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State Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for Sunday October 22, 2023 ( 75 items )  

Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment About GRCC Police Department
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: A team of assessors from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MLEAC) will arrive on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, to examine all aspects of the Grand Rapids Community College Police Department policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services Chief Rebecca Whitman announced today. "Verification by the team that the GRCC Police Department meets the Michigan Law Enfor  more

Alma College: Argueta-Diaz Publishes Book on Optical Sensors
ALMA, Michigan, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- Alma College issued the following news: Optical sensors are an interesting study in the field of electrical engineering, with uses in areas of industry, medicine and more. By converting light into an electronic signal, optical sensors can tell users a great deal of information about an object, such as its composition, shape, size and distance. A new book by Alma College Associate Professor and Engineering Program Coordinator Victor Argueta-Diaz, "Optical Sen  more

Andrews University: Seminary Offers New Training Opportunities
BERRIEN SPRINGS, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Andrews University issued the following news: The Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University is launching three new initiatives impacting the Master of Divinity program (MDiv). With a new concentration, another dual degree and a cohort offered entirely in Spanish, the Seminary is opening even more doors for training opportunities. The MDiv Urban Ministry Concentration is devoted to helping students engage more fully in urban contexts.  more

Baylor College: Dietary Supplement Modifies Gut Microbiome - Potential Implications for Bone Marrow Transplant Patients
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Michigan conducted a phase I pilot study to assess the feasibility of using potato starch as a dietary intervention to modify the gut microbiome in bone marrow transplant patients. The study, which appears in the journal Nature Medicine, is the first part of a two-phase ongoing clinical trial evaluating the effect of modifying the microbio  more

Calvin Grad Named National History Teacher of the Year
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- Calvin University issued the following news: Walk into one of Matt Vriesman's history classes and you may think you entered the wrong room. "We just put King George III on trial for tyranny," said Vriesman. His classroom looks more like a courtroom. "Kids like to investigate, kids like to argue," said Vriesman. This approach to teaching is a key reason why Vriesman, a 2007 graduate of Calvin, not only was awarded the Michigan History Teacher of the Year Aw  more

Calvin University: Expert Goes Beyond the Headlines to Break Down Israel-Hamas War
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Calvin University issued the following Q&A on Oct. 16, 2023, with politics professor Joel Westra: * * * For the past 10 days, the world's been watching what's unfolding in Israel. The situation has dominated international headlines. While the Israeli-Palestinian conflict isn't new, Joel Westra, a professor of politics at Calvin University with expertise in international relations, international security, and international law, says this latest iteration is qu  more

Central Michigan University Alumni Board Welcomes Six New Members
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: The Central Michigan University Alumni Board of Directors has appointed six new members to its ranks. Their service began with the Homecoming board meeting in October. The new members are: * Melissa DeJesus, '01, '09 M.A. * Lizzie Dilg, '22 * Jonathan B. Glenn, '06, '11 M.A., '23 Ed.D. * LaMarcus Howard, '09, M.A. '12 * Richard Studley, M.S.A. '93 * Abby Watteny, '02 Linda Leahy, Darryl Shelton,   more

Central Michigan University: Doctoral Graduate Explores How PTSD, Impulsivity, and Gaming Behaviors Influence One Another
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Cayla Mitzkovitz, a recent doctoral graduate in clinical psychology, researched the connection between post-traumatic stress disorder and internet gaming disorder. Individuals with PTSD often develop addictive behaviors, such as IGD, to cope with mood and cognition changes. These addictive behaviors temporarily alleviate stress caused by PTSD, but hinder treatment success. Mitzkovitz sought to   more

Central Michigan University: Moonshot Catalyst Grant Supports STEM Education for Underserved Youth and Girls
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: The Great Lakes Bay Region STEM Ecosystem has secured a Moonshot Catalyst Grant, advancing its mission to provide high-quality STEM education and equitable opportunities for underserved youth and girls. This grant will strengthen Central Michigan University's Center for Excellence in STEM Education and its partners in their mission to empower students, families, and educators through transformative STEM   more

Central Michigan University: Surveying the Scope of Student Mental Wellness Services
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Central Michigan University wants to assess its campus-wide support of mental wellness and then take steps to improve its services. The university is initiating a multi-year campaign this month, starting with a confidential survey that will go out to nearly 12,000 students. The data collected will inform CMU officials where the university needs to improve. The goals are to support student academic succ  more

