WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Amir Hassan is Completely Clueless About Mid-Michigan * Amir Hassan has been living all over the country... but not in Mid-Michigan, and it's showing. On this week's MIRS Monday Podcast, Hassan embraced Trump's reckless tariffs that scared away the Sandisk plant in Genesee County - and then tried to blame *Democrats* for MAGA failures. LISTEN : HOST : "You had a massive adva more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * 'Backyard neighbors' deliver care to rural communities CMU and MyMichigan Health partner to train healthcare professionals By Eric Baerren A partnership between two "backyard neighbors" is helping fill critical healthcare gaps in rural northern Michigan. Central Michigan University and MyMichigan Health collaborate to provide future healthcare professionals with the hands-on experience and tra more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 25 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Adobe Digital Lounge adds new tools for creativity Go Grants in Action: Library adds laptops, multimedia equipment By Aaron Mills The Adobe Digital Lounge opened four years ago as a collaboration space for students to work and receive help from Adobe Creative Suite peer experts. So, when the Go Grants Initiative was announced, Park Library staff saw it as an opportunity to expand the Lounge's  more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Ashley Yu explores technology, teaching, and real-world connections New BIS faculty member brings passion for hands-on learning and research into emerging technologies Author: Alisha Draper When Ashley Yu talks about her path into higher education, her story starts with family. "Many of my family members are educators, so I've always loved this career path," Yu said. "When I came to the Unite more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 27 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Senior honors student Holly Ireton earns national recognition for finance research Presentation compares AI-managed mutual funds and hedge funds in asset management Author: Alisha Toyzan When senior accounting and finance major Holly Ireton from Brighton, Mich., steps to the front of the room in Grawn Hall on October 3, she'll be presenting more than just her honors capstone project. She'll be more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 26 -- Central Michigan University issued the following Q&A on Sept. 24, 2025, by Eric Baerren with Frederick Lawrence, a logistics faculty in the College of Business Administration and director of internships for the logistics management program: * * * What happens when you return bottles in Michigan? Expert weighs in on the logistics behind state's 10-cent deposit program Highlights: * Retailers design store layouts around anticipated bottle deposit program  more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following Q&A on Sept. 23, 2025, by Eric Baerren with Robert Dvorak, a professor in the Department of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Administration: * * * What is the impact of increased outdoor recreation? Parks professor answers question: More people, bigger impact? Highlights: * More people using parks leads to an increase in erosion and dangerous wildlife encounters. * The National Park Service had a m more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 26 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU Department of Biology launches new field course for ecology, evolution and conservation students Author: Robert Wang This fall, Central Michigan University's Department of Biology is introducing a new Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation (EEC) Field Course, designed to give students valuable hands-on experience in the natural world. The two-credit course aims to fill a critical gap in the c more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU spotlight: Morgan Jowett's McNair journey in research and discovery By Robert Wang For Central Michigan University student Morgan Jowett, the McNair Scholars Program has been a transformative chapter in her academic journey, opening doors she never knew existed and giving her the tools to pursue research at the highest levels. "Being a McNair scholar has helped me insurmountably when it co more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport puts spotlight on accounting, finance and insurance careers Davenport University students interested in careers in accounting, finance and insurance had two unique opportunities on the W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids Campus recently to learn about those career fields and connect with industry experts. Accounting and Finance Forum The first opportunity available to students was an Accounting and Fi more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 27 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport University admissions rep and veteran uses ArtPrize to spotlight mental health Click here (https://www.foxnews.com/us/marine-veteran-lake-michigan-suicide-walk) and here (https://www.wzzm13.com/article/life/one-good-thing/zeeland-michigan-marine-veterans-walks-around-lake-michigan-to-raise-awareness-for-veterans-mental-health/69-a8521615-5767-4586-bd1f-1aa6f4567f0b) to read about Snyder's walks more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 26 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport University announces successful completion of ELEVATE Campaign, surpassing $35 Million goal, ushering in new era of opportunity By Mary Eilleen Lyon Davenport University announced the successful completion of its historic ELEVATE Campaign, raising more than $35.4 million to support students, expand academic programs and transform the future of the institution. With this achievement, Davenport  more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- 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 Sept. 23, 2025: * * * Dow unveils an alternative to fluoropolymer-based polymer processing aids for film packaging Engineered for blown and stretch film applications, DOWSIL(TM) 5-1050 Polymer Processing Aid enhances processing efficiency while addressing regulatory, envi more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 25 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Many local Michigan officials say services threatened by faltering local government funding system Michigan's local officials are growing more pessimistic about their ability to maintain--let alone expand--services under the current local government funding system, according to a University of Michigan study. That's the main takeaway from the latest installmen more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 25 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * AWRI secures $1 million NSF grant to advance Great Lakes research By Brian Vernellis A $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation will support a collaborative effort, involving Grand Valley's Annis Water Resources Institute, to develop an experiential learning pathway for emerging technologies and strengthen Michigan's Blue Economy. The NSF's Experiential Learning for Emerging and Nov more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * REP4(R)FinLit launch rethinks financial literacy for Gen Z By Julianna Schrier Grand Valley and the Fifth Third Foundation celebrated on September 23 the Michigan launch of REP4(R)FinLit, a learner-driven financial literacy tool designed by and for college students to help them become more financially independent. REP4(R)FinLit began as an idea pitch through REP4(R) (Rapid Education Prototyping f more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU to host prestigious international computing conference By Brian Vernellis Grand Valley will host computer and software engineers from around the world for one