ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: The research could make offshore renewable energy more reliable and a better neighbor to marine life, also enabling laboratory testing of larger prototypes Equipping submersed and floating wave energy converters with shock absorbers could help the devices' mooring lines last longer while generating electricity for sensors that monitor the line's condition.credit: Ta-Chih Hung, Zuo Lab, University of Michiga  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * 8 U-M researchers win PECASE awards Eight University of Michigan researchers have received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor the U.S. government bestows on scientists and engineers beginning their independent research careers. They are among nearly 400 researchers whose work is funded by a range of federal agencies who were announced as PECASE winners  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: The Detroit Lions are returning to the playoffs after clinching the No. 1 seed as the NFC North Champions, and as fans are excited and eager to cheer on the team from the stands at Ford Field, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel encourages ticket-seekers to know what precautions to take to avoid scams in online sales. To encourage caution and safe practices, Nessel recommends those in the ma  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Encourages Public to Watch Out for Common Phishing, Skimming Scams at Detroit Auto Show LANSING - Scammers may employ various tactics to steal personal information and financial data, especially during major events like the Detroit Auto Show. As a result, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging consumers to be on guard against scammers during the event. "No one is i  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Files Lawsuit Against Vehicle Service Contracts Company for Deceptive Business Practices LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against Opulent Marketing, Inc., and its owners, Adam Hakim and Isaac Saada, for allegedly engaging in deceptive business practices in violation of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act. Beginning in 2018, Opulent Market  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Re-issues Alert on Disaster Relief and Charity Scams Amid Los Angeles Wildfires LANSING - As many residents seek to donate to individuals impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is re-issuing her consumer alert on Disaster Relief and Charity Scams to help protect consumers from fraudsters looking to take advantage of their good will. "It'  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: As many who attend the Detroit Auto Show will encounter a QR code to learn about products, share information, get rewards and discounts, make a payment, and more, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is re-issuing a consumer alert on QR Code Hijacking to help visitors avoid scams.  A quick response or QR code is a square matrix barcode that can be scanned using a smartphone. Scanning the co  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today that the State of Michigan, alongside other states and the federal government, has entered into a settlement agreement with Acadia Healthcare Company (Acadia) concerning allegations that their inpatient behavioral health facilities submitted false claims to government healthcare programs, primarily Medicare and Medicaid. Under the civil set  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Takes Action to Protect Affordable Care Act Access for DACA Recipients LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today that on behalf of the People of Michigan, she joined 13 other states to defend health insurance access for Dreamers from court challenges. The motion to intervene (PDF) comes as the incoming Trump Administration is expected to halt federal e  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Urges Human Trafficking Awareness During Detroit Auto Show LANSING - With the Detroit Auto Show expecting to bring hundreds of thousands of car enthusiasts to the Motor City, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants residents to be familiar with the signs of human trafficking, a crime that often emerges around large gatherings. "We all have a role to play in the fight ag  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Warns Consumers of Price Gouging Tied to Detroit Auto Show LANSING - As hundreds of thousands attend the Detroit Auto Show, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding consumers to be aware of potential price gouging tied to the event. Michigan law prohibits retailers from charging prices that are "grossly in excess" of what others are charging for the same thing. Ho  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 18 -- American Electric Power Corp. issued the following news release: American Electric Power received conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Program Office (LPO) to support the company's upgrade of nearly 5,000 miles of transmission lines in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma and West Virginia. These upgrades replace existing transmission lines in existing rights-of-way with new lines capable of carrying more energy. The upgrades will provide enh  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- Calvin University issued the following news: Calvin University has announced a groundbreaking 20-year partnership with Consumers Energy to meet 100% of the university's annual energy needs with renewable energy sources, including wind and solar power. This agreement demonstrates Calvin's steadfast commitment to environmental sustainability and the transition to a cleaner, greener future for Michigan. Consumers Energy has pledged to match 100% of Calvin Unive  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Jan. 18 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Central Michigan University recently held its 2025 Assessment Retreat, bringing together faculty and staff to focus on improving how students learn and succeed. With the theme Engaging in Meaningful Continuous Improvement, the event was packed with fresh ideas, success stories, and inspiration for taking student education to the next level. The retreat's must-see session was led by InSciTE Director Dr.   