LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * "Jan. 6 Political Agitator" Enters Republican Senate Primary as Mike Rogers Fails to Consolidate GOP Base Genevieve Peters Scott nearly defeated Mike Rogers in a straw poll of the Republican base at a GOP event in Michigan - before she even declared her candidacy * Genevieve Peters Scott, a "Jan. 6 political agitator," announced she will pose a primary challenge to failed GOP Senate candidate  more

ADRIAN, Michigan, Oct. 4 -- Adrian College issued the following news release: * * * Adrian College announces new postsecondary credit agreements for health science, biomedical programs Adrian College has signed new agreements with the Michigan Department of Education, the Southwest Washtenaw Consortium (Chelsea, Dexter, Lincoln, Manchester, Milan and Saline high schools) and Madison High School in Adrian to allow students to earn college credits while still in high school. Tina Claiborne, Ph  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * As Federal Government Shuts Down, Where Is John James? Have you seen John James? * As the federal government shuts down today because of D.C. Republicans and the health care crisis that they've created, Rep. John James is notably missing from doing his job and seemingly nowhere to be seen. James and Republican leadership have kept the House on vacation this week and refused to work across   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Building careers beyond numbers with UHY Firm highlights growth, teamwork, and professional development Author: Reuben Chirikure, chiri1r@cmich.edu Students in Grawn Hall connected with recruiters from UHY, a public accounting and professional services firm with offices across Michigan and the United States. Megan Spencer, senior university talent acquisition, and Julianna Spirou, university tal  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Meet the Center for Merchandising and Design Technology The CMDT houses cutting-edge and innovative technology, providing unique research opportunities for students and industry partners. Author: Troy Hicks, hicks1tw@cmich.edu With a unique set of industry-leading instruments including a 3D body scanner, an environmental chamber, and a "thermal manikin" that has 46 zones that can precisely measu  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Church attack in Michigan: U-M experts available to comment Experts from the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention are available to discuss various aspects of the mass shooting in Michigan, from firearm injury prevention to public policy and the psychology of traumatic events with children. Justin Heinze is an associate professor of health behavior and health equity at the Scho  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport University and Amway sign partnership to spur talent development By Mary Eilleen Lyon Leaders from Davenport University and Amway formalized their commitment to higher education and talent development with a signing ceremony held at the Amway headquarters in Ada, located a few miles east of the city of Grand Rapids. The agreement, signed September 29, 2025, provides scholarship opportunities f  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- 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 and MEGlobal expand strategic ethylene supply agreement * Deal provides additional value to Dow and MEGlobal * Agreement locks an additional equivalent to 100 KTA of ethylene supply at attractive economics for both parties * Dow (NYSE: DOW) and MEGlobal, a global  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * AWRI, community partnerships lead to restoration milestone for Muskegon Lake The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officially removed the long-polluted lake from its Areas of Concern list on October 1 By Brian Vernellis For nearly four decades, GVSU's Annis Water Resources Institute has been at the forefront of researching and studying Muskegon Lake. That work reached a historic milestone on   more

