MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * A CMU song to boost pride, connection * Yes, Central Michigan University has a fight song. You hear it, and maybe even sing it alongside fellow fans, at CMU sporting events. But what about a song that inspires pride in CMU away from athletic events? Will Anderson, College of the Arts and Media faculty member, is working to create such a song with the help of a $5,000 Go Grant aligned with stra  more

ADRIAN, Michigan, Nov. 15 -- Adrian College issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2025: * * * Adrian College signs MOU with JPEC to expand dual-credit opportunities for high school students Adrian College and Jackson Preparatory & Early College signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Nov. 12 to expand dual-enrollment opportunities, strengthen transfer pathways and improve access to higher education between the two institutions. JPEC President Jonathon Marowelli met with Adrian Col  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Nov. 7, 2025, with Bill Axinn, professor of sociology at the Institute for Social Research: * * * All in the family: U-M expert reflects on 5 decades focused on Nepal, from youth to leading 30-year study When Bill Axinn's parents took him to Nepal in 1976 for their own work in agricultural and social development, he was "pretty upset to be missing seventh grade." * Axinn's parents brought him to the then-i  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- Calvin University issued the following news: * * * Expanding Access to Speech Therapy Through Innovation and Partnership Across the country, many schools struggle to provide consistent speech-language therapy for students who need it most. Through innovative partnerships, Calvin University's Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology program is helping to change that. As the program expanded--adding a distance education cohort alongside the on-campus one--  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 11 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU accounting student builds career confidence through community * When senior accounting major Bailey Graham from Muskegon, Mich., transferred to Central Michigan University, she was looking for more than a new start she was looking for a place that felt like home. "I chose Central Michigan University for the affordability and how you get a smaller school feel with large school benefits," Gr  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU Trustees to meet November 20-21, 2025 * The Central Michigan University Board of Trustees will meet next week, with committee meetings Thursday, November 20, and a formal session Friday, November 21. CMU Board of Trustees meetings are open to the university community and members of the public. All meetings are held in the President's Conference Room in the Bovee University Center, with sea  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * COP30 climate conference in Brazil: U-M experts available to comment EXPERTS ADVISORY Negotiators from nearly 200 countries have gathered in Belem, Brazil, for the annual international climate change conference--known this year as COP30--in an effort to advance global climate solutions. University of Michigan experts are available to comment. * * * CLIMATE ACTION Jonathan Overpeck, professor and de  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 15 -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: * * * Creativity, Generosity and Legacy Take Center Stage at CCS Scholarship Celebration Luncheon The College for Creative Studies welcomed donors, trustees, alumni, students, faculty and friends to the second annual Donor Appreciation Scholarship Celebration Luncheon on October 7, in the General Motors Auditorium at the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education. The event honored the generosity of t  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Dog and detective duo supports students in times of need * With his cloudlike fur and gentle eyes, Chase looks more like a teddy bear than a trained professional. This 5-year-old Great Pyrenees mix is the newest member of Michigan State University's comfort canine team, and he is already making an impact across campus. Working alongside MSU Police and Public Safety Detective Sydnee Zienta, who ser  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- 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 Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Dow Announces Military Degree Equivalency Expansion to E5 for United States Veterans * MDE program exemplifies Dow's efforts to create a more inclusive work environment where diverse backgrounds and levels of experience of veterans are welcome and valu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DSCC Launches New Digital Ad Campaign Sounding the Alarm on Republicans' Health Care Price Hikes * New digital ad campaign holds Republicans accountable for doubling health insurance costs As voters face skyrocketing health insurance costs thanks to Senate Republicans, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee launched a new digital ad campaign to run across news, financial plann  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University expands Loan Repayment Assistance Program to 16 additional majors, building on success of EMU Educators Promise By Walter Kraft Eastern Michigan University is proud to announce the expansion of its innovative Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP), EMU Advantage, to include 16 additional academic programs beyond its original focus on education majors. The expansion build  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Invoking confidence and compassion, H.R. McMaster delivers Vandenberg Lecture The importance of strategic competence, empathy, confidence, and learning from U.S. history was highlighted in H.R. McMaster's talk on national security and diplomacy at the Ford School. For the 7th annual Arthur Vandenberg Lecture, titled Cascading crises and prospects for peace, McMaster joine  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 10 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Larry Burditt * Larry Glenn Burditt passed away October 31, 2025 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 64. He was born in 1961 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and was raised in Drumright, Oklahoma. His father was a farmer and had a machine