ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: New research finds hard carbon in rice hull ash, providing a cheap, domestic source of the material that can replace graphite in lithium-ion or sodium-ion battery anodes The porous carbon network left behind after removing silicon from rice hull ash, imaged with scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM). credit: Yu et al., 2024. Study: An unexpected source of hard carbon, rice hull ash, provides unexpe more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Gabrielle Santoro, of Sacramento, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director at Emergency Medical Services Authority. Santoro has held several roles at the California Department of Finance since 2016, including Principal Program Budget Analyst III, Principal Program Budget Analyst II, Staff Finance Budget Analyst,  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Duke has the Cameron Crazies. The Green Bay Packers feature the Cheeseheads. The Cleveland Browns have the Dawg Pound. Arnold Palmer marched with his own "Army." Michigan State is home of the Izzone. These are just a few of the famous names and homes of the most rabid fan bases in all of sports, and if a bunch of smart, savvy Virginia Tech students get their way, Cassell Guard will start being mentioned among that group.  more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- The University of Olivet issued the following news: The Health and Wellness Center (HWC) at The University of Olivet was founded with a clear mission: to strengthen and support students in all areas of wellness, empowering them to thrive. Robin Luckadoo-Chadderdon, director of the HWC, has taken that mission to heart and continually gone above and beyond to provide innovative, impactful care to the campus community. Her latest accomplishment? Earning her Doctorate i more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Board of Trustees re-elect Chair Regis for 2025 * * * In its final meeting of 2024, Central Michigan University's Board of Trustees heard from CMU's president and received updates on academic and student support initiatives. The Board also re-elected its Chair for another year. Trustee Isaiah Oliver began the formal session Thursday with a remembrance of James Span, Jr., who served as executive more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- Continental, a developer of pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods, issued the following news release: * * * * X-Life XCP5 offers 5000 PSI working pressure, which is higher than traditional braided hoses. * New high-pressure hose is part of the company's initiative to offer a premium braided hose portfolio that is ISO 18752 AC compliant. * Announcement demonstrates Continental's commitment to be more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- Continental, a developer of pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * * Zonar Systems, Inc. (Zonar) is a leading smart fleet management provider based in Seattle, WA * GPS Trackit is an industry pioneer in cloud-based, IoT fleet solutions and GPS tracking * The deal follows Continental's Group Sector Automotive strategy centered around focusi more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * * Keith Cleason Named President of Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics * Jane Palmieri, President of Dow Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, to Retire from Dow * Marco ten Bruggencate Named President of Dow Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructur more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * * Transaction enables the Company to further focus on core, high-value downstream markets * Proceeds will be used to support Dow's capital allocation priorities, including value-creating growth investments * * * Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced today the comp more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * Company continues more than 100-year history of issuing cash dividend * * * The DTE Energy Board of Directors declared a $1.09 per share dividend on its common stock payable Jan. 15, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business Dec. 16, 2024. * * * About DTE Energy DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of ene more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: The DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) Board of Directors today announced that its 2025 Annual Meeting of Common Stock Shareholders will be Thursday, May 8. Shareholders of record at the close of business March 11, 2025, are eligible to vote at the meeting. Shareholders interested in proposing business from the floor or nominating a person for the position of director from the floor must give notice and certain info more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Ethnic Studies and Student Development: Cultivating Racially Marginalized Adolescents' Critical Consciousness (DOI: 10.1037/dev0001850) High school students enrolled in ethnic studies develop the ability to think analytically about the causes of social inequalities, a University of Michigan study suggests. The study found that students enrolled in ethnic studies experience significant growth in critica more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: This fall, the Ford School of Public Policy launched its bold, multi-year capital campaign with a transformative goal: to raise $70 million. These funds will enhance student scholarships, establish endowed professorships, support groundbreaking faculty research, and drive various strategic programs and initiatives. This campaign is part of the University of Michigan's historic $7  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: The development of attitudes toward science and technology: a longitudinal analysis of Generation X (DOI: 10.1093/scipol/scae051) Science fascinates us as children and challenges us as adults, a 33-year study by University of Michigan researchers reveals. From the spark of curiosity in middle school to nuanced understanding in midlife, our attitudes toward science and technology shift dramatically, sha more PR

