MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 11 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Social Work Program earns Child Welfare Project Funding Social Work Director Susan Grettenberger receives renewable State of Michigan Title IV-E Workforce Development grant By Kay Purtill Central Michigan University's Social Work Program is leading the way to increase the number of well-trained workers serving Michigan's families and children. CMU joins four other Michigan universities in a p  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 9 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * COVID-19 analysis: US investment in vaccine more than paid off Nation prevented far more in medical spending and lost productivity than it spent on testing, buying and delivering the 2021 vaccines Full study: The cost-effectiveness of vaccination against COVID-19 illness during the initial year of vaccination (DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2025.126725) Five years ago, volunteers rolled up their sleeves in  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on John James Leaving MI-10 an Open Seat DCCC Communications Director Courtney Rice released the following statement after Congressman John James announced that he was vacating Michigan's 10th Congressional District to run for Governor: "This swing district just became even harder for Republicans to hold. John James can see the writing on the wall: House Republicans  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, April 11 -- 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: * * * Dow announces results from 2025 Annual Stockholder Meeting * Declares quarterly dividend of 70 cents per share * Richard K. Davis re-elected independent lead director MIDLAND, Mich., April 10, 2025 -- Dowopens in a new tab (NYSE: DOW) is pleased to report the result  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 8 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Drivers of color more likely to be ticketed than white counterparts, despite similar behavior behind wheel Study: High-frequency location data show that race affects citations and fines for speeding (DOI: 10.1126/science.adp535) When it comes to issuing tickets or levying fines for driving violations, a new study reveals unequivocal bias against minorities. The research, published in the journal Sc  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 11 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following excerpts of a commentary on April 10, 2025, to the New York Times: * * * "Trump's tariffs will change your life" - Wolfers NYT opinion By Justin Wolfers As the news buzzes with discussions of President Trump's tariffs, economists and policymakers continue weighing the potential impacts of these policies. In a new opinion article published in the New York Times, Professor Justin Wol  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 10 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Drivers of color more likely to be ticketed than white counterparts, despite similar behavior behind wheel When it comes to issuing tickets or levying fines for driving violations, a new study reveals unequivocal bias against minorities. The research, published in the journal Science and based on novel use of high-frequency location data to measure location and speed, f  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 9 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Potential of grocery delivery services to increase food access in Detroit New research from the University of Michigan points to potential ways to leverage grocery delivery services to improve food access in Detroit, where 32% of residents live a mile or farther from a full-service grocery store. The analysis from the U-M Center for Racial Justice and Poverty Solutions d  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 7 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Frustration incorporated: Revealing a natural strategy for making 'superior' materials Models developed at U-M show how mismatched geometries can lead to fascinating complexity and enhance material properties like strength and toughness The intricate geometries of shells made by single-celled plankton called coccolithophores inspired University of Michigan researchers to understand how mismatched bu  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 8 -- General Motors issued the following news: * * * GM opens new UK advanced design studio, showcases Corvette-inspired concept car Royal Leamington Spa, England - General Motors has expanded its global design studio footprint with the official opening of a new advanced design studio in Royal Leamington Spa, about 20 miles from Birmingham. In connection with the opening, GM revealed an advanced design study Chevrolet Corvette concept car developed by the UK team as   more

LANSING, Michigan, April 10 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Expanding Access to College and Skills Training for Michigan Men, Putting More Money Back in Their Pockets The directive builds on Governor Whitmer's State of the State Address, putting more young Michigan men on a path to earn more LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive instructing the Michigan Department   more

LANSING, Michigan, April 9 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer's Build, America, Build Address as Prepared for Delivery April 9, 2025 Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer's Build, America, Build Address as Prepared for Delivery LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her Build, America, Build Address in Washington D.C., laying out her vision to work with both parties and federal officials to build America  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 9 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU survey: Tariff impact leads to pessimism in West Michigan economy By Brian Vernellis A GVSU researcher's survey of West Michigan businesses and purchasing managers reveals increased uncertainty and a decline in confidence following the implementation of tariffs by President Donald Trump's administration. Brian Long, the director of supply management research at GVSU's Seidman College of Busin  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 8 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU, partners launch pilot for blockchain-based digital credential wallet Students can securely share credentials directly with employers, educational institutions By Thomas Garrett Grand Valley is launching a pilot for a blockchain-based digital wallet that will give students greater control over their academic records. Such credential wallets also support the development of new ways of document  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 10 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Hello, ChatGPT: 'Please generate exercise prompt for neurodivergent child' Study: Enhancing home-based physical activity for neurodivergent children: adapting the InPACT at Home program with AI and universal design A University of Michigan research team has used AI to help deliver exercise "snacks" to kids with autism. The research team, led by U-M exercise physiologist Rebecca Hasson, overhauled   more