Choosing exoskeleton settings like a Pandora radio station
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Using a simple and convenient touchscreen interface, the algorithm learns the assistance preferences of the wearer Two assistance profiles selected based on previous data. The user chooses one, and it presents another for comparison. Image credit: Brenda Ahearn, Michigan Engineering Study: User preference optimization for control of ankle exoskeletons using sample efficient active learning (DOI: 10.1  more

College for Creative Studies: Alum Elysia Vandenbussche Publishes Hand-Made Book
DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: Elysia Vandenbussche (CR '11) recently published an original hand-made book featuring 40 photographs of the Vitrine Chair, alongside creative writing that includes a 38-page interview by Elysia in dialogue with the Vitrine Chair. This approach of experimental writing became a tool for reflection that offers an intimate vignette into a multifaceted art practice that explores the object, materials,  more

Comment Magazine Partners With Hope College to Explore the Faithful Practice of Public Life
HOLLAND, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- Hope College issued the following news: Comment magazine has selected Hope College as the first institution to pilot a new community subscription program called Comment for Groups, providing additional resources for students, faculty and staff as they consider how the historic Christian faith can help meet the world's deepest needs. Comment is a quarterly magazine of public theology that serves Christian leaders and culture makers with rooted, fresh ideas for the   more

Consortium led by U-M awarded federal grant to boost energy storage, battery technologies
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A statewide consortium led by the University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute has received $4.9 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to create the foundation for energy storage and battery manufacturing. Through the grant--which grows to $6.3 million with local support--the Michigan Defense Resiliency Consortium supports the Defense Department's rapid transformation from internal combustio  more

DuPont Achieves 69% Reduction in Carbon Emissions at Its Healthcare Industries Materials Site
WILMINGTON, Delaware, Oct. 20 -- DuPont issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: DuPont(TM) Liveo(TM) today announced that its investment in Renewable Energy Credits (REC) to cover electricity consumption at the company's Healthcare Industrial Materials Site (HIMS) facility in Hemlock, Michigan, has resulted in a 69 percent reduction in the site's operational emissions versus a 2019 baseline. While DuPont is committed to additional REC purchases annually, this is a significant step   more

Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents Approves $42.5 Million Renovation of Roosevelt Hall as Top State Capital Outlay Funding Request
YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news on Oct. 19, 2023: Eastern Michigan University's Board of Regents today (Oct. 19, 2023) approved the University's plan to submit Roosevelt Hall as the University's top project request for state capital outlay funding for fiscal year 2025. The project plan represents phase two of the growth and expansion plan for the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology (GACET) to renovate, expand and repurpose Roosev  more

Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents Approves Agreement With Full- and Part-Time Lecturers
YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents approved a new collective bargaining agreement between the University and the EMU Federation of Teachers full-time and part-time lecturers (EMUFT) during today's regular meeting (Oct 19, 2023). The agreement covers approximately 550 full-time and part-time lecturers and was ratified by the bargaining unit earlier this month. Significant provisions to the propo  more

Eastern Michigan University Introduces New Academic Program: Master of Science in Management of Innovation and Strategy
YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Eastern Michigan University is introducing a new academic program designed to fill a critical career need among working professionals to enhance their skills as innovative and strategic leaders. The University's Board of Regents approved a new Master of Science in Management of Innovation and Strategy at today's (Oct. 19, 2023) meeting. Participants in the program will gain access to tools and techniques fo  more

Emotional expression is about fostering connections, not asserting individuality
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Study abstract: Emotionally expressive interdependence in Latin America: Triangulating through a comparison of three cultural zones When someone expresses their emotions, they show their passion and authentic individuality. As self-evident as it might seem, this may reflect a cultural bias, says a University of Michigan researcher. A new study by University of Michigan psychology professor Shinobu Ki  more

Empowering the Future: MSU's New Era in African American Research
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science issued the following news: Since its inception in 1997, the Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research (MCUAAAR) has stood as a beacon for transformative research dedicated to the health and vitality of older African Americans. This collaborative platform unites three of Michigan's top academic institutions: The University of Michigan, Wayne State University, and since 2018, welcomin  more

Federal grants for pollution remediation increase property values around the Great Lakes
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Study: Cleaning up the Great Lakes: Housing market impacts of removing legacy pollutants Nearly $1.23 billion has been spent by the U.S. government since 2004 on the cleanup of toxic pollutants in waterways resulting from manufacturing activities in historic areas around the Great Lakes. Now, a new University of Michigan study finds that federal grants aimed at remediating these "Areas of Concern," o  more

