LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 28 (TNSrpt) -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2022: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced the release of a report by the Department of Attorney General concerning allegations of abuse that took place in the Marquette Catholic Diocese. The report was released in the interest of the public and to acknowledge the reports of alleged abuse from victims. The document is a compilation of the information obta more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 25 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) Director Zaneta Adams partnered for a video to share important information about resources available to military members and their families who may have been exposed to toxic chemicals during their service, and to warn them about scammers who may try to exploit them for financial gain. In the video, now availab more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Oct. 28 (TNSawa) -- Arizona State University issued the following news: Dale Rogers describes himself as many things on his Twitter profile: an "old, slow, basketball player," a father of five, a grandfather, a husband, a professor of logistics and supply chain management at Arizona State University and an alum of both Everett High School in Lansing, Michigan, and Michigan State University. He can now add "giant on the academic front." Rogers was honored for his lifetime impac more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Social media can be harmful to a functioning democracy, but it has the potential to be helpful--and where it lands has less to do with the technology than how it's used, according to three University of Michigan business experts. As the midterm election draws near, Ross School of Business professors Ethan Kross, Marcus Collins and Mohammed Mostagir discuss why social media is such a powerful  more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 26 (TNSconf) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Central Michigan University is honored to welcome Jeff Chang, renowned social historian, organizer, and author, as this year's Emma Norman Todd Distinguished Lecture Series speaker. The event takes place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3 in Plachta Auditorium. Chang is known for his ground-breaking work in politics, music, arts, literature and activism, and is a leader in the fight against anti-As more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- Consumers Energy issued the following news release: Consumers Energy is relocating the service center where crews are dispatched to serve electric and natural gas customers in mid-Michigan from W. Willow Street in Lansing to Windsor Township. The move to a more accessible site will improve customer response time, positively impact safety and allow for the energy provider's current and future expansion needs. "Relocating from our 60-year old Lansing Service Center  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news on Oct. 26, 2022: Put Michigan First is continuing to hold Tudor Dixon accountable for her extreme agenda by launching a new tv ad -- "Fourteen" -- that highlights how she plans to ban abortion, even in the cases of rape and incest. Watch the new ad here. Airing on tv and digital platforms, the ad highlights Dixon's own comments on her plan to ban abortion -- including her saying a 14-year-old victim of inces more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: Put Michigan First is launching a new ad that will run on tv, digital, and radio featuring former President Barack Obama highlighting how Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is "Michigan tough" and has fought to move Michigan forward. In the ad, former President Obama outlines Gov. Whitmer's strong track record of expanding access to education and boosting Michigan's economy. See below for the full transcripts of the thi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Tudor Dixon is a staunch anti-abortion extremist who will stop at nothing to see reproductive rights eliminated for millions of Michigan women and families, even in cases of rape, incest, or health of the mother - up to imposing excessively cruel outcomes on child victims of sexual assault. It is an extensively-documented fact that Dixon unequivocally supports a dangerous abortion ban from 1931 that  more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2022: The DTE Energy Foundation announced today it will continue its mission to support victims of domestic violence in Michigan by awarding another round of grants to 45 state-funded domestic violence shelters in Michigan. This year's grant amount of $420,000 brings the Foundation's total commitment to more than $2.2 million over the past four years. "The tragic consequences of domestic violence are present more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release and letter: In a letter to the editor of the Detroit News, Jerry Norcia, DTE Energy chairman and CEO, expressed the company's support for three transit proposals on this November's ballot in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Full text of the letter follows: DTE Energy is a strong supporter of economic dynamism and workforce development, two issues linked inexorably in a region struggling to equip people for the moder more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 27 (TNSconf) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Eastern Michigan University's GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology will host a TechTalk featuring Chuck Gray, vice president, Vehicle Hardware Engineering, Ford Model e(TM) at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, located at 124 Sill Hall or via Zoom. EMU TechTalk is a series that offers students and faculty updates on essential topics related to engineering and technology disciplines delivered b more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 28 (TNSpro) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Eastern Michigan University expanded its course catalog this fall by adding a course on studying freshwater jellyfish, including researching the organisms in a local lake. "Knowledge gained through research is such a fundamental aspect of biology," said Cara Shillington, professor of biology at Eastern. "This class gives students a better idea of what it means to be a scientist and allows them all t more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 28 (TNSconf) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news on Oct. 27, 2022: Eastern Michigan University and the EMU Civil Rights & Social Justice Center will present the three-part speaker series, "60 Years of Civil Rights: From the Church House to Social Media, the Struggle Continues," beginning Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Barbara Patrick, professor and head of EMU's political science department, says the event is an extension of University and College of Ar more PR