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: One of Michigan's largest financial aid programs offers great promise in boosting college affordability as well as the number of college graduates--with room to reach many more who qualify for it. The Tuition Incentive Program provided roughly $94 million in financial aid to about 32,000 students across the state in the 2023-24 school year. Yet many eligible students don't participate in TIP--which covers co  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Digital lifeline: High-speed internet linked to drop in COVID-19 death rates Study: Broadband internet access as a social determinant of health in the early COVID-19 pandemic in U.S. counties (DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2025.101747) The mortality rate from COVID-19 was about 50% lower in U.S. counties with higher internet access in the summer and early fall of 2020. A new University of Michigan study fou  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2025: * * * * 9th consecutive year Dow technologies have won BIG Innovation Awards * Six Dow technologies awarded, more than any other company * Highest number of BIG Innovation Awards Dow has won in a single year, matching the record set in 2024 * * * For the   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release: * * * Company has invested $24 billion with local suppliers since 2010, creating and sustaining 92,000 Michigan jobs * * * For Detroit Voltage, a Detroit-based energy projects and electric infrastructure company, becoming a DTE supplier has been a game changer. Since last spring, Detroit Voltage has installed hundreds of EV charging stations on behalf of DTE. Founder and CEO Deana Neely says the consistent pipeline  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Extreme rain heightens E. coli risks for communities of color in Texas A cluster of E. coli bacterial cells appear as orange rod-shaped structures in a colorized micrograph.credit: National Institutes of Health ( CC BY-NC 2.0 ) Study: Extreme rainfall disproportionately impacts E. coli concentrations in Texas recreational water bodies (DOI:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.178062) Nobody wants to share a da  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 16 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: INDIANAPOLIS -- Conceptual renderings of Purdue's new Academic Success Building in Indianapolis were released Wednesday (Jan. 15), bringing a uniquely Purdue look to the Circle City. Approved by the Purdue University Board of Trustees in June, the 248,000-square-foot red brick building, to be located near the intersection of West and Michigan streets, will be the initial centerpiece of Purdue's urban expan  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Announces Contest for Lions Logo Drawing Ahead of First Playoff Game January 14, 2025 Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Announces Contest for Lions Logo Drawing Ahead of First Playoff Game LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Michigan's statewide contest to draw the Detroit Lions logo. During the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Governor Whitmer   more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer's Road Ahead Address as Prepared for Delivery January 15, 2025 Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer's Road Ahead Address as Prepared for Delivery LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her Road Ahead Address at the Detroit Auto Show in advance of the inauguration, presenting a commonsense path forward for Michigan's economy. Since elected,   more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Delivers Road Ahead Address, Laying Out Commonsense, Bipartisan Vision to Grow the Economy and Save Michigan's Auto Industry January 15, 2025 Contact: press@michigan.gov Governor Whitmer Delivers Road Ahead Address, Laying Out Commonsense, Bipartisan Vision to Grow the Economy and Save Michigan's Auto Industry Address highlights top economic priorities for the Whit  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Signs Bills to Lower Costs, Expanding Apprenticeship Programs, Affordable Housing Options for Michiganders, and More January 16, 2025 Contact: press@michigan.gov Governor Whitmer Signs Bills to Lower Costs, Expanding Apprenticeship Programs, Affordable Housing Options for Michiganders, and More Other legislation signed will help protect veterans, educators, and you  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Jan. 16 (TNSres) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy releases its annual "11 Trends in Philanthropy" list * * * By Brian Vernellis An annual report released by Grand Valley's Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy highlights the 11 trends facing nonprofits, foundations and communities in 2025. The ninth edition of the center's "11 Trends in Philanthropy," includes analysis of the opportunitie  