| State Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for Sunday December 14, 2025 ( 62 items ) |
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Adrian College Vice President Delivers AI Presentation
ADRIAN, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Adrian College issued the following news release:
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Adrian College Vice President delivers AI presentation
Adrian College Vice President and Dean of Academics Andrea Milner recently presented to over 1,000 faculty members representing more than 100 institutions within the Council of Independent Colleges' (CIC) AI Ready Network.
The hour-long online meeting, "AI Ready Curriculum and Pedagogy," focused on integrating AI into higher education curricula, with dis
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As Holiday Season Approaches, Michiganders Have Tom Barrett and Bill Huizenga To Thank for Higher Prices
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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As Holiday Season Approaches, Michiganders Have Tom Barrett and Bill Huizenga To Thank for Higher Prices
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Barrett and Huizenga unequivocally back tariffs raising costs
As Michigan families prepare for the holiday season, they're being forced to grapple with higher prices and surprise fees due to cost-raising tariffs backed by Tom Barrett and Bill Huizenga.
Michiganders risk f
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As Michiganders Face Rising Prices and Falling Farm Profits, Reminder that Amir Hassan Fully Backs Cost-Raising Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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As Michiganders Face Rising Prices and Falling Farm Profits, Reminder that Amir Hassan Fully Backs Cost-Raising Tariffs
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As Michigan families prepare for the holiday season, they're being forced to grapple with higher prices and surprise fees due to cost-raising tariffs - and Michigan farmers are being devastated by these tariffs that are making it harder to sell their crops and d
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Births Down, Wages Up: U-M Study Links Historic Birth Rate Drop to Closing Gender Pay Gap
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Births down, wages up: U-M study links historic birth rate drop to closing gender pay gap
As the U.S. birth rate reaches historic lows in 2025, these declines fuel economic change as the year comes to an end.
A University of Michigan study showed that low U.S. fertility has led to gains in pay equity. Eight percent of the narrowing gender pay gap came from women having fewer children.
The fi
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Calvin University: Class Project Sharpens Soft Skills and Creates Sustainable Path for the City of Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Calvin University issued the following news:
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Class project sharpens soft skills and creates sustainable path for the city of Grand Rapids
In early September, a senior mechanical engineering class at Calvin University was asked this question: "What would it take for the city of Grand Rapids to establish and operate a green revolving fund?"
The question wasn't theoretical. The practical implications were real. The customer was the mayor of Michigan's se
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Calvin University: Nagel Institute Launches $2.2 Million Project With John Templeton Foundation Support
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Calvin University issued the following news:
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Nagel Institute launches $2.2 million project with John Templeton Foundation support
The Nagel Institute for the Study of World Christianity, an educational research institute within Calvin University, has launched a major new research initiative following the awarding of a $2.2 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation. The multi-year project brings together leading scholars to explore the ways relig
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Carls Center Introduces DEXA Scan as a New Service
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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Carls Center Introduces DEXA Scan as a New Service
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The Carls Center for Clinical Care and Education is pleased to announce the addition of DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scanning to its range of health services. A DEXA scan is a non-invasive and accurate method for measuring body composition, providing a detailed breakdown of lean and fat, offering valuable insights for overall health
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CMU named 2025 Celonis Academic Center of Excellence for fifth consecutive year
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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CMU named 2025 Celonis Academic Center of Excellence for fifth consecutive year
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For the fifth year in a row, Central Michigan University has been recognized as a Celonis Academic Center of Excellence in Process Miningone of only 13 universities worldwide and just four in the United States to earn the distinction for 2025-26.
The recognition places CMU's College of Business Administration amo
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CMU PSE students earn top placements at fall conference
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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CMU PSE students earn top placements at fall conference
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Pi Sigma Epsilon students from Central Michigan University put their skills to the test this fall at the regional PSE conference at Kent State University. The chapter returned with multiple top finishes, strengthened confidence and valuable experience in real sales and marketing scenarios.
Preparing for high-pressure interviews
For ju
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CMU selects Vice President for CMU Innovation and Online
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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CMU selects Vice President for CMU Innovation and Online
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Central Michigan University Provost Paula Lancaster today announced the appointment of Kaleb Patrick as the next vice president for CMU Innovation and Online, effective December 15, 2025. Patrick has served as the interim vice president for the unit since January 2024, and he served as associate vice president for two years prior to takin
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Consumers Energy Expands Winter Assistance, Safeguards for Michigan Seniors
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Consumers Energy, Jackson, Michigan, announced that it is highlighting various energy bill assistance programs and safeguards available to help Michigan seniors stay safe and warm during the cold winter months. These resources include shut-off protection and a recurring $4 monthly electric bill credit available to most households led by individuals aged 65 or older.