shop and Larry was active in FFA. He loved to create art and practiced spinning, weaving, drawing, basketry, and fiber art throughout his life. In 1982 Lar  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * IN THE STATES: Health Care Costs Skyrocket in Senate Battleground States, Driven by Republican Health Care Crisis * Fortune : "Affordability was a top issue in the off-year elections last week, and the subsidies are emerging as an issue for the midterm elections next year" In Senate battleground states across the country, health care costs are skyrocketing - in many cases doubling,   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Industry Forum Showcases the Latest in Facilities Technology and Innovation To showcase the latest advancements in facilities technology and innovation, the Aramark Facilities Management team recently invited industry leaders, current and potential clients, and key vendor partners to an Innovation Forum held at a client l  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 11 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Members First Credit Union connects with CMU students * Founded in 1936 when Midland County teachers pooled $50 to form a cooperative, Members First Credit Union began as an educator-focused institution and has since grown through mergers and community expansion to serve residents across Michigan. Headquartered in Midland, MFCU remains a locally driven, not-for-profit financial institution empha  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * "Four Insurers Dropping Obamacare Coverage in Michigan" As Price Hikes Backed by Mike Rogers Cause Premiums to Skyrocket The Detroit Free Press reports that three insurance companies are dropping out of Michigan's individual ACA marketplace in 2026, and a fourth is dropping coverage for Metro Detroiters, collectively affecting more than 200,000 Michiganders. This comes as ACA premium costs are  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Anti-Abortion Group Vows to Spend Millions of Dollars in Michigan Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America (SBA), a dark money anti-abortion group that exclusively supports candidates that back a national abortion ban, has set it sights on Michigan and three other battleground states in 2026 with an $80 million effort to elect extreme anti-abortion politicians like John James, Mike R  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Mike Rogers Falsely Claims 'Van in Detroit' with 'Ballots' Swung 2024 Election Against Him According to breaking reporting from The Detroit News, failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers falsely claimed that voter fraud played a role in his race last year and "a single van carrying ballots in Detroit 'swung' his 2024 race against Democrat Elissa Slotkin." The reporting notes Rogers "q  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Nov. 11, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Lansing Republicans Pay Chatfield Aides that Plead Guilty to Embezzlement Former chief of staff to Speaker Chatfield, Rob Minard with political fundraiser and wife, Anne Minard, pled guilty to larceny and embezzlement and agreed to testify against Chatfield * In case you missed it, yet again, the MIGOP is embroiled in scandal after Rob Minard, former chief of staff to  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * John James Still Silent On Epstein Files As House Nears a Vote With a new Member of Congress being sworn in today and signing on as the final signature necessary on a Republican-led effort to force a vote on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files, Rep. John James is still conspicuously silent and has not commented on releasing the Epstein files. It comes as newly released email  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Mike Duggan's Aggressive Union-Busting Against Nurses Exposed In Shocking Report A shocking new report from Michigan Advance has brought to light the vicious and aggressive union-busting and other anti-labor tactics against nurses and medical lab workers that took place under Mike Duggan when he led the Detroit Medical Center. The report (https://michiganadvance.com/2025/11/13/union-battles-a  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * Mike Rogers "Brought Election Denialism To New Heights in Michigan" With Baseless Claims That He Lost Due to Voter Fraud Watch new video obtained by The Detroit News of Rogers falsely claiming, without evidence, that voter fraud in Detroit "swung" the race against him * In case you missed it, failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers was caught on video falsely claiming, witho  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Mike Rogers Caught Schmoozing With Rich Donors At a Five-Star Resort and Spa As Food Assistance Is Delayed, Costs Soar As food assistance is delayed in Michigan amid the Republican-led government shutdown and insurance premiums soar due to GOP health-care price hikes, failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers is spending the weekend schmoozing with rich donors at a five-star resort and spa, The D  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Mike Rogers Hides From Reporters After Spreading "Ridiculous" and "Unfounded" Claims That Voter Fraud Led to 2024 Loss "Rogers... did not substantiate his claims in the videos. A spokesperson for his campaign did not return a request for comment." * Failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers has continued to dodge questions from reporters for almost an entire week after The Detroit News first r  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Applaud Sens Peters and Slotkin for Government Funding Vote Following Senators Gary Peters' and Elissa Slotkin's votes against a Republican deal on government funding that would do nothing to address health care costs, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Michigan Democrats are proud of Senators Gary Peters and Eliss  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Veterans Criticize GOP Reps. Barrett and James for Cuts to SNAP, Medicaid on Veterans' Day Call Yesterday, veterans from Reps. Tom Barrett and John James' district gathered to call out their representatives for "votes that cut funding to health care, food assistance and veterans' affairs programs." John James and Tom Barrett both voted for the GOP tax law that failed to exten  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * How reliable is AI information? Summary Why this matters: * As AI scours the internet for information, it gathers facts and misinformation. A new method developed by MSU researchers will help users separate fact from fiction. * As people become more experienced using AI tools, they may be comfortable using artificial intelligence to help make higher-stake decisions. This method is designed to he  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * How reliable is AI information? By Emilie Lorditch While artificial intelligence, or AI, tools like ChatGPT might be great for helping you pick where to go for dinner or which TV show to binge watch, would you trust it to make decisions about your medical care or finances? AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini include a disclaimer that the information they find scanning the internet may not always be a  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Nov. 11, 2025: * * * STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Celebrate Michigan Servicemembers Past and Present This Veterans Day In celebration of Veterans Day, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "This Veterans Day is a reminder that our freedom and our democracy aren't just something we have, it is something we have to fight for and protect every day--and n  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Condemn MIGOP Attempt to Interfere in 2026 Elections Following Michigan Republican lawmakers attempting to involve Donald Trump's Department of Justice in 2026 elections, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Donald Trump tried to overturn the 2020 election in Michigan, and now Michigan Republicans are  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * Michigan Dems Slam Mike Rogers for Spreading Baseless Claims That His 2024 Loss Was Due to Voter Fraud Over the weekend, The Detroit News reported that failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers has falsely claimed, without evidence, that voter fraud played a role in his race last year and "a single van carrying ballots in Detroit 'swung' his 2024 race against Democrat Elissa Slo  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Michigan Dems Slam Speaker Hall for Holding Veterans' Affairs Bills Hostage in State House Ahead of Veterans Day Despite these bipartisan bills all passing the state Senate, MAGA Matt Hall once again refuses to do his job and present them in the state House * After Michigan Democrats in the state Senate passed six bills to support our troops and veterans with bipartisan support, these bills   more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Michigan Dems Statement on Former MIGOP Co-Chair Bernadette Smith Filing to Join Mike Rogers in GOP U.S. Senate Primary Former Michigan GOP co-chair Bernadette Smith, who resigned from her position with the state party last week, has now filed paperwork with the FEC to join Mike Rogers in the GOP primary for U.S. Senate. In response, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curt  more

FLINT, Michigan, Nov. 11 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: * * * Miriam and Ellis Perlman donate $954K in support of UM-Flint's Master of Public Administration program By Kat Oak The Master of Public Administration program at the University of Michigan-Flint has received a planned gift from one of the program's creators, Ellis Perlman. Perlman joined the faculty at UM-Flint in 1967 and was a devoted supporter of the development of many academic programs on camp  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * MSU earns top 50 ranking for environmental responsibility, sustainability * Michigan State University has been ranked No. 42 in the Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2026 Edition for its strong culture of environmental responsibility and commitment to campus sustainability. MSU was one of two universities to earn a spot on the top 50 list of more than 385 four-year institutions surveyed. MSU  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * MSU faculty recognized as top global researchers By Paige Higley Eight researchers and professors from Michigan State University have been recognized in the "2025 Highly Cited Researchers" list, a ranking organized annually by Clarivate Analytics. The national list recognizes research scientists from across the globe who have offered expertise and significantly influenced their respective fields of  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * MSU faculty recognized as top global researchers * Eight researchers and professors from Michigan State University have been recognized in the "2025 Highly Cited Researchers" list, a ranking organized annually by Clarivate Analytics. The national list recognizes research scientists from across the globe who have offered expertise and significantly influenced their respective fields of research. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * NEW: Mike Duggan's Disastrous Union-Busting, Anti-Labor Record Against Nurses Revealed * A new report from Michigan Advance reveals that Mike Duggan led a "vicious" campaign of union-busting and anti-labor tactics against nurses and health care workers who wanted safer conditions and better pay as head of the Detroit Medical Center. As Michigan Advance reports, Duggan stonewalled and dismissed nurs  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Kristen McDonald Rivet Voted Against Over $4 Million for MI-08 Out of touch Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet voted AGAINST over $4 million in funding for Michigan's 8th congressional district. "Out of touch Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet betrayed mid-Michigan. Her vote against re-opening the government and against millions in funding for Michigan's 8th congressional district proves she wil  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * NSF CAREER awards to Wayne State University push forward research into AI reliability and next-generation batteries Advances into AI reliability and improved battery technology at Wayne State University's James and Patricia Anderson College of Engineering will be the focus of two recent CAREER Awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. Xingyu Zhou, assistant professor of electrical and computer   more

