LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * New Analysis Shows Duggan Shares the Same Donors as the GOP Candidates For Governor A new Heartland Signal analysis of Mike Duggan's recent financial report "found that over $200,000 of Duggan's donations came from donors who also contributed to one or more of the Republican candidates in the race." Duggan's overlapping donors with the Republican candidates for governor comes as he's facing s  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Barrett and Huizenga Silent as Reckless Tariffs Drive Up Back-to-School and Prescription Drug Costs, Threaten Michigan's Economy * As Michigan families brace for rising costs on everything from school supplies to prescription drugs, Tom Barrett and Bill Huizenga are nowhere to be found -- not at in-person town halls hearing from their constituents face-to-face, and certainly not st  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Calvin University issued the following news: * * * $1.17 million TRIO Student Support Services grant aims to increase college retention and graduation rates Calvin University has been awarded a $1,167,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support first-generation college students, students from low-income families, and students with disabilities through the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program. The five-year grant provides $223,40  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Calvin University issued the following news: * * * Creating space to deepen collaboration in the city of Grand Rapids Fostering community vitality in Southtown, a group of interrelated neighborhoods on the southside of Grand Rapids, takes many partners. Calvin University has been one of them for many years. This past month, the university deepened its commitment by leasing space in Hub 07--a large center for community impact in the Boston Square neighborhood  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Keynote speaker encourages authenticity at College of Medicine White Coat Ceremony Author: Kelly Belcher On Friday, August 9, the Central Michigan University College of Medicine welcomed the Class of 2029 with a traditional white coat ceremony. This is the 13th cohort of medical students to join the CMU community. This year's class consists of over 100 students, selected from more than 8,500 app  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Student cites faculty mentoring as key to success Neuroscience program offers multi-level collaboration opportunities Author: Eric Baerren Brevin St. Onge was weighing his options for life after high school. He considered the reputations of schools bigger than Central Michigan University. What he found at CMU was an opportunity to shine. St. Onge, from Mount Pleasant, is finishing up his bache  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Western Michigan University Cooley Law School issued the following news: * * * Cooley Law School Partners with Collegiate and AlumniFi to Empower Financial Success for Students and Alumni Lansing, MI - August 14, 2025 - Cooley Law School today announced a new partnership with Collegiate and AlumniFi, two digital-first financial brands powered by MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU), to support students and alumni in building financial wellness at every stage of   more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- The Western Michigan University Cooley Law School issued the following news on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Cooley Law School's Kimble Center For Legal Drafting Provides Power-Of-Attorney Forms for Michigan's Elder Abuse Task Force LANSING, MI -- Two free, fillable power-of-attorney forms prepared by the Kimble Center for Legal Drafting at Cooley Law School are now available for download on the State of Michigan's Elder Abuse Task Force's website, Michigan Attorney Gener  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * Duggan Doubling Down On Being Funded by Trump Donors LANSING -- Mike Duggan, in his latest Trump-esque tirade, is now bragging about being funded by Trump donors and complaining that he's being called out about it. Duggan's meltdown comes as he's receiving intense scrutiny over the anti-labor, Republican megadonors funding his campaign -- with major donors ranging from former  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Ambassador Camara participates in inaugural African School of Governance event In July, Ambassador Kamissa Camara, professor of practice in international diplomacy at the Ford School of Public Policy, was invited to participate in the inaugural Executive Education program at the African School of Governance (ASG), a new pan-African university located in Kigali, Rwanda.   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Local governments in Michigan concerned about problems spurred by state, federal funding cuts Many of Michigan's local government officials--especially at the city and county level--believe a temporary or permanent loss of public funding will cause financial problems, though fewer are preparing for such cuts. The findings come from the latest installment of the Michigan   more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Beyond books: the Library of Things connects students to tools, games and everyday essentials By Julianna Schrier On the first floor of the Mary Idema Pew Library, a wall displays a collection of items: a step ladder, gardening tools, a sewing machine and even a deck of tarot cards - all available for checkout. These are part of the Library of Things, a new collection launched by Grand Valley's Uni  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Speaker: Stronger connections in classrooms create stronger students By Michele Coffill It's no secret that students who form relationships at college are more successful and likely to complete their degree paths. How faculty make space for those relationships was the focus of the keynote presentation at the 31st annual Teaching and Learning Conference, sponsored by the Pew Faculty Teaching and Le  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Aug. 15 (TNSrpt) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU research: Tariffs, higher rates slowing West Michigan economy By Brian Vernellis A survey conducted by GVSU researchers suggests the West Michigan economy is beginning to feel the effects of the tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump's administration. Brian Long, director of supply chain management research at GVSU's Seidman College of Business, said his recent survey of local  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU study analyzes 50 West Michigan lakes for salt runoff By Brian Vernellis A GVSU project examining the salt content of three lakes in East Grand Rapids revealed concerning data that prompted researchers to expand their work to lakes across West Michigan this summer. Researchers at the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute in Muskegon measured salt levels within 50 West Michigan lakes, de  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Michigan Dems Stand Up for VA Workers in Upper Peninsula Michigan Dems Chair Hertel joined union members in Iron Mountain to protest the terminated collective bargaining agreements * LANSING -- In case you missed it, Michigan Democrats continued to show up to fight for those affected by Trump -- most recently, at an Iron Mountain protest of Republicans threatening VA workers. Along wi  more

