EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 6 students and alumni nominated for Rhodes Scholarship * Four undergraduates and two recent graduates are nominated for the prestigious award to study at the University of Oxford By: Melanie Brender Michigan State University has nominated four undergraduate students and two alumni for the U.S. Rhodes Scholarship. The results of this competition will be determined in November. The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest and perhaps most prestigious inte more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration for Terminating Funding for Unemployment Insurance System Improvements * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 13 other states filed a lawsuit last week on behalf of their state workforce agencies challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in funding for preventing fraud and implementing improvements in Michigan and oth more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 12 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Unlawful Changes to Head Start * RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a coalition of 24 other states opposed proposed harmful and unlawful changes to the Head Start program that could gut early childhood education in North Carolina. Head Start is a federally funded preschool program that helps address the childcare gap for children aged 3 to 5. It provides early education, h more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * CMU announces education partnership with Kent County * Central Michigan University has launched a new partnership with Kent County, Michigan, expanding access to higher education for county employees and their families. The partnership provides a 15 percent tuition discount on CMU's online programs to eligible Kent County employees, their spouses, and dependents. The discount has the potential to save county employees thousands of dollars on a more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- Columbia University Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news: * * * New $20M NSF Grant to Further Power Physical AI Institute will train emerging talent on how to apply AI to manufacturing. October 12, 2026 The National Science Foundation has awarded a $20 million grant to the NSF AI Institute in Dynamic Systems that will focus on fundamental AI research in aerospace, robotics and manufacturing. The institute is led by five researchers from the University of Washington in Seattl more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief Invests in Community Birth Centers to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health In partnership with Birth Center Equity, five nonprofit organizations receive funding to expand maternity care in underserved communities across the United States. Direct Relief is expanding its support for maternal and newborn health in the United States through new investments in nonprofit community birth centers providing care in medically under more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * Elections Toolkit & Upcoming Training * Student journalists' coverage of elections is more important than ever. Your coverage can help younger voters -- who may be voting for the first time -- understand the process, the candidates and what's at stake. According to Tufts University, an estimated 8 million people are newly eligible to vote since the 2024 elections. Like many other student journalists, you might also be among  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown Launches $3 Million Paid Media Campaign to Elect Moms Demand Action Volunteers in 5 Battleground States and Flip State Legislative Chambers * WASHINGTON -- Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and Everytown for Gun Safety VF MN announced a $3 million paid media campaign to elect former Moms Demand Action volunteers in key state legislative battleground districts across Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania an more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Faculty Spotlight - Kurt Kipfmueller * Kurt Kipfmueller shares his forestry journey and his work with Indigenous communities. Dr. Kurt Kipfmueller has been hired as the 1855 Professor of Indigenous and Tribal Natural Resource Management, jointly appointed in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University and the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities. Kipfmueller was born and raised in  more PR

WAUSAU, Wisconsin, Oct. 12 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point posted the following news release: * * * Fall Candlelight Hike and nature programs at UW-Stevens Point's Schmeeckle Reserve in October * Explore the outdoors at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Schmeeckle Reserve this fall, with the annual fall candlelight hike and family nature programs offered free and open to the public. The annual Fall Candlelight Hike will be held at the reserve, 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, from 6-9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30. The more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Fellowship Turns 10 October 12, 2026 A longtime supporter of the Ford School has offered a 1:1 match through 2029. To learn more about how you can contribute to the GRF Fellowship, contact Kellen Epstein at kepst@umich.edu. - A director of democratic institutions at the Roosevelt Institute. A consultant advancing data-driven support for children and families in Pennsylvania. An executive more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Lessons from Maine: What it takes to implement aligned P-2 curriculum October 12, 2026 As preschool access expands, a crucial gap remains. Many preschoolers lack