FORD BRINGING TOGETHER WORLDWIDE INDUSTRIAL CAPABILITIES, COMPLETING SEQUENCE OF STEPS TO RAMP UP FORD+ GROWTH
DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ford is laying the last cornerstone in a series of organizational changes for its Ford+ growth plan, creating an effective and efficient end-to-end global industrial system as the operational engine behind all Ford vehicles - gas, hybrid and electric. "These moves will drive clarity and simplicity across Ford, so we can significantly ramp up our capabilities and combine them with businesses that are focused on the nee  more

Ford School of Public Policy: Page Selected as Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: The Ford School's Susan D. Page has been selected by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) for inclusion in its 2023 Class of Academy Fellows, in recognition of her years of public administration service and expertise. Page, currently director of the Weiser Diplomacy Center, is a former U.S. diplomat, attorney-adviser, and senior U.N. official with decade  more

Ford School of Public Policy: Undergraduate Workshop Prepares Students for the Future of Work
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: This October, the Ford School's Leadership Initiative and Career Services team hosted the second annual Deloitte Future of Work Institute (FoWI). Undergraduate students from the Ford School and the U-M Leadership Certificate program participated in the two-day workshop to gain new leadership skills, and career tools and resources to help them adapt and thrive in a work environmen  more

Get to Know HFC: Centurium Frost Uses Clay as a 'Love Letter to Detroit'
DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release: It was through a "happy accident" that HFC employee Centurium Frost discovered clay. "I had to take (HFC Faculty Chair of Fine and Performing Arts) Steve Glazer's ceramics class to graduate," he recalled, laughing. Glazer's class introduced Frost to the pottery wheel and the glazing process, which captivated his imagination. "I was hooked. You could take a lump of clay and make something tangible. That insta  more

Grand Valley State University: Audience at National Academies Conference Hears PCEC Successes
ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: The community ties that helped establish GVSU's Padnos College of Engineering and Computing were highlighted October 19 in Washington, D.C., during a National Academies roundtable discussion focused on undergraduate STEM education. Paul Plotkowski, founding dean of PCEC, was invited to participate in a panel discussion on building ecosystems for STEM partnerships. It's a topic Plotkowski knows well. PCEC h  more

GRCC Student's Career Reaches New Heights Through Pre-Lineworker Training Program
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: Just talking about climbing 80 feet up a pole, the usually very chill Jack Aalderink gets excited. At 20 years old, Aalderink never thought about linework as a career. After graduating from Zeeland West High School in 2022, Aalderink was considering either heading to Grand Valley State University for business or becoming a residential electrician. "I hadn't really heard about what a lineworker even is  more

Hiss-toric first: U-M museum's 70,000 snake specimens form world's largest research collection
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Jars of snakes preserved in alcohol at the University of Michigan's Research Museums Center. U-M recently acquired tens of thousands of additional reptile and amphibian specimens--including roughly 30,000 snakes--and now hosts the world's largest research collection of snakes, according to museum curators. Image credit: Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography. The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology r  more

Huntington Bank Chairman Gary Torgow Named Commencement Speaker at Eastern Michigan University Graduation Ceremony on December 17
YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news on Oct. 12, 2023: Gary Torgow will serve as commencement speaker at the Eastern Michigan University graduation ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, at the George Gervin GameAbove Center. Torgow will receive an honorary doctor of commercial science degree as approved by the EMU Board of Regents during its regular meeting today (Oct. 19, 2023). Torgow is a highly accomplished business leader and is the chairman o  more

I&M HELPING NEIGHBORS CREATE SAFE AND EFFICIENT HOMES IN MONTHS AHEAD
FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Oct. 18 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Cooler weather impacts more than just our wardrobe; it can also freeze one's budget. Rising costs on necessities like gas and groceries, are increasing financial hardship for some with concerns on seasonal expenses. During October's National Energy Awareness Month, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is reminding qualified customers of available payment assistance programs an  more

Ill. Senate Republicans: Illinois Benefits From Federal Grant for Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: Illinois is set to benefit from the recent announcement that the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen's (MachH2) bid to create a regional hydrogen hub has been awarded a billion-dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The MachH2's Midwest Hydrogen Hub will be located throughout Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan, and will be utilized for decarbonization purposes through strategic hydrogen uses i  more

INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION APPROVES 4 NEW SOLAR POWER PLANTS FOR I&M
FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2023: The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission on Wednesday approved Indiana Michigan Power's plan to expand its renewable energy generation with four new solar plants capable of generating energy to power more than 200,000 typical homes by mid-2026. The important advances in clean energy are consistent with the Powering the Next Tomorrow Integrated Resourc  more

Juvenile Justice Bills Supported by Mich. A.G. Nessel Pass in House, Senate
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2023: Today, the state House of Representatives passed a slate of bills to reform juvenile justice supported by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. House Bills 4625-26, 4628-30, 4633, 4636-37, 4639-4640 and 4643, taken together with Senate Bills 418, 421, 425, 426, 428, 429, 432, 435, and 436, which passed in the Senate last week, serve to fulfill many recommendations of the Mich  more

Mary Free Bed-GRCC Partnership to Cover Last Semester of Tuition for Nursing Students
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: Grand Rapids Community College Nursing students are receiving an opportunity to have their final semester of tuition paid for by Mary Free Bed. Tuition will be covered for nursing students with a one-year commitment to working for the hospital after graduation. Students in GRCC's Associate Degree and Practical Nursing programs are eligible for this new last-dollar scholarship. "Mary Free Bed has also a  more

MCCC TAKES GOLD FOR MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
MONROE, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Monroe County Community College issued the following news release: Earlier this month, Monroe County Community College's Office of Marketing and Communications won six District 3 Medallion Awards for outstanding achievement in community college marketing communications at the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District 3 and 5 Conference in St. Louis, Mo., including three Gold awards. The Gold awards were for Television/Video Paid Advertisement (Si  more

Mich. A.G. Nessel Files in Federal Court of Appeals Asking for Emergency Shutdown of Enbridge's Line 5 Pipeline
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2023: Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a brief in support of the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians of the Bad River Reservation in their lawsuit against Enbridge Energy Co. The Band seeks to eject Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline from its Reservation land. In May, Nessel filed a brief in support of the Band's case in the U.S. District Court fo  more

Mich. A.G. Nessel Joins Multistate Coalition to Urge Supreme Court to Reverse Lower Court's Ruling on Medication Abortion
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in protecting access to medication abortion nationwide. The coalition of attorneys general filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) and Danco Laboratories LLC's petitions asking the U.S. Supreme Court to accept their appeal and rever  more

Mich. A.G. Nessel: Highlighting That Consumers Can Access Free Weekly Credit Reports
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding residents that they can access free weekly credit reports from each of the three main credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. The free weekly credit report program was initiated in 2020 after the pandemic put many people's finances in dire straits. After two extensions, the program is now permanent. Credit reports conta  more

Mich. Education Dept.: Explore Program Inspiring Students to Learn About the Teaching Profession
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: The Future Proud Michigan Educator EXPLORE program is helping to inspire high school and middle school students to learn more about the teaching profession. The program has so far reached approximately 1,000 Michigan students, according to the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). Over the last few years, powered increasingly by Grow Your Own efforts across Michigan, MDE, local school distri  more

Mich. Environment Dept.: Dearborn Steel Plant Agreement Resolves Violations, Requires Better Pollution Control and Monitoring to Protect Residents
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: Michigan EGLE today applauded a modification to a 2015 consent decree between the United States, the State of Michigan and the Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation (formerly AK Steel) to resolve Clean Air Act violations at the company's Dearborn, Michigan steel manufacturing plant. The Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announce  more

Mich. Gov. Whitmer Announces Brian Love as New Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Director, Staff Update
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer selected Brian Love to serve as the new director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA)beginning October 31 after Adam Hollier announced his resignation. The governor also announced a promotion within the executive office. "We want Michigan to provide the best care and support for brave men and women who have served in our nation's milit  more

Mich. Gov. Whitmer Announces Operation Safe Neighborhoods Reaches New Milestone With More Than 500 Illegal Guns Off the Street
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that over 500 illegal guns have been taken off the streets as part of Operation Safe Neighborhoods. Since the operation began, law enforcement officials have conducted 4,572check-ins with felony offenders, leading to 503 illegal guns taken off the street. During sweeps, officers have also recovered illegal drugs and ammunition. "As a f  more

Mich. Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Clean Drinking Water in Schools and Childcare Centers
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan bills to protect children in Michigan by requiring the installation of water filters in childcare centers and schools to prevent lead contamination, known as Filter First bills. "Every parent wants to make sure their kids are healthy, and today's bills ensure that our kids have safe and clean drinking water when they sip from th  more

