ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 1 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * (U-M Symphony) Band on the run; first tour since 1990s More information on concert times and locations The University of Michigan's Symphony Band is hitting the road for the first time in decades. Kicking off a week-long tour May 6, the band will travel around the state of Michigan leading interactive, side-by-side clinics at regional high schools in Belleville, Troy, Fenton, Grand Blanc, Flint, Midl  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Bacterial villain behind Lake Erie's 'potent toxin' unveiled by U-M study Satellite image of Lake Erie.credit: NOAA Great Lakes CoastWatch MODIS Satellite- July 6, 2020 Study: Genomic Identification and Characterization of Saxitoxin Producing Cyanobacteria in Western Lake Erie Harmful Algal Blooms (DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c10888) In the warm summertime waters of Lake Erie, cyanobacteria, or blue-gre  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, May 2 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BORGWARNER DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND Auburn Hills, Michigan, May 1, 2025 - On April 30, 2025, the Board of Directors of BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on June 16, 2025, to stockholders of record on June 2, 2025. For more than 130 years, BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) has been a transformative global product lead  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, April 30 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * BorgWarner Showcases Latest Power Module Technology at the 46th Vienna Motor Symposium - BorgWarner to present its next-generation double-sided cooled (DSC) 800V SiC power module for high-current-density applications on May 16, 2025, at 9:00 am CET - Expert-led virtual presentation about a next-generation multi-level traction inverter with clean wave technology BorgWarner is set t  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 1 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * What drives students to post inappropriately, even when they know the risks? New faculty research explores the disconnect between student awareness and behavior on social media - and what it means for their careers. By Alisha Draper Toyzan At the Central Michigan University College of Business Administration, preparing students for career success goes beyond what happens in the classroom. In the   more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, April 30 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news: * * * Centrepolis Accelerator @ LTU receives $100,000 grant to support the Hardtech Accelerator for diverse entrepreneurs in Southeast Michigan SOUTHFIELD, MI--Centrepolis Accelerator @ LTU has received a $100,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation to further its mission of accelerating the growth of Michigan's high-tech manufacturing startups. This funding will support the accelerator's wor  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, April 29 -- Continental, a developer of pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods, issued the following news release: * * * Continental Hosts Total Conveyance Event to Mark Ponta Grossa Plant Expansion * Event offers mining professionals a behind the scenes experience with the production of Continental Conveying Solutions * Expanded plant capacity sets new standards in conveyor belt production to better serve  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Dems in Disarray in Michigan If you need any more proof that House Democrats are spiraling into total dysfunction, look no further than the latest primary challenge in Michigan's 13th congressional district. The progressive group Justice Democrats have endorsed a primary challenger against Rep. Shri Thanedar claiming, in part, "Democrat voters... are fed up with a Democratic Party overru  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 3 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- 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 completes $121MM sale of Telone(tm) soil fumigation product line * Transaction enables the Company to further focus on core, high-value downstream markets * Proceeds will be used to support Dow's balanced capital allocation approa  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 1 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- 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 finalizes strategic partnership with Macquarie Asset Management as an investor in Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, its dedicated infrastructure company * Dow sold an initial 40% equity stake in Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, a   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DSCC Launches Ad Campaign Marking 100 Days of Senate Republicans' Cowardice Ahead of Trump's 100th day in office, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) launched a new digital ad campaign " 100 Days of Cowardice," holding Senate Republicans accountable for their cowardice and spineless refusal to stand up against the Trump administration's chaotic, dangerous plans that th  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 2 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release: * * * DTE Energy reports first quarter accomplishments, investments and earnings Continued significant investment to improve reliability and transition to cleaner generation; on track to invest $4.4 billion into our utilities in 2025 Began operations of Michigan's largest battery energy storage system Boosted small businesses with energy efficiency upgrade grants Recognized as a Gallup Exceptional Workplace for 13th   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 28 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Energy to