An executive director of customer service and programs at Consumers Energy stated the company is committed
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Davenport Hosts Midwest Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives 2025 Student Case Competition
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 10 -- Davenport University issued the following news:
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Davenport hosts Midwest Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives 2025 Student Case Competition
Students from 7 colleges and universities compete; address health care issues
By Cindy Kamerad
Davenport University recently hosted the Midwest Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives' (MCACHE) annual Student Case Competition for Southeast Michigan. Students from seven colleges
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Davenport University Dedicates Klingenberg Wellness Center on Grand Rapids Campus
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Davenport University issued the following news:
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Davenport University dedicates Klingenberg Wellness Center on Grand Rapids Campus
By Mary Eilleen Lyon
Davenport University leaders, trustees, employees and guests gathered December 10 on the W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids Campus to formally dedicate and name the university's wellness center. The facility, now the Keith and Kathryn Klingenberg Wellness Center, honors the couple's long-standing commitment to
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Dr. Dmitry Zakharov receives Simons Foundation Travel Grant for mathematics research
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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Dr. Dmitry Zakharov receives Simons Foundation Travel Grant for mathematics research
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Dr. Dmitry Zakharov, a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics at Central Michigan University (CMU), has been awarded the Travel Support for Mathematicians Grant from the Simons Foundation. The grant provides $42,000 over five years to support travel and research activities.
The grant will support Dr
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Dreamers, Doers, and Disruptors: Olivia Strother
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 11 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release:
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Dreamers, Doers, and Disruptors: Olivia Strother
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Olivia Strother earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan before completing a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management at Emory's Rollins School of Public Health in 2016.
Driven by an interest in hospital administration, she spent seven years working at UCSF Health, gaining extensive ex
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FSU researcher helps unveil innovative tool to measure healthy aging
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU researcher helps unveil innovative tool to measure healthy aging
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A Florida State University researcher is part of a pioneering team that has developed a new measure to understand and support healthy aging, with the potential to change how health care workers, employers and policymakers assist older adults in remaining active and engaged.
Dawn Carr, director of FSU's Claude Pepper Center and prof
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Gov. Beshear Begins Term as DGA Chair, Democratic Governors Elect Gov. Whitmer as Vice Chair for 2026
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Gov. Beshear Begins Term as DGA Chair, Democratic Governors Elect Gov. Whitmer as Vice Chair for 2026
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Today, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear officially began his term as Chair of the Democratic Governors Association for 2026. He was elected Vice Chair and Chair-Elect in December 2024.
Additionally, America's Democratic governors voted to elect Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to serve as Vice Cha
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Grand Challenges: Wayne State Researchers are Tackling Detroit's Toughest Environmental Problems
DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Grand Challenges: Wayne State researchers are tackling Detroit's toughest environmental problems
Detroit has always rebuilt itself. You can see it in the skyline, the neighborhoods and the factories reborn as tech hubs. But under that grit lies unseen problems - polluted air, contaminated water, aging infrastructure and a city still dealing with the long-term effects of its industrial history.
Wayne State
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Grand Valley State University: New Location, Same Mission - Annual Symposium Moves to Battle Creek for 2026
ALLENDALE, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
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New location, same mission: Annual symposium moves to Battle Creek for 2026
By Michele Coffill
The fifth annual Black Boys and Men National Symposium will convene in a new location -- Battle Creek -- bringing together educators and community leaders to advance conversations and strategies that drive meaningful, equitable change in education.
Registration is open for the symposium, which will run Ju
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Grass Lake Community Schools Partners With Adrian College
ADRIAN, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Adrian College issued the following news release:
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Grass Lake Community Schools partners with Adrian College
Grass Lake Community Schools agreed to a partnership with Adrian College on Dec. 4 to receive a wide range of educational opportunities for its students, staff and faculty members.
Adrian College President Jeffrey Docking invited Grass Lake Community Schools' Superintendent Nick Angel to campus, and both signed the partnership agreement.
