ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 22 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * A rule-breaking, colorful silicone that could conduct electricity Previously only thought to be insulating, a shift in the angle between silicon and oxygen atoms creates a highway for an electrical charge Test tubes containing the new silicone copolymers, separated by chain length, from long to short provide visual evidence of the varying band gap in the new semiconductor silicone. Shining a UV light more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 22 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Can we mine enough copper to develop the world? Pima County Arizona copper mine.credit: Joyce Cory, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Study: Copper: Mining, Development, and Electrification (DOI: 10.5382/SEGnews.2025-141.fea-01) The world can mine copper to fuel the green energy transition or it can mine copper to build the infrastructure of developing countries--but it will be extraordinarily diffic more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 19 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Cancer during young adulthood carries long-term mental toll Study: Mental Health Trajectories Among US Survivors of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer as They Age Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors exhibit persistently elevated levels of depression and anxiety throughout their lifespan, but only symptoms of anxiety tend to stabilize in their later years, say University of Michigan researchers. more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 21 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Podcast on Russia-Ukraine war reveals perspectives of Russian activists Calvin Older receives the CMU 2025 President's Award for research on international relations Author: Jazmin Anderson Central Michigan University student, Calvin Older has received the 2025 President's Award for Undergraduate Research and Creative Accomplishments. Older was nominated by two of his professors, Christi Brooks P more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 20 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Studying the unseen economy: A global lens on business, culture, and connection Management faculty member Mike Pisani studies market informality in Latin America and beyond while helping students engage with global business in real-world ways. Author: Alisha Draper Toyzan For management faculty member Mike Pisani, business and economics have always been rooted in people--not just numbers. His r more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU senior receives American Councils scholarships Calvin Older will return to Tbilisi, Georgia to study Russian Author: Maureen Harke An introduction to novels like The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky and War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy in high school piqued Calvin Older's interest in Russian culture and history. The Clare, Michigan, senior was inspired by these works to learn Russian by i more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on May 22, 2025: * * * Democratic Governors Slam Republicans Pushing Major Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP DGA Chair Gov. Laura Kelly: "These are not cost shifts to the states. These are cuts to critical programs that thousands of Kansans and millions of Americans rely on." Yesterday, ahead of House Republicans voting to pass a disastrous budget bill that will deliver major cuts to health care and food assistance, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Does Bill Huizinga Approve of Nearly 400,000 Michiganders Losing Health Care Coverage? Bridge Michigan : "Provisions of the [Republican budget] bill would...result in 239,000 to 398,000 Michiganders losing Medicaid coverage" As Bill Huizinga prepares to deliver a crucial vote for his party's extreme plan that will cut Medicaid to pay for tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy, Michigand more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 23 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Expert Analysis: House bill proposes restrictions to Medicaid through work requirements that won't work The U.S. House narrowly passed a bill early Thursday that would slash taxes and cut Medicaid, a health care program that provides comprehensive health care services to low income adults and children. It now heads to the Senate. While major changes may come to the wide-r more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 23 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Local Officials: Residents trust police more where there are policies to improve relations More Michigan communities are adopting policies to improve police-community relations, and local officials see increased trust among residents for law enforcement officers where certain practices were in place. The latest Michigan Public Policy Survey, conducted by the University of more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 21 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * State-level AI legislation can guide fair housing practices As the number of artificial intelligence (AI)-related measures introduced in U.S. state and territorial legislatures continues to grow, policymakers, advocates and consumers can seize the moment to assure that the technology is promoting fair housing practices. That is the conclusion of a recent study w more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, May 21 -- General Motors issued the following news: * * * GM enhances loyalty program and unveils new GM Rewards(TM) Mastercard(R) from Barclays General Motors is redesigning its GM Rewards(TM) loyalty program and announcing the launch of the GM Rewards(TM) Mastercard(R) from Barclays US Consumer Bank. The revamped loyalty program is simpler, and the new card provides customers more ways to earn and redeem GM Rewards points across GM brands for new vehicles, services, parts more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, May 22 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Commitments to Detroit chamber initiatives will open pathways for Southeast Michigan residents By Michele Coffill Grand Valley's participation in two Detroit Regional Chamber initiatives will help strengthen the postsecondary talent pipeline in Southeast