WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Two Hearings Set on Truman Scholarship and Student, Parental Rights Owens Announces Hearing on Examining Bias in the Truman Scholarship Program * Wednesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing titled "Public Funds, Private Politics: Examining   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Amir Hassan Won't Stand Up to Criminals * "American Journal News asked Republican House candidates in Michigan, Iowa, and Ohio if they would have supported the [Epstein files release] measure. None provided on-the-record responses." Even after his party bosses " reversed course," Amir Hassan is staying silent rather than tell Michiganders where he stands on the Epstein file relea  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 25 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: Agricultural drones are reshaping farming * In the past decade, drones have become integral to many sectors of the economy. Now, they are rapidly transforming agriculture too, helping farmers grow their crops and changing the way farming is done. In a study published in Science, researchers at Michigan State University documented how agricultural drones have spread at extraordinary  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chair Walberg Launches Nationwide Investigation into Antisemitism in K-12 Schools Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) is launching an investigation into three school districts (Berkeley Unified School District, Fairfax County Public Schools, and the School District of Philadelphia) after receiving disturbing reports of  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 26 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU among nation's best colleges for future leaders * Central Michigan University has been named to TIME's Best Colleges for Future Leaders 2026 list. CMU is one of only four universities in Michigan to rank in the top 125 colleges by TIME, which evaluated 4,800 of "the most influential figures shaping U.S. society today" in compiling their list, according to their methodology page. The reco  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 25 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Congressman Huizenga Visits Tiara Yachts, Highlights Support for American Manufacturing, Trade, and Working Families * On Nov. 17, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI-04) visited Tiara Yachts in Michigan to see firsthand how hundreds of men and women design and build American-made boats, contributing to the economic strength of the recreational boating industr  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Nov. 22 -- Davenport University issued the following Q&A on Nov. 20, 2025, with President Richard J. Pappas: * * * Q&A with President Pappas Davenport University President Richard J. Pappas, Ed.D., has been a leader in higher education for nearly 50 years. He has been the president of four institutions and has held that role at Davenport since 2009. Pappas announced in August that he will retire at the end of this academic year. DU Review's Mary Eilleen Lyon talked to  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 25 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Designing the future of responsible smart homes * For Central Michigan University business information systems graduate student Akhilreddy Bokka from Kamareddy, India, the future of smart homes can and should do more than automate tasks. His research paper, "Designing Responsible Agentic AI Homes as Hybrid Intelligent Service Ecosystems," has been accepted for presentation at the SIG SVC Worksho  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 25 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Economics student Maheshwari Kammadanam finds purpose in persistence * For Maheshwari Kammadanam, studying abroad was about taking a chance on herself and the future she wanted to create. "I'm originally from Hyderabad, which in my very biased opinion is the only place where you get the best biryani in the world," Kammadanam said with a smile. "Growing up, I always heard people say that studyi  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot goes to 'The Game' to spotlight No. 1 Ohio State at No. 18 Michigan in Ann Arbor * * Michigan great and Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson to serve as celebrity guest picker * Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore and Ohio State head coach Ryan Day join the show from Michigan Stadium * Fans are encouraged t  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 25 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Esports qualifies for postseason for second straight year * Central Michigan University's Rocket League team has once again secured its place in the Esports Collegiate Conference Championship Tournament, marking back-to-back postseason appearances and a milestone year for the program. CMU enters the Fall 2025 Championship as the #3 seed, the team's highest finish to date. A breakthrough regul  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 24 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary: * * * Democracy at Risk The EU's new plan to regulate speech, media, and elections. By Claudia Ascensao Nunes The European Union has just unveiled the so-called European Democracy Shield. The name, while promising, claims to "protect" democracy on the basis of two pillars which, on principle, should raise concerns: combating "disinformation" and "foreign interference." To that end, the E  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, released the following opening statement from a Nov. 18, 2025, hearing entitled "The Future of College: Harnessing Innovation to Improve Outcomes and Lower Costs": * * * Good morning and welcome to today's Committee on Education and Workforce hearing. I want to thank our witnesses for joining us as we examine how innovation in higher education can expand opportunity, improve student ou  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, released the following opening statement from a Nov. 21, 2025, member day hearing on antisemitism and workforce shortages: * * * Thank you all for being here for this year's Member Day hearing. Today is about listening. Member Day gives our colleagues who aren't on the Committee a chance to share what's happening back home--the stories, ideas, and challenges shaping their communities.  