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2024: Kellogg Community College earlier today joined the Michigan Economic Development Corp. to announce a major new grant in which the College is participating in a first-of-its-kind public-private investment partnership to offer state-of-the-art electric vehicle and semiconductor education and career opportunities to students across the KCC service area and beyond beginning in 2025. The g more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news: Lawrence Technological University has partnered with Springboard, a leading online learning company known for preparing students for high-growth technology careers, to offer three new bootcamps focused on in-demand tech skills to students and professionals in the Detroit region and around the world. These programs, which will be delivered fully online, are designed to help working professionals and car more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news: Lawrence Technological University is offering a new certificate in leadership for women during the Spring 2025 semester. The course, "Successful Women in Leadership: Clearing Common Hurdles," will be offered in three live interactive Zoom sessions from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on March 6, 13, and 20. The sessions will focus on "The Power of Self-Reflection," "Making Self-Care a Priority," and "Encountering B more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is applauding the Michigan Senate for passing Senate Bill 1022 today. The bill, championed by state Senator Sam Singh and the Attorney General, will help the millions of Michigan consumers who currently stand legally helpless against predatory, deceptive, and unaccountable commercial operators because of misinterpretations of the Michigan Co more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on wise charitable giving to remind residents to choose carefully when donating this Giving Tuesday. The alert provides questions that residents should ask any charity before donating their money, time, or belongings. Those questions, which Attorney General Nessel highlights in her charitable giving video, inc more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: Governor Gretchen Whitmer awarded nine grants to the following cities and road agencies to help rebuild local roads in rural counties across Michigan, which will save local taxpayers $2.9 million. "These grants will help communities across the state fix local roads faster so people can get to work or drop their kids off at school and businesses can move goods and supplies around m more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * The rehabilitation of the landmark City Park Grill in downtown Petoskey's central business district will add housing and increased density with the support of the Revitalization and Placemaking program * * * Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce a redevelopment project receiving support from the Revitalization and more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * The rehabilitation of the long-vacant, historic Baker Building in downtown New Baltimore will add housing, commercial space, and increased density * * * Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce a redevelopment project receiving support from the Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program, which will see the rehabili more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bills 4127 and 4128 into law, making it illegal to possess a firearm at polling locations across the state. These commonsense bills build on the Whitmer-Gilchrist administration's commitment to defending fair and free elections by reducing the threat of voter intimidation and suppression. Governor Whitmer also signed House Bills 5683 and 5684, more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Families are being interviewed by the research team. courtesy: Maternal Infant Health Program Report: Enhancing Futures: Exploring the Impact of the MIHP Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Pilot Program on Michigan Families The pilot of a Michigan program created to help improve health outcomes for pregnant parents and their children shows positive impacts on families, including food and financial security and hous more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: ANN ARBOR--The University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory plan to develop a state-of-the-art facility for high-performance computing and AI research that will enhance and strengthen the university's research capabilities in science, energy and national security and create new jobs in southeast Michigan. The effort, part of a new partnership agreement, builds on a recently established research co more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Michigan families with annual incomes up to $125,000 to qualify for free tuition The University of Michigan is expanding eligibility for its Go Blue Guarantee, enabling nearly 2,200 additional in-state, current undergraduate students to qualify for tuition-free education at the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses. The university announced Dec 5 that eligible incoming and returning full-time, in-state stude more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * Scientists used to think acids in our bodies were mostly for building things up or breaking things down. But new research from UM-Dearborn faculty Kalyan Kondapalli and Suvranta Tripathy is pointing to a new fundamental role for pH in our cells. * * * Acids, which, technically speaking, are molecules that give off positively charged hydrogen ions when dissolved in water, play  more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 5 -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: Utah's consumer sentiment significantly increased in November (by 9.1%, from 80.7 in October to 88.1 in November), according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute's Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. November sentiment in Utah shows the second-largest growth since November 2020. A similar survey by the University of Michigan found a much smaller change (1.8% increase) in se more PR