HANCOCK, Michigan, Oct. 25 (TNSsel) -- Finlandia University issued the following news: Dual enrollment is a great opportunity for eligible high school juniors and seniors to jumpstart their college education at a great discount, or for many students, free.Finlandia University offers online classes to students nationwide and dozens of on-campus opportunities to those located near Hancock. All of these courses are available on a first-come-first-serve basis at an exceptionally discounted price.  more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ford Motor Company has finalized the exit of its previously suspended operations in Russia through the sale of its 49 percent share in the Sollers Ford Joint Venture. The sale follows the full suspension of all operations in Russia, including manufacturing, supply of parts, IT and engineering support, in March this year. Ford shares will be transferred to the Joint Venture for a nominal value. Ford retains the optio more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Local officials in Michigan have rendered a mixed verdict on the state's new constitutionally mandated approach to redrawing electoral maps with the goal of reducing gerrymandering and promoting fairer elections. Only 24% of local officials are satisfied with the work of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, created by a voter-approved 2018 state c more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- General Motors issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2022: General Motors today announced the finalization of energy sourcing agreements required to secure 100% of the energy needed to power all its U.S. facilities by 2025. This is in line with the accelerated target announced in September 2021, which is 5 years ahead of the 2030 target announced in early 2021 and 25 years ahead of the initial target of 2050, set in 2016. By achieving this accelerated goal more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approval of a wide range of projects, that, in total, will create 1,869 jobs and generate more than $550 million in investment in Michigan. Projects include three Magna expansions in Southeast Michigan, a Utah-based electric vehicle manufacturer bringing its headquarters more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today to announce three investments by Magna in St. Clair, Highland Park, and Shelby Charter Township with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. In total, the projects are expected to generate a capital investment of more than $526 million and create 1,569 jobs for Michigan residents. "Thes more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that Traverse City Whiskey Co. LLC, (TCWC), a Traverse City-based distiller of bourbon and whiskey and producer of premium cocktail cherry garnishes, is expanding in Traverse City with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. "Today's $20 million investment by Traverse City Whiskey Company will cre more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce nine communities around Michigan have been awarded nearly $15 million in Community Development Block Grant Water-Related Infrastructure grant funds to make necessary water-related infrastructure improvements to help continue to drive economic growth and vibrancy. "Quality, reliable  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer is applauding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement of the winners of the 2022 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Clean School Bus Rebates. In total, 25 Michigan school districts will receive over $54 million in rebates to help transition 138 school buses to electric buses. This investment will save districts money and help dollars flow back into more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that applications for $10,000 scholarships for up to 2,500 future Michigan educators and $9,600 payments for student teachers will open on October 31. By lowering the cost of higher education, the state can hire and train more qualified teachers. Getting this done will help bring down class sizes and provide individualized attention to support student and get o more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 29 (TNSsel) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Since the rise of misinformation following the 2020 election, Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck has been active, connecting with his constituents. During a panel discussion with other election experts on October 27, Roebuck said he's directing his staff to concentrate on two points. "Countering misinformation begins with relationships and trust," Roebuck said. "We need to engage on the election a more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 25 (TNSpar) -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release: On October 24, FC and and the University of Michigan-Dearborn launched an innovative guaranteed-enrollment partnership designed to advance student success and economic prosperity in Michigan. About 75 people attended the event at the University of Michigan Dearborn's Kochoff Hall. Speakers included HFC President Russ Kavalhuna, UM-Dearborn Chancellor Domenico Grasso, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerc more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 