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 26 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Industry insight meets student ambition * On November 13, students from across the College of Business gathered for a panel discussion that bridged classroom learning with real-world career insight. The event, co-hosted by Central Michigan University's American Marketing Association and the Alpha Kappa Psi co-ed business fraternity, featured professionals from La-Z-Boy who shared their experienc  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 24 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Jason Miller appointed to Michigan supply chain commission * Jason Miller, Eli Broad Endowed Professor in Supply Chain Management in the Michigan State University Broad College of Business has been appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to the state of Michigan's Commission for Logistics and Supply Chain Collaboration. His term began Nov. 19, 2025, and will continue at the pleasure of the governor throu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * John James Proposes the "Path to Affordable Homes Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative John James (MI-10) announced that he has proposed a new law, the Path to Affordable Homes Act. This critical legislation will cut red tape that adds thousands to the cost of new homes in Michigan and across the country. It reigns in bureaucrats who have been using unclear and costly "green" building codes  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Mackenzie Announces Hearing on Creating More Opportunities for American Boxers Thursday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), will hold a hearing titled "In Their Corner: Creating More Opportunities for American Boxers." What: Subcommittee hearing titled "In Their Corner: Creating Mor  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 23 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary: * * * Mamdani and the Minimum Wage Law By Walter Block An artificial hurdle to employment, not a route in. With all the kerfuffle about free buses, stricter rent controls, support for child care, and government groceries, Mr. Mamdani's views on the minimum wage law have not been given the attention they deserve, slipping slyly below the radar. The Mayor-elect of New York City opined, "Whe  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Nov. 26 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: * * * Marquette Law School to host conversation on 'Transforming Student Achievement Through Literacy,' Dec. 2 Marquette University Law School's Lubar Center for Public Research and Civic Education and Marquette's College of Education are co-hosting "The Power of Reading: Transforming Student Achievement Through Literacy," a special program with several of Wisconsin's leading figures in literacy, Tuesday,  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Nov. 25, 2025: * * * Duggan Refuses to Condemn Trump's Threats to Execute Lawmakers In a stunning exchange this weekend, Mike Duggan failed to condemn Donald Trump threats of political violence against lawmakers, including U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin--and now when pressed, Duggan's campaign is still not condemning them, with his spokesperson saying that "he is running for state office, not federal of  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Michigan Farm Exports "Collapse" in Fallout From Mike Rogers-Backed Tariffs Michigan farm exports are continuing to "collapse" in the fallout from the reckless tariffs supported by failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers. According to Crain's Grand Rapids Business, "Michigan wheat shipments plummeted 89% in the first half of 2025" and "soybean meal exports also dropped 46%," which state offici  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Manufacturing Slows in November As Mike Rogers-Backed Tariffs Continue to Spike Costs, Hurt Businesses A new survey from S&P Global found that "U.S. factory activity slowed to a four-month low in November" as the chaotic tariffs supported by failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers led to "higher prices" and "restrained demand," leading to "a piling up of unsold goods that could hinder gro  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens Blasts Reported Big 10 Private Equity Deal * Stevens warns Big 10 deal risks putting corporate greed ahead of Michigan students and tradition WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens sent a letter to Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti warning that the conference's reported plan to sell a 10% stake in its media rights to UC Investments for   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Pharmacist Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for $4M Health Care Fraud Scheme * A former Michigan pharmacist was sentenced today to 46 months in prison for his role in a health care fraud scheme at a pharmacy he operated. He was also ordered to pay $4 million in restitution and to forfeit four real estate properties and $726,364.96. According to court documents, from approximately 2011 to  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 26 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science issued the following news: * * * Study links climate-driven flooding to cognitive decline in older adults By tracking older adults in flood-affected Thai communities, MSU researchers connect climate disasters to cognitive decline and point to Bangkok's Resilient City Policy as a promising defense. By Brandon Drain Temperature increases and extreme weather events due to climate change have caused vulnerab  more

