EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 13 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Supreme Court rulings: MSU experts can comment * The U.S. Supreme Court has recently ruled on major cases regarding topics ranging from voting rights to tariff authority to abortion pills. As the end of the term approaches, the high court is set to deliver rulings on key issues touching all aspects of American life. The following legal experts from the Michigan State University College of Law have been following many of these issues. As the c more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Alerts Seniors to Scam Warning Signs, Highlights Elder Abuse Task Force on Older Michiganians Day * LANSING - In recognition of Older Michiganians Day, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging seniors and their families to be vigilant against fraudsters by learning how to recognize a scam and highlighting the work of Michigan's Elder Abuse Task Force. Most scams have common characteristics. By being aware of the warni more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Bergman's PLOW Storms Act Prioritizes Public Safety Over Burdensome Federal Regulations * Today, Rep. Jack Bergman, joined by Reps. Tony Wied and Pete Stauber, introduced the P rotecting Lifesaving Operations during Winter Storms Act, or the PLOW Storms Act, legislation aimed at ensuring snowplow operators and road commissions can keep critical winter response vehicles operational during severe winter weather events. The legislation addresses gro more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Cancer Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Reduce the Toll of Tobacco and Improve Access to Care * LANSING, MICH. - Today, nearly 100 cancer patients, survivors and caregivers from across the state traveled to the Capitol to meet with their elected officials during Cancer Action Day. They told lawmakers that Michigan can and must do better to reduce the toll of tobacco on Michiganders and improve access to cancer care more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: Republicans are ready to spend, spend, spend, just not on anything that will make life more affordable for you. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference calling out Trump and Republicans for spending billions of taxpayer dollars on the costly Iran war, an out-of-control ICE and Trump's ballroom while working Americans are being crushed by record-high gas prices  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Chairman Walberg Subpoenas Chicago Public Schools Superintendent Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) subpoenaed Dr. Macquline King, Superintendent and CEO of Chicago Public Schools (CPS), to testify at a Committee hearing. The Committee has communicated multiple requests for Dr. King to give testimony at its upcoming hearing examining parental ri more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain Joins Oakland County Sheriff's Office for National Police Week Ride-Along * ORION TOWNSHIP, MICH. -House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) visited the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Orion Substation and joined them on a patrol for National Police Week. "Thank you to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office and Deputy Miehlke for bringing me along and showing me what our law enforcement officers do every day,"  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain Pays Tribute to Hometown Hero Deputy Bradley Reckling During National Police Week * WASHINGTON -House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) joined House Republicans to highlight legislation supporting law enforcement officers and reaffirm House Republicans' commitment to public safety during National Police Week. Remarks as prepared for delivery: Good morning everyone. This week is National Police Week. An more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 13 (TNSrpt) -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Community-based teacher workforce initiative shows promise * As schools across the country contend with persistent teacher shortages, a new report from the Education Policy Innovation Collaborative, or EPIC, at Michigan State University points to a community-based program showing early success in West Michigan. The study spotlights the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative, or WMTC, a "Grow Your Own" teacher development program designed to  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs Calls for End of Monitoring Racket in Rules Committee Testimony * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) testified to the Rules Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of his legislation, H.R. 8365, the Monitor Accountability Act, which is scheduled to be considered on the floor later this week. This bill will end the grift exemplified by the federal court monitor in Maricopa County, which has far more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 13 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Constituent Survey Says Voters Want Leaders to Lower Housing Costs Governor Whitmer renews call on the legislature to pass commonsense housing reforms  Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the results from a survey of over 1,700 constituents on housing. Michiganders acknowledge positive progress to address the housing crisis but urged further action. 