LANSING, Michigan, April 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Hands Off Roundup - Michigan Rejects Trump and Republicans' Disastrous Agenda This Saturday, Michiganders rallied in the thousands in Marquette, Lansing, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and more to show their outrage at Trump's reckless 77 days as President LANSING -- In case you missed it, this weekend, tens of thousands of Michiganders rallied across the state to take part in Hands Off protes  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Michigan Republican Oversight Committee Members Have Long History of Financial Mismanagement and Extremism Despite their claims to bring fiscal responsibility to Michigan, these Republican state Representative can't even seem to manage their own finances, much less the entire state's LANSING -- In case you missed it, The Heartland Signal exposed Michigan Republican O  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Michigan Republicans -- New Chair, Same Ol' Disaster In a recent interview, MIGOP Chair Jim Runestad describes a party that is nearly a million dollars in debt, has no cash on hand, and can barely keep their website updated LANSING -- In case you missed it, MIGOP Chair Jim Runestad did an interview where he outlined exactly how big of a mess their party is right now. From nearly $800,  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 7, 2025: * * * RELEASE: Mike Duggan Praises Right Wing Election Denier Matt Hall LANSING -- Yesterday, independent gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan joined the extreme Republican state House Speaker, Matt Hall. Following their event, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "MAGA Matt Hall has been failing Michiganders as Speaker of the House  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 8 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Navigating the fear of DeepSeek and China's technological advancements In recent years, China's technological advancements have captured the world's attention, with DeepSeek--a Chinese AI model--emerging as a focal point of both admiration and anxiety. This duality reflects a deeper tension in how the United States perceives technological progress from China, revealing complex layers of fear, competi  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NRCC Launches Paid Digital Ad Campaign Targeting Vulnerable Kristen McDonald Rivet's Vote to Raise WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) launched a paid digital advertising campaign targeting Kristen McDonald Rivetfor voting against the budget resolution, leading to higher taxes for Michigandersby slashing the child tax credit in half and making familie  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 8 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Potential of grocery delivery services to increase food access in Detroit Concept photo of a person using their smartphone at the grocery store.courtesy: U-M Poverty Solutions. Research brief: From Aisles to Doorsteps: Is Grocery Delivery a Solution to Food Insecurity or a Perk for the Privileged? DETROIT--New research from the University of Michigan points to potential ways to leverage grocery del  more

ROCHESTER, New York, April 10 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT student's research prepares her for a career in neuropsychology Bo Allaby's work on the resilience of the brain will lead her Ph.D. work this fall As Bo Allaby nears completion of her master's degree in experimental psychology, she is already focusing on her next step this fall--advancing her research at the doctoral level at Wayne State University in Michigan, specializing in neur  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 9 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * U-M federal research funding fuels innovation, economic growth Federal grants awarded to University of Michigan researchers help to drive innovation and economic growth, supporting thousands of jobs and generating millions in research-related spending across the United States. According to the university's latest research expenditure report, U-M spent more than $332 million last year on goods and ser  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 7 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * U-M's Ross School of Business, Google Public Sector launch virtual teaching assistant pilot program Google Public Sector and the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business have launched an advanced Virtual Teaching Assistant pilot program aimed at improving personalized learning and enlightening educators on artificial intelligence in the classroom. The AI technology, aided by Google's Gemini c  more

FLINT, Michigan, April 11 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: * * * UM-Flint's 'The Laramie Project' examines a community's healing response to tragedy By Kat Oak The night of Oct. 6, 1998, changed the town of Laramie, Wyoming, forever. The brutal murder of Matthew Shepard put that small city in the national spotlight and inspired in its residents complex reactions to the crime. Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project sought to illuminate those   more

FLINT, Michigan, April 10 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: * * * UM-Flint's Educator Development Program empowers future educators through personalized support By Caroline Rathbun The Morris Hood, Jr. Educator Development Program at the University of Michigan-Flint is transforming the educational journeys of aspiring teachers by providing comprehensive support systems that address their academic and personal needs. Through personalized coaching, wellness resourc  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 10 -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Utah Consumer Sentiment Decreased in March April 7, 2025 (Salt Lake City) - Utah's consumer sentiment fell 8.0% in March, from 88.1 in February to 81.1, according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute's Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. A similar survey conducted by the University of Michigan measured an even more significant decline (11.9%) in sentiment among Am  more