HOUGHTON, Michigan, Nov. 25 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release: * * * The Husky in the Boat: Software Engineer Steers Toward Bright Horizon By Cyndi Perkins To keep the Rowing Club at Michigan Tech afloat, junior software engineering major Elise Buzzell became a student coach -- an experience that's helping her prepare for a career as a software development director. She'd rather have her oars in the water. But with the future of the Rowing Club at Michig  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar and Krishnamoorthi to Amazon and FTC: Make it Clear Where Products Come From Letting Customers Easily Find Which Products are Made in America Would Boost American Manufacturing and Small Businesses * Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking M  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 25 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * National Academies recognizes U-M's Teresa Paneque Carreno with top science communication award The astronomer, author and social media influencer has been selected as a winner of a 2025 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Award for Excellence in Science Communications * Teresa Paneque Carreno, assistant professor in the University of Michigan's Department of Astronomy, has been named a top award winner in the 20  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * New Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Report Shows a Path Forward -- Advocates Applaud Governor Whitmer's Leadership and Call for Action on Proven Policy Solutions * LANSING, Mich. Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, release the following statements praising Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Gun Vio  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Congressman Tom Barrett Delivers Millions for Agricultural Research Congressman Tom Barrett is once again delivering real results for mid-Michigan. Congressman Barrett secured nearly $4.1 million for community projects throughout Michigan's 7th congressional district, which included millions for agricultural research at Michigan State University. Read more from Michigan Farm News here (h  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 25 -- NSF, a testing and certification organization in the water industry, issued the following news: * * * NSF Launches China Morning Nutrition Product Certification, Naming Amway the First Certified Company Through professional third-party evaluation, the China Morning Nutrition Product Certification provides consumers with more reliable supplement products. * NSF, a leading global public health and safety organization, has launched the China Morning Nutrition P  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan posted the following news release on Nov. 25, 2025: * * * NURSE SENTENCED FOR TAMPERING WITH VIALS OF FENTANYL A Grosse Pointe Park registered nurse, Travis Eskridge, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for tampering with a consumer product, specifically the Schedule II controlled substance fentanyl. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. Gorgon was jo  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 25 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Partnership aims to make early math more accessible * Two Central Michigan University colleges are partnering to redesign courses in a way that boosts student success and retention. The College of Business Administration and College of Science & Engineering are redesigning an economics course and two early math courses to make them more applicable to non-STEM disciplines. Students in every m  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Presses U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Nominee Amid Concerns Over Permanent Closures of USCG Units During Hearing, Peters Also Underscored the Importance of the Great Lakes Oil Spill Center of Expertise, Which He Created in 2018 * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) highlighted concerns over the potential closure of United States Coast Guard (USCG) units in Michigan during a confirmation hearing for   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 25 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary: * * * Political Remembering and Cultural Forgetting National holidays have edged out local celebrations. By Katrina Gulliver It's November 25. If you'd been living in New York more than a century ago, you might have known this day as a holiday. Commemorating the end of the War of Independence, it marked the day British forces evacuated New York City, following the formal cessation of the c  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. McDonald Rivet, Hinson Introduce Bill to Make Child Care More Affordable * WASHINGTON Today, Congresswomen Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Ashley Hinson (IA-02) announced the bipartisan Early Education Savings Program Act. This bill, supported by Democrats and Republicans, would make child care more affordable by expanding 529 savings programs to cover child care expenses. "Eve  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following opening statement from a Nov. 19, 2025, confirmation hearing for Charlton Allen to be general counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority, John Walk to be Agriculture inspector general, and T. March Bell to be inspector general of Health and Human Services: * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Welcome to our nominees and congratulations o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Nov. 24, 2025: * * * Senate Passes Peters' Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Fishery Research and Management Bill Passes with Unanimous Support Amid Trump Administration's Efforts to Reduce Staffing at Great Lakes Science Center Headquartered in Michigan * The Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to bolster Great Lakes fishery research  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Nov. 25 -- Corewell Health issued the following news release: * * * Trauma recovery center offers free mental health support for survivors of violent crime Corewell Health opens West Michigan's first center dedicated to helping victims heal * Survivors of violence in West Michigan now have a new lifeline: Corewell Health has opened the region's first Trauma Recovery Center, offering free, comprehensive mental health care to help victims heal and rebuild their lives.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Donald Trump's $100 Million Power Plant Boondoggle is Extended for Third Time * Eddystone, Pennsylvania - Last night, the Trump administration extended its fake 'emergency' order to keep the Eddystone power plant online past its scheduled retirement for the third time. The administration also extended a similar order for the J.H. Campbell coal plant in Michigan last week. Accord  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 27 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M fellowship gives students hands-on experience in protecting northern Michigan waters PELLSTON--On a hot late summer day, University of Michigan student Mira Hughes wades through the water of Elliot Creek, a clear, cold stream that flows through the southeast side of Cheboygan State Park. She scoops insects out of the pebbles, sand and muck that line different parts of the creek. She takes water sa  more