91% say high housing costs and low availability are preventing young people and families  more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * David Lodge, ecologist and Cornell Atkinson director, to retire * David Lodge, an ecologist whose storied career has included protecting the Great Lakes, pioneering eDNA use in aquatic environments, and leading the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability, is retiring as director of Cornell Atkinson May 22. Lodge will retain his appointment as a professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell for another year. In an era of growing  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Push Trump's $1 Billion Gilded Ballroom While Telling Voters to "Earn More" and "Be Patriots" Associated Press: "Republican senators returning to Washington on Monday faced questions about the plan, which would spend taxpayer dollars to secure the East Wing project after Trump had said it would only be paid for with private donations" * Senate Republicans are plowing ahead with a plan to spend $1 bi more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * DETROIT PISTONS ANNOUNCE NEW LOCAL TELEVISION MEDIA RIGHTS AGREEMENT WITH SCRIPPS SPORTS * By Rebecca McCarter  Pistons Basketball Returns to Free, Over the Air Television in Detroit and Michigan Beginning in 2026-27 The Detroit Pistons announced today a new local media television rights agreement with Scripps Sports beginning with the 2026-27 NBA season. The move returns Pistons basketball to free, over-the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Economic Liberties Applauds Bicameral Legislation Banning Private Equity In Youth Sports * Washington, D.C. - Following news that Senator Chris Murphy and Representative Chris Deluzio today introduced the Let Kids Play Act, a bill that would ban private equity and predatory financial practices in youth sports, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement. "Private equity has transforme more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * FEMA Approves More Than $5.4 Billion in Recovery Funding Today, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced more than $5.4 billion to reimburse states, local governments and health facilities for their costs to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Today, FEMA has obligated $5.4 billion in additional funds to support 458 projects across the country to close out outs more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Florida Woman Charged with Committing Transportation Fraud of Medicaid Program * Julie Evers, 53, of Bradenton, Florida, was arraigned on April 11 by Judge Lisa Babcock of the 54B District Court in East Lansing for allegedly committing transportation fraud in the Medicaid program, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Evers has been charged with one count of Medicaid Fraud - Conspiracy, a 10-year felony, and ten counts of M more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Government Accountability Office has modified its recommended corrective action in a bid protest involving Effective Communication Strategies LLC, Rapid City, Michigan, and the U.S. Army after determining that the disputed contract had already been substantially completed. The case stems from a protest filed by Effective Communication Strategies, known as ECS, challenging the Army Corps of Engineers' award of a contract to Export 220 Volt, Inc. for replacement appliances at multiple U.S. Navy installations. In a Febr more ST

LANSING, Michigan, May 12 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer, LARA, Taking Action to Deliver Refunds to Businesses from Federal Government Following SCOTUS Tariff Decision Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs begins outreach to businesses to apply for tariff refunds  Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) took action to help deliver refunds to Michigan businesses after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the tariffs enact more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 13 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Expanding Skills-Based Opportunities for Michiganders * Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Directive 2026-3, building on the work of the Michigan Civil Service Commission and directing state departments and agencies to engage in skills-based hiring in state government. Skills-based hiring helps more Michiganders with non-traditional education backgrounds to get good-paying jobs and creat more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, May 14 -- Hope College issued the following news: * * * Hope College 2026 Commencement Address By Peter Stuursma '93 Peter Stuursma '93 -- associate professor of kinesiology instruction and Hope's head football coach -- addressed Hope's Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the Ray and Sue Smith Stadium in Holland, Michigan. It was the 161st commencement for Hope College, which celebrated 815 graduates -- the largest graduating class in Hope's history. "Your Story is Still Being Written" Good afternoon, Hope. First more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * House Approves Barrett-Backed Bill to Target Organized Retail Theft * Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act ( H.R. 2853 ). This bipartisan legislation was co-sponsored by Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and would create a coordinated, multi-agency response to tackle evolving trends in organized retail theft. Specifically, this bill would establish an Organized Retail and Su more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 13 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Introducing Northwood Insights, a New Blog for the Next Generation of Business Leaders * New content platform strengthens the university's digital presence, broadens its reach among prospective students, and establishes Northwood as a thought leader in business, free enterprise, and entrepreneurial education. Northwood University has launched Northwood Insights, a new blog designed to position the university as a leading voice in business education, free en more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * BREAKING: Mike Rogers Continues to Face Criticism for Senior Campaign Leaders' Ties to Church Roiled by Child Sex Abuse Scandal According to a breaking report from the Midland Daily News, Mike Rogers is facing