Mich. Gov. Whitmer Urges Applicants to Submit for Community Violence Intervention Grants Ahead of Deadline
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news releas on Oct. 16, 2023: Governor Gretchen Whitmer is reminding applicants they have until Monday, October 23, to apply for up to $1 million in community violence intervention grants. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) in September to advance public health solutions to community violence. The funding will specifically advance community viole  more

Mich. State: Ask the Expert - How Harmful is Radiation Risk From Mobile Phones?
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: In September, France ordered Apple to stop selling iPhone 12 models saying the phones exceeded European Union exposure limits for radiation. Apple is contesting the findings because its tests show that the iPhone 12 is compliant with global radiation standards. So, what does this mean for users of mobile phones, wireless earbuds and other wearable technology? Should we be concerned? Mark DeLano, a neurorad  more

Mich. Transportation Department to Continue Engagement Efforts on Michigan Rail Line Safety Improvements in Washtenaw County
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) officials are continuing to listen to interested parties on the best way to ensure public safety, a top priority, and also allow for connections. Toward that end, MDOT will continue public engagement to promote better understanding of the community members' concerns and the dangers of crossing railroad tracks that carry high-speed trains on Amtr  more

Michigan Democratic Party: ICYMI - MLive Exposes MIGOP for Using Foreign Firm With China Ties to Fearmonger About Gotion Project
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, MLive dropped an expose this Sunday that detailed the shady connections between the MIGOP and the firm Avisa Partners, which seems to have taken a leading role in attacking Michigan Democrats for the Gotion Project. As a reminder, Michigan Republicans have attempted to hit Democrats for alleged China connections, ignoring all the good jobs that Gotion will bring to Michigan. Now  more

Michigan Democratic Party: Michigan Republicans Hold Tone-Deaf Line 5 Pipeline Presser on Same Day As Oil Pipeline Ruptures, Spilling Thousands of Gallons
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2023: Today, Michigan's Senate Republicans held a tone-deaf press conference in favor of pumping oil through Enbridge's aging and dangerous Line 5 pipeline. The Republican press conference occurred on the same day another oil pipeline ruptured spilling thousands of gallons of oil in Branch County. A Line 5 rupture in the Straits of Mackinac would impact 700 miles of Great Lakes shoreline a  more

Michigan Dems Celebrate Gov Signing Legislation Codifying Affordable Care Act Protections to State Law
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: Today, Gov. Whitmer signed a package of bills that will make provisions of the Affordable Care Act permanent in Michigan state law. This will help reduce the cost of health care in Michigan and expand discrimination protections so that more Michiganders than ever can afford health care. Many Republicans made it clear that they won't even do the bare minimum for Michiganders' access t  more

Michigan Economic Development Corp.: Designation Signals Communities Have Identified Redevelopment Goals, Created a Vision for the Future
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2023: For its efforts in establishing a more streamlined development process and overall community development vision, the City of Munising achieved the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) Essentials designation under the RRC 2.0 framework, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. Redevelopment Ready Communities is a voluntary initiative which empowers com  more

Michigan Education Dept. Issues Memo on Appropriate Placement Guidance Information
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum on Oct. 19, 2023: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Delsa D. Chapman, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent Division of Educator, Student, and School Support Dr. Diane L. Golzynski, Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations Thomas Howell, Executive Director, Center for Educational Performance and Inform  more

Michigan Education Dept. Issues Memo on Daily Substitute Teaching Permit Extensions
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum on Oct. 19, 2023: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Delsa D. Chapman, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports SUBJECT: Daily Substitute Teaching Permit Extensions In this time of teacher shortage, this memorandum reminds intermediate school districts and loc  more

Michigan Education Dept. Issues Memo on Reminder of Post-Graduation Opportunities Informational Packet
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum on Oct. 19, 2023: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors Nonpublic School Administrators FROM: Michael F. Rice, Ph.D., State Superintendent SUBJECT: Reminder of Post-Graduation Opportunities Informational Packet I know that it is a busy time and that you're significant into the school year. I also know that   more

Michigan Education Dept. Issues Memo on Senate Bills 395 and 396
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum on Oct. 19, 2023: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Michael F. Rice, Ph.D., State Superintendent SUBJECT: Senate Bills 395 and 396 Educator evaluations are extremely important, perhaps the most important education subject to be addressed by the legislature apart from the budget this legislative se  more

Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine: Advancing Obesity Education and Care Nationwide
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) has been selected as one of 10 schools -- and the only osteopathic medical school -- to participate in an innovative, two-year quality improvement project to enhance obesity education curriculum with The Obesity Society (TOS). The goal of the FORWARD Education QI Obesity Project is to address the national an  more

Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine: Ask the Expert - How Harmful is Radiation Risk From Mobile Phones?
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following Q&A with Mark DeLano, professor and chair of the Department of Radiology in the College of Human Medicine and the College of Osteopathic Medicine: * * * In September, France ordered Apple to stop selling iPhone 12 models saying the phones exceeded European Union exposure limits for radiation. Apple is contesting the findings because its tests show that the iPhone 12 is compliant   more

Michigan State University: 'Biomanufacturing' Helps Building Materials Go Green
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: A team of Michigan State University researchers believes in a future when homes and other buildings can be constructed using low-cost, sustainable materials that also can repair themselves and capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The National Science Foundation shares that belief, having awarded those Michigan State researchers and colleagues at Purdue University $2 million to help deliver t  more

Michigan State University: A Healthy Partnership in Flint Includes Residents at the Table
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: In a city like Flint, which has experienced public health crises that have eroded trust, public health efforts must give residents a seat at the table -- and a voice. That's what an expanded partnership between Michigan State University and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation sets out to do: involve residents at every step of creating solutions for a healthier future and a platform to impact change in areas   more

Microchip's Detroit Automotive Technology Center is the Destination for Automotive Clients
CHANDLER, Arizona, Oct. 19 -- Microchip Technology, a provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions, issued the following news release: The automotive industry is evolving at a rapid pace, with E-Mobility and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) driving the market's need for innovative solutions. Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP), a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions, today announces the expansion of its Detroit Automotive Tech  more

MSU Releases Independent After-Action Report on Feb. 13 Response
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2023: Michigan State University Interim President Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D., released today the full, independent review of the institution's response to the violence the campus experienced on Feb. 13, 2023. The 25-page report, prepared by Security Risk Management Consultants, details the firm's findings and recommendations to strengthen campus safety and security, as well as bolster fu  more

MSU Scholars Receive Grant to Prepare Future Educators for the Artificial Intelligence Age
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: According to a 2023 survey conducted by Salesforce, 65% of Millennials or Gen Zers are using generative artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT. With its increased usage in virtually every sector, particularly education, Professor Aman Yadav and Assistant Professor Michael Lachney will equip future K-12 educators with the necessary knowledge and tools through a nearly $200,000 grant from the National S  more

MSU Survey: 7 in 10 Consumers Deceived Into Buying Counterfeit Products Online
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Nearly seven in 10 people were deceived into buying counterfeit products online at least once in the past year, according to new research from Michigan State University. The study was led by researchers in MSU's College of Communication Arts and Sciences: Professor of Advertising Saleem Alhabash, Associate Professor of Advertising Anastasia Kononova, Professor of Retailing Patricia Huddleston, and   more

Muskegon Community College Hires New Lead for Center for Teaching and Learning
MUSKEGON, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Muskegon Community College issued the following news: Muskegon Community College (MCC) is proud to introduce Dr. Meg Lockard as the new Coordinator for the Center for Teaching & Learning/Instructional Designer. The Center for Teaching & Learning stands as a pivotal office at MCC, dedicated to supporting faculty members in crafting effective curriculum to ensure student success. Lockard, with extensive teaching experience from Grand Valley State University, MCC,   more

New Report: DTE Energy's Customers Will Save $418 Million by Taking Advantage of the Company's 2022 Energy Efficiency Programs
DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- DTE Energy issued the following news release: DTE Energy customers taking advantage of the company's energy efficiency programs are reducing energy use and seeing lower bills. In fact, in 2022, residential and business customers will save $418 million in energy bills as reported in the 2022 DTE Energy Efficiency Annual Report. DTE programs are designed to help reduce energy use by increasing customer awareness of products and technologies and available re  more

New water filter law: U-M experts available to comment
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: EXPERTS ADVISORY A new set of laws dubbed "Filter First," signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, requires filters that remove lead at water access points used for drinking or cooking at Michigan schools and child care facilities. University of Michigan experts are available to comment. Nancy Love Nancy Love is the JoAnn Silverstein Distinguished University Professor of Environmental Engineering, whose re  more