Michigan. The chamber's Detroit Drives Degrees (D3) Talent Compact seeks to increase the proportion of individuals with college degrees and high-s more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, May 23 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Mantella urges state to consider growth, success in higher ed funding formula Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella urged lawmakers in Lansing to consider growth and return on taxpayer investment performance as they consider how the state funds higher education. "Where is the consideration in the current funding model in terms of growth, in terms of relevance, in terms of return on investment more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: DeVos Family Creating New Operation to Back Right-Wing Extremists in 2026 LANSING -- In case you missed it, the billionaire DeVos family is once again ready to pour millions of dollars into Michigan's elections to try to elect far-right candidates. With Betsy DeVos's history in the Trump administration, the new organization and its candidates are sure to be in lock-step with the dangerou more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 21 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Local officials: Residents trust police more where there are policies to improve relations More Michigan communities are adopting policies to improve police-community relations, and local officials see increased trust among residents for law enforcement officers where certain practices were in place. The latest Michigan Public Policy Survey, conducted by the University of Michigan's Center for Local,  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 20 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Ask the expert: How Detroit and its people are integral to the rise of techno music The story of techno music often focuses on a global narrative without acknowledging that it began in Detroit, Michigan -- a place where Black people for decades have harnessed sound and music to reflect their experiences. During the 1970s and 1980s, techno was explored and celebrated by Black and queer communities acr more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 22 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Ask the expert: How the Endangered Species Act is under threat On April 16, the Trump administration proposed a rule change to the Endangered Species Act, which would threaten the lands and habitats endangered species live in. Mariah Meek, a conservation biologist and molecular ecologist at Michigan State University, in collaboration with Karrigan Bork, a professor of law at the University of Califo more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 22 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * How Spartan researchers keep your family healthy MSU researchers are making progress finding real-world solutions that help families live their healthiest lives Whether raising children, caring for aging parents or navigating a personal health challenge, everyone deserves answers that make life better. Spartan researchers are finding those answers, turning federal research funding into everyday solut more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 22, 2025: * * * Michigan Dems Chair Slams Michigan Republicans' Votes to Gut Health Care and Food Assistance to Fund Tax Breaks for Billionaires In response to House Republicans passing Trump's disastrous budget bill, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curtis Hertel released the following statement:  "Just moments ago, House Republicans, including Representatives John James, Tom Barrett, and more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 22, 2025: * * * Michigan Dems Slam State House Republicans' Abuse of Power with State Department Resolution Earlier today, MAGA Matt Hall and his Republican Caucus once again abused their power to attack political enemies and push election conspiracy theories, attempting to hold the Michigan Department of State in contempt instead of actually working to help Michiganders. In response to their late more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 20, 2025: * * * Michigan Senate Dems Call for Congress to Fully Fund Medicaid Michigan Dems Chair applauds Senate Democrats' dedication to fighting for Michiganders' access to Medicaid LANSING -- Today, Michigan Senate Democrats passed a resolution, sponsored by state Senator Kevin Hertel, calling for Congress to stop the reckless attacks and fully fund Medicaid. Following its passage, Chair of t more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 22 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Mighty mite defense systems: More mites, more protection for plants Microscope image of a mite in a domatium.credit: Rosy Glos Study: Mite Domatia and Associated Mite Density in a North American Eastern Deciduous Forest in Michigan PELLSTON, Michigan.--The humble mite, a tiny invertebrate that typically lives in small chambers on the underside of leaves, plays a mighty role in defending their host pla more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 21 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Motion sickness technology could alleviate symptoms for passengers in today's cars, and tomorrow's As Memorial Day trips near, new technology offers hope for those who get carsick Few weekends send more people on long car journeys than Memorial Day Weekend, with AAA estimating as many as 39 million people hitting the road this year. But unfortunately, motion sickness could make those trips uncomforta more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 22 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * MSU experts on defunded global partnership responsible for bolstering potato production All of Michigan State University's USAID funding programs have been terminated by the federal government, resulting in more than $20 million in funding loss. This includes nine direct programs, as well as five flow-through programs. The loss in funding has ended programs across campus -- including the Feed the Futu more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 19 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Nimble dimples: Agile underwater vehicles inspired by golf balls A spherical prototype that can change its surface from smooth to dimpled cuts through drag and generates lift Drag study: Adaptive