HOLLAND, Michigan, Oct. 3 -- Hope College issued the following news on Oct. 2, 2025: * * * Hope College Danforth Lecture to Discuss the Forgiveness of King David Special guest Dr. Gary Anderson from the University of Notre Dame will lead the lecture titled, "The Forgiveness of King David," during the annual Hope College Danforth Lecture scheduled for Monday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. Dr. Anderson - the Hesburgh Professor of Catholic Theology, Emeritus at the University of Notre Dame - will share the  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, Oct. 3 -- Hope College issued the following news on Oct. 2, 2025: * * * Hope College Hosts Sustainability Symposium on Oct. 21 Hope College invites the community to attend its Sustainability Symposium, which will be held on Tuesday evening, Oct. 21, at the Jack H. Miller auditorium. This event is free and open to the general public. Dr. Andrew Gronewold from the University of Michigan, will present the evening's keynote at 7 p.m., titled: "Understanding Changes Across Glob  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Michigan Dems Fight for Affordable Health Care as Republicans Force Federal Shutdown In case you missed it, Republicans in Congress are failing to show up to work and would rather "shut down the government than make health care more affordable and address the affordability crisis." Meanwhile, Michigan Democrats are fighting to make health care affordable as Mike Rogers, John James, Tom B  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 3 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Innovating Together: An inside look at GVSU's inaugural Technology Summit By Sarah Dudinetz Grand Valley's inaugural Technology Summit was held on October 2, bringing together students, faculty and staff in the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health. "The inaugural GV Technology Summit invites students, faculty and staff to reimagine what's possible in teaching, research, and service," said Milo  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Likelihood, potential impacts of federal shutdown: U-M experts can comment University of Michigan researchers are available to share their insights on a federal government shutdown at the end of the day Tuesday, unless lawmakers break the impasse and make a deal before then. Stephanie Leiser is a lecturer at the Ford School of Public Policy and director of the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy.  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 3 -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science issued the following news: * * * MSU Study Finds Congregate Care Limits Social Support for Transition-Age Youth in Child Welfare By Brandon Drain Social support is vital for young people in the child welfare system as they transition into adulthood, according to researchers. However, many youths with foster care backgrounds often experience disconnection or social marginalization during this transition,   more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Nesbitt Votes Against Bipartisan Budget As GOP Gov. Primary Goes Far-Right Nesbitt's vote shows just how extreme this primary is * Republican gubernatorial candidate Aric Nesbitt was one of just five Republican senators who voted against the balanced and bipartisan state budget. The budget includes major investments in fixing the damn roads, delivers record per-pupil funding for our public   more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * New 'Price Hike Mike' Campaign Highlights How Mike Rogers' Agenda Makes Life More Expensive in Michigan New @PriceHikeMike account will remind Michiganders how Mike Rogers mocked Michigan families while his Price-Hike Agenda spikes costs for everyone * The Michigan Democratic Party today launched "Price Hike Mike," an accountability campaign dedicated to exposing how failed GOP Senate candi  more

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Oct. 4 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Faculty, student join EPA research ship to survey impact of low oxygen in Lake Erie A Northwest Missouri State University student and faculty member recently joined students in Michigan and Ohio for a research expedition to better understand contaminants and shoreline erosion at Lake Erie. "I was grateful to be offered it and for the chance to get real-world experience," said William T  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Price Hike Mike's Comments Mocking Michigan Families for Struggling with Higher Costs Haunt Him on Campaign Trail Mike Rogers' Price-Hike Agenda and a series of tone-deaf comments are quickly becoming a liability for his campaign * As failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers continues pushing a toxic Price-Hike Agenda, his comments mocking Michigan families struggling with higher costs are beg  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * New public and applied liberal arts program features entrepreneurship track Initiative combines traditional humanities education with practical career preparation Author: Shiva Karthik Rallabandi, ralla1s@cmich.edu Central Michigan University has introduced a new public and applied liberal arts program that combines traditional humanities education with practical career preparation, including   more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * REMINDER: Price Hike Mike "Firmly Supported" GOP Bill that Created Health Care Crisis and Prompted Government Shutdown The Mike Rogers-backed tax law increases health care premiums for millions of Americans by 114% on average, risks hundreds of thousands of Michiganders losing coverage * As Republicans in D.C. force a government shutdown rather than address the cost-of-living crisis they crea  more

ROYAL OAK, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Stout, a consulting firm specializing in corporate finance, accounting, valuation, disputes, claims and investigations, issued the following news release: * * * Stout Acquires Appraisers and Planners, Inc. Stout, a global advisory firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Appraisers and Planners, Inc., one of New York City's leading and prominent firms specializing in the expert valuation of commercial real estate. Established over 90 years ago, Appraisers  more

