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News Tipoffs - Michigan Editors

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"The Big 6" foodborne pathogens: Introduction
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * "The Big 6" foodborne pathogens: Introduction * According to the 2022 Food Code from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the cost of foodborne illness in terms of patient suffering, reduced productivity and medical bills is approximately $10-$83 billion annually. This affects 1 in 6 Americans and includes roughly 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 death  more
Advice for incoming MSU students
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Advice for incoming MSU students * Torey Auzins graduated May 1, 2026, with a bachelor's degree in advertising management and minors in public relations and advertising analytics. The Grand Rapids native participated in MSU's chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America and the Women in Advertising and Communications mentoring program. Entering college is one of the most nerve-racking, ex  more
AG Nessel Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a multistate coalition have won their case (PDF) challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. If the  more
AI-readiness grant helps MSU students turn ideas into solutions at Apple Developer Academy
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * AI-readiness grant helps MSU students turn ideas into solutions at Apple Developer Academy * A group of Michigan State University students developed a healthcare app that works like a dating platform, helping users find the right doctor instead of the right date. Users enter information about their medical needs, such as knee pain or back issues, and browse recommendations for physicians who accept  more
Attend the Michigan Water Quality Management Forum and Field Showcase at the Kellogg Biological Station
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Attend the Michigan Water Quality Management Forum and Field Showcase at the Kellogg Biological Station * Join Michigan State University Extension on Aug. 26, 2026, for the Michigan Water Quality Management Forum and Field Showcase at the Kellogg Biological Station (KBS). This free, half-day event brings together policymakers, watershed organizations, com  more
Attorney General Bonta Opposes ATF Proposals That Weaken Federal Firearm Regulations and Put California Communities at Risk
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes ATF Proposals That Weaken Federal Firearm Regulations and Put California Communities at Risk * Fifteen comment letters sent in a coordinated response to ATF's recently proposed rulemaking actions OAKLAND -Together with partner states, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the submission of 15 multistate comment letters challenging n  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACK OF COMMONSENSE FIREARMS REGULATIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACK OF COMMONSENSE FIREARMS REGULATIONS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul has led a coalition of 23 attorneys general warning that the Trump administration's rollback of commonsense firearms regulations will endanger their communities, many of which - like Chicago - have seen levels of gun violence drop  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES ORDER PROTECTING FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR HOMELESSNESS SERVICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES ORDER PROTECTING FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR HOMELESSNESS SERVICES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general and two state governors, announced a win in their second lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects to addre  more
Attorney General Tong Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong announced today a new court order protecting federal homelessness funding after Connecticut and a multistate coalition for a second time defeated the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap   more
Automotive Warranty Network Returns as NUIAS Diamond Sponsor
MIDLAND, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Automotive Warranty Network Returns as NUIAS Diamond Sponsor * Partnership strengthens student experiences and industry connections during Sept. 18-20 event. (MIDLAND, Mich.) -Automotive Warranty Network will return as the Diamond sponsor of the Northwood University International Auto Show (NUIAS), providing significant support for the student-led event taking place next month on Northwood University's campu  more
Biophysical Society Announces the Results of its 2026 Elections
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 11 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Biophysical Society Announces the Results of its 2026 Elections * BETHESDA, MD - Vasanthi Jayaraman has been elected President-elect of the Biophysical Society (BPS). She will assume the office of President-elect at the 2027 BPS Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in February. Jayaraman is a professor and Chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology   more
But is it natural? How our affinity for 'naturalness' can save or sink new climate solutions
BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 10 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * But is it natural? How our affinity for 'naturalness' can save or sink new climate solutions * From nuclear energy to lab-grown meat, the list of effective but unpopular climate solutions is long. A new CU Boulder study sheds light on why people reject or accept some proposed sustainability technologies: If it doesn't seem natural, they won't go for it. "We found that naturalness predi  more
Christina Hines Added to DCCC's Coveted 'Red to Blue' Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Christina Hines Added to DCCC's Coveted 'Red to Blue' Program * Christina will flip Michigan's 10th District blue and help take back the House majority Today, the DCCC announced that Christina Hines has been added to the committee's highly competitive 'Red to Blue' program, signaling that the DCCC is invested in providing Christina, a top-tier candidate, with the support needed t  more
Congressional Briefing Highlights Progress and Promise in Autoimmune Disease Research
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Michigan, Aug. 10 -- The Autoimmune Association, an organization dedicated to autoimmune disease awareness, advocacy, education, and research, issued the following news: [Category: Medical] * * * Congressional Briefing Highlights Progress and Promise in Autoimmune Disease Research * A New Approach to Autoimmune Research On July 22, 2026, the Autoimmune Association, in partnership with the National Coalition of Autoimmune Patient Groups, hosted its second Congressional Bri  more
Dingell Statement on President Trump's Misguided Vaccine Order Jeopardizing Health and Safety of America's Children
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Statement on President Trump's Misguided Vaccine Order Jeopardizing Health and Safety of America's Children * U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement on President Donald Trump's Executive Order upending decades of federal guidance on which vaccines are administered to children: "Parents already face enough challenges when it comes to keeping their ch  more
Faculty voice: The role of empathy in teaching
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Faculty voice: The role of empathy in teaching * Associate Professor Amy Simon is the William and Audrey Farber Family Chair in Holocaust Studies and European Jewish History. She holds a joint appointment with James Madison College and the Department of History in the College of Social Science and is a core faculty member of the Serling Institute for Jewish Studies and Modern Israel in the College o  more
Ford School of Public Policy: 'Talk Data to Me' - ASPIRE Fellows Explore Youth Mental Health, School Trust, and Pathways Into Policy Research
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * "Talk data to me": ASPIRE fellows explore youth mental health, school trust, and pathways into policy research The phrase on Joasia Jacobs' pin--"Talk data to me"--could have served as a motto for this summer's ASPIRE cohort. The 2026 Applied Social Policy Internship and Research Experience, known as ASPIRE, brought students from Spelman College and Morehouse College to th  more
From knowledge to reputation: Building the future of Michigan wine
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * From knowledge to reputation: Building the future of Michigan wine * Several years ago, I had the opportunity to attend the annual conference of the American Society for Enology and Viticulture. That year, the Society's prestigious Merit Award was presented to Roger Boulton, PhD, distinguished professor emeritus of viticulture and enology in the Departmen  more
Georgia State University: School of Music Launches New Master's Degree in Collaborative Piano
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * School of Music Launches New Master's Degree in Collaborative Piano The Georgia State University School of Music is launching a new Master of Music in Collaborative Piano, a two-year program that will welcome its first cohort in spring 2027. Taylor Flowers, who joined the faculty this fall as lecturer in collaborative piano, will lead it. The term itself is often misunderstood, and Flowers is quick to draw  more
Hebrew University of Jerusalem: This Rosh Hashanah, the Carp on Your Table Comes With Some Good News
JERUSALEM, Israel, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- The Hebrew University of Jerusalem issued the following news: * * * This Rosh Hashanah, the Carp on Your Table Comes with Some Good News New study finds that while common carp are highly vulnerable to a devastating virus, their close relatives help stop its spread--offering hope for fish farmers and freshwater ecosystems. - For many Israeli families, no Rosh Hashanah table is complete without carp. Whether served as traditional gefilte fish or another   more
Henkel Corp. Announces a Nationwide Recall of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76 Fl. Oz/200 Ml Due to Packaging Imperfection
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Henkel Corp. Announces a Nationwide Recall of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76 fl. Oz/200 ml Due to Packaging Imperfection Summary Company Announcement Date: August 11, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 11, 2026 Product Type: Cosmetics Reason for Announcement: Due to Packaging Defect Company Name: Henkel Corp Brand Name: Schwarzkopf Profession  more
Hope's Music Department Remembers Larry Malfroid