ROCHESTER, Michigan, Nov. 11 -- Oakland University issued the following news: * * * OU adopts Okanagan Charter, reaffirms commitment to health and wellbeing At a recent event dedicated to "embracing health" and "igniting change" Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz formally adopted the Okanagan Charter, reaffirming the university's commitment to promoting health and wellness across campus and in surrounding communities. "We're so proud to lead by example and adopt the Okanagan C  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Rapid action and partnerships: MSU's role in the national response to avian influenza By Kim Ward and Kelsie Lane When highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, first appeared in U.S. dairy cattle, it shocked the scientific community. The virus, long associated with birds, had crossed a species barrier no one anticipated. In Michigan, however, the response framework was already underway. In the i  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Rapid action and partnerships: MSU's role in the national response to avian influenza * When highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, first appeared in U.S. dairy cattle, it shocked the scientific community. The virus, long associated with birds, had crossed a species barrier no one anticipated. In Michigan, however, the response framework was already underway. In the inner circle of that respo  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Rx Kids linked to higher civic engagement, voter turnout * As the 2026 midterm elections are around the corner, MSU's Rx Kids program is associated with bolstering voter turnout and engagement as well as improving public health. Accordi ng to new research supported by Rx Kids, a first-in-the-nation community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program, is strengthening civic engagement, esp  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Scientists uncover a phosphorus-responsive switch in plants * A newly discovered signaling pathway explains how plants delay flowering when phosphorus runs low, opening doors to nutrient-efficient crops. Phosphorus, a key ingredient in fertilizers, is running out. The world's food systems depend on phosphorus mined from limited reserves, yet much of what is applied to fields washes away, leaving s  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 10 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Spark Sessions light the path from idea to impact * On Oct. 28, Central Michigan University students gathered inside Grawn Hall for a Spark Session that delivered more than ideasit offered a roadmap. Led by CMU alumnus Daniel Lahey '25, the "Art to Income" session focused on helping creative students turn their handmade crafts into side hustles or full-fledged ventures. From building an Etsy s  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 10 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Suicide prevention program decreases risks, saves lives among people recently released from jail * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] A federally funded clinical trial to evaluate an intervention to prevent suicides among people recently released from jail reduced suicide attempts by 55%. That's according to a new study in JAMA Network Open led by researchers from Brown University and Michigan State Uni  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 13 (TNSrep) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M expanded research collaboration, partnerships in FY25 The University of Michigan launched several new initiatives in fiscal year 2025 to spur interdisciplinary research. The initiatives help researchers who want to have broad social and economic impact and strengthen their competitiveness for corporate, philanthropic and government funding. Among the new initiatives led by the Office of   more

FLINT, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: * * * UM-Flint's "Cracks in the Pavement" Symposium brings the community together to showcase Flint's civic empowerment By Kat Oak The University of Michigan-Flint kicked off three years of research and activities related to its "Cracks in the Pavement" grant from the Mellon Foundation, Nov. 6, by hosting nearly 200 local leaders, community members, UM-Flint faculty, students, and staff to explore creativ  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Nov. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * First Graphene-Based Solar Cells Used to Power Temperature Sensors Researchers at the University of Arkansas and the University of Michigan have reported the first use of ultra-low power temperature sensors using graphene-based solar cells. The test is the first hurdle in developing autonomous sensor systems that draw power from multiple sources in the environment -- solar, thermal, acoustic, kineti  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * Global and intercultural education, where you wouldn't think to look Study Abroad has grown into the flagship program of UM-Dearborn's global education experience. But it's just a piece of Scott Riggs' vision for making intercultural experiences accessible and meaningful to students. * In August, UM-Dearborn's Director of Global Engagement Scott Riggs was named one of three recipients  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * How the past helps retired professor, 97, plan for tomorrow Professor Emeritus of Business Administration Cedric Fricke, one of the university's first 20 professors, has spent nearly a century looking for ways to improve the future. * Professor Emeritus of Business Administration Cedric Fricke observes his surroundings to stay ahead of what's coming next. It's a life skill he's honed o  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Expanding brain tumor research A prestigious $4.5M NIH grant will help advance the understanding about deadly tumors and provide a path for developing new treatments Author: Nicole Fawcett, Director of Communications, University of Michigan Rogel Cancer For Maria Castro, Ph.D., moving the needle isn't enough. "I would like to go further. I'd like to turn malignant brai  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 11 -- The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Metformin may reduce Afib after ablation in adults with obesity Participants had Afib and obesity but not diabetes, for which the medication is commonly prescribed Author: Noah Fromson, Public Relations Representative, fromsonn@med.umich.edu Taking the diabetes medication metformin may reduce episodes of atrial