ROYAL OAK, Michigan, Oct. 2 (TNSrep) -- Stout, a consulting firm specializing in corporate finance, accounting, valuation, disputes, claims and investigations, issued the following news release: * * * Stout's Steinkamp and DiDomenico Contribute to Book on Access to Justice Neil Steinkamp and Samantha DiDomenico recently contributed to the book, "Rethinking the Lawyers' Monopoly: Access to Justice and the Future of Legal Services." They have co-authored a chapter that offers an innovative fram  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 3 (TNSrep) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Study finds GVSU generates $3 billion annual economic impact, drives state and regional economy A report released today underscores the significant role Grand Valley State University plays in Michigan's economy, finding GVSU generates more than $3 billion in annual economic impact. The study details Grand Valley's strong return on public investment and the economic engine the university and  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * U-M experts to examine cell phone policies in Michigan schools, effects on student well-being RESEARCH TO WATCH WHAT'S THE STUDY: A multidisciplinary team of University of Michigan researchers has received a grant from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct interviews and surveys to understand how school cell phone policies across the state affect community violence, including fights in   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- The University of Michigan posted the following Q&A on Sept. 29, 2025, with Katherine Michelmore, associate professor at the Ford School of Public Policy: * * * U-M policy expert part of national team exploring impacts of pandemic-era tax credits A University of Michigan researcher who has extensively examined the effectiveness of the social safety net contributed to a national study that found the pandemic-era tax credit expansions helped reduce child poverty  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following Q&A on Sept. 29, 2025, by Jeff Karoub with associate professor Katherine Michelmore: * * * U-M policy expert part of national team exploring impacts of pandemic-era tax credits A University of Michigan researcher who has extensively examined the effectiveness of the social safety net contributed to a national study that found the pandemic-era tax credit expansions helped reduce chil  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * U-M pushes geoexchange innovation deeper in pursuit of carbon neutrality The University of Michigan is testing a deeper approach to geoexchange technology that could expand the capacity and efficiency of sustainable heating and cooling on campus. Instead of using conventional water-well drilling rigs, crews are applying oil and gas drilling techniques to install a closed-loop system farther below the s  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Universities unite to lead national effort for strategic, inclusive campus governance New center provides research-based tools to help boards and campus leaders navigate complex challenges and advance their missions * As higher education faces unprecedented pressures from political interference, budget constraints and evolving student needs, the University of Michigan and University of California Rive  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * CATNIP for chemists: New data-driven tool broadens access to greener chemistry University of Michigan and Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed a new tool that makes greener chemistry more accessible. The tool, described in a study supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation and published Oct. 1 in the journal Nature, removes a major barrier to wider adoption of biocataly  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Conspiracy content drives anti-establishment sentiment on TikTok, YouTube People actively seeking conspiracy content involving anti-establishment sentiment--distrust in institutions like the media or health care--will find it regularly on TikTok and YouTube. This sentiment rarely appears in finance, wellness or the general For You Page (which tailors the user's feed to their interests), whic  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * High pollen count: The last straw effect on suicide risk Beyond the sneezing and itchy eyes, high pollen seasons are now linked to a significant increase in suicide risk. A new University of Michigan study found a 7.4% jump in deaths, suggesting the physical discomfort of allergies may trigger a deeper, more dangerous despair, an overlooked factor in suicide prevention. The study indicates   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Human-AI coaching models boost weight loss Adding human coaches to artificial intelligence-powered weight-loss programs significantly boosts user success, underscoring the value of hybrid human-AI models in digital health, a new study suggests. Drawing on data from about 65,000 users of the HealthifyMe app over three years, the researchers found that individuals using both human and AI coaches  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Marriage linked to better health, happiness Think being single is easier? A new study suggests that marriage might give people a surprising boost in health and happiness. Researchers from the University of Michigan and Singapore Management University studied nearly 5,000 adults in the U.S. and Japan to see how being single or married affects their well-being. Single people in both countries ha  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Prescribing arts to tackle loneliness in students The University of Michigan's new arts prescription program, ArtsRx, will launch a pilot implementation study to help college students combat loneliness. ArtsRx brings together a broad coalition of U-M arts and health units, including University Health & Counseling, Wolverine Wellness and the Arts Initiative, alongside the University Musical Society, Mus  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Psychedelics alter far more neurons than expected The discovery challenges decades of assumptions and points to new hope for patients with depression, Alzheimer's, and beyond * The most basic assumption about how psychedelic medicine works is at least partially flawed: Psychedelics are altering not just a few specific brain cells, but the vast majority of them, according to a new University  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Scalable AI tracks motion from single molecules to wildebeests U-M researchers build artificial intelligence that discovers unique molecule behaviors in fluorescence microscopy--and could soon follow particles, wild animals or even celestial bodies University of Michigan researchers have developed a tool powered by artificial intelligence that can help them examine the behavior of a single mol  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Oct. 2, 2025, with anthropologist Webb Keane: * * * Worshiping at the altar of AI A University of Michigan anthropologist takes on artificial intelligence and the authority we give to it * As people embrace ChatGPT and other large language models, University of Michigan anthropologist Webb Keane says it's easy for people to imbue AI with a human, or even god-like, authority. Keane studies the role of reli  more