27 (TNSper) -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release: HFC public health instructor and public health program director Dr. Kenetra C. Young went into this field because she wanted to learn the science of preventing diseases and improving lives through education and research. "I was always interested in why people became ill and wondered what could be done to prevent these problems within communities. I was interested in disease prevention rather than just more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 27 (TNSfund) -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: The Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center at the University of Illinois Chicago will expand its services nationwide with the help of a new $3 million grant. The center, which was founded in 1988 to provide HIV/AIDS training for medical students and primary care physicians, already works to bring the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, Oct. 25 (TNSawa) -- Hope College issued the following news: Adam Peckens, who is laboratory director of engineering at Hope College, has received the national 2022 Peter J. Bosscher Faculty Advisor Award for Outstanding Leadership from Engineers Without Borders-USA. Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) partners with communities around the world to meet their basic human needs, and has almost 300 chapters across the United States. The award, which was presented to Peckens  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 28 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * A Spartan-led collaboration is modernizing software and computational methods for next-gen hardware to help accelerate drug discovery, materials development and more * * * Michigan State University researchers are leading a new grant project funded by the National Science Foundation at more than $3.8 million to keep computational chemistry's infrastructure humming. That probably sounds a l more PR

MARION, Indiana, Oct. 28 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) representatives plan to invest approximately $11 million to enhance the electric transmission network in Grant County. The Northern Marion Transmission Line Project involves rebuilding approximately five miles of 69-kilovolt transmission line connecting the Marion Plant Substation off North Branson Street to the Hummel Creek Substation off Nort more PR

BENTON HARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 28 (TNSconf) -- Lake Michigan College issued the following news: The Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan Speaker Series, hosted by the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center, welcomes Emmy Award-winning actor, author, director, and producer Henry Winkler at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8, on the Benton Harbor Campus. Winkler has enjoyed more than four decades of success in Hollywood and is in demand as an actor, producer, and director. He co-stars as acting teacher  more PR

BENTON HARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 29 (TNSconf) -- Lake Michigan College issued the following news: The Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan Speaker Series, hosted by the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center, welcomes Emmy Award-winning actor, author, director, and producer Henry Winkler at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8, on the Benton Harbor Campus. Winkler has enjoyed more than four decades of success in Hollywood and is in demand as an actor, producer, and director. He co-stars as acting teacher  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: It doesn't take someone with John Lindstrom's four decades of experience covering Michigan politics and government to see that "unqualified" DeVos sellout Tudor Dixon would be devastating for working families. The longtime former Gongwer editor penned an op-ed walking through the many ways Dixon's wrong-for-Michigan agenda has no business in the governor's office. In his piece, Lindstrom point out th more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2022: * * * Michigan State is leading innovations in technology that will evolve our transportation ecosystem * * * Michigan State University is home to nearly 50 experts, from a variety of research fields, shaping the future of mobility. That's because improving transportation -- making it safer, smarter and more accessible no matter how people choose to get around -- isn't a matter  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Michigan State University is leading a field known as 'sociomobility' that's helping society understand and keep pace with advances in transportation technology * * * The relationship between society and mobility is a two-way street. All the ways and means by which people get around have profound impacts on how we interact with each other. At the same time, social considerations help steer more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 (TNSfund) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: WKAR Public Media recently received a Congressionally Funded Community Project grant from the Department of Education to leverage ATSC 3.0 television technology to deliver educational content to underserved families in mid-Michigan. The project, titled Strengthening Equitable K-12 Access to Education to the Lansing Area Via Free Over the Air Service, will be implemented in collaboration with WKAR p more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the Michigan Court of Appeals reversed a judge's order that prevented the City of Traverse City from making improvements to the Union Street Dam, known as the FishPass project. The Court of Appeals ruled that the FishPass project did not require a city vote and reversed the lower court's order, directing the Circuit Court to dismiss the plainti more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2022: According to a new deep dive from Detroit Metro Times, Dixon's time as a host on far right-wing and Steve Bannon-headlining media outlet Real America's Voice served as a breeding ground "to sow divisions" and "make insensitive