News Tipoffs - Michigan Editors
Adrian College Names Dr. Antonis 'Tony' Coumoundouros 18th President
ADRIAN, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Adrian College issued the following news release:
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Adrian College Names Dr. Antonis 'Tony' Coumoundouros 18th President
The Adrian College Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Antonis (Tony) Coumoundouros as the institution's 18th President, marking the beginning of the next chapter of leadership built on innovation, academic excellence, and a deep commitment to the College's mission.
Coumoundouros, who currently serves as Dean of Graduate Studies and Continu
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AFP-MI Endorses Five State Senate Candidates
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-MI Endorses Five State Senate Candidates
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Lansing, MI - Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today announced its endorsement of five Michigan State Senate candidates ahead of the 2026 elections: State Sen. Michael Webber (SD-9), John Goldwater (SD-12), Ryan Berman (SD-13), State Sen. Mark Huizenga (SD-30), and Kim Cole (SD-32).
Michigan families are navigatin
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AG Nessel to Challenge 6th Unlawful DOE Order Forcing Operation of J.H. Campbell Plant
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel to Challenge 6th Unlawful DOE Order Forcing Operation of J.H. Campbell Plant
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LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is announcing her intent to file a request for rehearing with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), challenging the Department's 6th and latest arbitrary and unlawful order (PDF) forcing the continued operation of Consumers Energy's J.H. Campbe
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America First Policy Institute: 529 Plan Conformity Across the States: A Reform Agenda After the One Big Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following research report on June 9, 2026, by James Paul and Rose Laoutaris entitled "529 Plan Conformity across the states: A Reform Agenda After the One Big Beautiful Bill."
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Introduction
529 education savings plans, also known as qualified tuition plans, are tax-advantaged accounts in which families invest after-tax dollars in mutual funds, index funds, and age-based portfolios offered b
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American Fintech Council Highlights Successful Advocacy and Membership Growth Across Financial Services in First Half of 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release:
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American Fintech Council (AFC) Highlights Successful Advocacy and Membership Growth Across Financial Services in First Half of 2026
AFC's federal and state advocacy on fintech lending, EWA, payments, bank-fintech partnerships, AI, and emerging technologies is driving change nationwide
Increased webi
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Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal Drives Communication, Acquisition Reform and Innovation at 18th Annual GVSETS
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news:
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Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal Drives Communication, Acquisition Reform and Innovation at 18th Annual GVSETS
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DETROIT ARSENAL, Mich. -Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) leaders and acquisition professionals recently joined industry partners, academia, and government experts at the 18th Annual Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium (GVSETS).
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As President Trump Refuses to Rule it Out, Slotkin Presses Hegseth to Guarantee Military Won't Interfere in Midterm Elections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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As President Trump Refuses to Rule it Out, Slotkin Presses Hegseth to Guarantee Military Won't Interfere in Midterm Elections
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Slotkin has sought the same assurances from Pentagon leaders under both parties in 2020 and 2024
WASHINGTON D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) sent letters to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine, cal
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Barrett Hosts Fifth Interactive Town Hall With 14,700 Participants Across Mid-Michigan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Barrett Hosts Fifth Interactive Town Hall With 14,700 Participants Across Mid-Michigan
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Washington, D.C. -Tonight, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) hosted a successful interactive town hall with more than 14,700 constituents from across Michigan's 7th Congressional District. This is Barrett's fifth interactive town hall since taking office, which has allowed him to connect with more than 34,000 cons
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C. Cybele Raver named president-designate of the University of Michigan, to transition from Vanderbilt
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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C. Cybele Raver named president-designate of the University of Michigan, to transition from Vanderbilt
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Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver has been named president-designate of the University of Michigan and will transition out of her role at Vanderbilt later this fall. She will begin her new role as president of Michigan on Dec. 1.
Michigan's Board of Regents is ex
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Davenport University partners with Michigan College Access Network for "MI College Match" direct admission program
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- Davenport University posted the following news:
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Davenport University partners with Michigan College Access Network for "MI College Match" direct admission program
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Davenport University announced today its participation in MI College Match, a statewide direct admission initiative led by the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) in partnership with education company EAB.
Designed to streamline the path to higher education, the program allows particip
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Davenport University professor awarded prestigious Fulbright
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Davenport University posted the following news:
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Davenport University professor awarded prestigious Fulbright
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Davenport University Occupational Therapy assistant professor Barbra Katerberg has been selected for a prestigious Fulbright Award, which will send her to Uzbekistan for four months in January 2027 to advance inclusive education and early childhood development in the country.