fibrillation, or Afib, in people with obesity, according to p  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Novel measuring tool reduces severe allergic reactions during food allergy challenges The results from the pilot study could significantly improve in-office food allergy challenges Author: Johanna Younghans Baker, joyoungh@med.umich.edu If you suspect you have a food allergy, one of the only ways doctors can positively confirm the suspicion is through something ca  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Strength amidst strain: Measuring resilience in young heart patients Study highlights opportunities to build resilience in kids and young adults with single-ventricle heart disease to improve health and recovery Author: Beata Mostafavi, Public Relations Manager, bmostafa@umich.edu For many young people born with complex congenital heart disease, the journey can b  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Study links food insecurity to tumor growth in pediatric neuroblastoma How food insecurity may biologically intensify neuroblastoma growth, bridging social determinants of health and cancer biology Author: Valerie Goodwin, vagoodwi@med.umich.edu Neuroblastoma remains one of the deadliest childhood malignancies, accounting for a disproportionate number of pediatri  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 11 -- The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Virtual reality enhances training for pediatric cardiologists Multicenter study suggests immersive technology may be valuable educational tool in boosting understanding of complex congenital heart disease Author: Beata Mostafavi, Public Relations Manager, bmostafa@umich.edu Training in pediatric cardiology requires the ability to visualize the heart's intricate three-dimen  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Nov. 13, 2025, with Joan Iverson Nassauer, professor of landscape architecture at the School for Environment and Sustainability: * * * 'We know how to do better': Agriculture, water quality and cancer rates in the US More than two decades ago, Joan Iverson Nassauer, professor of landscape architecture at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, helped envision a new fut  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Big sex differences found in how diet, insulin rewire muscle for better blood sugar New research found that restricting calories dramatically rewires proteins in rat skeletal muscle, causing molecular changes that boost insulin sensitivity--crucial for blood sugar control in older adults, say scientists at the University of Michigan and the University of Sydney. Surprisingly, roughly 70% of t  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Fans, not celebrities, drive nationalism on Chinese social media In China's social media universe, celebrities are often assumed to set the tone for millions of adoring followers. But a new study led by the University of Michigan shows the dynamic works the other way around: When it comes to online nationalism, fans are the ones leading--and stars are following. The study, published in Scienc  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Fighting poverty may require cultural wisdom, not just cash Most poverty-fighting efforts focus on meeting basic material needs, such as food and shelter. But this overlooks the psychological and cultural factors that shape how people take action in their lives. University of Michigan researchers found that psychosocial programs designed to support women's agency in Niger, West Africa, were e  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Nov. 12, 2025, by Matt Trevor with Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks, professor of management and organizations at the Ross School of Business: * * * Rethinking work: Why human-centered collaboration beats return-to-office mandates When University of Michigan professor Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks hears the phrase "return to work," he recognizes a paradox: In the post-pandemic era, business leaders seek to "return" to a place  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Nov. 10, 2025, with Lee Roosevelt, clinical associate professor at the School of Nursing: * * * SNAP shortfall puts pregnant women's health--and their babies--at risk As the government shutdown throttles federal SNAP benefits for an estimated 1.4 million Michiganders, Lee Roosevelt, a clinical associate professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, said her midwifery patients will be among the   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * A new theory of molecular evolution For a long time, evolutionary biologists have thought that the genetic mutations that drive the evolution of genes and proteins are largely neutral: they're neither good nor bad, but just ordinary enough to slip through the notice of selection. Now, a University of Michigan study has flipped that theory on its head. In the process of evolution, mutations o  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 10 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Wakeling Gendron Entrepreneurial Scholars invite students to showcase innovation * At Central Michigan University, entrepreneurship isn't limited to business plans or classroom theory it's a mindset built through collaboration, creativity, and hands-on learning. That's exactly what the Wakeling Gendron Entrepreneurial Scholars program offers. The cohort-based program brings together students f  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 10 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State Bookstore begins next chapter with new partner Textbook Brokers Wayne State University is reimagining the campus bookstore experience through a new partnership with Textbook Brokers. The collaboration will expand affordable course materials, add local brands -- such as Carhartt and Detroit Vs Everybody -- to Wayne State's selection of spirit wear and branded merchandise, and strengthen the bookst  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Where students put people first * The Society for Human Resource Management at Central Michigan University is more than a student organization; it's a catalyst for students preparing to lead with empathy and strategy in the workplace. "Our mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most current and comprehensive resources, and to advance the profession by promoting HR's  more