LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: A grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) will help redevelop contaminated property in Ishpeming into senior housing. The Marquette County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority was awarded a $205,626 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to revitalize and safely reuse the site of a former hospital near downtown Ishpeming. Soil and groun more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Aug. 14 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: When faced with a decision about choosing a medication, consumers have a strong tendency to gravitate toward a product that is labeled "natural," a research team that included a Grand Valley faculty member recently concluded. The findings illustrate both the perceived benefits of natural products in today's climate and the role that emotion often plays when making health decisions, sai more PR

BLOOMFIELD, Connecticut, Aug. 12 -- Cigna, a health service company, issued the following news release: Cigna (NYSE:CI) has named Brian Marsella as market president for its health care and related benefits plans in the Midwest market, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Minnesota. Marsella is based in Chicago. As market president, Marsella's responsibilities include driving growth by creating customer value and ensuring that Cigna's Go Deep strategic operating plans, products and ne more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: 150 Clark Hill and Clark Hill Strasburger attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Nine attorneys are recognized with the "Lawyer of the Year" distinction: Daniel J. Bretz has been named Detroit, Michigan's 2020 Labor Law - Management "Lawyer of the Year" Jeffrey J. Conn has been named Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's 2020 Banking and Finance Law "Lawyer of the Year more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Member Gerald Schneeweis's article "On the Banks of the Stream of Commerce: Why There Should Be No Individual 'Product' Liability of Corporate Officers, Directors and Employees" was published today in the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Drug and Medical Device Committee's Newsletter Rx for the Defense. In this article, Schneeweis describes the trend of plaintiffs to bring "product" liability claims against not more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Aug. 16 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Clark Hill Strasburger today announced the addition of five attorneys from LeClairRyan to its Houston office. Jason Medley will join as a Member and M. Edward Burdzinski as Senior Counsel in Banking and Financial Services. Michael Landrum will join as Of Counsel, Anne Marie Laney Hill as Senior Counsel, and Trevor Hall as Senior Attorney in Litigation. "The team's addition to our Houston office aligns with the  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Courtney Jones Kieffer, of Clark Hill Strasburger's Dallas Office, was a member of the drafting team for the Sedona Conference Commentary on Information Governance, Second Edition, which was released earlier this year. Kieffer is part of Clark Hill Strasburger's Consumer Data, Privacy & Security team. She assists clients with managing their information, from data retention, to e-discovery compliance, to data de more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 14 -- Dean Transportation, a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America, issued the following news release: Dean Transportation, Hoekstra Transportation and Thomas Built Buses today celebrated their collaboration to provide school buses in Michigan at a back-to-school event held in Lansing. Together, they showed their commitment to the local community by featuring Lansing School District's new school buses and shared school bus safety tips with local schoolchildren. Beg more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- DENSO International America, a supplier of automotive systems and components, issued the following news release: DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, has joined the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative (MOBI). MOBI is a global consortium of businesses and organizations dedicated to innovating mobility services through blockchain technology, or a decentralized record of data transactions linked through cryptography. By collaborating with MOBI, DENS more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- DENSO International America, a supplier of automotive systems and components, issued the following news release: DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, announced today it is investing $1.42 million to launch a Smart Mobility Ecosystem in Dublin, Ohio, designed to enhance transportation. In the project, DENSO is working with a coalition of municipal, state, business and academic partners to test and implement infrastructure technologies, create valu more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- DENSO International America, a supplier of automotive systems and components, issued the following news release: Even though it still feels like summer, back-to-school time is right around the corner. To help students hit the books once again, DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, announced today that its 8th annual "Stuff the Bus" program donated more than 4,000 items for school supplies to nearly 5,800 students in the Southfield school district. more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Dow Chemical issued the following news release: Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced today that it has reached an agreement for the divestiture of its Acetone Derivatives business to ALTIVIA Ketones & Additives, LLC, an affiliate of ALTIVIA, a privately held producer of chemicals headquartered in Houston, Texas. "This divestiture illustrates Dow's disciplined approach to portfolio management with a best owner mindset," said Jim Fitterling, chief executive officer of Dow. "It more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Aug. 16 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * - Grant to support Optimize Eastern program, a student-led social innovation community that supports student-led social impact projects. * * * Eastern Michigan University (EMU) has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Ford Motor Company Fund (Ford Fund) through its Ford College Community Challenge (Ford C3), an innovative grant-making program designed to inspire student teams to develop creative com more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * - Registration now open to women for Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Course, scholarships available to waive $25 registration fee * * * The Eastern Michigan University Police Department is now accepting registrations for its five-week women's self-defense course, Rape Aggression Defense (RAD). The course will be held every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. from Sept. 11 through Oct. 9 at 330 McKenny Hall, loc more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Eastern Michigan University is joining a group of higher education leaders from across the country to examine