LANSING, Michigan, March 25 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on March 24, 2023: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today that the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and Gelman Sciences, LLC filed a motion asking the Washtenaw County Circuit Court to enter an updated Consent Judgment governing response activities to address the 1,4-dioxane plume in the Ann Arbor area. This updated Consent Judgment requires co more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced that the Department of Attorney General and the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has filed a lawsuit against Chesterfield 5, LLC and Christopher Cousino for their destruction of 18.4 acres of regulated wetland in Macomb County. Chesterfield 5 is a real estate development company which, in 2018, bought a parcel of lan more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, as part of a coalition of 21 states, called on President Joe Biden to veto a joint resolution that would harm the retirement savings of American employees. The resolution aims to overturn a recently issued U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule that clarifies that fiduciaries of private-sector employee retirement plans, such as 401(k) plans, can consider en more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced her office has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in the case Estados Unidos Mexicanos v. Smith & Wesson Brands et al. In their brief, the attorneys general describe the states' interests in upholding public safety and preserving state-law remedies for mi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is announcing two new additions to the Department of Attorney General. LaDonna Logan has joined the department as an assistant attorney general and Head of the Hate Crimes and Domestic Terrorism Unit. Daniel Wimmer is also joining the department to fulfill the role of Press Secretary. "I am proud to have such dedicated and talented individuals joining  more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, March 25 (TNSper) -- Wayne State University issued the following news: Denise Taliaferro Baszile has been selected to serve as the next dean of Wayne State University's College of Education. Following a competitive national search and a deeply consultative process, the Wayne State University Board of Governors approved the appointment, which was announced by Provost Mark Kornbluh. Taliaferro Baszile will begin her new role July 1, 2023. Taliaferro Baszile comes to Wayne Sta more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, March 22 (TNStalk) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following statement on March 21, 2023, by Vice President for Communications Walter Kraft: * * * The Provident lawsuit is entirely without merit and we will defend ourselves against the dubious claims and plan on filing a counterclaim for breach of contract. Provident is attempting to rewrite the contract it signed. The University issued a default notice against Provident nearly three weeks ago for failing to li more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 24 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announces $250,000 in available funding for Rural Electronics Grants. The deadline for grant applications is May 12, 2023. This grant opportunity will support ongoing access to proper electronics recycling in the rural areas of the state. These two-year grants can be used for the following: * Sup more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, March 22 (TNSrpt) -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ford has been recognized by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a leading global environmental non-profit with the largest environmental database in the world, in a report highlighting current water risks and future water-related financial opportunities for businesses. The report highlights Ford's water saving innovations in its manufacturing facilities around the world as real-world business success stories more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Human well-being is often measured by economic prosperity metrics, like GDP and poverty rates. In a new article in Daedalus, "Governance for Human Social Flourishing," Jenna Bednar argues that the framing needs to be expanded beyond purely financial targets to include an emphasis on community, human dignity, sustainability, and beauty. "Economic prosperity has a far fr more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 23 (TNSfund) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: The Science, Technology, and Public Policy (STPP) program has received a $250,000 gift to expand educational opportunities for undergraduates across campus. The gift comes from Phil (LSA '87) and Julie (LSA '88) Hollyer, parents of Keegan (Ford BA '20). In the short term, the grant enables the STPP program to hire an education program manager, who will focus on identif more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, March 22 (TNSper) -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ford has chosen a new senior leader to drive its rigorous and relentless pursuit of high quality, simplicity and low costs on behalf of customers and other stakeholders. John Dion will join the company as chief transformation officer on April 3, reporting to Ford CEO Jim Farley. Dion will oversee global deployment of methodologies and tools based on Lean manufacturing and related concepts, capabilities that  more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, March 23 (TNSpp) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: On February 22nd, members of GameAbove advisory board presented, "The Player's Journey" as part of the Honors College annual Star Lecture Series. Panelists included Eastern Michigan University alumni Earle B. Higgins, Brett Petersmark, Michael Bailey Smith, and Zach Wigal, who all share a passion for giving back to the institution. In line with the Honors College's annual theme, "Serious Play," pane more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 22 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer provided an update on the number of illegal guns taken off the streets as part of Operation Safe Neighborhoods. Since the operation began, law enforcement officials have conducted nearly 4,000 check-ins with felony offenders, leading to 354 illegal guns taken off the street. During sweeps, officers have also recovered illegal drugs and ammunition. "As a former prosecut more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 25 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the 'Restoring Workers' Rights' bill package restoring and protecting workers' rights in Michigan. House Bills 4004 and 4007 and Senate Bill 34 strengthen our labor laws to protect workers' safety, keep government from getting in the way of negotiations between businesses and workers, and empower workers to advocate for better working conditions and wages. The bi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 