comments." From June 2019 to May 2021, Dixon routinely used her show to say blackface was "funny," criticize Muslim cultural practices, and spread conspiracy th more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In a show of how desperate special interests and outside groups are to drag Tudor Dixon's wrong-for-Michigan agenda across the finish line by any means necessary, MAGA Inc.is up on the air to distract from Dixon's disastrous plan for law enforcement and the communities they protect. It's no surprise Dixon would embrace an extra boost from the extremists that incited the January 6th attack on the U.S. more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: After relying on a patchwork of special interest advertising bankrolled by the Devos family, the Republican Governors association, Koch-backed PACs, and several others, bought-and-paid-for Tudor Dixon is spamming the airwaves directly from her own campaign. Dixon's ad buy in tandem with other outside groups and opponents have put more than $20 million towards pushing bogus attacks against Governor Wh more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2022: Yesterday, Dixon was exposed for her lengthy tirade claiming that the COVID-19 pandemic and George Floyd protests were orchestrated by the Democratic Party to "topple" the country "as retaliation for losing the Civil War" and alleging the party was seeking to "gladly own" and "enslave people 'again.'" Dixon's time as a host on extreme and Steve Bannon-headlining media outlet Real Ame more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: During the final debate of the cycle and with all of Michigan watching, DeVos sellout Tudor Dixon once again tried to paper over her support for a a "good" near-total abortion ban from 1931 that criminalizes abortion. But once the cameras stopped rolling, Dixon conceded that if proposal 3 fails and pending legal battles result in the 1931 ban going back into effect, she would not take action to stop i more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: DeVos sellout Tudor Dixon appeared as the "featured guest" for a Connecticut fundraiser in spite of the fact that host and Newsmax anchor Carl Higbie has a history of making "racist, anti-Islam, and anti-LGBTQ remarks." According to recent reporting from Detroit Free Press, Higbie ultimately resigned from Trump's White House due to his offensive comments that not only targeted minorities, but also cla more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: After initially refusing to release even a single year of her tax returns, then dodging "months of questions" as to when or if she ever would, Michiganders are still right where they started with Tudor Dixon - far from having anything close to a "complete picture" of her personal finances. Her consistent lack of transparency is a stark contrast with Governor Whitmer, who has set records as the most tr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2022: Rabid conspiracy theorist Tudor Dixon continues to come under scrutiny for the unhinged, racist, and disqualifying rants on her "far-right" show. New analysis from CNN exposes a lengthy tirade in which Dixon baselessly claimed that the COVID-19 pandemic and George Floyd protests were orchestrated by the Democratic Party to "topple" the country "as retaliation for losing the Civil War" more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2022: Tonight, voters in every corner of Michigan tuned to watch a rocky performance from Tudor Dixon as her canned criticisms fell flat stacked up against Governor Whitmer's detailed vision of what she has done and will continue to do to keep working families first. Throughout the hour, the DeVos sellout struggled to answer basic questions about her dangerous agenda to eliminate abortion a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2022: Tonight, Michiganders will have another chance to see DeVos sellout Tudor Dixon's backwards agenda stacked up against Governor Whitmer's extensive record of proven leadership. The televised debate is expected to feature the following key moments: Tudor Dixon Will Paper Over Her Abysmal Business Record That Undercut American Manufacturers Before Once Again Railing Against Job Creation more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Republican state Senate candidate Pamela Hornberger has been awfully quiet as stunning new details continue to come out about the criminal investigation into former GOP state House Speaker Lee Chatfield, including an alleged sexual assault recorded on a cell phone. On Monday, The Detroit News continued its bombshell reporting of the investigation's disturbing details, noting that Chatfield's sister-i more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: As disturbing new details continue to come out this week about disgraced former GOP Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield, Republican state Sen. Mark Huizenga must address whether he'll return $20,500 in campaign donations from Chatfield-connected campaign committees. Huizenga, R-Walker, has not addressed the stunning news about the criminal investigation into Chatfield, including allegations in a rep more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approval of a wide range of projects, that, in total, will create 1,869 jobs and generate more than $550 million in investment in Michigan. Projects include three Magna expansions in Southeast Michigan, a Utah-based electric vehicle manufacturer bringing its headqua more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that the state won 75 new jobs, retained 62 jobs, and secured $12.1 million in new investment from acoustic thermal producer Midwest Acoust-A-Fiber, which is establishing new operations in Shelby Township with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. "This investment by Midwes more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce three investments by Magna in St. Clair, Highland Park, and Shelby Charter Township with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. In total, the projects are expected to generate a capital investment of more than $526 million and create 1,569 jobs for Michigan