effective ways of improving recruitment and retention of special education teachers. The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education has formed a Network Improvement Community (NIC), whose purpose is to better understand the national shortage of special education teachers and improved meth more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - As More Customers Prioritize Truck Customization And Capability Options, Ford Is Enabling Ranger Buyers To Take Their Two-Wheel-Drive Truck to The Next Level With A New FX2 Package - Ranger FX2 Package Sports Tough Styling And Capability Upgrades With An Electronic-Locking Rear Differential, Off-Road Tires, Off-Road-Tuned Suspension, Front Underbody Guard And Ford's Off-Road Cluster Screen * * * Ford is int more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- Ford Motor issued the following statement by Dave Filipe, vice president, Powertrain Engineering, Ford on the DPS6 customer-satisfaction actions: "Based on internal and external data, Focus and Fiesta vehicles with automatic transmissions built since the second half of 2015 - and earlier models that have received component and software updates - perform well and have competitive levels of satisfaction. "Ford understands and regrets that many customers have been  more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for select 2015 Ford Fusion and 2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles for an issue involving seat belt anchor pretensioners. In affected vehicles, increased temperatures generated during deployment of the driver or front-passenger seat belt anchor pretensioner could degrade the tensile strength of the cable below the level needed to restrain an occupant. Seat belt assemblies that do no more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: As the greatest-ever Mustang performance lineup hits the streets, the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT350R picks up new performance tech and colors from its stablemates to make it more fun to drive on the track and off. Enhancing handling and steering responsiveness, Shelby GT350R refinements for 2020 include redesigned front suspension geometry with a redesigned high-trail steering knuckle leveraged from the all-new Shelby GT5 more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Aug. 16 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ford is donating a custom 2020 Mustang Shelby(R) GT500(R) adorned in one-of-a-kind Venom paint that will be raffled to benefit JDRF and its battle against Type 1 diabetes. The 2019 JDRF Mustang Shelby GT500 comes in a one-of-one Venom metallic clearcoat - a stealthy charcoal color - with black painted over-the-top racing stripes. It has the Carbon Fiber Track Package, including exposed carbon fiber wheels, Michelin Pi more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: The imposter syndrome, when someone doubts their accomplishments or feels inadequate, is a common phenomenon and one that particularly resonates with adult learners. Glenna Decker, instructional designer for IDeL (Instructional Design for eLearning), said impostorship was coined in the 1970s and most people have experienced it, herself included. After researching the topic, Decker included it when she taug more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Traveling more than 2,600 miles around the state and hearing from more than 200 seniors and advocates about ways to address elder abuse, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan Supreme Court Justice Megan Cavanagh this week wrapped up their 12-stop Elder Abuse Listening Tour in Marquette. Nessel along with Supreme Court Justices Cavanagh and Richard Bernstein embarked on the tour i more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development issued the following news release: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Gary McDowell announced the implementation of emergency rules putting testing standards in place for Michigan's first crop of industrial hemp. "This is an exciting next step for the growth of our newest agricultural crop, and with harvest coming up, we needed to provide clear direction for Michiga more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: To recognize the tireless efforts of the child support workers, employers, state and county departments, hospitals and community partners that support Michigan children and families, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared August 2019 as Child Support Month in Michigan. The Michigan Child Support Program strives to help families support each other both financially and emotionally. T more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget issued the following news release: Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose by a tenth of a percentage point over the month to 4.3 percent, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Total employment edged up by 1,000, while unemployment increased slightly by 2,000 in July, resulting in a small monthly labor force gain (+3,000). The sta more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced the appointment of Christina Grossi to Chief of Operations. Grossi previously served as the Division Chief for State Operations. "Christina has shown a level of leadership that has proven to be instrumental in ensuring our Department operates in an efficient and effective manner," Nessel said. "She is a fearless and dedicated litigator and more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: An Ionia County man who spent nearly three decades in prison before new science exonerated him will receive more than $1.3 million in compensation from the state. The compensation award was approved today by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel after her office conducted a comprehensive review and evaluation of the claim under the state's Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Act (WICA). David  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement on the Israeli government's announcement that it would deny entry to Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar: "I am extremely disappointed that the Israeli government has adopted the bigoted political tactics of Donald Trump by barring two duly elected members of the U.S. Congress from entering the country. As both a Jew and personal friend of Rep Tlaib, I am outraged that she continues to face vile a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement regarding Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Civil Rights Commission Director Arbulu: "Recent statements about and from the Michigan Civil Rights Commission as to the future of Director Arbulu have created some confusion. "As to the governor's power to request information from the Commission, that power is broad and is in no way limited by the Open Meetings Act. "Moreover, the sug more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * - The proposed rule will eliminate protections against discrimination for women, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ community and other vulnerable populations * * * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposed rule to drastically undermin more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * - Under new rule, fewer families and children will receive