OLIVET, Michigan, Feb. 9 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * 15 Community College Nursing Programs in Michigan * You can launch a fulfilling nursing career by starting at one of Michigan's community college programs, which offer practical, flexible paths to becoming a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Key Takeaways * Michigan community colleges offer accredited nursing programs that teach hands-on skills and prepare you for RN or LPN roles. * Man  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 10 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Acting AG Davenport Secures Settlement with Trump Administration That Will Protect $1 Billion in Education Funding for New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that a coalition of 19 attorneys general has secured an agreement with the Trump Administration that will prevent the federal government from unlawfully withholding   more

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Feb. 9 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * Aetna Medicaid and NACHC team up to improve outcomes in hypertension management * HARTFORD, CT, Feb. 9, 2026 - Aetna Medicaid, a CVS Health(r) company (NYSE: CVS ), and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) today announced a new collaboration to improve blood pressure control rates in selected Aetna Medicaid member communities. According to the Ame  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Agreement with Trump Administration to Protect Millions in Education Funding * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in securing an agreement (PDF) with the Trump administration to prevent it from withholding federal funding from state and local education agencies that refuse to abandon lawful programs and polic  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues to Oppose Proposal to Undo Reporting Requirements That Help Address Race-Based Disparities in Special Education * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Education (U.S. ED)'s proposal to remove certain reporting requirements that help  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Launches Second Pillar of Blueprint for a Better America To Revive the American Dream * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today launched the second pillar of his Blueprint for a Better America : Reviving the American Dream. This sweeping package of four bills aims to tackle the growing issue of housing affordability in the United States by lowering costs for homebuyers, boost  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Feb. 9 [Category: Political] -- Santa Fe Institute posted the following news release: * * * Boldness is key to avoiding self-censorship, model shows * Whenever an authority has influence over a population -be it a social media platform moderating user comments, a government imposing laws on its citizens, or an employer placing restrictions on employees -some people will push back against the authority's rules. In a study published in November in Proceedings of the Nati  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 9 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Building community from day one * For students entering the College of Business Administration, the first year can feel like a flood of decisions-majors, classes, friendships, and figuring out where you fit. The Business Residential College is designed to make that transition more intentional by placing new business students in a shared living-learning community built around connection, support,   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 10 -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: * * * CCS Alumna Endows Scholarship to Pay It Forward Crystal Windham can still remember the day she decided to attend the College for Creative Studies (CCS). "I was fortunate -- I had excellent college options," said Windham (Industrial Design '94). "My parents said, 'This is up to you. This is your decision where you want to go.'" Since they'd saved for her and her brother to attend college, she hadn  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 9 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Celebrating Senior Leadership Promotions * We are pleased to announce senior leadership appointments and expanded leadership roles. Collectively, these leaders represent 284 years of Turner experience, reflecting not only individual achievement but also Turner's deep bench of talent and our continued focus on leadership development, collaboration, and long-term growth. We appreciate their  more