25 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill that restores parents' rights in deciding what's best for their child's education. Senate Bill 12 repeals a section of law that inserted government into students' education by preventing students from being promoted if they did not meet one specific benchmark. "Today, we are taking action to put power back into parents' hands so they can work with their c more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 25 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 24, 2023: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced that two historic Michigan lighthouses will make progress on long-term preservation efforts with the help of $106,000 in Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program (MLAP) grants from the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The lighthouses receiving grants are the Rock of Ages Lighthouse and th more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 21 (TNSper) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that she will appoint Dr. Timothy Boring as Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). The new director is expected to assume the role on Monday, March 27. "Dr. Boring will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to MDARD," said Governor Whitmer. "A sixth-generation family farmer from Stockbridge, Dr. Boring  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 24 (TNSper) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Clay West to the 17th Circuit Court - Kent County. "Clay is a dedicated public servant who will bring extensive legal expertise to the Kent County court," said Governor Whitmer. "I am proud to appoint him to the bench, and I know that he will uphold the law and admirably serve his fellow Michiganders, just as he has in uniform and  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 24 (TNSper) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents; Black Leadership Advisory Council; Governor's Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect; Michigan Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Advisory Council; Board of Architects; Board of Professional Engineers; Michigan Finance Authority Board of Directors;  more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 21 (TNSsel) -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: Grand Rapids Community College trustees approved a 1.7 percent tuition increase for the 2023-2024 academic year, part of a continuing effort to keep higher education affordable and accessible for students of all ages from across West Michigan. GRCC President Charles Lepper said the new tuition rate, approved unanimously by the board of trustees on Monday, reflects the focus on keeping a colle more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, March 17 (TNSres) -- Grand Valley State University posted the following news: As part of the Hauenstein Center's Common Ground initiative, a panel of housing experts assembled on March 16 at the DeVos Center's Loosemore Auditorium on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus to discuss the housing crisis facing Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Grand Rapids and Kent County are facing a shortage of affordable housing that will have detrimental effects on the region's livability and appeal, more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, March 22 (TNSres) -- Hope College issued the following news: * * * This year's Cesar Chavez Lecture Series at Hope College will feature the documentary, "Dolores," which dives into the work of Dolores Huerta, who was an equal partner in founding the United Farm Workers Union with Cesar Chavez. The film will be shown on Tuesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. in the Knickerbocker Theatre. * * * The public is invited, and admission is free. Hope College students will also be given a cou more PR

WAUKEGAN, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, is fighting to safeguard fresh water resources, particularly Lake Michigan, with a bill that would require operators of coal-fired power plants to remove toxic byproducts of coal power generation to safe locations--rather than burying it in place using "ponds" which are lined and capped with concrete. "Lake Michigan is one of the largest remaining sources of fre more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 23 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following statement on March 22, 2023, by State Reps. Sue Errington, D-Muncie, Maureen Bauer, D-South Bend, Pat Boy, D-Michigan City, and Carolyn Jackson, D-Hammond: * * * Democrats on the House Environmental Affairs Committee released the following statement in response to language related to 2021's Senate Bill 389, an anti-wetlands bill, being amended into Senate Bill 414, an unrelated sewage bill, in committee: "In  more PR

GARY, Indiana, March 21 (TNStalk) -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following statement on March 20, 2022, by Chancellor Ken Iwama: * * * In my previous experience in higher education, I had the good fortune to help spark and support a renaissance of economic development in one of the boroughs of New York City. Coming to Northwest Indiana, I saw a remarkably similar economic energy and opportunity along and around the communities of the south shore of Lake Michigan, and be more PR

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, March 22 (TNSfund) -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release: Kellogg Community College in February was awarded a $350,000 grant to help revitalize the Emergency Medical Services workforce in Michigan. The Emergency Medical Services Workforce (EMSW-2023) grant, issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, will cover the full cost of KCC Paramedic Certificate Program training for up to 18 students enrolling in the 2023-24 Paramedic more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, March 18 -- Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 17, 2023: Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II joined Michigan Women Forward (MWF), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Huntington Bank, and the Ballmer Group to announce the launch of the new $10 million Michigan Economic Opportunity Fund, a microbusiness loan program for women and entrepreneurs of color in Michigan. Entrepreneurs will be able to apply for up more PR

