SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 9 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026 Commencement Feature: Emmett Gillen * For Emmett Gillen, the path to law school was already familiar. But even though his father and two older brothers are lawyers, for Emmett, choosing the law was never about following a script. It was about committing to a set of ideals that would define not just what he did, but why he chose the law in the first place. Born in Ann Arbor a  more

FORT BRANCH, Indiana, May 9 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following opening statement on May 8, 2026, at a field hearing entitled "Protecting Workers and Powering America: The Future of Mining": * * * "I would like to thank Vincennes University for hosting today's hearing. It is great to be at an institution that is educating tomorrow's leaders in the fields of firefighting, manufacturing, workplace safety, and mining. "T  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 9 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Mary Kissel Tells Class of 2026: Freedom Is Your Ultimate Advantage * Northwood University concluded its 2026 Commencement celebration Saturday by honoring Mary Kissel, executive vice president and senior policy adviser at Stephens Inc., during the University's 3 p.m. ceremony. Kissel's career has spanned journalism, finance, public service, and global affairs. She has advised political leaders, Fortune 500 C  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 8, 2026: * * * MDP Chair on the Release of the UFO Files In response to the Trump administration's release of the UFO files, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "If any aliens had flown over Epstein Island, you could be damn sure Trump would keep their secret. "Whether aliens are out there or not, I'm more concerned about the American people here on E  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 8, 2026: * * * Rep. Jack Bergman's Staff Involved in Massive Consulting Network Hoarding Control over Republican Primaries Amid news that Republican Rep. Jack Bergman's staff avoided financial disclosures in attempt to hide a massive consulting network of major influence in Republican primaries throughout the state, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 9 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Hantavirus: Do we need to worry about this rare infection? U-M's Emily Abdoler shares her insights into the latest hantavirus outbreak and concerns * Dr. Emily Abdoler never expected to be fielding calls from all around the world to talk about hantavirus, but as the mystery of a seeming outbreak on a cruise ship began to unfold, her no  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 9 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Northwood Opens Commencement Celebration with Message of Freedom, Responsibility and Progress * Northwood University opened its 2026 Commencement celebration Saturday with a message rooted in optimism, personal responsibility, and the power of individual choice -themes that reflect The Northwood Idea and the University's mission as America's Free Enterprise University. The 9 a.m. ceremony was the first of thr  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 9 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Rita Case Urges Graduates to Lead with Knowledge, Confidence and Courage * Northwood University continued its 2026 Commencement celebration Saturday by honoring Rita Case, president, CEO and owner of The Rick Case Automotive Group, during the University's noon ceremony. Case received an honorary doctorate from Northwood University and delivered the commencement address to members of the Class of 2026. The noo  more