food, health care and shelter * * * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and 12 other attorneys general today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security over changes to the "public charge" rule that target immigrants and their families. Under the changes, if an immigrant who is legally in the United Stat more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined 21 other Attorneys General in opposing the Trump Administration's attempt - via an interim final rule - to illegally limit access to the asylum process. Under the rule, individuals entering the United States at the southern border, except in limited circumstances, are no longer able to seek asylum unless they applied for and were denied protec more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined 12 other Attorneys General in urging the Supreme Court to uphold a U.S. Court of Appeals ruling which held that states and localities can impose certain types of firearm regulations when they are substantially related to an important government objective, such as the protection of their residents. "I am proud to join with my colleagues to pre more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Attorney General Dana Nessel filed comments Friday on the Michigan Public Service Commission's Initial Report of the Michigan Statewide Energy Assessment, urging greater sensitivity to ratepayers. In her role as ratepayer advocate for Michigan utility customers, AG Nessel expressed serious concerns about the ability of customers to afford utility service and the quality of that service. The r more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Ronald Robling and his estate sale company R & S Resale will pay a total of $77,523.21 in restitution after pleading guilty as charged by the Michigan Attorney General's office to: * One felony count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise/Racketeering; * Thirteen felony counts of Embezzlement By An Agent or Trustee $,1000 or more but less than $20,000; and * One misdemeanor count of Felony By  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel together with Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs today announced a settlement agreement with Sparrow Carson City physician Raymond Allard for multiple violations of the Public Health Code. Allard did not contest the violations and sanctions were subsequently made on his medical license. Allard was accused of the following: * Failin more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will conduct its fourth annual Trade Mission to China, November 8-12, 2019. This year, MDARD will take Michigan food and agriculture companies to Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Shanghai to better understand the Chinese market and meet with qualified Chinese buyers interested in Michigan products. Food Export A more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development issued the following news release: Craig VanBuren, Laboratory Division Director for the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, was recently elected as chair of the National Conference on Weights and Measures for 2019-2020 during their annual meeting in Milwaukee. "I am honored to represent Michigan on a national stage to help protect consumers and business across the nation," said VanB more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 16 -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has awarded Sklarczyk Seed Farm of Johannesburg, Michigan, with the 2019 Michigan Agriculture Exporter of the Year Award. "We're very proud to recognize Sklarczyk Seed Farm with this award," said MDARD Director Gary McDowell. "Not only is this a homegrown, generational operation run by a great family a more PR

MADISON HEIGHTS, Michigan, Aug. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: To mark Social Security's anniversary--and call out Trump's broken promises to seniors--the Michigan Democratic Party, Congressman Andy Levin, State Rep. Mari Manoogian, State Rep. Robert Wittenberg, State Rep. Jim Ellison, and local seniors hosted a birthday party for Social Security. Congressman Andy Levin: "FDR and the Democratic Party made a promise, and we have kept that promise for 84 y more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: Michigan is requesting a waiver that would extend to five years its review of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) school meals programs, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced today. The waiver, if approved by the USDA, adds two years to the three-year review cycle of the department's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) program. The additional two years will include all sponsors w more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 16 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) today posted the final report from last year's statewide sampling of community, school, child care provider and tribal water supplies for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The $1.7 million study was the first of its kind in the nation. Overseen by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy ( more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today appointed Jason C. Bomia to the 10th District Court in Calhoun County. "Jason is bringing 20 years of legal experience to the table and is very well prepared for this new role," said Whitmer. "I know that Jason will perform his duties and responsibilities with honor and reverence for everyone." Jason C. Bomia, of Marshall, is an attorney with almost 20 years of more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today appointed Sara Spencer-Noggle to the 21st Circuit Court of Isabella County. "Sara is a well-respected and esteemed attorney. Throughout her career, Sara has been advocating for justice as an indigent criminal defense attorney," said Whitmer. "She will be a great addition to the bench." Sara Spencer-Noggle, of Mount Pleasant, is the Isabella County public defend more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation declaring August, 2019 as Immunization Awareness Month. "As governor, keeping Michiganders healthy and safe is my number one priority," said Gov. Whitmer. "Michigan is 29th in the nation for vaccine coverage, and I know we can do better. I encourage every Michigander to take this time to educate themselves on the importance of immunizations more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: As part of its ongoing efforts to better serve those who trust the university with their medical care, Michigan State University recently signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that outlines further improvements. The recommendations from the DHHS' Office of Civil Rights enhance the many protection and policy improvements the university has made since Larry Nassar's more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 16 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Ming-Han Li, director of the Michigan State University's School of Planning, Design and Construction, or SPDC, has been elected to the American Society of Landscape Architects' Council of Fellows. Election to the Council of Fellows is among the highest honors the ASLA bestows on members and is based on their work, leadership, management, knowledge