The partnersh
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GVSU Data Shows West Michigan Economy 'Softening'
ALLENDALE, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
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GVSU data shows West Michigan economy "softening"
By Brian Vernellis
As 2025 comes to a close, West Michigan's economy shows signs of continued "softening," according to data collected by a Grand Valley State University researcher.
Brian Long, director of supply chain management research at Grand Valley's Seidman College of Business, said his monthly survey of the region's purchasing managers and
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How social media shapes tolerance and echo chambers
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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How social media shapes tolerance and echo chambers
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Open Facebook and the patterns are unmistakable. It can feel like almost every post that we see mirrors our own preferences. Friends and family sharing photos and stories echoing viewpoints you've heard countless times before.
But is it our friends or is it social media that creates an echo chamber? A Michigan State University-led study explore
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Investment helps 958 transfer students get degrees
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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Investment helps 958 transfer students get degrees
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Since 2018, Central Michigan University has helped community colleges and other schools award 958 associate degrees through a strategic investment aimed at helping people receive credentials they earned during their bachelor's degree journey.
Money from the state of Michigan will assist most of Michigan's other public universities follow CMU'
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Is narcissism a uniquely American trait? A new study suggests not.
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Is narcissism a uniquely American trait? A new study suggests not.
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If you watch TV, read popular books or even study research articles, you may walk away believing narcissism is a uniquely United States-based characteristic, whether most common in American young adults, professionals in law, business or entertainment, or politicians.
But a recent study from researchers at Michigan State Universit
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Legacy of Creativity and Care: Charach Family's Enduring Gift to CCS
DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news:
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Legacy of Creativity and Care: Charach Family's Enduring Gift to CCS
When artist Janice Charach ('73 Advertising Design) arrived at the College for Creative Studies, she quickly found what so many CCS students discover: a place where creativity, curiosity and belonging converge. Her years at the College shaped her as both an artist and a person. Janice immersed herself in studio courses, experimenti
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Mich. Democratic Party: As ACA Tax Credit Extension Nears a Vote, Mike Rogers Continues to Support GOP Price Hikes
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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As ACA Tax Credit Extension Nears a Vote, Mike Rogers Continues to Support GOP Price Hikes
With the U.S. Senate expected to vote this week on a Democratic proposal to extend ACA premium tax credits, failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers is continuing to stand with national Republicans who have refused to address the health care crisis they created.
"Mike Rogers has made it clear where he sta
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Mich. Democratic Party: James Standing by Scott as He Focuses on Ending ACA Tax Credits
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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James Standing by Scott as He Focuses on Ending ACA Tax Credits
James previously called for repealing the ACA and labeled it a "monstrosity"
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As Sen. Rick Scott has pushed in recent weeks for Affordable Care Act tax credits to end and be replaced with "Trump Health Freedom Accounts," flailing Republican gubernatorial candidate John James has repeatedly stood by Scott, including at a panel at
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Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Appoints Anti-LGBTQ Extremists and Election Deniers as Campaign Advisors
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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BREAKING: Mike Rogers Appoints Anti-LGBTQ Extremists and Election Deniers as Campaign Advisors
Rogers' advisors include extremists who oppose marriage equality, support forced conversion therapy on minors, and called LGBTQ people "an abomination"
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New reporting from the Detroit Metro Times reveals Mike Rogers has assembled a campaign advisory council of "extremists" who have "long opposed L
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Mich. Democratic Party: Op-Ed - Mike Duggan Not Condemning Threats Against Sen. Slotkin is "Unacceptable"
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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New Op-Ed: Mike Duggan Not Condemning Threats Against Sen. Slotkin is "Unacceptable"
"That's not the kind of leadership we need from someone who wants to govern our state."
LANSING -- In a new column in Deadline Detroit, Barry Goodman called out Mike Duggan for refusing to condemn Donald Trump's execution threats against U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin.
It comes after Duggan refused to speak out la
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Michigan Dems Slam State House Republicans for Killing Jobs and Defunding Programs for Veterans, Community Safety, Sexual Assault Survivors, and More
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025:
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Michigan Dems Slam State House Republicans for Killing Jobs and Defunding Programs for Veterans, Community Safety, Sexual Assault Survivors, and More
Earlier today, the MIGOP state House Appropriations Committee shot down hundreds of millions of dollars that would've created countless jobs
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After finally returning from their luxury vacation, Michigan state House Republican
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Michigan State University College of Social Science: Is Narcissism Just an American Problem? Study Suggests Not
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science issued the following news:
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Is narcissism just an American problem? A new study suggests not.