"My project is really a dream come true," said Katerberg. "I wrote
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Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper on MS NOW: "Who Your Governor is Has Never Mattered More"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper on MS NOW: "Who your governor is has never mattered more"
Today, DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper joined Alicia Menendez on MS NOW's On The Line to discuss the stakes of governors' races this year. As Republican election deniers run for governor in critical battleground states, Meghan discussed how Democratic governors continue to stand up for fr
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DNC Votes to Officially Select Early States for 2028 Democratic Presidential Nominating Calendar
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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DNC Votes to Officially Select Early States for 2028 Democratic Presidential Nominating Calendar
Today, at the DNC's summer meeting in Austin, Texas, the full DNC voted to officially approve the proposed slate of six early states to lead the 2028 presidential nominating calendar, as well as the accompanying rules package. The vote follows an outpouring of support for the Rules and Bylaws Committe
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Dr. Shannon McGinnis Named Interim Dean of Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 19 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news:
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Dr. Shannon McGinnis Named Interim Dean of Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts
Roosevelt University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Shannon McGinnis as interim dean of the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA). A distinguished pianist, educator, administrator and advocate for the performing arts, McGinnis brings a deep understanding of the college's mission, a commitment
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Fast Politics Podcast: Mini Timmaraju Joins Molly Jong-Fast to Discuss the Midterms, Todd Blanche, and New Battleground Research
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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Fast Politics Podcast: Mini Timmaraju Joins Molly Jong-Fast to Discuss the Midterms, Todd Blanche, and New Battleground Research
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Reproductive Freedom for All President and CEO Mini Timmaraju sat down with Molly Jong-Fast on the Fast Politics podcast to discuss key races to watch and how abortion remains a defining issue for voters headin
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Federal Court Denies Request to Rehear Dismissal of DOJ Lawsuit Seeking Personal Information of Michigan Voters
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Federal Court Denies Request to Rehear Dismissal of DOJ Lawsuit Seeking Personal Information of Michigan Voters
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LANSING - The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the Department of Justice's (DOJ) request for a rehearing of its decision (PDF) affirming the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan's decision to dismiss a lawsuit that unlawfully sought Mi
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Ferris State In Familiar Spot At No. 1
WACO, Texas, Aug. 18 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Ferris State In Familiar Spot At No. 1
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Winners of four of the last five Division II national championships, it is no surprise that Ferris State is the preseason No. 1 team in the 2026 AFCA Division II Coaches Poll. The Bulldogs, who went 16-0 and claimed their second straight national title a year ago, will open the season against No. 4 Pittsburg State on August 27. The Gor
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Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary Entitled 'Inequality Is Not the Problem'
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by research professional and podcaster Lipton Matthews:
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Inequality Is Not the Problem
And a wealth tax is not the answer.
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Few slogans travel through modern politics with as much confidence and as little scrutiny as the claim that inequality is a social ill to be corrected at nearly any cost. Yet a fair reading of the evidence suggests the opposite conclusion. Inequality is not a defec
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Grand Valley State University: Becker Earns Second National Honor for Athletics Leadership
ALLENDALE, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
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Becker earns second national honor for athletics leadership
By Brian Vernellis
GVSU's Director of Athletics Keri Becker continues to draw national attention for her leadership, vision and dedication to the Lakers' athletic department.
Earlier this month, Women Leaders in Sports selected Becker as one of its seven Nike Executives of the Year. The honor recognizes women in senior-level executive po
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Grand Valley State University: Padnos Artist-in-Residence Explores American Belonging and Culture in Campus Installation
ALLENDALE, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
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New Padnos Artist-in-Residence explores American belonging and culture in campus installation
By Thomas Chavez
When he accepted the role as the newest Padnos Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, Jeffrey Augustine Songco was excited about the opportunity to be ambitious and adventurous with his art. A conceptual artist, Songco draws inspiration from his personal life and how it interacts with American
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ICYMI: 2028 Democratic Nominating Calendar Praised as "Bold" and "Historic"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: 2028 Democratic Nominating Calendar Praised as "Bold" and "Historic"
Elected officials, advocates, strategists, and Democrats across the country continue to express support for the 2028 early presidential nominating window after the full DNC approved the calendar at its summer meeting this weekend. The calendar is being lauded for its historic racial and geographic diversity, commitment to
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ICYMI: DNC Chair, Elected Officials, and Advocates Highlight Proposed 2028 Nominating Calendar's Strengths and Ability to Produce Strongest Nominee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: DNC Chair, Elected Officials, and Advocates Highlight Proposed 2028 Nominating Calendar's Strengths and Ability to Produce Strongest Nominee
Ahead of the full DNC's vote to officially approve the proposed slate of early states to lead the 2028 presidential nominating calendar, DNC Chair Ken Martin lauded the calendar's many strengths, including its historic diversity and commitment to batt
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Jim Sipiorski named and Honoree of the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Jim Sipiorski named and Honoree of the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation
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Jim Sipiorski has spent his career serving dairy producers, supporting youth programs and strengthening the dairy industry through leadership and education. Although he was born and raised in northeast Wisconsin, Jim's work has had a significant influence on Michig
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John James Declines to Say Who Won the 2020 Election; Won't Commit to Certifying 2028
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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John James Declines to Say Who Won the 2020 Election; Won't Commit to Certifying 2028
Two-time statewide loser John James declined to answer questions from CNN about who won the 2020 election--and wouldn't even commit to certifying the 2028 presidential election in Michigan if elected governor.