renewed criticism and refusing to answer questions from press and community members about his senior campaign leaders' "ties to [a] Midland County church, where three leaders over the past two years were convicted of sex  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Inflation Accelerates to Highest Rate in Years While Mike Rogers Insists There is "No Inflation" As out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers continues to dismiss Michiganders' concerns about rising costs, today's Consumer Price Index (CPI) data shows inflation has accelerated to the highest rate in years, driven by skyrocketing gas prices. Rogers has falsely claimed that there is no inflation and "working families are no more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * POLL: Duggan Support Sinks Despite Big Spending; Trump Underwater in Michigan In a new poll commissioned by the Detroit Regional Chamber, who is supporting his campaign, Mike Duggan's support is sinking--despite benefiting from millions in outside spending--and Duggan is now drawing more votes from Republicans than Democrats. The Detroit News reported it succinctly: "Mike Duggan's campaign for governor slips in new statewide g more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * REMINDER: Mike Rogers Sold Out Michigan to China to Enrich Himself As failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers desperately tries to cover up his toxic record of selling out Michigan to China, the facts are clear: Rogers has gained "hundreds of thousands of dollars in wealth" through companies that partnered with Chinese firms and "personally benefitted from his connections to China," all while refusing to stand up for Michigan m more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 14 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * New study reveals a missing step in a weight control pathway that could be targeted for obesity treatment Known as the central melanocortin circuit, it regulates energy homeostasis and is driven by special brain cells * Popular GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, like Wegovy and Zepbound, offer those who are trying to lose weight an incredible new tool. However, they aren't without side eff more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, May 13 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin Art and Creative Media students earn regional, district American Advertising Awards * Millikin University Art and Creative Media students earned major recognition at the 2026 American Advertising Awards, winning seven Gold ADDYs and eight Silver ADDYs across regional and district levels.  The American Advertising Awards, also known as the ADDYs, are one of the advertising industry's largest creative competitions, attracting nearly 35,000 professiona more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Moolenaar: "Trump Administration Comes In From a Position of Strength" Ahead of Meeting With Xi This week, Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China discussed U.S.-China relations at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington D.C. in a conversation with John Murphy, the head of the Chamber's internati more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU hosts first Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit * At Michigan State University, the Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit asked what it means to feed a people and who gets to decide. The Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit, co-hosted by Michigan State University and the University of Michigan in April, has been years in the making. The summit was co-coordinated by the Native American Institute, or NAI, housed within University Outreach and Engageme more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sanders, Omar, More Than 100 Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Child Hunger Through Universal School Meals * WASHINGTON, May 13 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) today introduced legislation to end child hunger in the United States. The Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 would offer free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack to every student in America -regardless of income -and eliminate school meal deb more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Criminally Subpoenaed by Texas Federal Court for Trans Youth Care Records, a Dangerous Escalation in the Attacks on Health Care Providers * HRC Spokesperson: "This is a shocking escalation: the Trump Justice Department and far-right politicians are showing that they will go after the health care rights of anybody they dislike." NEW YORK \- Late in the evening on May 11th, NYU Langone shared in a public notice that the more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, May 13 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Philosophy Ph.D. Program Surpasses National Placement Rate * NORMAN, OKLA. - The Shyam Dev Patwardhan Department of Philosophy at the University of Oklahoma is outperforming national benchmarks for doctoral student success, according to newly released 2026 data from the Academic Placement Data and Analysis project. Over the past 10 years, 48% of OU philosophy Ph.D. graduates secured permanent academic positions, exceeding the 40% national average an more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scholten Leads Letter Urging President Trump to Address Skyrocketing Energy Prices * WASHINGTON, DC - This month, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) led a letter with her colleagues in the Lowering Costs Caucus urging President Trump to immediately address the energy affordability crisis straining household budgets across the country. The members highlighted how the Trump administration's policies, including the One Big Beautif more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Stevens Leads Letter Urging President Trump