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Feb. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Clark Hill's Retail, Food & Beverage And Hospitality Groups Announce New Leaders * International law firm Clark Hill has appointed new leadership across its Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Retail practices, reinforcing the firm's industry-focused approach and continued investment in key growth sectors. Heading the Hospitality group is Michael J. Laszlo, a Member in Clark Hill  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 9 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU Trustees to consider 2026-2027 housing and food rates * The Central Michigan University Board of Trustees will meet in its formal session at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, following scheduled committee meetings on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Items on the agenda for the February sessions include discussion and consideration of housing and food rates for the 2026-2027 academic year, u  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia posted the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Colombian leader of international drug money laundering organization convicted Valentina Forero Alvarez has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. Forero Alvarez led a sophisticated transnational criminal organization responsible for laundering more than $31 million in illegal narcotics proceeds through the United States f  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 9 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Developing a change roadmap for CMU * Following a charge from the Central Michigan University Board of Trustees in September 2025, university leaders have been working to develop a change management plan. Led by the University Transformation Office and CMU President Neil MacKinnon, the effort seeks to identify and improve the ways CMU prioritizes initiatives, makes decisions and navigates chang  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 9 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Exploring outreach opportunities with Michigan schools * Since Central Michigan University's founding in 1892, the university has been a leader in preparing the teachers of tomorrow. Now, thanks to funding from the Go Grants initiative, CMU hopes to build on its history of outreach to PK-12 schools through an innovative feasibility study. Led by Troy Hicks, interim associate dean of the College  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 10 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Feb. 9, 2026, by pharma investigator Matthew Williams: * * * Pricing, Information, and Risk in Pharma Drug prices are distorted by state intervention. * The pricing of prescription drugs is often the subject of debate. Many forget that pharmaceuticals and drug development form a market like any other, but circumstances and the human condition make it admittedly more complicated. Medicine i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Groups File Opening Brief In Colorado Factory Farm Water Pollution Case Lawsuit challenges Colorado's failure to protect water, public health from unchecked factory farm pollution * Food & Water Watch and the Center for Biological Diversity have filed an opening brief (https://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2026-2-6_opening-brief_stamped/) in the Colorado Court of Appeals.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Tlaib's Housing Our Communities Act in Bipartisan Legislative Package * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) announced that the House of Representatives passed her legislation Housing Our Communities Act as part of a bipartisan legislative package H.R. 6644 - Housing for the 21st Century Act, by a vote of 390 to 9. Rep. Tlaib's Housing Our Communities Act will   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Lay's, Michelob Ultra score top Super Bowl ads of 2026, according to MSU faculty and students * The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl LX. But for a group of Michigan State University faculty members and students, the main draw wasn't the football -it was the ads. For the 29th year, faculty in the MSU College of Communication Arts and Sciences ranked the ads   more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Feb. 9 -- Hampshire College posted the following news: * * * Mandy Young-Guzman S25 Impresses Fellow Attendees at a National Professional Conference * Her talk, "Improving Classroom Structures for Autistic Students," characterized autism and neurodivergence, considered the classroom challenges of autistic children, and recommended accommodations. What year and division are you in? This last semester was my second one at Hampshire, and I was in Div II; I transferre  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 10 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes Proposal to Undo Reporting Requirements that Help Address Race-Based Disparities in Special Education Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 15 other attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Education's (Department) proposal to remove certain reporting requirements that help the Department  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * MDP Chair on the Mildred Gaddis Show: Mike Duggan "Unwilling to Stand Up to Donald Trump" DETROIT -- Yesterday, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel joined The Mildred Gaddis Show on 105.9 Kiss-FM in Detroit to highlight how Mike Duggan can't be trusted to stand up to Donald Trump or fight for Michigan when it matters most. "Despite what's happening in our country, w  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * MDP Statement on Trump's Threats to Shut Down Gordie Howe Bridge In response to Donald Trump threatening to shut down the Gordie Howe Bridge--which Trump previously described as a "vital economic link" connecting Michigan and Ontario--Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "The Gordie Howe Bridge is a monumental bipartisan win for Michigan's auto indus  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Chedrick Greene Calls Out Racist Trump Post While Republican Tunney Stays Silent Last week, after Donald Trump posted a racist and abhorrent video depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, SD-35 Democratic candidate Chedrick Greene quickly called out the post and called on Trump to "address more pressing issues," while extreme Republican Jaso  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Michigan Dems Slam "Revolving Door Rogers" for Siding With Special Interests, Cashing in At the Expense of Michiganders The Michigan Democratic Party today launched a new series titled "Revolving Door Rogers," slamming multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers for his long record of abandoning Michigan, enriching himself through his DC connections, and siding with deep-poc  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 9 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * How to spot the signs of a heart arrhythmia Heart arrhythmias are common but often overlooked. Learn the symptoms, possible causes and when to seek care if your heartbeat feels off * Your heart relies on a complex electrical system to keep it beating in a steady, coordinated rhythm. When that system misfires, it can lead to a heart arrhythmia  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 9 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * A long time coming: The saga of today's University Hospital Nearly 117 years after the first U-M hospital, and 61 years after its predecessor, the "Replacement Hospital" facility opened in 1986, offering clinical care on a grand scale * When it opened in 1925, the University of Michigan's flagship University Hospital was one of the largest, mo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- 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 on Feb. 8, 2026: * * * Moolenaar: Free Jimmy Lai Today, Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China made the following statement on the sentencing of Apple Daily publisher and Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai: The sentencing of Jimmy Lai is the latest stain on the huma  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Mrvan Announces DOT Safety Grants for Northwest Indiana * Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced federal grant awards for Burns Harbor, Gary, Hobart, Michigan City, and Munster under the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant program. Specifically, Burns Harbor will receive $120,000, Gary will receive $421,600, Hobart will receive $300,000, Mi  more