residents. "These more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that Traverse City Whiskey Co. LLC, (TCWC), a Traverse City-based distiller of bourbon and whiskey and producer of premium cocktail cherry garnishes, is expanding in Traverse City with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. "Today's $20 million investment by Traverse City Wh more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce nine communities around Michigan have been awarded nearly $15 million in Community Development Block Grant Water-Related Infrastructure grant funds to make necessary water-related infrastructure improvements to help continue to drive economic growth and vibrancy. "Quality, reli more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) recently hosted the National Cyber Director, Chris Inglis, and members of the Office of the National Cyber Director, to demonstrate the cyber capabilities embedded in Michigan's industries, state and federal agencies, and academia. The National Cyber Director serves as a principal advisor to the President on cybersecurity policy and strate more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memo on Oct. 27, 2022: TO: Intermediate School District Superintendents FROM: Kyle L. Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations SUBJECT: Request for Interest - Section 11y - Infrastructure Study The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is inquiring to see if Michigan Intermediate School Districts are interested in serving as the fiduciary in accordance with S more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 25 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: Michigan test scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reflect declines seen nationally during the pandemic, and state and local education officials are focusing attention on academic recovery strategies, needed legislative action, and continued effort to address the teacher shortage, according to the Michigan Department of Education. The NAEP tests are given to a sampl more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: The effect of redistricting will be a major topic as the results of the 2022 elections are analyzed in the weeks and months ahead. In some states, districts were drawn by partisan legislatures; in others those maps were challenged in the courts with varying results; and in Michigan for the first time, state and federal districts were established by the Michigan Independe more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 (TNSper) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Michigan State University Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D., has recommended Kelly F. Millenbah as the next dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The recommendation is subject to approval by the MSU Board of Trustees. Millenbah currently serves as interim dean of the college, a role she has held since July 1, 2021. She will serve more PR

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 26 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * THAT Is Proof." * * * In a 2021 video posted to conservative blog site Western MT News, Ryan Zinke is seen promoting dangerous election fraud conspiracy theories and undermining faith in our democracy. The truth is Zinke is a 2020 Election denier. Watch video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/683887546218108 "The Attorney General of Michigan - this is from a blog site so I don't know the veracity more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 28 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2022: The Michigan Public Service Commission today approved two orders adopting updated planning parameters and filing requirements for integrated resource plans, or IRPs, which are the long-range plans for providing electricity that are required of Michigan's regulated electric utilities. The MPSC's Statewide Energy Assessment, conducted in 2019 after a statewide energy emergency more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 (TNSper) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Executive Vice President for Health Sciences Norman J. Beauchamp Jr., today announced Leigh Small will become the next dean of the Michigan State University College of Nursing. Small's appointment was approved Friday by the MSU Board of Trustees. Small has served as interim dean since November 2021, after coming to MSU in 2020 to serve as a professor and associate dean of academic affairs. "I am  more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 27 (TNSconf) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center is hosting the 22nd installment of the Sonderegger Symposium, a series of presentations about Upper Peninsula topics revolving around a theme, from 8 a.m. to 5:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, in the Northern Center Ballroom III. Admission is free. Attendees will be provided a free lunch, during which the U.P. Folklife Awards will be presented. The theme for this year's sy more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 28 (TNSper) -- Northwood University issued the following news: An accomplished high-performing executive with over 30 years of leadership experience has been named Northwood University's new executive director of the University of the Aftermarket. "We are so pleased to welcome Dr. Thomas L. Litzinger as the new leader of the University of the Aftermarket, which is an integral part of the North American aftermarket," stated Kristin Stehouwer, academic vice president and  more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 29 (TNSconf) -- Northwood University issued the following news: Dr. David Friedman -- son of famed economist and Nobel laureate Milton Friedman -- will provide a keynote address Nov. 9 at Northwood University. Friedman is a leading proponent of anarcho-capitalism, the theory that the state is an unnecessary evil and that all services, including the law itself, can be provided by voluntary cooperation in the private economy. "While many may disagree with Dr. Friedman's  more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 26 (TNSfund) -- Northwood