and service. Li is one of 22 fellows in this year's more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: As many institutions and industries -- such as higher education -- find themselves reacting to and resolving a variety of conflicts in their communities, the role of an ombuds is becoming more important and more prevalent. Shannon Lynn Burton, named university ombudsperson in July 2018, finds herself part of a trend nationwide where many educational associations and organizations are calling on ombu more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Transnational environmental crime - wildlife trafficking, illegal logging, dumping hazardous waste and more - takes an estimated $91 to $259 billion bite out of the global economy and has strong ties to organized crime finance, says a new study from Michigan State University and published in Nature Sustainability. "Transnational environmental crime, or TEC, has become the larg more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- The Michigan Supreme Court issued the following news release: * * * - "Have Gavel, Will Travel" Initiative Aimed at Raising Community Engagement * * * Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget M. McCormack today joined Wayne County Chief Probate Judge Freddie G. Burton, Jr., on the bench to hear and decide cases. Chief Justice McCormack was in Detroit to participate in the new initiative called "Have Gavel, Will Travel" through which justices are traveling to more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 16 -- The Marijuana Regulatory Agency, an agency of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, issued the following news release: Today, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) issued a formal complaint against - and summarily suspended - the license of Iron Laboratories, a medical marijuana safety compliance facility located in Walled Lake, Michigan. The MRA also issued a health and safety bulletin. The MRA has determined that the safety or health of pa more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: A vacant, contaminated property in Oak Park will be redeveloped as a destination restaurant with help from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The city was awarded a $600,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to revitalize and safely reuse the iconic former WWJ Broadcast Station at 12700 W. 8 Mile Road. An electrical transformer in the more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: As Ara and Jack walk into Michigan State University's Arena Theater, they're greeted by a friendly frog, a dancing pelican and a sunny ukulele tune. The lights in the theater are low, and three black curtains encase the stage, where a team of actors--intently focused on the pair's movements throughout the space--dance and sing songs, offer them objects to hold or even lotion to smell and touch. Ara a more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 12 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Asian carp are capable of surviving and growing in much larger portions of Lake Michigan than scientists previously believed and present a high risk of becoming established, according to a new modeling study from University of Michigan researchers and their colleagues. Some previous studies suggested that low food levels in Lake Michigan could be a barrier to the establishment of  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 13 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Objectionable ad that offends your sensibilities come up in that new app you just bought? Feeling a little violated because an ad for something related to an item you just shopped for online pops up when you open a favorite app? Don't blame the app developers. Or should you? After all, they didn't put the ads there. Well, not directly, anyway. New research from the University of  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 14 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: When searching for a job, most of us click onto a company website or a popular career site, push a few buttons, and apply. Even in our highly connected world, however, not everyone can find a job from behind a computer screen. In particular, formerly incarcerated individuals--or returning citizens--struggle to find work and reintegrate due to a lack of digital literacy, according  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 15 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: People over 50 who attend religious services and pray privately may notice better memory performance, a new study from the University of Michigan found. According to the study's findings, frequent religious service attendance and private prayer was linked to stronger cognitive health among blacks, Hispanics and whites. Previous research has shown religious involvement benefits ph more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: Mary Francis has been named director of Penn Press at the University of Pennsylvania, effective Sept. 23. The announcement was made today by Penn Provost Wendell Pritchett. Francis is a national leader in the university press community who serves on the Board of Directors of the Association of University Presses and just chaired the AUP's 2019 annual meeting, which focused specifically on advancing more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 15 -- The University of Wisconsin's Madison Campus issued the following news: By Doug Erickson The University of Wisconsin-Madison is once again ranked high in the Academic Ranking of World Universities, improving its position both internationally and nationally. The analysis, conducted by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, ranks UW-Madison 27th in the world and 19th in the U.S. That's up one spot internationally from last year and two spots nationally. UW-Madison is the more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: A major funding boost will soon give Western Michigan University students hands-on experience in combating the opioid epidemic that is ravaging communities across Michigan. The $1.35 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration will support the Michigan Youth Prevention and Recovery from Opioid Youth Disorders--MY-PROUD--program at WMU. "This grant presents WMU with an opportunity to  more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: Western Michigan University's new Doctor of Physical Therapy program has gained status as a candidate for accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Dr. Stacie Fruth, the Department of Physical Therapy's founding chair, says earning candidate status involves years of intensive development work and is a pre-accreditation milestone for physical therapy programs. "Achievi more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 9 -- Zondervan, a Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications, issued the following corporate news release: Zondervan Reflective, in partnership with White Sail Films, is proud to announce the release of it's first-ever documentary, Searching for God: Is There Any Reason to Believe in God Today? Searching for God explores the different ideas within American culture that have shaped our understanding of who God is. With a combination of man-on-the-stree more PR