save: Homeowners save energy and money with Holland program Jill and Scott VanderStoep pose outside their house, who participated in the Home Energy 101 Program.credit: Jeremy Marble, Michigan News HOLLAND, Michigan--University of Michigan graduates Scott and Jill VanderStoep are more accustomed to assigning homework than receiving it. They're both now faculty at Hope College. Jill Vande  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Feeling unheard: Marginalized voices ring out against emotion AI Study (PDF): Public Perceptions About Emotion AI Use Across Contexts in the United States Artificial intelligence is reshaping countless industries, but according to a new University of Michigan study, not all groups consider it beneficial. Emotion AI or emotion recognition, which claims to enable machines to interpret human emotions  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Hassan on AI, power, and decolonial possibility in Africa Artificial intelligence (AI) is an increasingly defining force, shaping global advancements and influencing crucial aspects of society. Assistant professor Yousif Hassan's research examines the social, economic, and political implications of emerging technologies, with a particular emphasis on technological innova  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 29 -- General Motors issued the following news on April 28, 2025: * * * GM declares quarterly dividend DETROIT - General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company's outstanding common stock of $0.15 per share, payable June 19, 2025, to holders of the Company's common stock at the close of trading on June 6, 2025. This represents a $0.03 increase over GM's previous quarterly dividend. Genera  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 30 -- General Motors issued the following news on April 29, 2025: * * * GM declares quarterly dividend DETROIT - General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company's outstanding common stock of $0.15 per share, payable June 19, 2025, to holders of the Company's common stock at the close of trading on June 6, 2025. This represents a $0.03 increase over GM's previous quarterly dividend. Genera  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 30 -- General Motors issued the following news on April 29, 2025: * * * GM releases 2025 first-quarter results and reschedules conference call to Thursday, May 1 DETROIT - General Motors (NYSE: GM) today reported first-quarter 2025 revenue of $44.0 billion, net income attributable to stockholders of $2.8 billion, and EBIT-adjusted of $3.5 billion. Conference call for investors and analysts Based on recent reports regarding updates to trade policy, GM Chair and CEO  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Proclaims May as Jewish American Heritage Month FOR PLANNING PURPOSES May 1, 2025 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer recognizes May as Jewish American Heritage Month in Michigan, honoring the achievements, culture and contributions of Jewish Michiganders across the state. "Jewish Michiganders have long been at the forefront of   more

LANSING, Michigan, April 29 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Secures Game-Changing New F15-EX Fighter Mission for Selfridge, Protecting Jobs, Military Families, and Michigan's Defense Industry April 29, 2025 Contact: press@michigan.gov President's announcement cements years of bipartisan advocacy by state officials, congressional delegation, and local partners to protect Selfridge's $850 million annual economic impact "A huge, b  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 29 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU, Kalamazoo Valley Community College celebrate partnership that will help students advance their education and careers Both institutions will partner on delivery of GVSU Omni programming to residents in region By Michele Coffill Leaders at Grand Valley and Kalamazoo Valley Community College celebrated their enhanced partnership that gives students in Southwest Michigan a seamless path to a ba  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 2 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * How origami could unlock a new class of materials Research led at the University of Michigan modeled how different origami structures made from trapezoidal subunits (i) responded to stresses like compression (ii) and stretching (iii).credit: Adapted from J.P. McInerney et al. Nat. Commun. 2025, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-57089-x (Used under a CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license) Study: Coarse-grained fundamental form  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Michiganders Call Out Dangerous Impacts of Trump Administration's First 100 Days At a round table in Macomb yesterday, Chair Hertel moderated a discussion on how Trump has hurt veterans, seniors, small businesses, and more LANSING -- In case you missed it, local Macomb Michiganders came together yesterday for a roundtable hosted by Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Huizenga Praises Trump Agenda as it Kills Jobs, Raises Costs, and Guts Health Care for Michiganders Once again, Michigan Republicans are in lockstep with Trump, even as it devastates our communities LANSING -- In case you missed it, Congressman Bill Huizenga has been lauding Trump's disastrous decisions on tariffs, health care, and the economy, even as it costs Michiganders thousand  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Kristen McDonald Rivet Enables Illegal Voting in Michigan A new report from Law Enforcement Today revealed that Michigan's "review of non-citizens on the voter rolls only included those with driver's licenses, excluding any who registered to vote without a driver's license or another form of identification." The report follows Haoxiang Gao, a Chinese national, illegally voting last year   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 28 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Michigan Minds podcast: Reasons for hope amid grim climate news EXPERT ADVISORY Climate expert Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, does not sugarcoat things. The words "scary," "depressing" and "devastating" come up when he talks about the impacts of climate change, including record warmth and drought conditions. But he also doesn't igno  more