MUSKEGON, Michigan, March 24 (TNSper) -- Muskegon Community College issued the following news: This upcoming fall, the Muskegon Community College (MCC) Women's Soccer Team will have a new head coach on the pitch. Amy Lassanke will enter as the program's new head coach, bringing years of collegiate playing experience and an extensive coaching background. Prior to moving to West Michigan in 2020, Lassanke lived and played soccer in East Michigan, at Spring Arbor University, in Orange County, Ca more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general, led by California and New York, in an amicus brief pushing back against the ongoing, misguided effort led by Texas to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. In the friend-of-the-court brief filed before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, the coalition reiterates t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 25 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: The deadline for Michigan residents to join the proposed Class Action Settlement detailed in the Amended Settlement Agreement in Bauserman v. Unemployment Insurance Agency is fast approaching, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reminded residents. Eligible claimants are required to submit a completed Registration Form, by April 5, 2023, and submit a Claim Form by April 14, 2023. The Regis more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Genesee County Circuit Court Chief Judge David J. Newblatt granted final judgment in the Flint water cases pending in state court, formally approving the State's historic Flint water civil settlement, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced. This follows an opinion issued on Friday, March 17, 2023, by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit which affirmed the United S more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Thomas Olson, 34 of Grand Blanc Twp., MI and Robert Rodway, 34 of Saint Johns, MI, were bound over to Circuit Court for the 2018 cold case homicide of Chong Yang, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced. "We're grateful to be bringing this cold case one step closer to trial and will continue our work to provide justice to the family as well as healing to this community," says Attorne more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued warrants for 12 individuals responsible for over 20 marijuana dispensary break-ins across the state. Most defendants are being charged with Safe Breaking (a life felony); Criminal Enterprise (20-year felony); and breaking and entering a building with intent (10-year felony). The Department alleges that the defendants are tied to a string of br more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 24 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: Eleven houses of worship in low-income Michigan neighborhoods from Detroit to the Upper Peninsula will become more energy efficient with support from a $1.24 million grant of federal funds through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Based on criteria including financial need and service to low-income communities, the 11 congregatio more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 25 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following gas order (Case No. U-21358) on March 24, 2023, involving nuclear feasibility study: * * * In the matter, on the Commission's own motion, to conduct a nuclear feasibility study pursuant to Sec. 1094k of Article 5 of Public Act 166 of 2022 and MCL 460.10hh. At the March 24, 2023 meeting of the Michigan Public Service Commission in Lansing, Michigan. PRESENT: Hon. Daniel C. Scripps, Chair Hon. Tremaine  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 22 (TNSfund) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: A household favorite for many Michiganders, Bell's Brewery is the oldest brewery in the state. And its founder and former owner is on a mission to give Broad College of Business Spartans a taste of high-quality beverage education. Larry Bell has given $200,000 to the Broad College's School of Hospitality Business to craft the Larry J. Bell Support Fund for Beverage Education. His gift will direct more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 25 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Michigan State University researchers have discovered a molecular mechanism that connects plant root growth to phosphorus availability. * * * Phosphorus is a natural mineral that is essential for plant growth and development, and Earth's agricultural-grade phosphorus reserves are expected to be depleted in 50 to 100 years. "Once the world's supply is used up, we can't make more phosphorus more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 21 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * MSU research reveals anti-nausea medicine is more effective when chemotherapy patients pair treatment with listening to their favorite music. * * * While listening to a favorite song is a known mood booster, researchers at Michigan State University have discovered that music-listening interventions also can make medicines more effective. "Music-listening interventions are like over-the-co more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 16 -- 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: Delsa D. Chapman, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports SUBJECT: 2023 Education Workforce Job Fair Series Increasing the numbers of certified teachers in areas of shortage is one of the eight goals of Michigan's Top 10 Strateg more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 24 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memo on March 23, 2023: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Dr. Diane L. Golzynski, Interim Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations SUBJECT: 35g - Innovative Community Library Grant Application Now Open The Michigan Department of Education is announcing a grant to eligible Michigan intermediate school di more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 16 -- 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: Delsa D. Chapman, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports SUBJECT: Alternative Education Programs (Hours and Days) Waivers 2023-24 Application Process and 2022-23 Required Report Local education agencies (LEAs), both traditional more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 16 -- 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: Michael F. Rice, Ph.D., State Superintendent SUBJECT: Black History Month Examples Many Michigan districts, schools, and educators have leaned into the teaching of Black History and Blacks in history during Black History Month. Some have also included this history thr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 16 -- 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: Delsa D. Chapman, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports SUBJECT: Innovative Programs (Hours and Days) Waivers 2023-24 Application Process and 2022-23 Required Report Local education agencies (LEAs), both traditional public sch more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 21 (TNSfund) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Thanks to energy efficiency project rebates from Consumers Energy, MSU now has nearly $1.5 million in additional funding for future projects that advance the university's strategic plan goals of increasing sustainable practices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, university and company leaders announced today. Consumers Energy awarded the rebates for MSU's new $17.75 million more efficient st more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Just 