By Shelly DeJong
If you watch TV, read popular books or even study research articles, you may walk away believing narcissism is a uniquely United States-based characteristic, especially in American young adults.
But a recent study from researchers at Michigan State University's Department of Psychology found
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Michigan Technological University: Student Researcher Explores Balsam Fir Oil Solution to Tick Infestations on Moose
HOUGHTON, Michigan, Dec. 11 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release:
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Student Researcher Explores Balsam Fir Oil Solution to Tick Infestations on Moose
A Michigan Tech student researcher, empathetic to the suffering of tick-infested moose -- and with a personal ick for ticks -- is working to bring the animals relief.
Grace Moeggenborg, an applied ecology and environmental science student in Michigan Technological University's College of Forest Res
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MSU among top 10 public universities for graduate employability
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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MSU among top 10 public universities for graduate employability
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In the Global Employability University Ranking 2026, published by Times Higher Education, Michigan State University is No. 9 among U.S. public universities and No. 34 in the country overall. The ranking highlights universities that recruiters at top companies believe best prepare students for the workplace.
"At MSU, we are deeply com
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MSU graduates 4,700 Spartans during fall commencement ceremonies
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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MSU graduates 4,700 Spartans during fall commencement ceremonies
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As the fall 2025 semester comes to a close, 4,761 MSU students will be graduating during this weekend's commencement ceremonies.
Of the more than 4,700 students graduating, 3,275 bachelor's degree candidates represent 71 of Michigan's counties, 38 U.S. states and 42 countries. Among those, 76 are student-athletes. Graduates range i
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MSU scientists create first human heart organoid to replicate A-fib
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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MSU scientists create first human heart organoid to replicate A-fib
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Though an estimated 60 million people around the world have atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, a type of irregular and often fast heartbeat, it's been at least 30 years since any new treatments have been developed. This is because researchers haven't had accurate models of the human heart to study. Thanks to new developments from Mich
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New Director Shares Vision for MSU's Drug Discovery Program
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news on Dec. 9, 2025:
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New director shares vision for MSU's Drug Discovery Program
The Michigan State University Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology through the College of Osteopathic Medicine has named Andrea Joy Gonzales, Ph.D., as the new director of its Drug Discovery Program.
This position is supported through MSU's Global Impact Initiative, designed to address
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NextEra Energy Resources, WPPI Energy Renew Nuclear Energy Agreement Into 2050s
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- NextEra Energy Resources LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Inc., both of Juno Beach, Florida, and WPPI Energy, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, announced an agreement to continue supplying electricity from the Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
WPPI Energy, a member-owned utility serving 51 locally owned utilities across Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan, will continue to purchase 168 megawatts (MW) of the plant's output well into the 2050s. The Point Beach facility
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Northwood Launches New AI Search and Chatbot to Enhance the Digital Experience
MIDLAND, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- Northwood University issued the following news:
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Northwood Launches New AI Search and Chatbot to Enhance the Digital Experience
Built to help prospective students, current students, families, alumni, faculty, and staff quickly find information, Northwood's new AI-powered website search and chatbot pull directly from official website content and present answers in a clear, conversational format. Similar to interacting with platforms like ChatGPT, users can as
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Northwood University: Alumni Jason and Regina Brickl Invest in the Future of Free Enterprise
MIDLAND, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Northwood University issued the following news:
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Alumni Jason and Regina Brickl Invest in the Future of Free Enterprise
Northwood University is proud to announce a leadership gift from Wisconsin entrepreneurs and alumni Jason R. and Regina M. Brickl in support of the comprehensive When We Are Free campaign for America's Free-Enterprise University.
The Brickls are entrepreneurs and dealer owners who built and lead Brickl Companies, a diversified portfolio of
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Old Habits Die Hard: U-M Study Shows Most Young Nicotine, Cannabis Users are Still Lighting Up
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Old habits die hard: U-M study shows most young nicotine, cannabis users are still lighting up
Young Americans use nicotine, tobacco and cannabis in multiple ways, but smoking those items--the most dangerous method--is still involved for most users, a new University of Michigan study found.
The research, funded by the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health, is importa
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Put Me In Coach: Sportsmanship in Action
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 9 -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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Put Me In Coach: Sportsmanship in Action
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Austin and Carson Knapp spend a lot of time in the gym. They aren't working out per se, but they are influencing the lives of young men in their hometown of Niles, Michigan.