FLINT, Michigan, Nov. 25 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: * * * UM-Flint students gaining international entrepreneurship experience through virtual exchange program By Shaun Bailey Students in the University of Michigan-Flint's School of Management are participating in the virtual Entrepreneurship Exchange program's first cohort. This free program connects them with teammates from Egypt, Libya, Morocco and the United States. Teams then identify real-world challe  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 26 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Most older drivers aren't thinking about the road ahead, poll suggests More than 80% of people over 65 drive at least weekly, but less than half have a plan for a time when they can't or shouldn't drive * When today's older adults learned to drive, they might have heard the Beatles' "Drive My Car" or Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" on their car radio's Top 40 station. Now, 84% of people a  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * School matters: Resource program curbs Michigan's high absenteeism rate A program that puts caseworkers in schools where students struggle to regularly attend is apparently working in Michigan: The chronic absenteeism rate dropped by 8 percent. Chronic absenteeism, or missing 10% or more school days, in K-12 schools is surging nationwide. Michigan is among the hardest-hit states. A new Univ  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Tiny traps, big trouble: Small regions within cells aggregate proteins linked to ALS, dementia Inside the cell reside many tiny assembly factories and warehouses that gather together all of the proteins and RNAs--which carry out instructions from our DNA--that a living being needs. These assemblies, called biomolecular condensates, help regulate how cells divide and respond to stress by seque  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Want actionable climate knowledge at scale? Consider these three pathways Tackling climate change is messy, but these pathways offer a simplified framework to understand and share new strategies and innovations * There's no one-size-fits-all solution to adapting and building resilience to climate change, but a new study led by the University of Michigan offers three generalized pathways to h  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg and Lee Lead Effort to Protect Children's Online Privacy * Today, Reps. Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Laurel Lee (R-FL) introduced the Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0). COPPA 2.0 modernizes and strengthens the only online privacy law for children, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) to protect kids and teens from the privacy and safety risks they face o  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 26 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Grand Challenges: Driving the future of smart, sustainable mobility From the heart of the Motor City, Wayne State is continuing Detroit's legacy of transforming transportation through research that improves safety, reduces emissions and expands access. Through its Grand Challenges initiative, Wayne State is uniting experts to create personalized solutions and shape the future of mobility in our rapidly evolv  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 27 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program helps student find her path in conservation, education Wayne State University senior Shahrin Rahman always knew she wanted to work with nature - and her experiences as a student researcher at Wayne State University showed her just how many opportunities were right in her backyard. As a student majoring in environmental science with a minor in biology, she's been a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following testimony by Nicole Gasper, CEO of West Michigan Aviation Academy, from a Nov. 19, 2025, hearing entitled "From Classroom to Career: Strengthening Skills Pathways Through CTE." CTE stands for career and technical education. * * * Chairman Kiley, Ranking Member Bonamici, and members of the committee, thank you for giving me the opportunity to share   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 25 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * What is '2025 normal'? Many factors make teasing out true health of economy challenging, U-M scholars say Tariffs are in effect and in flux, the job market is unstable and artificial intelligence affects the way business is done. The longest shutdown in U.S. history has ended, but its effects are still being felt. Consumers and businesses alike come face to face with all of it and more as the holiday   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSFR) -- Whirlpool Corp., Benton Harbor, Michigan, filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission alleging violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The action entitled "Certain Low-Profile Microwave-Hood Combination Products, DN 3857," concerns the importation, sale for importation, and domestic sale after importation of the specified combination products. The complaint names sixteen respondents from six countries. The companies listed include Samsu  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 26 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Wrap up your holiday list with CMich Press * Do you have a hard-to-buy-for CMU alum on your holiday shopping list? Get them a unique gift from the world's only peer-reviewed game press run right here at Central Michigan University. Central Michigan University Press and the Center for Learning through Games and Simulations publish beautifully designed, intellectually engaging games that inspire  more