of the most prestigious international conferences on computing and computer science. The 28th International Conference on Model-Driven Engineering Languages and Systems, MODELS 25, will run October 5-10 -- virtually and in-person -- a more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU, other partners celebrate move to new location for classes in Traverse City By Michele Coffill Grand Valley students who are enrolled in degree programs in Traverse City are now in a new location that offers a more vibrant campus experience, close access to resources and connections. GVSU is among five universities that offer classes in partnership with Northwestern Michigan College. All fiv more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * James Campaign "Adrift" As Republican Gov. Primary "Becomes Stunningly Competitive" "Unless something changes, [John James is] not making it out of the primary." James' campaign described as "adrift," "sloppy," and "inexperienced." * The 4th place finisher in the 2025 Mackinac Island Republican gubernatorial straw poll -- John James -- is floundering as the Republican gubernatorial prima more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Mackinac Exposes GOP Gov. Primary as Messy and Wide Open John James came in fourth place in the straw poll No. 4 House Republican Lisa McClain: James running for governor is "100% not ideal" and "stings" * The Republican primary for governor devolved this weekend during the MIGOP's conference on Mackinac Island, with the primary's messiness, extremism, and chaos on full display. Republic more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Messy Republican Primary on Aisle MI-10 * Michigan Republicans are in for a messy, unwieldy primary in the 10th Congressional District. The open MI-10 " is making GOP leadership nervous " - with Lisa McClain herself pointedly admitting " that's an understatement to say that it's not ideal " - and the race is " ginning up concern that Republicans will exit the primary wounded " t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Michigan Democrats Slam Mike Rogers for Supporting Big Pharma Tax Giveaway, Blocking Lower Prices for Prescription Drugs Treating Rare Diseases and Cancers State Reps. Longjohn and Morgan highlight the impact of the Mike Rogers-supported tax law on Michiganders struggling with high prescription drug costs * On Wednesday, Michigan Democrats held a press conference with public health advocate more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Sept. 25 -- Northwood University issued the following news on Sept. 24, 2025: * * * Best-Selling Author and Former U.S. Navy SEAL Leif Babin to Speak Oct. 8 in Griswold Northwood University will welcome best-selling author, leadership expert, and former U.S. Navy SEAL Officer Leif Babin to campus on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, for a keynote address in Griswold Lecture Hall. The event, part of Northwood's Omniquest program, will run from 4 to 6 p.m. and include a reception foll more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Sept. 26, 2025: * * * On Air, James Faces Blistering Criticism As GOP Gov. Primary Becomes Even Messier John James skipping the recent forum "was probably the most talked about topic" at the GOP conference and him placing 4th in the straw poll "reflects how attendees felt about his participation." * On WJR Radio this morning, conservative Kaitlyn Buss, an opinion writer for The Detroit News,  more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Partnership with Grand Rapids' Promise Zone helps more students reach Grand Valley By Brian Vernellis The Grand Rapids Promise Zone Authority announced an initiative with Grand Valley and Ferris State University that delivers a pathway to a bachelor's degree from either of the institutions. Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella joined Grand Rapids Promise Zone Chair Tom DeJonge, Ferris Sta more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * U-M quantum testbed enables remote experiments The optical fibers connecting two quantum research labs at the University of Michigan mark the first piece of a local quantum network and remote user test facility * Researchers and students can now remotely run new kinds of quantum experiments on campus at the University of Michigan, thanks to the establishment of a quantum testbed that links two labs  more PR

FLINT, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: * * * UM-Flint student veteran discovers geographic information systems, earns national recognition By Jeffrey Jones Sometimes life pulls you off one path and points you toward another. That's exactly what happened to one student veteran who discovered geographic information systems, known commonly as GIS, through the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology. Christopher Mayes o more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, Sept. 24 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * UMGC and Michigan Community College Association Partner to Expand Access to Affordable Teacher Preparation Pathways University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), a national leader in workforce-relevant online education, and the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA), representing Michigan's 28 public community colleges and 3 tribal colleges, have announced a new partnership focused o more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 27 (TNSrep) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Consumer sentiment declines amid concerns about inflation, unemployment Consumer sentiment fell about 5% from last month but remains above the low readings seen in April and May of this year, confirming its early-month reading. Although September's decline was relatively modest, it was seen across a broad swath of the population, groups by age, income and education, said economist Joanne Hsu more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Flavored marijuana vapes becoming new face of teen drug use, sparking addiction fears Flavored marijuana vaping is now the most common form of use among American teenagers who vape cannabis, according to new findings from the University of Michigan's annual Monitoring the Future surveys. The research, funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, found particularly sharp increases among yo more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Podcast: Recipes for success in executive leadership different for women than those for men Between 1989 and 2009, fewer than 100 women became CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. University of Michigan researcher Aparna Joshi and her co-authors embarked on a deep dive a decade ago into every one of these rare events. While the barriers to women's success in senior roles and the negative industry reactions more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 27 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Researchers use AI to predict the toll of concussions on student athletes over time Researchers at the University of Michigan are using artificial intelligence to predict the health consequences that sport-related concussions might have on student athletes over the course of their college athletic careers. The study, which appears in the Annals of Biomedical Engineering, found that five different AI  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 26 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * New warmline provides same-day treatment to people affected by opioid use disorder Model endorses use of an underused medication known to reduce overdose deaths by half By Cole Dzubak A warmline that will quickly connect people with opioid use disorder to buprenorphine, a potentially lifesaving medication, will launch Sept. 29. The University of Michigan's Overdose Prevention Engagement Network, or more PR