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Students, faculty and staff invited to participate in week's events * * * More than 60 years after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s historic "I Have a Dream" speech, Central Michigan University will honor King's legacy with a week of events and activities. The national theme, set by the The King Center, is "Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence365  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Michele Coffill LaTosha Brown, co-founder of several organizations dedicated to boosting Black voter registration and turnout, will kick off events on campus during the week of January 20 that commemorate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Brown will visit GVSU's Allendale Campus on Tuesday, January 21, at 10 a.m. for a conversation with President Philomena V. Mantella in the Ki  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Michigan's statewide contest to draw the Detroit Lions logo. During the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Governor Whitmer created her own rendition of the Detroit Lions Logo and now she wants all Michiganders to have the opportunity. "The Lions have captured our hearts and made us all hopeful for a Super Bowl this year," said Governor Whitmer. "Join  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * NCAA to begin paying for women's basketball success EXPERT Q&A The NCAA has announced that Division I conferences will receive payment the longer their teams stay in the NCAA women's basketball March Madness tournament. Richard Paulsen This money will then flow into colleges and universities in the conferences, according to Richard Paulsen, assistant professor of sport management at the U-M Schoo  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- Northwood University issued the following news: * * * New partnership offers 24/7 access to counselors and well-being resources * * * Northwood University is expanding students' access to mental health and well-being services. "Mental health challenges have become increasingly prevalent on college campuses nationwide," said Director of Counseling Andy Sovis. "That's because while college is a time for tremendous growth, it also brings unique stressors that can   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: A team of Pillsbury lawyers led by Corporate partner Ron Fleming and senior associate Taylor O'Toole advised Stoke Space, the rocket company building the world's first 100 percent reusable medium-lift rocket, in securing $260 million in Series C funding. Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Glade Brook Capital Partners, Industrious Ventures, Leitmotif, Point72 Ventures, Seven Seven Six, the University of Michigan, Woven Ca  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: * * * Rowdy Republican Primary Kicks Off With Aric Nesbitt Launching Campaign in Michigan Governor's Race Rowdy Republican Primary Kicks Off With Aric Nesbitt Launching Campaign in Michigan Governor's Race Michigan State Senator Aric Nesbitt launched his campaign for governor on Tuesday, signaling what is sure to be a messy, crowded, and expensive Republican primary to the far-right. Nesbitt laid out a   more

ROYAL OAK, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Stout, a consulting firm specializing in corporate finance, accounting, valuation, disputes, claims and investigations, issued the following news release: Stout has advised State Steel Supply, North America's 38th largest service center, in its combination with SPS Companies Inc., North America's 15th largest service center. Stout served as the exclusive financial advisor to State Steel in connection with the transaction. Headquartered in Sioux City, Iowa, State  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * TikTok ban: U-M experts can comment EXPERTS ADVISORY University of Michigan experts are available to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold a federal law banning TikTok on national security grounds beginning Sunday, unless the popular video app is sold by ByteDance, its China-based parent company. Oliver Haimson Oliver Haimson is an assistant professor at the School of Information an  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Trump to set administration agenda in inaugural address EXPERT Q&A Donald Trump will give his second inaugural address Jan. 20 after being sworn into office for another presidential term. In a speech that comes as he enters into office with a felony conviction and a divided country, Trump is likely to talk about his governing philosophy, immigration reform, tax cuts and returning power to people by  more

FLINT, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: For the past three decades, the University of Michigan-Flint has recognized the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by hosting its annual Day of Service. Now in its 30th year, the event highlights the university's focus on engaged citizenship and provides an opportunity to support Genesee County residents while upholding King's legacy. The day's events begin at 8:30 a.m. with a keynote breakfast featur  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- The University of Michigan's Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * New academic support platform offers on-demand academic help for Dearborn Wolverines who are looking for trained UM-Dearborn student tutors. * * * One-on-one peer tutoring sessions through UM-Dearborn's Office of Academic Success have increased 287% since the last academic year. Director of Academic Success Jess LaGrange says adding a new-to-campus online peer tutoring platform called  more