to Address Skyrocketing Energy Prices This month, U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) led a letter with her colleagues in the Lowering Costs Caucus urging President Trump to immediately address the energy affordability crisis straining household budgets across the country. The members highlighted how the Trump administration's policies, including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) and chao more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 13 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news: * * * Report finds disproportionate harms to women in MI prisons * YPSILANTI, Mich. -- A new report documents the many unique challenges faced by women serving life or long-term sentences in Michigan prisons. The report, titled Women's Clemency Initiative: A Report on Liberating Long-Serving Women documents the prevalence of trauma and abuse prior to incarceration, the inadequate or inappropriate care wom more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Scholten, Pettersen Introduce Main Street BRIDGE Act * WASHINGTON, DC - This month, U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07) introduced the Main Street Business Resource Integration and Development for Growth and Equity Act (Main Street BRIDGE Act). The legislation would strengthen collaboration between federal agencies to help disadvantaged small businesses access the technical assistance and addit more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Sanders, Omar, More Than 100 Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Child Hunger Through Universal School Meals Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) today introduced legislation to end child hunger in the United States. The Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 would offer free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack to every student in America -- regardless of income -- and eliminate school meal debt while  more PR

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 12 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Saucony Names Kula New CMO * ROCKFORD, MICHIGAN (May 12, 2026) - Saucony named Wendy Kula as chief marketing officer. Kula, who was a women's brand marketing leader at Nike, will direct Saucony's global marketing organization and shape how the brand shows up across performance running, lifestyle, and culture as it continues to deepen its connection with runners worldwide. Kula joins Saucony with more than two d more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Select Committee Democrats Outline Priorities Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting in Beijing President Trump is set to meet with General Secretary Xi Jinping in Beijing May 14-15. The Trump Administration has conducted no formal public consultation on a potential U.S.-People's Republic of China (PRC) deal, nor has it consulted with Congre more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and a group of colleagues, issued the following letter to senior U.S. Postal Service officials: * * * Here is the text of the letter: April 20, 2026 The Honorable Amber McReynolds Chairwoman, Board of Governors United States Postal Service 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW Washington D.C. 20260 * The Honorable Derek Kan Vice Chairman, Board of Governors United States Postal Service 475 L'Enfant Pl more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sixth annual Roger Maris All-Star Week returns June 15 * FARGO, N.D. - The sixth annual Roger Maris All-Star Week returns June 15-19 at various locations throughout the Fargo-Moorhead area. 100% of funds raised during Roger Maris All-Star Week will stay local and help support Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center's vision to expand into a national destination for cancer research, treatment, education and training. In October 20 more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, May 11 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release: * * * SME Education Foundation Awards Record-Breaking Scholarship Awards Totaling Over $1.5 Million Over 250 future manufacturing leaders receive awards * The SME Education Foundation will award over 250 scholarships in 2026, supporting students pursuing post-secondary education in technical fields that power manufacturing. Select recipients were recognized at the SME International Awards Gala hosted by the organization on May 4. This more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, May 14 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Stevens Marks Its Biggest National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Year Emma Nei '26, Bertila Bruka '25, and Christopher Kniss '25 are pursuing research from Alzheimer's disease in women to next-generation semiconductors to quantum computing hardware * This year, three Schaefer School students received the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship, the most awarded to Stevens students in a single year. The NSF GR more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 13 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Telemedicine has not led to increased use of medical care or higher healthcare costs * Key findings * Lawmakers have expressed concerns that the expansion of telemedicine during COVID would lead to large increases in utilization and spending. A UCLA-led study has found this is not the case. * For the study, researchers examined multi-payer medical claims data from MedInsight's database for more than 3 million U.S. adults who were c more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 13 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * The Best is Yet to Come: Dr. Ronald Desrosiers' Breakthrough HIV Research at the Miller School * Dr. Ronald Desrosiers has shaped modern HIV research while mentoring generations of scientists at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The NBA's loss is the