NYU Law School: Bridget McCormack '91, Retired Chief Justice of Michigan's Supreme Court, Urges Courts to Embrace Pandemic-Era Innovations at Brennan Lecture
NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: The Covid-19 pandemic inspired a flurry of innovation in American courts that increased court access for millions of Americans, Bridget McCormack '91, retired chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, said in the 28th annual Brennan Lecture on State Courts and Social Justice. Those changes should be carried forward, she argued. The October 5 lecture was hosted by the Institute for Judicial Administration a  more

Oakland Community College: Mock Mass Casualty Simulation at CREST
BLOOMFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- Oakland Community College issued the following news release: Numerous ambulances, police cars and fire trucks from throughout Oakland County gathered outside on OCC's Auburn Hills campus taking over the H and J buildings. There was no "real" emergency but the experience for first responders was. A consortium of Oakland County fire and police departments joined officers from OCC's Public Safety department, the College's fire and police academy students, and nurs  more

OCC Hosts Apprenticeship and Training Conference Nov. 8
BLOOMFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- Oakland Community College issued the following news release: Conference brings together educators and industry experts from across Michigan to discuss educational training, workforce development and apprenticeship partnerships. Educators from around the state will be on the Oakland Community College Auburn Hills campus Nov. 8 to attend the Michigan Educators Apprenticeship and Training Association (MEATA) Fall Conference. The MEATA one-day conference features  more

TCNJ Public Health Professor Earns EPA Grant to Make Water Safer
EWING, New Jersey, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news: There are few things more important to our daily lives than clean water. The challenges of climate change, pollution, and contamination of water supplies are threatening safe drinking water around the globe. TCNJ School of Nursing and Health Sciences faculty member Alexis Mraz and her colleague Jade Mitchell, a Michigan State University professor and environmental engineer, were awarded a $2.1 million g  more

U-M will break ground on UMCI by year's end
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: FLINT--The University of Michigan Board of Regents has approved agreements related to land donation and purchases, and a $100 million gift from top donor Stephen M. Ross to build the U-M Center for Innovation in Detroit. Regents, who took the action at their October meeting on the UM-Flint campus, voted in favor of: A gift agreement with Ross for $100 million paid out over 10 years A donation of 2.0  more

U-M-led study investigates lions' interactions with humans in a diminishing habitat
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A member of a lion pride lounges in the shade near Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. Image credit: Kirby Mills Study: Tradeoffs between resources and risks shape the responses of a large carnivore to human disturbance Humans and wildlife, including large carnivores, interact at an unprecedented scale as they increasingly share the world's landscapes. A new University of Michigan-  more

UM-Flint Awarded $1.2 Million to Support Student Success
FLINT, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: The University of Michigan-Flint has been awarded three new grants totaling $1.2 million to support student success, retention and graduation. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity - Workforce Development approved a total of $203,000 annually for a six-year period in support of three programs: the Morris Hood, Jr. Educator Development grant, the Select Student Support Services program an  more

UM-Flint Radiation Therapy Alum Found Dream Job, Gives Back by Mentoring
FLINT, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: Laura Jolovic knew she wanted a career in health care that would allow her to form close relationships with her patients. It would simply be a matter of finding the perfect fit. As it turns out, radiation therapy, which provides a unique mix of technology and hands-on patient care, couldn't have been better tailored for the 2015 University of Michigan-Flint graduate. After earning her degree from the Colleg  more

University of Michigan: Prescription Drug Costs Too High? Changing Your Health Plan Could Save Money
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The University of Michigan's Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Patients insured by Medicare Part D can use a free online tool to compare plans and reduce out-of-pocket prescription drug expenses; open enrollment runs Oct. 15-Dec. 7 * * * Every year, health plans offer open enrollment - a time to reassess your benefits and select new options. But is it worth the hassle to change plans? For people with expensive prescription drugs, sw  more

UT Health Science Center-San Antonio: Marc D. Feldman, MD, Briscoe Division of Cardiology, Co-Edits Paperback Version of Classic Textbook in Interventional Cardiology
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: The most famous textbook in interventional cardiology, Grossman and Baim's "Cardiac Catheterization, Angiography and Intervention," now bears the name of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio on its inside cover. Marc D. Feldman, MD, emeritus and adjoint professor of medicine in the Janey and Dolph Briscoe Division of Cardiology,  more