersole Singh was among the panelists for this week's Manufacturing In more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memo on Oct. 20, 2022: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Kyle L. Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations SUBJECT: 2022-23 Pupil Membership Auditing Manual Update Each year, the state legislature adopts new state laws that change, in small measure or substantially, pupil accounting rules. These new st more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Kyle L. Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations SUBJECT: Seclusion and Restraint Data Reporting and Analysis Requirements Public Act 400 of 2016, which includes MCL 380.1307f, requires seclusion and restraint data for all students to be reported in the Michiga more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * Faculty with diverse expertise working to advance cancer research and technology with a grant from the Pardee Foundation * * * Cutting-edge findings with real-world impacts -- that's the standard that researchers at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine strive to meet with every research endeavor. Highlighting this commitment, a one more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: As the midterm elections approach, Michigan State University offers a host of experts to media who can discuss pressing issues to the nation, ranging from political communication to the economy to education. Politics/Communication/Debates Johannes Bauer, Quello Chair for Media Information and Policy in the MSU College of Communication Arts and Sciences and professor in the Department of Media and  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * J. Richard Pursley is a global leader in fertility synchronization, pregnancy loss management research * * * For more than a quarter century, Michigan State University professor J. Richard Pursley has been at the forefront of world-renowned research and dairy cattle fertility management programs that have played a pivotal role in bolstering Michigan to the sixth-largest dairy producer in th more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Health insurance companies may be overpaying for common radiology services, leading to higher costs for patients and providers, according to a new study by Michigan State University researchers. * * * Health insurance companies may be overpaying for common radiology services, leading to higher costs for patients and providers, according to a new study by Michigan State University (MSU) rese more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Oct. 19 (TNSpar) -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: Western Michigan University and Macomb Community College have signed an institutional agreement to create a smoother process for Macomb graduates who transfer to Western to pursue bachelor's degrees. Immediately following the signing of the institutional agreement, Western and Macomb signed their first program agreement for public health. "The benefit of the new institutional agreement is it allows  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The DeVos family and super PACs like Koch-founded Americans for Prosperity aren't the only extreme entities influencing Tudor Dixon's campaign and pushing her wrong-for-Michigan agenda. A new report from The Daily Beast exposes Dixon's desperate alliance forged with "far-right," "anti-government" group Stand Up Michigan, led by executive director and fellow rabid conspiracy theorist Tammy Clark. Clar more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 19 (TNSjou) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: Northern Michigan University researchers were involved in a recent collaborative study of the gut microbiome of Alaskan brown bears, which shows that the microbial life in bears' guts allows them to achieve comparable size and fat stores while eating widely different diets. Fecal samples were collected from 51 adult brown bears in three National Parks and Preserves: Katmai; Lake Clark; and Gates of more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 22 (TNSawa) -- Northwood University issued the following news: Northwood University is poised to honor seven prominent supporters of educational initiatives and learning within the automotive aftermarket industry during its annual Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Awards. The Northwood University Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Award is given annually to industry leaders throughout the country who have made noteworthy contributions to education, o more PR

BLOOMFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- Oakland Community College issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2022: * * * OCC's Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice invites students, employees and community to join them for this online evening session * * * What is it like being a person of color working within the criminal justice system? What are the disparate dangers Black and Brown people face in law enforcement interactions? Join OCC online on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: If you had a child with autism and were told you had to wait nearly six months before receiving care from a board-certified behavioral analyst, what would you do? Sadly, this scenario is all too common for caregivers, who are left with few resources to help their child begin developing essential skills for daily life. The resulting gap between applying for and receiving applied behavioral analysis ( more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 19 (TNSpro) -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: The College for Creative Studies (CCS) recently became the third Michigan university to partner with Global Detroit to help immigrant and international entrepreneurs launch high-growth startups in Southeast Michigan. Global Entrepreneur-in-Residence (Global EIR) places foreign-born startup founders at universities to teach and mentor. The founders, in turn, become eligible for an H-1B visa, enabli more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2022: The State of Michigan has reached a $20 million settlement resolving a class action lawsuit alleging that the Unemployment Insurance Agency used an auto-adjudication system to falsely accuse recipients of fraud, resulting in the seizure of their property without due process. The settlement was announced by Attorney General Dana Nessel and by Pitt, McGehee, Palmer, Bonanni & R more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The University of Michigan's long-term investment portfolio, which consists mostly of the endowment, grew 2.2% in the last fiscal year. The portfolio's performance was among the highest for large university endowments, with most reporting losses for 2022 fiscal year, said Chief Investment Officer Erik Lundberg. The average return for a college and university endowment was -6.5% last year acco more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: * * * Bones that are separate in small jerboas are fully fused in large ones, but the bone structures that are best at dissipating the stresses of jumping are only partially fused * * * Foot bones that are separate in small hopping rodents are fused in their larger cousins, and a team of researchers at the University of Michigan and University of California, San Diego, wanted to know why.  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Given the same levels of family, school and neighborhood hardship, Black students would be more likely than their white classmates to complete high school and attend college--reversing current disparities, according to new research from the University of Michigan and Cornell University. Accounting for the unequal contexts in which Black and white children grow up and go to school also narrows more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: While research shows that people who are more financially literate invest their money at higher rates, those who also have greater confidence are more willing to make riskier investments, according to a University of Michigan study. Set for publication in the November issue of Economic Modeling, the paper used data from the 2019 Survey of Consumer Finances to explore the relationship between  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: When an institutional investor uses recommendations from a proxy adviser to cast a vote on shareholder issues, they may want to proceed with caution. Professional proxy advisory firms have an incentive to publicly recommend a vote contrary to what company management proposes, according to a new study by Nadya Malenko and Andrey Malenko, associate professors of finance at the University of Mic more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Oct. 19 (TNSpar) -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: A new, interdisciplinary collaboration at Western Michigan University will prepare graduates for high-demand jobs in health care. The undergraduate health administration program allows students to tap into the expertise of faculty in both the College of Health and Human Services and Haworth College of Business, as well as other units on campus. "We're excited to offer this new opportunity to put Wes more PR