It's the latest instance of James embracing Donald Trump's false election conspiracy theories. App
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KFILE: "2020 Election Skeptics Seek Governor's Offices in Battleground States"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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KFILE: "2020 election skeptics seek governor's offices in battleground states"
GOP candidates for governor have "records of denying, challenging, or casting doubt on Donald Trump's loss of the 2020 election"
New reporting from CNN's KFILE highlights how "Republicans with records of denying, challenging, or casting doubt on Donald Trump's loss of the 2020 election" are running for governor in several
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League of Women Voters: DOJ Prevented From Unlawfully Accessing Minnesotans' Voter Data
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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DOJ Prevented from Unlawfully Accessing Minnesotans' Voter Data
SAINT PAUL, MN - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information.
The Trump administration has sued 30 states and Washington, DC, for unredacted voter lists containing p
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Mich. Democratic Party Condemns Jake Lang's Visit to State
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 18, 2026:
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MDP Condemns Jake Lang's Visit to Michigan
In response to news that Jake Lang, a far-right, Islamophobic extremist is visiting Michigan, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel issued the following statement:
"There is no place in Michigan for the hateful extremism and Islamophobia espoused by Jake Lang. Hate and fear are the go-to weapons of the far-right. They have no po
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Mich. Democratic Party Files (Another) Campaign Finance Complaint Against Doug Lloyd
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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MDP Files (Another) Campaign Finance Complaint Against Doug Lloyd
Today, the Michigan Democratic Party filed another campaign finance complaint against Republican Attorney General candidate Doug Lloyd for continuing to violate campaign finance law by filing a new, but still egregiously incomplete, campaign finance report.
Lloyd's new report, filed last night, underreported contributions and
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Mich. Democratic Party: Democratic AG and SOS Candidates Ratio Republican Rivals in Fundraising
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Democratic AG and SOS Candidates Ratio Republican Rivals in Fundraising
Following news that Garlin Gilchrist, Democratic candidate for Secretary of State, and Eli Savit, Democratic candidate for Attorney General, are massively outraising their Republican opponents, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel issued the following statement:
"Garlin Gilchrist and Eli Savit are running people-
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Mich. Democratic Party: New Report - Mike Rogers Stands To Make A Fortune As He Pushes for Data Center Expansion in State
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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NEW REPORT: Mike Rogers Stands To Make A Fortune As He Pushes for Data Center Expansion in Michigan
The Lever: "Mike Rogers holds millions in AI-related investments while backing Donald Trump's push to fast-track the infrastructure fueling the industry."
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According to new reporting from The Lever, corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers "holds millions in tech investments that could benefit fr
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Mich. Democratic Party: Rep. Tsernoglou Calls Out Jay DeBoyer for Refusing to Investigate Pedophiles Like Epstein
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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LISTEN: Rep. Tsernoglou Calls Out Jay DeBoyer for Refusing to Investigate Pedophiles Like Epstein
On this week's MIRS Monday Podcast, Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou called out John James' running mate, pedophile protector Jay DeBoyer, for refusing to open an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's connections to a school in Michigan, even as horrifying details have come to light on years of abuse that
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Mich. Democratic Party: State Voted Into Early Window of DNC's 2028 Primary Calendar
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Michigan Voted Into Early Window of DNC's 2028 Primary Calendar
Today, the Democratic National Committee voted to make Michigan the fifth state to hold its primary election in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary. In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel shared the following statement:
"I'd like to thank the members of the Democratic National Committee who recognized Michig
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Michael Robbins Named President and CEO of Semiconductor Industry Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Semiconductor Industry Association posted the following news release:
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Michael Robbins Named President and CEO of Semiconductor Industry Association
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Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026, 10:00am
by Semiconductor Industry Association
Robbins, who currently serves as president and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), will succeed John Neuffer as head of SIA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2026 -The Semiconductor
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Michigan Medicine: How a Common Virus's Hijack of Cell Repair Processes May Promote Cancer
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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How a common virus's hijack of cell repair processes may promote cancer
A deeper look into how Epstein-Barr virus' reactivates from latent infection
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Most people will become infected with Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV, at some point in their lives.