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news: * * * Altoona English professor's forthcoming book receives advance praise ALTOONA, Pa. -- A forthcoming book of poems by Erin Murphy, professor of English at Penn State Altoona, has been highlighted in an advance review. "Human Resources," Murphy's 10th full-length collection of poetry, features documentary poems about labor and employment. John Beck, co-director of "Our Daily Work/Our Daily   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 28 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Podcast: U-M experts explore role of corporate governance amid political, environmental tumult EXPERTS ADVISORY Corporate governance. It's a big, technical term for the systems and regulations that allow a company to operate with accountability, transparency and fairness. But how do leaders navigate that in times of political and environmental challenges? How do they keep their backbone in ligh  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin Following Trump's '100 Day' Michigan Rally In response to Donald Trump's Michigan rally capping off his disastrous first 100 days, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "While Donald Trump lives in his delusions, Michigan families - along with millions of working families across this country - are forced to live with the consequences of his dan  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 30, 2025: * * * STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Chair Calls Out Rep. Tom Barrett for Vote to Close Social Security Offices LANSING -- During a budget markup today in the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Republican Congressman Tom Barrett abandoned Michiganders on Social Security in his district, voting against Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet's amendment to prevent any fund  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 29, 2025: * * * STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Chair Condemns Trump's Macomb Visit and His First 100 Days Michigan Dems set the record straight on the dangerous start to this presidency LANSING -- Today, Donald Trump held a rally in Macomb to try to fool Michiganders into thinking that his administration has been anything but a complete and utter disaster for this state. Following his event, Chair   more

LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 30, 2025: * * * STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Chair Slams Speaker Hall and Leader Nesbitt for Taking Credit on Selfridge After Voting Against Millions for the Base LANSING -- Earlier today, MAGA Matt Hall attempted to take credit for the jobs coming to the Selfridge National Guard Base, after previously voting against millions of dollars for the base. Real leaders like Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, state S  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 29 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Student athletes with ADHD more susceptible to concussion: U-M researcher discusses Roundtable discussion: ADHD & Concussion Recovery: New Research, Best Practices & Beyond Study: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder as a Predictor of Prolonged Functional Recovery From Sports-Related Concussion in High School Athletes EXPERT ANALYSIS When athletes who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity dis  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 29 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Synchrotron in a closet: Bringing powerful 3D X-ray microscopy to smaller labs A new design makes a technique for studying metals, ceramics and rocks available in a standard laboratory, expanding access for students, academic researchers and industry Members of Professor Ashley Bucsek's lab group are able to use three-dimensional X-ray diffraction to study polycrystalline materials on campus, a tec  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Transportation insecurity: A common and consequential American hardship Study: How Does Transportation Insecurity Compare and Relate to Other Indicators of Material Hardship in the U.S.? (DOI: 10.1007/s11205-025-03585-y) Nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. lack access to reliable transportation, making it one of the country's most common forms of material hardship, say University of Michigan researchers  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 28 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Trump's 100 days in office: U-M experts available EXPERTS ADVISORY In the first 100 days of his second term, President Donald Trump has unleashed a whirlwind of policy shifts that have sent ripples across the globe. The responses to his administration's actions have ranged from applause to skepticism. University of Michigan experts available for comment. Jonathan K. Hanson Jonathan Hanson, a s  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 28 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * U-M student named 2025 Truman Scholar University of Michigan Shuyan Tang has been named a 2025 Truman Scholar.credit: Shuyan Tang A leader in immigration reform and LGBTQ+ rights, University of Michigan student Shuyan Tang has been named a 2025 Truman Scholar--one of the nation's most prestigious scholarships for students pursuing careers in public service. Tang, U-M's 31st Truman Scholar, is amon  more