access to high-quality early learning experiences and curricula. Further, many early elementary classrooms fail to build on children's earliest learning experiences. New evidence-based curricula spanning Pre-K through second grade (P-2) could provide that missin more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Senator John Pappageorge * LANSING, Mich. - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on day, October 13, 2026, to honor and remember former state Senator John Pappageorge. "Senator Pappageorge was a dedicated public servant who served his community admirably in the U.S. Army and the state House and Senate,"  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions * LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Child Lead Exposure Elimination Commission; Autism Council; Michigan Citizen-Community Emergency Response Coordinating Council (MCCERCC); Michigan Public Schools Employee Retirement Systems (MPSERS) Board; Michigan Workforce Development Board; Public Health Adv more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order to Support Farmers, Loggers as Skyrocketing Diesel Prices Collide with Harvest * Order provides temporary relief for Michigan's harvest and logging operations by enabling farm and wood harvester vehicles to use dyed diesel on state highways LANSING, Mich.-- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of energy emergency statewide to suspend rules for certain farm and forestry vehicles in res more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news: * * * GRCC Student Turns Engineering Interests into Hands-On Opportunities * Aidan Lamptey knows the kind of things he wants to build someday. "Like Iron Man-type, stuff," he said with a laugh. More specifically, the Grand Rapids Community College student is interested in mechanical engineering, robotics, and creating things that move -- maybe a mechanical arm or another device that combines mechanical and electrical systems. "I just want to be a more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU survey: West Michigan economy marks ninth month of growth By Brian Vernellis Oct 12, 2026 For the ninth consecutive month, an economic report compiled by a Grand Valley researcher showed continued growth in West Michigan, although the pace of growth slowed in September. Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU's Seidman College of Business, said his monthly survey of the region's purchasing managers continues to demonstrat more PR

HILLSDALE, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release: * * * Oct. 12, 2026 Hillsdale College Announces 2026 Drummond Fellows The fellowship provides scholarships and opportunities for students with an interest in hunting and fishing. - HILLSDALE, Mich. -- Hillsdale College has announced its newest cohort of Drummond Fellows, who work with the College's Nimrod Education Center. The Drummond Family Silver Fellowship provides scholarships and opportunities for students with an interest in hunting and fishing. " more PR

HILLSDALE, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release: * * * Oct. 12, 2026 Hillsdale College Ph.D. Candidate Presents Doctoral Research on Southern Political Philosophy Jacob Nelson presented research from his dissertation, 'Equality Among Equals the Polestar of Politics: The Political Philosophy of the Antebellum South.' - HILLSDALE, Mich. -- Hillsdale College doctoral candidate Jacob Nelson recently completed his dissertation, "Equality Among Equals the Polestar of Politics: The Political Philosophy of the  more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, Oct. 12 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Homecoming king, queen crowned at Trine * Trine University recognized its 2026 Homecoming court as well as its king and queen during the annual Thunderstruck Pep Rally in the MTI Center on Friday, Oct. 2. Carly Hutcherson, a senior from Arcadia, Indiana, was crowned Homecoming queen. An exercise science major in Trine's direct-entry 3+3 Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program, Carly is the daughter of Jeanne and Joe Hutcherson. Active in campus leadership  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Honoring a legacy, expanding hands-on learning at the MSU Pollinator Performance Center * Inspired by the leadership of Dr. Meghan Milbrath, Charlotte Hubbard's gift creates a new gathering place for education and outreach while celebrating the legacy of her late husband, Marshall Beachler. For beekeepers, there is no substitute for stepping into an apiary and opening a hive. "You can watch webinars, e more PR

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Oct. 12 -- Indiana State University posted the following news: * * * Indiana State hosts consortium drawing hundreds from around the world * Indiana State University hosted the 2026 Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium (SMIFC) Conference on Oct. 1-2 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago. The conference drew nearly 450 participants from Universities around the world. The conference's title sponsor, The Garrett Companies, continues to support student professional development in a variety of ways. Its CEO more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Learn farm budgeting essentials at the Planning for Profit Workshop * A program hosted by MSU Extension, MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology Program and Montcalm Community College. MSU Extension is partnering with Montcalm Community College and the MSU Institute of Agriculture Technology Program to host a free Planning for Profit Workshop. This workshop is designed to address many farm profitabilit more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following study on October 6, 2026, entitled "Competitive Power, Affordable Rates". The study was written by David Stevenson. Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary Michigan is entering one of the largest electric infrastructure investment cycles in its history. Over the next two decades, DTE and Consumers Energy plan to add nearly 30 gigawatts of new generation, storage, wind, solar and natural gas at an estimated cost of $39 billion. That investm more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following study on October 7, 2026, entitled "Proposal 2 of 2026: Summary and Analysis". The study was written by Michael Van Beek. Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Michigan voters will be asked to approve or reject Proposal 2 on Nov. 3, 2026.[*] The proposal is voter-initiated legislation that would amend the state's campaign finance laws.[] These laws govern how political money can be raised and spent in state and local elections. They define wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Mortgage Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * Mark Jones Presented with Lowrie-Woodward Distinguished Service Award * CHICAGO (October 12, 2026) - The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today presented Mark Jones, 2024 MBA Chairman and Founder and Managing Partner at Lake Michigan Capital, with its Lowrie-Woodward Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes the dedication and prominent service to MBA and the mortgage lending industry in a variety of capa more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Mortgage Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * MBA's Future Leaders Program Graduates 74 Real Estate Finance Professionals * CHICAGO (October 12, 2026) - The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) recognized 74 mortgage professionals in a graduation ceremony for MBA's Future Leaders Program held at MBA's 2026 Annual Convention and Expo. "Congratulations to the 74 graduates of MBA's Future Leaders Program. These professionals have demonstrated a commitment to stren more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 13 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Can Your Voice Reveal Early Signs of Alzheimer's? An interview with Neguine Rezaii, MD October 12, 2026 In this episode, Lauren & Matt speak with Neguine Rezaii, MD, an Assistant Professor at Neurology at Harvard Medical School and a Board-Certified Neuropsychiatrist at Mass General Hospital. Dr. Rezaii's research focuses on using natural language processing and artificial intellige more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news: * * * Oct. 12, 2026 Women's Leadership Institute hosts fall orientation The Michigan State University Women's Leadership Institute welcomed its new and returning student cohort members to campus at its fall orientation on September 25. The group gathered at the TechSmith building in East Lansing for an introduction to this year's programming and a discussion on building confidence, connection and community led by Michelle Massey more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 12 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Michigan Tech Notches Big Overtime Win * In a back-and-forth game that saw both Michigan Tech and Grand Valley State trade the lead, the Huskies tied the score, 35-35, with 65 seconds left to go, sending the game into overtime. The Lakers didn't get a first down in their OT possession, then fumbled the snap on the field goal attempt, which meant all Michigan Tech had to do was score and win the game. Huskies quarterback Alex more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU alum honored with Artista Latino Award at ArtPrize * MSU alum Gustavo Uriel Ayala received the Artista Latino Award at this year's ArtPrize for his installation, titled "Masking Tears With Sweat." The Artista Latino Award is a community award that recognizes and celebrates outstanding works of art by Latin American and Hispanic artists participating in ArtPrize, an international art competition and cultural festival held annually in Grand Rapid more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * MSU scientist Bruno Basso to be honored for outstanding contributions to agronomic research * Basso will receive the Carl Sprengel Agronomic Research Award Nov. 2 in Portland, Oregon. PORTLAND, Ore. -- Michigan State University researcher Bruno Basso, a world-renowned soil scientist and expert in precision agriculture, will receive the 2026 Carl Sprengel Agronomic Research Award from the American Societ more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Northern Storywork Project To Focus on Culture of Place * This year, the Northern Shores Storywork Project, under the direction of Professor of English Kel Sassi, is hoping to bring a bit of the beauty of Marquette onto the page at the annual Michigan Council for Teachers of English (MCTE) conference. Since its 2024 relaunch, the Northern Shores Storywork Project has hosted a number of professional development opportunities. Sassi, previously the  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * RCPD opens sensory room for students * With funding support from MSU's Tower Guard student organization and Fredi the Pizzaman Foundation, University Health and Well-Being has taken a meaningful step toward inclusion and accessibility with the opening of a new sensory room, located near the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, or RCPD. Opened in April 2026 during World Autism Month, it reflects MSU's broader commitment to honoring and em more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Hope College posted the following news: * * * Renowned Chemist and Researcher to Address Plastics