In addition to being an extremely common herpes virus, EBV persists in its host for lif
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Michigan Medicine: Rethinking Care - How 'De-implementation' Can Improve Quality and Reduce Burnout
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Eve Kerr, professor and division chief of general medicine:
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Rethinking care: How 'de-implementation' can improve quality and reduce burnout
A discussion of reducing low-value practices to streamline healthcare systems and support clinician well-being
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In this episode of Well-Being at Michigan Medicine with Dr. Elizabeth H
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MSU offers courses on Islamophobia and antisemitism
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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MSU offers courses on Islamophobia and antisemitism
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Undergraduate seminars, or UGS, are educational opportunities offered by Michigan State University with a wide range of section themes that encourage the critical thinking essential for Spartan success. MSU is highlighting two UGS sections scheduled for this fall that embody MSU's commitment to inclusion and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Due
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National Election Committee conducts lottery selection
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news:
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National Election Committee conducts lottery selection
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The National Election Committee, appointed at the Los Angeles convention to conduct the election of national officers for NALC, met on Aug. 17 to set the rules and procedures for the election. It also conducted a random drawing to determine the order in which candidates' names will be placed on the ballot for ea
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New Career Success Program Gives Students an Advantage
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news:
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New Career Success Program Gives Students an Advantage
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Beginning in fall 2026, Grand Rapids Community College's Career Success Program (CSP) will help students strengthen the professional skills needed to stand out in today's job market. Available through GRCC's Center for Career and Professional Readiness (CCPR), CSP guides students through real-world workplace scenarios. The eight self-pace
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New LakeCare initiative expands MSU Extension's shoreline stewardship work in northern Michigan
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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New LakeCare initiative expands MSU Extension's shoreline stewardship work in northern Michigan
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Michigan State University Extension is collaborating with state agencies, Tribal Nations and federal conservation partners on LakeCare, a new effort to enhance protection of inland lakes, shorelines and watersheds across Michigan's Upper Peninsula and norther
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NMU Foundation Reaches Over $10.3 Million in Philanthropic Support for First Time
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news:
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NMU Foundation Reaches Over $10.3 Million in Philanthropic Support for First Time
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The Northern Michigan University Foundation has closed the fiscal year with over $10.3 million committed in philanthropic support, marking the first time in NMU's history that the NMU Foundation has surpassed $10 million in a single fiscal year.
"Reaching this milestone is more than a fundraising achievement. It is
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Notre Dame announces inaugural Arts Biennial featuring prominent artists from around the world
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 18 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Notre Dame announces inaugural Arts Biennial featuring prominent artists from around the world
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The inaugural Notre Dame Arts Biennial, which runs January through June 2027, will feature more than 100 public events, including exhibitions, performances, community workshops, and guest artists slated to visit the South Bend area for a six-month festival of visual, literary, spatial, and performing art
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Opportunity@Work Senior Director Heck Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety released the following written testimony by Justin Heck, senior director of research and data production at Opportunity@Work, Canton, Michigan, from a July 29, 2026, hearing entitled "The Impact of AI on the Workforce":
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Chairman Banks, Ranking Member Hickenlooper, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. It's
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OU's Lowry Center partners with Oakland Schools to offer Great Start Readiness Program
ROCHESTER, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Oakland University posted the following news:
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OU's Lowry Center partners with Oakland Schools to offer Great Start Readiness Program
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Oakland University's Lowry Center for Early Childhood Education is partnering with Oakland Schools to implement a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) classroom for the 2026-27 program year, expanding access to no-cost pre-K for eligible four-year-olds in the surrounding community.
GSRP is Michigan's free pre-K program
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Preserving and Pickling Beets: Safe, Simple Ways to Enjoy Beets Year-Round
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Preserving and Pickling Beets: Safe, Simple Ways to Enjoy Beets Year-Round
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Michigan Fresh grown beets are available from mid-summer to late fall. Whether you choose to purchase beets at a local farmers market or grow beets in your garden, they are a great source of vitamins and minerals. Michigan State University Extension recommends you wash your hands
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Q&A: How does public sentiment on the economy affect hedge fund returns?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Q&A: How does public sentiment on the economy affect hedge fund returns?