University of Miami's and science's gain. As a young athlete growing up in New England, Ronald Desrosiers, Ph.D., professor of pathology and laboratory medicine and vi more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, May 13 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Three Pratt Alumni on How NYC Residencies Helped Them Grow * For students considering an arts education, one question looms large: What comes after graduation? The simple answer is that no two creative careers look identical. This open-ended trajectory is why Pratt students receive specialized training through courses like Professional Practices and Writer as Work more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, May 13 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine's VITA location helps low-income residents file more than 120 returns * Trine University students filed 122 tax returns for low-income residents through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program this past semester. The number reflected a more than 58% increase over 2025 and saved taxpayers an estimated $30,000 in preparation fees. The Trine team was made up of: Silas Jones, an accounting major from Swayzee, Indiana; Luke Rasor, a finance major fr more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, May 14 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news: * * * American Axle Workers in Three Rivers, Michigan Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike The membership of UAW Local 2093 has voted by 98% to authorize a strike at American Axle (aka Dauch Corporation) should the company refuse to offer a fair contract. The current contract expires on May 31st. "The membership of UAW Local 2093 and Region 1D have sent a crystal clear message to American Axle: we need a fair contract now, or we're ready to take the nex more PR

FLINT, Michigan, May 13 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * UM-Flint alum blends music composition with computer science (video) * How do software engineering and music composition connect? For Braeden Burger, Winter 2026 Maize & Blue Distinguished Scholar and recent computer science grad, the two disciplines built upon each other. From learning debugging techniques to fix a piece of software and tweaking an original Mariachi composition to taking skills honed in his music performance class into public prese more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Hopwood Writing Award winners announced The University of Michigan announced the winners of the 2026 Avery and Jule Hopwood Awards and other writing contests administered by the Hopwood Program. This year's contests received 1,165 submissions from students at all three U-M campuses, the highest number of submissions in Hopwood history. The Hopwood Program awarded 175 prizes valued at $306,660 to 104 graduate and undergraduate students. At the recent  more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 14 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Molecular Biologist Wins Prestigious National Institutes of Health Grant Owen Funk, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Wyoming in the Department of Molecular Biology, recently was awarded a highly competitive National Institutes of Health (NIH) "Pathway to Independence" grant. The five-year grant from the NIH's National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) began in March. Funk is the first person at UW to receive a NIH Pathway to Inde more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Paul Kelsch honored with emeritus status Paul Kelsch, professor of architecture in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech and a member of the Washington Alexandria Architecture Center faculty, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition o more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, May 10 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State celebrates the Class of 2026 Wayne State University turned the spotlight on more than 3,400 proud graduates as they crossed the stage, surrounded by family and friends at its commencement ceremonies May 6-8 in the Wayne State Fieldhouse. Wayne State also honored School of Medicine graduates in a separate ceremony on May 5 and will celebrate Law School graduates on May 18. Richard Bierschbach, president of Wayne State University, congratulated th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The White House sent to the Senate on May 12, 2026, the nominations of six individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Angela Veronica Colmenero, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, Lee H. Rosenthal, retired. Daniel Desmond Domenico, of Colorado, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit. Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan. Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be United States  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * World Cup Soccer: U-M experts can discuss As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 in Mexico City and concludes July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, University of Michigan experts are available to comment. The event marks the tournament's first return to North America since 1994. It will be the first World Cup hosted by three countries--the United States, Mexico and Canada--and will feature a record 48 teams. Jan Boehmer, assistant professor o more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 14 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * XPONENTIAL 2026 Day Two Delivers Packed Crowds, Major Policy Conversations, and High-Energy Industry Momentum Day two of XPONENTIAL 2026 kept Detroit buzzing as thousands of attendees filled Huntington Place for packed keynote sessions, nonstop show floor activity, major policy discussions, and the official opening of the sold-out XPO Hall. Michael Robbins opened the day with the AUVSI Community Address, empha more PR