drag reduction of a sphere using smart morphable skin (DOI: 10.1017/flo.2025.7) Lift study: On the lift generation over a sphere using asymmetric roughness (DOI: 10.1063/5.0241948) Underwater or aerial v more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 20 -- Northwood University issued the following news: * * * Celebrating Happiness and a Historic Announcement: President's Freedom Celebration Set for June 12 Global Thought Leader to Headline Northwood University's Biggest Summer Event Acclaimed evolutionary behavioral scientist and public intellectual Dr. Gad Saad will keynote the President's Freedom Celebration, Northwood University's premier summer event, on June 12, 2025, in the Hach Student Life Center. A best-s more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 23 -- Northwood University issued the following news: * * * DBA Residency Speaker Lineup Features Distinguished Executives Former Fortune 100 Business President Delivers Keynote Address Two highly respected leaders with decades of experience shared insightful professional and personal advice during the 2025 Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Residency, held May 7-10, 2025, at Northwood University's Richard DeVos Graduate School of Management. Mauro Gregorio, reti more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 22 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Oakland County economy faces challenges amid trade pressure, but resilient growth expected Forecast: Oakland County Economic Outlook for 2025-2027 Oakland County's economy has downshifted with rising unemployment and trade challenges, but there is hope for a gradual job recovery through 2027, according to University of Michigan researchers. Last year presented challenges for Michigan's economy, with more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 20 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Songbirds' great risk results in great genetic reward Credit: Benjamin Winger, University of Michigan Songbirds who make the arduous flight from their nesting sites in northern boreal forests to warm, southern climates in the winter may be rewarded for their journey with greater genetic diversity, according to a University of Michigan study. U-M researchers found that songbird species that migrate f more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 19 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * The US has a new most powerful laser Hitting 2 petawatts, the NSF-funded ZEUS facility at U-M enables research that could improve medicine, national security, materials science and more The ZEUS laser facility at the University of Michigan has roughly doubled the peak power of any other laser in the U.S. with its first official experiment at 2 petawatts (2 quadrillion watts). At more than 100 times more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 20 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * To suss out who's sick, humans rely on senses at a distance Study: I see sick people: Beliefs about sensory detection of infectious disease are largely consistent across cultures (DOI:10.1016/j.bbi.2025.04.020) If you're sharing close quarters with someone during flu season, how would you know they are sick, even in cases where they may not know themselves? A new global study led by a University of  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Tom Barrett Once Again Delivers Real Results for Michiganders This week, Congressman Tom Barrett delivered another big win, passing legislation that will expand the definition of "medical services" to include additional medically necessary automobile adaptations, such as ramp and knelling systems, lowered floors, wheelchair lifts, trailers, and inaccessibility modifications. This is another  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 20 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * U-M develops free tool to empower municipalities, modernize financial reporting Free webinar June 4 will demo the Excel to iXBRL Conversion tool A free, open-source tool designed by the University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy is now available to help local governments make financial data more accessible. Developed by the Ford School's Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy, or CLOS more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 21 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * U-M develops free tool to empower municipalities, modernize financial reporting Free webinar June 4 will demo the Excel to iXBRL Conversion tool A free, open-source tool designed by the University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy is now available to help local governments make financial data more accessible. Developed by the Ford School's Center for Local, Sta more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 19 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * U-M partners with Google to provide all students free access to Google Career Certificates and AI training The University of Michigan Center for Academic Innovation and Google are partnering to provide access to Google Career Certificates and AI Essentials courses at no cost to students enrolled at all three Michigan campuses: UM-Ann Arbor, UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint. More than 66,500 University of Mich more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 22 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * U-M Symphony Band tour shares love of music MIDLAND, Michigan--Alora Rishko, a junior at H.H. Dow High School, had anticipated the arrival of the University of Michigan's Symphony Band statewide bus tour for months after her band director shared the news via email. She told him: "Hey, I'd love to perform because it's the U of M band... My thought process was if it's the first time in 30 years that the more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, May 21 -- The University of Michigan's Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * A team won a surprise victory at this year's Senior Design competition Assistant Professor Caymen Novak threw an ambitious project to her Senior Design team. It almost didn't work out. Until it did. Of the five seniors on their team, only Micah Hagedorn says he thought they had a shot at the Best in College award -- the top honor at the College of Engineering and Computer Science's ann more PR