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 9 [Category: Health Care] -- National Jewish Health, a respiratory hospital, issued the following news release: * * * National Jewish Health Welcomes Radiologist Brian M. Smiley, MD * DENVER - National Jewish Health is pleased to welcome Brian M. Smiley, MD, a nationally trained cardiothoracic radiologist with deep expertise in interstitial lung disease, lung cancer screening and cardiovascular imaging. Dr. Smiley brings a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to a  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * New program boosts primary-care research in Michigan * When something goes wrong in our bodies, most Americans turn to their primary care physicians. Family medicine and primary care offices function as the entry point to the rest of the American health care system, not only diagnosing and treating acute illnesses but also helping to manage chronic diseases and life-threatening conditions throughout   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scholten Announces $5.6 Million for Two West Michigan Health Centers * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Cherry Street Services' Heart of the City Health Center in Grand Rapids will receive $4,606,558 and Muskegon Family Care in Muskegon Heights will receive $995,228 in federal support. The awards are through the U.S. Department of Health and Hu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. McDonald Rivet, Bresnahan Introduce Bill to Support Local Roads and Bridges * WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Congressman Rob Bresnahan (PA-08) introduced the bipartisan Bridges And Safety Infrastructure for Community Success Act (BASICS Act). This bill would help local governments access more federal resources to repair and rebuild roads and bridg  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Scholten, Mast Introduce Bipartisan Local Water Protection Act * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), alongside U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (R-FL-21), introduced the Local Water Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation would reauthorize an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant program that provides funds for states to develop and implement programs that   more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Center for Screening moves to east Sioux Falls * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -The Sanford Center for Screening is moving from its previous location inside the Sanford Heart Hospital to the Sanford Madison & Veterans Parkway Clinic, located at 5920 E. Madison St. in east Sioux Falls. The Center offers preventive screenings for heart and vascular health. "This move provides more  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin Statement on Trump Halting the Gordie Howe Bridge Project * Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement regarding President Trump's decision to halt the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge project. "The Gordie Howe Bridge is an incredibly important infrastructure project for Michigan. President Trump's threat tonight to tank it is awful for our state's econo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Soldier-Olympian to Compete for First U.S. Biathlon Medal * Tears pooled in Army Staff Sgt. Deedra Irwin's eyes as she stood at the starting line of the National Biathlon Centre in the Zhangjiakou cluster, a mountainous stretch of land three hours northwest of Beijing. As the soldier breathed in the piercing cold, she reflected on the journey that brought her to her first Olympic Games in 2022. "I definitel  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following written testimony by Raymond Rodrigues, chancellor of the State University System of Florida, from a Feb. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Runaway College Spending Meets the Working Families Tax Cuts": * * * In October 2025, the Pew Research Center surveyed Americans regarding their thoughts on higher education. Respondents were asked to gauge whether Americans t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee Advances Walberg's Energy Emergency Leadership Act * Last week, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy advanced the Energy Emergency Leadership Act, which was introduced by Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI), Laurel Lee (R-FL), and Greg Landsman (D-OH). The bipartisan legislation would amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to require the Secretary of the Department of E  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 10 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * New biosensor offers early warning system for disease Texas A&M researchers have developed a tissue-adhesive sensor for real-time oral health monitoring to combat long-term issues such as gum disease and tooth loss. By Justin Agan Detecting gum disease currently requires a dentist chair and visual exam, often catching problems only after tissue damage has started. To shift ca  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Thousands of Detroit families can now benefit from Rx Kids * Michigan State University's Rx Kids program has launched in the city of Detroit, marking the life-changing program's largest launch to date. With approximately 8,000 babies born in Detroit each year, the expansion represents an unprecedented investment in the city's youngest residents, making Detroit one of the most baby-friendly cities in   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Tlaib Secures $15,722,000 for Her District, Including Over $3 Million for Home Repairs * DETROIT -Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) announced that she secured $15,722,000 in Community Project Funding for Michigan's 12th Congressional District in the fiscal year 2026 appropriations bills. "My team and I worked incredibly hard to get this $15.7 million included in the appropriations bills   more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Two Convicted of Conducting Criminal Enterprise in 2022 Signature Collection Election Fraud Scheme * LANSING - Today, defendants Shawn Wilmoth, of Warren, and Willie Reed, of Pompano Beach, Florida, were convicted by a Macomb County jury of conducting a criminal enterprise to defraud the gubernatorial campaigns of Ryan Kelley, Perry Johnson, James Craig, Donna Brandenburg, Michael Brow  more

FLINT, Michigan, Feb. 9 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * UM-Flint to host career fair connecting students and alumni with regional employers * The University of Michigan-Flint College of Arts, Sciences & Education and the Office of Student Career Advancement and Success will host a career fair from 1-4 p.m. on Feb. 24 at the Riverfront Conference Center, 1 Riverfront Plaza, in Flint. An optional employer panel will begin at 12:15 p.m. The event will conn  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Always sunny in Wrexham: Docuseries nets economic, social gains for Wales city Written By: Mary Clare Fischer When actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds bought a low-level Welsh soccer club in 2021, their goal was not just to save a sports team. In the FX docuseries "Welcome to Wrexham," which chronicles the stars' efforts to revitalize Wrexham AFC, the pair's been explicit about their hope  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Discovering new connections between Great Lakes' winter storms and global climate patterns A better understanding of these teleconnections could improve weather forecasting * About a year ago, researchers at the University of Michigan found that the extratropical cyclones that are the biggest drivers of winter weather in the Great Lakes region are warming and trending northward. That means, o  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Top-down or bottom-up? Researchers discover how a distant solar system made its gas giants The discovery provides new insights into the question, 'how large can a planet be?' * The University of Michigan was part of a research team that used the world's most powerful space telescope to provide new insights into a longstanding question in astronomy. Namely, how do gas giants like Jupiter form  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Feb. 9 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * URI humanities director's new book opens door into the House of David Evelyn Sterne's award-winning work examines controversial history of Michigan-based Christian Israelite commune * In the early 20th century, Benjamin and Mary Purnell traveled the Midwest spreading the Christian Israelite faith before the married couple moved to Benton Harbor, Michigan, to form a commune which, at the time, w  more

OLIVET, Michigan, Feb. 9 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * What To Do After FAFSA is Processed * After submitting your FAFSA, here's what to expect next and how you can prepare to make the most of your financial aid opportunities. Key Takeaways * Review your FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) for accuracy. Check it carefully and fix any mistakes by logging back into your FAFSA account. * Watch for verification requests and other tasks. About one-third of FAFSA  more