The Knapp brothers serve their community two-fold, by day as I&M line workers and in the evenings as assistant coaches for the Brandywine High School boys ba
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Roosevelt Alumnae Discuss Navigating the Modern Workplace at Women's Leadership Council Holiday Luncheon
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 13 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2025:
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Roosevelt Alumnae Discuss Navigating the Modern Workplace at Women's Leadership Council Holiday Luncheon
Last week alumnae, current students and friends of Roosevelt University gathered for the seventh annual Women's Leadership Council holiday luncheon. Hosted at the University Club of Chicago, the luncheon is one of the council's signature events and provides networking opportunities for prof
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Small-group travel shaping career-ready graduates
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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Small-group travel shaping career-ready graduates
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When Shelly Bartosek logged into this year's fully virtual AAC&U Global Learning Conference alongside CMU students Kennedy Burns and Alina Brown, she wasn't just presenting a sessionshe was helping lead a collaborative panel on the transformative power of faculty-led travel.
AAC&U the American Association of Colleges and Universities is a glob
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Students build career-ready grant writing skills in Aid & Development Workshop series
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy posted the following news:
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Students build career-ready grant writing skills in Aid & Development Workshop series
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Mastering technical and theoretical content is just the beginning for public policy students.
Paulo Quequezana Barrientos (MPP '26), and 18 of his colleagues recently completed the annual Aid & Development Workshop series, designed to complement their classroom experiences and deliver
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The architecture of accommodations
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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The architecture of accommodations
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In the 1930s, long before accessibility became encoded in federal statutes, a group of Michigan State students gathered in rooms across campus. They were members of Tower Guard, an honor society founded by May Shaw, the wife of then-president Robert Shaw. Their purpose was straightforward: to read textbooks and classroom materials aloud to students who were blind
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Tom Dietz Returns to MSU to Discuss 'Making Better Decisions About Sustainability'
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science issued the following news:
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Tom Dietz returns to MSU to discuss "Making Better Decisions About Sustainability"
By Karessa Weir
In his latest book "Decisions for Sustainability: Facts and Values," University Distinguished Professor Emeritus Tom Dietz argued that the decisions of the 21st century will shape the future of humanity and of other species on the planet.
He continued that conversation thi
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UIF Fellows present innovative campus solutions to CMU leadership
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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UIF Fellows present innovative campus solutions to CMU leadership
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The University Innovation Fellows team reached a milestone this week as they presented their design-thinking project to campus stakeholders, including College of Business Administration Dean Chris Moberg, faculty mentors, and university partners committed to supporting student innovation.
The University Innovation Fellows prog
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University of Michigan Dearborn: Congrats to the CASL and the COB Medallion Winners
DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- The University of Michigan's Dearborn Campus issued the following news:
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Congrats to the CASL and the COB Medallion winners
Recipients have participated in scholarship-supported archaeological field work in North Macedonia, conducted medical research that led to publication and landed full-time positions at top accounting firms.
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UM-Dearborn honors a select group of students each semester with Medallion Awards. Chosen by faculty from their respective coll
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University of Michigan: AI Supports Home-based Balance Training
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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AI supports home-based balance training
New machine learning model draws data from wearable sensors to predict how a physical therapist would assess balance training performance
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Balance training patients may soon be able to get AI feedback during home exercises, with four wearable sensors and a new machine learning model developed at the University of Michigan.
The team hopes their technol
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University of Michigan: Black Hole-ier Than Thou - Not Every Galaxy May Have Its Own Supermassive Black Hole After All
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Black hole-ier than thou: Not every galaxy may have its own supermassive black hole after all
A new study challenges convention and suggests that there are a large number of galaxies, especially small ones, without black holes at their cores. This could shed more light on how big black holes came to exist.
This finding, led by researchers at the University of Michigan using NASA's Chandra X-r
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University of Michigan: Expert - Impact of ACIP Shift From Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination for Newborns
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Dec. 9, 2025, with Anand Parekh, chief health policy officer at the School of Public Health:
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Expert: Impact of ACIP shift from universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns
A University of Michigan health expert weighs in on a recent recommendation by a national advisory committee to drop the universal hepatitis B vaccine requirement for newborns that is raising many questions and stirring debate.