ENCINO, California, Aug. 13 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 342-Unit Self-Storage Facility Near Grand Rapids ADA, Mich., Aug. 12, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Ada Attic Self-Storage, a 342-unit self-storage facility in Ada, Michigan. The sale closed at a 6.62% capi  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Final design chosen for permanent Feb. 13 memorial By Mark Bullion Michigan State University has a final design for the permanent Feb. 13 memorial, selecting the proposal from Jessica Guinto and Carlos Portillo, which includes a memorial fountain, benches and surrounding plantings in the Old Horticultural Garden near the Student Services Building. Today, during a special Board of Trustees meeting,   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 (TNSrpt) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * MSU research contributes to MEDC report of Michigan's EV charging stations For those considering buying an electric vehicle, or EV, range anxiety -- the fear of not having enough battery charge to arrive at a destination or charging station -- is a real concern. Michigan State University researchers have contributed to a recent report from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, or ME  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * MSU study reveals consumer confusion over 'Made in USA' labels Summary Why this matters: * There is very little peer-reviewed research on consumer perceptions of "Made in USA" claims. Such research can help inform better public policy and advertising regulation that align with consumer expectations. * Many consumers misunderstand what "Made in USA" labels actually mean, which can lead to   more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- Northwood University issued the following news: * * * Destination Italy: Brembo Hosting INFUSION 2025-26 Brembo, the global leader in braking, will host the next installment of INFUSION, a premier executive development program through Northwood University for high-level executives in the global automotive aftermarket. A unique, two-part leadership experience, INFUSION 2025-26 will blend immersive learning with international industry insights to equip executives   more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Northwood University issued the following news on Aug. 11, 2025: * * * Freedom Seminar to Explore Road to Serfdom, Path to Freedom Lecture Series Kicks Off with Aug. 26 Keynote on Hayek's Enduring Relevance -- And How His Critique of Socialism Can Be Used to Understand Current Political Trends * -- Northwood University will launch its 2025 Freedom Seminar on Tuesday, Aug. 26, with a keynote address by Professor Daniel J. Smith, a Northwood alumnus and Director   more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Northwood University issued the following news on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Provost Signs Transfer Agreement With Vance-Granville Community College Central North Carolina and mid-Michigan are closer than ever, following a new transfer agreement between Vance-Granville Community College and Northwood University. Representatives of the two institutions met at VGCC's Main Campus on Thursday, Aug. 7, to make their new partnership official. Largely business-focused, North  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * State House Republicans Jeopardize Free School Meals as They Hold Budget Hostage Without a state budget, countless Michigan schools will lose the free breakfast and lunch programs that working families rely on * LANSING -- As MAGA Matt Hall drags his feet on negotiating a state budget, Michigan students could lose free school breakfast and lunch -- costing families nearly a   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sweeping Barrett-Backed Tariffs Threaten Michigan Manufacturing and Raise Families' Costs * Every step of the way, Tom Barrett has cheered on Donald Trump's reckless tariffs. Barrett " defended Trump's tariffs " and said he is " not ready to give up " on them. Now, Barrett owes Michiganders an explanation as Michigan manufacturers are sounding the alarms and families' costs are r  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Counties with animal feeding operations have more air pollution, less health insurance coverage Communities supporting America's meat industry have worse air quality and more vulnerable populations compared with similar communities without feedlots * Research from the University of Michigan has revealed the location and extent of more than 15,000 hog and cattle feeding operations in the United States  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The University of Michigan posted the following Q&A on Aug. 11, 2025, with Jennifer Erb-Downward, director of housing stability programs and policy initiatives at U-M Poverty Solutions: * * * Housing, not handcuffs, is the solution to homelessness President Trump's recent executive order to criminalize homelessness is the wrong approach that takes resources from those struggling to find long-term housing, according to a University of Michigan expert. The measu  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Local governments in Michigan concerned about problems spurred by state, federal funding cuts Many of Michigan's local government officials--especially at the city and county level--believe a temporary or permanent loss of public funding will cause financial problems, though fewer are preparing for such cuts. The findings come from the latest installment of the Michigan Public Policy Survey conducted   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Unpacking chaos to protect your morning coffee To help manage agricultural practices with fewer or no pesticides, University of Michigan researchers say they need to understand how ecological systems work on agricultural lands. Now, U-M researchers John Vandermeer and Ivette Perfecto have used two ecological theories to describe a tangle of interactions between three ant species and a recentl  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 14 -- Yale School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Troubled waters? The future of drinking water in the U.S. By Meg Dalton From fluoride to "forever chemicals," drinking water has been in the spotlight this year. In a Q&A, Yale epidemiologist Nicole Deziel discusses the water we drink today -- and what's on tap for the future. In 1945, Grand Rapids, Michigan, made history -- as the first city in the world to add small amounts of fluoride to its   more