HOLLAND, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Hope College posted the following news: * * * Hope's Music Department Remembers Larry Malfroid * Larry Malfroid The Hope College Department of Music mourns the loss of Larry Malfroid, a long-time Hope faculty member and beloved colleague, who passed on August 7, 2026 at the age of 88. Malfroid -who worked at Hope College for 41 years and retired as an associate professor of music -was known as a gifted musician who shaped the lives of countless students and c  more
How the Exposome May Influence Autoimmune Disease
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- The Autoimmune Association, an organization dedicated to autoimmune disease awareness, advocacy, education, and research, issued the following news: [Category: Medical] * * * How the Exposome May Influence Autoimmune Disease * Sign up for the 2026 Autoimmune Community Summit You can learn more during "The Exposome and Environmental Impacts on Autoimmune Disease" segment of the 2026 Autoimmune Community Summit. This particular segment takes place fro  more
JACL Action Alert: San Bruno and Chicago NARA Closures
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 [Category: International] -- The Japanese American Citizens League posted the following news release: * * * JACL Action Alert: San Bruno and Chicago NARA Closures * BACKGROUND: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has announced plans to close its San Bruno, California, and Chicago, Illinois, facilities within three years, with transfers potentially beginning as early as August 2026. San Bruno holdings comprise 100,000 cubic feet of records, including Asia  more
Mellon Fellow Presentation at Keweenaw National Historical Park
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Mellon Fellow Presentation at Keweenaw National Historical Park CALUMET, Mich. -- Keweenaw National Historical Park will host a free program exploring how public history can broaden our understanding of what constituted an industrial landscape on Aug. 22 at 1 p.m. at its visitor center. The program, "Keweenaw Histories: Expanding Our Understanding of the   more
Mich. Education Dept.: State Board Hears Update on Continued Progress to Address Literacy and Dyslexia
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * State Board Hears Update on Continued Progress to Address Literacy and Dyslexia As students and educators across the state prepare for the start of the 2026-27 school year, the State Board of Education received an update from Michigan Department of Education (MDE) leaders on efforts to equip schools with resources to meet requirements for state-funded Science of Reading  more
Mich. Health & Human Services Dept. Seeks to Partner With Local Governments on Projects Designed to Address Substance Use Disorder
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * MDHHS seeks to partner with local governments on projects designed to address substance use disorder Coordinating investments strengthens impact, extends reach of opioid settlement dollars - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has launched a new initiative inviting local governments receiving opioid settlement dollars to propose joint projects   more
Michigan Medicine: What to Know About Perimenopause and Menopause
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * What to know about perimenopause and menopause A reproductive endocrinologist discusses what to expect and why you don't have to navigate the transition alone - For many women, the years leading up to menopause can bring unexpected physical and emotional changes, from irregular menstrual cycles and hot flashes to sleep disturbances, brain fog  more
Murray, Wyden, Warnock, and Senate Democrats Call to Stop Red Tape Requirements in Medicaid
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Wyden, Warnock, and Senate Democrats Call to Stop Red Tape Requirements in Medicaid * Full Senate Democratic Caucus Calls for Withdrawal of CMS Rule Imposing Strict Requirements on Americans Trying to Get and Keep Medicaid Coverage Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions  more
NEXCITE Prepares Future Cancer Researchers Through Hands-On Training
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * NEXCITE Prepares Future Cancer Researchers Through Hands-On Training * At Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, NEXCITE gives undergraduate students hands-on cancer research experience, mentorship and a clearer path toward careers in science, medicine and patient care. For many undergraduate students, cancer research is something they read about in textbooks. At Sylvester Comprehen  more
NMU's Dr. Lucy Miller joins Comedian Charlie Berens to Educate on Data Centers
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * NMU's Dr. Lucy Miller joins Comedian Charlie Berens to Educate on Data Centers * On Monday, August 10, Northern Michigan University's Dr. Lucy Miller joined comedian and journalist Charlie Berens at Ore Dock Brewing Co. to help Upper Peninsula residents better understand data centers and their potential impact on the region. The event, hosted by the Northern Michigan Alliance for Responsible Develo  more
NYS teachers take on microplastics with snail-inspired robot
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 10 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * NYS teachers take on microplastics with snail-inspired robot By Caitlin Hayes, Cornell Chronicle On a rainy morning in late July, Professor Sunny Jung asked a group of New York state schoolteachers to consider the biology of the aquatic snail. With only one foot, the snail can move and feed, and they do it with an efficient undulating motion that can draw in particl  more
Pickles -- not just for cucumbers!