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University of Michigan: How Brain Activity Changes Throughout the Day
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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How brain activity changes throughout the day
The findings--and how they were made--could be used to help assess fatigue, develop therapeutics and address mental health issues
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An international team led by the University of Michigan has introduced new methods that reveal which regions of the brain were active throughout the day with single-cell resolution.
Using mouse models, the researcher
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University of Michigan: National Academy of Inventors to Induct Jay Guo
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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National Academy of Inventors to induct Jay Guo
Guo is recognized for advances in nanoscale lithography, transparent conductors and structural color
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L. Jay Guo, the Emmett Leith Collegiate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, has been elected to the National Academy of Inventors for playing a crucial role in enabling the next generation of flexible electronics and technologies
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University of Michigan: RSV's Hidden Toll - Adults of All Ages May Struggle With Breathlessness, Daily Activities Months After Hospitalization
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Dec. 9, 2025, with Aleda Leis, a research assistant professor in epidemiology at the School of Public Health:
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RSV's hidden toll: Adults of all ages may struggle with breathlessness, daily activities months after hospitalization
Study also shows long-term effects not limited to COVID-19
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Recovering from respiratory syncytial virus often doesn't end when it's time to leave the hospital, even
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University of Michigan: Southwest's Disappearing Precipitation is Also Due to Human-driven Climate Change, According to Report
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 11 (TNSrep) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Southwest's disappearing precipitation is also due to human-driven climate change, according to report
The Colorado River Basin, like much of the southwestern U.S., is experiencing a drought so historic--it began in 1999--that it's been called a megadrought. In the basin, whose river provides water to seven states and Mexico, that drought is the product of warming temperatures and reduced prec
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University of Michigan: Targeting Inflammation May Offer Hope for Depression Treatment
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Targeting inflammation may offer hope for depression treatment
Depression has been traditionally treated globally as a disorder of brain chemistry. But what if the immune system is pulling more strings than we ever realized?
A new University of Michigan and Harvard University systematic review and meta-analysis finds that anti-inflammatory treatments not only reduce depressive symptoms, but a
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Violin professor shapes global musical talent
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Violin professor shapes global musical talent
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Dmitri Berlinsky has performed with some of the world's most acclaimed orchestras and given master classes all around the globe. He's won international violin competitions. He's studied under and collaborated with influential musicians at prestigious institutions, such as the Moscow Conservatory and the Juilliard School.
These achievements reflect Ber
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Wayne State Announces Streamlined Kalamazoo-to-WSU Pathway for Eligible Students
DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Wayne State announces streamlined Kalamazoo-to-WSU pathway for eligible students
Wayne State University announced a new partnership with The Kalamazoo Promise and Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) that will create a K2W (Kalamazoo to Wayne) pathway. Eligible KVCC students who receive the Kalamazoo Promise scholarship will have the most direct and assured route from high school to a Wayne State Univers
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Wayne State College of Nursing Awarded $4 Million State Grant to Strengthen Michigan's Nursing Workforce
DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Wayne State College of Nursing awarded $4 million state grant to strengthen Michigan's nursing workforce
The Wayne State University College of Nursing, in collaboration with the Division of Health Affairs, the Michigan Area Health Education Center (MI-AHEC) and a coalition of health systems and community health organizations, has received a $4 million grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Se
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Wayne State Researcher Honored by National Academy of Inventors
DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Wayne State researcher honored by National Academy of Inventors
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has announced the election of 185 exceptional inventors into its 2025 Class of Fellows. The 2025 cohort includes 169 U.S. distinguished academic and institutional inventors and 16 international fellows.
Dr. Gregory Auner, Strauss TEAMS Endowed Chair and professor of surgery and biomedical engineering at W
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Wayne State University: Grand Challenges - Detroit's Research Engine is Driving Solutions for Health Across Generations
DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Grand Challenges: Detroit's research engine is driving solutions for health across generations
From birth through the later decades of life, the human body and brain constantly adapt to experience and environments. Wayne State University researchers across disciplines not only study these influences - they develop solutions to improve lifelong health and well-being across Detroit and beyond. Their work advanc
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WMU's student-run WIDR-FM receives national, international recognition
KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- Western Michigan University posted the following news:
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WMU's student-run WIDR-FM receives national, international recognition
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KALAMAZOO, Mich.The nation's best college radio station is preparing to defend its title.
Western Michigan University's 89.1 WIDR-FM has received global acclaim, with students named finalists for a total of 16 awards between the 2025-26 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) awards and the 2025 International Student Broadcas
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