18 days after dipping his toe in the water, Andy Schor is already calling it quits. Schor's early departure leaves Democrats without a single candidate in a critical target seat, making their climb out of the minority that much steeper. One local Democrat said: "I know with the mayor getting out, there's nobody really 'in' right now". "Democrats are back to square one as they fail their fi more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, March 21 (TNSfund) -- Northwood University issued the following news: Northwood University has received a $500,000 gift from distributor Subaru of New England to fund a new professorship, The Subaru of New England (SNE) Professor of Automotive Strategy. "The creation of this new professorship broadens Northwood University's role as the market leader delivering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs for the North American automotive industry," stated Northwood Pre more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 24 (TNSfund) -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: Residents can gain skills to enter the in-demand field of computer numeric controls through the One Workforce for West Michigan Manufacturing grant, provided to Grand Rapids Community College from the U.S. Department of Labor. The One Workforce grant staff worked with West Michigan employers to develop the program. The grant will supplement the cost of the program, making the hands-on traini more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 18 (TNSres) -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: A second team of Grand Rapids Community College students was named a finalist in a NASA competition, and will pitch a plan to create edible packaging for astronauts. Abby Tichelaar and Cole Herring, from GRCC's Launch U Middle College Engineering and Mechanical Design Program, will head to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston to present their project in front of NASA researchers, engineers more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, March 23 (TNSfund) -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: CCS's Transportation Design Graduate program and the Entertainment Arts undergraduate program, received an Epic MegaGrant from Epic Games to enhance the learning experience for students, after working with CCS departments on a sponsored project. During the Fall 2021 semester, Vectorform used Epic Games' Unreal Engine to create a widget that stimulated user interactions/experiences -- this allo more PR

FLINT, Michigan, March 22 (TNSfund) -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: With more than 420 donors gifting close to $350,000 in support of student organizations and resources on March 15, Giving Blueday 2023 was a banner event for student success at the University of Michigan-Flint. Now in its ninth year, Giving Blueday is U-M's annual day of giving. UM-Flint's $342,000 in gifts placed it second among all degree-granting units in total dollars raised across the univer more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, March 24 (TNSpro) -- The University of Michigan's Dearborn Campus issued the following news on March 22, 2023: * * * Launching in Fall 2023, the revamped Automotive and Mobility Systems Engineering master's program is built for an industry being transformed by electrification and autonomy. * * * UM-Dearborn's Automotive Systems Engineering master's program was launched way back in 1996, and since then, it's grown to become one of the College of Engineering and Computer Sc more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 23 (TNStalk) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on March 22, 2023, with Lisa Kane Low, professor in the School of Nursing: * * * Ascension Health recently announced that it would eliminate midwife care from its Alternative Birthing Center in Southfield, Michigan, despite increased demand for services in the state--a demand that follows a national trend. Lisa Kane Low is a professor at the U-M School of Nursing and a midwife whose research focuses more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: * * * Effort connects more than a billion objects in scientific collections across 73 museums in 28 countries * * * Over the past 300 years, people have collected objects and specimens to place in natural history museums throughout the world--but they aren't simply static collections of specimens for people to view. Researchers have recognized the value in these collections to help scient more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 24 (TNSper) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Richie C. Hunter, a communications leader with more than 25 years of experience in higher education, health care and business, will become the University of Michigan's next vice president for communications. Hunter currently serves as vice president for communications at the University of Oregon. Her appointment was approved by the U-M Board of Regents at its March 23 meeting on the Ann Arb more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: * * * New virtual testing environment breaks the 'curse of rarity' for autonomous vehicle emergency decision-making * * * The push toward truly autonomous vehicles has been hindered by the cost and time associated with safety testing, but a new system developed at the University of Michigan shows that artificial intelligence can reduce the testing miles required by 99.99%. It could kick o more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 24 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on March 23, 2023: For its efforts in establishing a more streamlined development process and overall community development vision, the Village of Stevensville achieved the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) Essentials designation under the new RRC 2.0 framework, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. Redevelopment Ready Communities is a voluntary initiative that  more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, March 23 (TNSper) -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: Dr. Laura H. Dinehart, dean of the School of Education and Human Development at Florida International University, has been named dean of Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development. Her appointment begins July 1, pending Board of Trustees' approval. "In her several leadership roles at FIU, Dr. Dinehart has helped guide a school of education that has seen extraordinary s more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, March 24 (TNSeco) -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: Western Michigan University's top-flight College of Aviation is getting new wings. On Thursday, March 23, the WMU Board of Trustees approved a multimillion-dollar investment from the WMU Foundation to support the purchase of a new fleet of aircraft, expanding the college's training capabilities at a time when demand for pilots is skyrocketing and replacing its aging fleet with the newest technology  more PR