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Pickles -- not just for cucumbers! * Pickling is one method of preserving produce. Pickled products are made by combining fruits or vegetables with ingredients like salt, spices, vinegar and sometimes sugar. Pickled foods can range in flavor from sweet to distinctly sour. There are four types of pickled products 1. Brined or fermented pickles Brined   more
Rep. Moolenaar Issues Letter to Commerce Under Secretary Kessler
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- 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 letter to Jeffrey Kessler, under secretary for industry and security at the U.S. Department of Commerce: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 6th, 2026 The Honorable Jeffrey Kessler Under Secretary for Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW   more
Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan Calls on Oakland County Board of Commissioners to Vote Yes on Emergency Planned Parenthood Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan Calls on Oakland County Board of Commissioners to Vote Yes on Emergency Planned Parenthood Funding * : Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Lansing, MI -The Oakland County Board of Commissioners is set to vote this Thursday on a $1.9 million emergency funding plan to  more
Sen. Peters Issues Dear Colleague Letter on Opposition to Contempt Resolution Against Fauci
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following Dear Colleague letter to Members of Congress: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 5, 2026 Dear Colleague: I am writing to urge you to oppose the contempt resolution scheduled for a Committee vote this week. A Committee vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in criminal contempt of Congress will not provide the Committee wit  more
Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Peters Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following opening statement from a July 29, 2026, hearing on COVID-19: * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has a long and proud history of conducting serious oversight on behalf of the American people. When this Committee has been at its best, Democrats and Republicans have worked togeth  more
Sheldon Medical Center receives 'deficiency free' survey
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sheldon Medical Center receives 'deficiency free' survey * In the state of Iowa, DIAL conducts surveys for critical access hospitals to determine compliance with Medicare conditions of participation (CoPs). "As one of the largest critical access hospitals in northwest Iowa, Sanford Sheldon takes pride in providing accessible, quality health care for patients in the community  more
Siena's Social Score is #1 in the Nation
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Aug. 11 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Siena's Social Score is #1 in the Nation * Siena's social media game is on lock - and it has the statistics to prove it. The University is now number one in the nation for its Instagram engagement, according to data from Dunroe Social, an industry-specific social media analytics platform that benchmarks Instagram performance across all NCAA Division I colleges and universities. Siena ranked #2 among all higher   more
Sit less, move more
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Sit less, move more * Many people spend much of their workday sitting at a desk, attending virtual meetings or commuting between locations. While prolonged sitting may seem harmless, research shows that spending too much time sedentary can negatively affect both physical and mental health. Extended periods of sitting have been linked to an increased risk   more
Slotkin Joins Bipartisan Bill to Support Coast Guard Installations, Allow Cost-Saving Community Partnerships
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin Joins Bipartisan Bill to Support Coast Guard Installations, Allow Cost-Saving Community Partnerships * WASHINGTON D.C. -U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) joined 15 of their Senate colleagues in introducing the Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act, bipartisan legislation to allow the U.S. Coast Guard to collaborate with state and local  more
Sweet Drinks, Serious Consequences
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Sweet Drinks, Serious Consequences * Sugary drinks or sugar-sweetened drinks, refer to any beverage with sweetener added to it. Sweeteners include sugar, sucrose, high fructose corn syrup and fruit juice concentrates to name a few. Soda pop, presweetened coffee/tea, energy drinks, sports drinks and flavored water, among other sweetened drinks, are example  more
University of Michigan Sociologist Baker Q&A Highlights Core Values That Still Unite Americans
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Aug. 11, 2026, involving Wayne Baker, professor emeritus of organizational behavior and human resource management: * * * America at 250: What still unites us Turn on the television, scroll through social media or listen to political commentary, and it's easy to conclude that America has never been more divided. Yet beneath the headlines and heated debates lies a different story: one of shared beliefs, commo  more
University of Michigan Team Establishes Standardized Concussion Protocol for Performing Arts Students
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M team establishes standardized concussion protocol for performing arts students Groundbreaking course and faculty certification available in Spring 2027 * Six-step Progressive Return-to-Performance Protocol supports university-level students returning to dance, music and theatre performances after concussion * Unique considerations include stage-appropriate reintroduction of memory-based   more
University of Michigan-Dearborn: Major Opens Doors to Diverse Career Paths
DEARBORN, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * New major opens doors to diverse career paths A first-of-its-kind undergraduate research administration degree responds to a growing employment need across the U.S. -- and right here in Michigan. - When Evan Webb applied for an internship with the University of Michigan's Office of Research and Sponsored Projects last winter, he wasn't sure what to expect. He'd never considered a job i  more
University of Michigan-Flint welcomes students with familiar favorites and new traditions
FLINT, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * University of Michigan-Flint welcomes students with familiar favorites and new traditions * Lace up your running shoes, Wolverines, as the University of Michigan-Flint's fall welcome lineup begins with nearly 200 students expected to run or walk down Kearsley Street as part of the Crim Festival of Races Michigan Mile. And that's just the beginning. Every student will have plenty of opportunities t  more
What does your car know about you? More than you might think, says Clemson University researcher
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 11 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * What does your car know about you? More than you might think, says Clemson University researcher * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences Mert Pese of Clemson University is taking on a privacy problem that is parked in garages and driveways across the country. Modern cars are rolling data centers, packed with sensors, apps and software that can collect information about where people go,   more