University issued the following news: Northwood University encourages high school seniors to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so they can be considered for up to $4,000 in annual tuition assistance at Northwood, America's Free Enterprise University. "More tuition assistance is available for private school students than ever in Michigan's history," stated Northwood President Kent MacDonald. "This is great news for more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 29 (TNSconf) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: Writer JJ Pena, who has a story featured in The Best Microfiction 2020 anthology, will be the next guest writer hosted by Northern Michigan University's Visiting Writers Program. The event takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov 10, in the Northern Center Peninsula I room. Admission is free. Pena will read from his new work. There will also be a book signing of The Best Microfiction 2020 anthology tha more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: Heather Dew, a para-educator with Saline Area Schools, was named Michigan's 2022 Education Support Staff Professional of the Year, according to the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). Dew, who has worked as a support staff professional for more than nine years, was selected from among more than 100 nominations for this year's award. She is described as someone who does her job out of a gen more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 26 (TNSper) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: The Ford School is delighted to announce that on November 1, 2022, we will honor former dean Rebecca (Becky) Blank by naming our building's beautiful central gathering space-currently known as The Great Hall-for her, in grateful tribute to her leadership and legacy. Becky served as dean of the Ford School from 1999 to 2007 and led an astounding period of growth and achi more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 27 (TNSpar) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2022: The University of Michigan will recruit and train 60 postdoctoral fellows over the next six years as part of a new global partnership that aims to accelerate the next scientific revolution by applying artificial intelligence to research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. U-M is one of nine universities across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and more PR

FLINT, Michigan, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: Halil Bisgin, associate professor of computer science at the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology, has been awarded nearly $20,000 in grant funding through the university's Research Creative Activity Small Grant Competition. The RCA program provides internal funding for new and innovative approaches to research. Bisgin's application was for "A Deep Learning Approach for  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan's Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2022: In the face of conflicting evidence over the risks and benefits of routine prostate cancer screenings, a large, longitudinal analysis found Veterans Health Administration (VA) medical centers with lower prostate screening rates had higher rates of metastatic prostate cancer cases in subsequent years than centers with higher screening rates. Findings of th more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Study highlights gender disparity in how frequently doctors and clinical trials assess the impact of treatment on sexual health * * * A new study finds that sexual side effects of cancer treatment are discussed far less frequently with female patients than with male patients, even when the treatment directly affects sex organs. Among patients receiving brachyther more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: * * * With election security experts waylaid by years debunking false claims of election fraud, little has improved since 2020. * * * J. Alex Halderman, one of the nation's foremost election security experts and a professor of computer science at the University of Michigan, has spent much of the last two years debunking false claims of fraud that followed the 2020 election. While he acknow more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The first nationally representative study of cognitive impairment in more than 20 years has found that nearly one in 10 U.S. adults over age 65 have dementia. The study, led by researchers from Columbia University and includes University of Michigan scientists, also found that another 22% have mild cognitive impairment. People with dementia and mild cognitive impairment are more likely to be  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Consumer sentiment was essentially unchanged in October, inching up just 1.3 index points above September. Following the notable improvement in August, sentiment remained low by historic standards as consumers continued to voice concerns about inflation. Buying conditions for durables surged 23% on the basis of easing prices and supply constraints. However, year-ahead expected business condit more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Communities that are engaged in cleaning, mowing and repurposing vacant spaces are likely to experience greater reductions in violence and crime than neighborhoods that do not participate in these activities, according to new research led by the University of Michigan. These findings, based on a three-year study conducted by researchers at the U-M Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention and t more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 27 (TNStalk) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Oct. 26, 2022, with Arthur Lupia, the Gerald R. Ford Distinguished University Professor: * * * Voters can easily find endless information about political issues and candidates from various sources, from the internet to media outlets. The challenge, however, is determining the information's accuracy and the reason why the content is shared, said Arthur Lupia, the Gerald R. Ford Distinguished Univer more PR