Sustainability & Solutions * The Hope College Office of the Dean for Natural and Applied Sciences invites the campus and Holland community to the annual Gentile Interdisciplinary Lectureship, featuring renowned researcher Dr. Thomas H. Epps, III. The free lecture will take place on Wed., Oct. 21, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Winants Auditorium, located in Graves Hall on the Hope College campus. The campus and community are  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Launches "My Body. My Ballot." Campaign Tour Across Battleground States in October * Washington, DC -- With less than a month until Election Day, Reproductive Freedom for All is taking our historic My Body. My Ballot. midterm campaign on the road across key battleground states. Reproductive Freedom for All President and CEO Mini Timmaraju kicks off the tour in more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Seven top 10 teams set for ESPN networks in Week 7, led by No. 2 Notre Dame at No. 8 BYU on 'ABC Saturday Night Football' * Week 7 of the 2026-27 season is one of the most anticipated lineups thus far as college football reaches the midpoint of the regular season. ESPN networks boast a five-day, 84-game slate from Tuesday, Oct. 13 through Saturday, Oct. 17, across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESP more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy posted the following news release: * * * State Health Dept. Sued Over Forced Unionizing of Michigan Home Caregivers * MIDLAND, Mich. -- The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation filed a lawsuit challenging Michigan's effort to classify home caregivers as state employees for union representation. The lawsuit seeks to enforce the Michigan Constitution's rules governing state employment and invalidate the election that certified SEIU Hea more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * The Honker Brings Racing Generations Together at Northwood Auto Show * In its second year, Northwood's Motorsports Division doubled the number of participating companies, while a visit from two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Gordon Johncock brought a family racing legacy to campus. A replica of the Honker, a No. 85 supermodified that helped launch Gordon Johncock's racing career, brought several generations of racing history together at the 2026 Northwood Uni more PR

JACKSON, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Jackson College posted the following news: * * * Trick-or-treat fun at Jackson College Spooktacular Oct. 30! * Get those costumes ready! Bring the kids out to Jackson College's Halloween Spooktacular on Friday, Oct. 30, from 5:30-7 p.m. Enjoy trick-or-treating, candy galore, and spooky fun that is more sweet than scary. Experience the creativity of the community college campus decorated for Halloween. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Children ages 12 and under are welcome when accompanied by a parent  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 12 -- The University of Alabama posted the following news: * * * UAB Libraries elected to Association of Research Libraries membership * ARL is the leading and most prestigious association of academic and research libraries in North America, and membership places UAB among distinguished company. University of Alabama at Birmingham Libraries is the newest member of the Association of Research Libraries, the leading and most prestigious association of academic and research libraries in North America. ARL members ma more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 13 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Increasing woody vegetation may boost populations of Georgia's gamebird Oct 12, 2026 By Juleah Carl Northern bobwhite quail have dropped by almost 90%. Changing landscapes may be why. - Georgia has been a destination for quail hunters for more than a century. But recent declines in its bobwhite population have researchers searching for answers to boost the popular gamebird's numbers. A new study from the University of Georgia suggests the birds' survi more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * How nature lovers can aid ecology with an assist from AI October 12, 2026 Tools like Claude and ChatGPT can help researchers monitor ecosystems by finding and extracting data from observations made in nature by everyday people - Millions of people worldwide, likely without realizing it, are capturing rare and valuable data that can help researchers assess trends in ecosystem health. Such data, however, are hidden in an ocean of comments on more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Students evaluated real startups and put their judgement to the test in the 2026 Venture Capital Case Competition October 12, 2026 On Friday, October 2, 2026, five teams of aspiring venture capital professionals attended the second annual Ilitch School Venture Capital Case Competition, hosted by the Mike Ilitch School of Business, and the Belinsky Entrepreneurial Learning Laboratory (BELL Lab). "This remarkable competition offers students a unique opport more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Oct. 12 (TNSxrep) -- Western Michigan University posted the following news: * * * WMU launches its 2026 United Way Campaign to give back to the community * KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Every fall, the Bronco community comes together to support the places we live, work and learn. On Oct. 12, Western Michigan University launched its 2026 United Way Campaign, continuing a tradition of collective giving and community impact. "Western Michigan University is excited to kick off its 2026 United Way Campaign and continue its long-standin more PR