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Economists have long used measures of public sentiment around the economy to forecast a wide range of key financial outcomes, like consumer spending and gross domestic product growth. Now, researchers at Penn State, Florida International University, University of Cincinnati and California Stat
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Rep. Tlaib Responds to Targeting of Michigan Muslim Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Aug. 18, 2026:
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Rep. Tlaib responds to targeting of Michigan Muslim families
Dearborn, Mich. - U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement in support of the Muslim community in Dearborn, Michigan, which is being targeted by Islamophobic white supremacists and Christian nationalists:
"Islamophobic racists are yet again marching in Dearborn to terrorize a whole faith community. De
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Sanford Black Hills expands outreach specialty ENT care
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Black Hills expands outreach specialty ENT care
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Contact:
Paul Heinert
Sanford Health Media Relations
605-366-2432 / Paul.Heinert@sanfordhealth.org
RAPID CITY, S.D. -Sanford Health is increasing access to specialty ear, nose and throat (ENT) care through new outreach services provided by Rob Schleiffarth, M.D., a board-certified otolaryngolog
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Slotkin, Peters, Bergman Press Department of Defense on PFAS Cleanup at Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Camp Grayling
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Slotkin, Peters, Bergman Press Department of Defense on PFAS Cleanup at Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Camp Grayling
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U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI), and U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) sent bipartisan letters to the Department of the Air Force and the Department of the Army demanding stronger commitments and greater accountability for ongoing PFAS cleanup efforts at
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Sterling College Welcomes New Faculty for 2026-27 Academic Year
STERLING, Kansas, Aug. 18 -- Sterling College issued the following news release:
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Sterling College welcomes new faculty for 2026-27 academic year
Sterling College welcomed seven new faculty members to campus for the 2026-27 academic year. Classes begin on Wednesday, August 20.
"We are excited to welcome this group to Sterling College! In each of their interview processes, it was clear how God was moving in their lives and directing them to faculty positions here. We are confident they w
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Tammy Loosbrock named a top community hospital CEO to know
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Tammy Loosbrock named a top community hospital CEO to know
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This list honors community hospital chief executive officers dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable care within their communities. In collaboration with their leadership teams, the list of CEOs continue to develop and execute strategic plans that elevate quality, expand service lines and equip their facili
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The Long Fuse: MTU Student Research Sparks Award-winning Community Service
HOUGHTON, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- Michigan Technological University posted the following news release:
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The Long Fuse: MTU Student Research Sparks Award-winning Community Service
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Michigan Tech's EmpowerUP program is only five years old but has involved nearly 700 Huskies in community-engaged research. This year, the program received national recognition for its civic engagement and community service.
What started with two curious, caring and community-focused business students at Michig
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The Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day returns to Michigan
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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The Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day returns to Michigan
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Each year, the Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day moves to a different state in the Midwest. This year, the field day's 9th year, they are partnering with Michigan State University (MSU) Extension and holding the field day at the MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center
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University of Michigan Board of Regents Names C. Cybele Raver as Choice for 17th President
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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U-M Board of Regents names C. Cybele Raver as choice for 17th president
The University of Michigan Board of Regents has announced C. Cybele Raver, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Vanderbilt University, as its choice to become the university's 17th president.
The board will hold a special meeting at 11 a.m. Sept. 1 to take a formal vote. Pending approval, Raver's appointment will ta
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University of Michigan: Beyond the Park Boundary - When Green Space Has Polluted Neighbors
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Beyond the park boundary: When green space has polluted neighbors
More than half of U.S. public parks are within two miles of an active industrial facility that handles toxic chemicals, according to a new University of Michigan study.
About 80,000 such parks are listed on the federal Toxics Release Inventory. In addition, nearly 27,000 parks are close to a toxic waste site requiring emergency
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University of Michigan: How Supermassive Black Holes Feed Themselves
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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How supermassive black holes feed themselves
An international research team using the JWST has found 'photographic evidence' that brings astronomers a step closer to solving a longstanding mystery about black holes
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An international research team, including an astronomer from the University of Michigan, have revealed how certain black holes manage to eat and grow while simultaneously flingi
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University of Michigan: Premium Customer, Quickest Service - Not So Fast, at Least in World of Agentic AI-driven Services
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Premium customer, quickest service? Not so fast, at least in world of agentic AI-driven services
It's conventional wisdom in the business world: Premium customers get a pass to the front of the line. Think airports or amusement parks.
But new research from the University of Michigan finds the best approach--at least in the realm of data processing services--may be placing those big spenders i
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University of Michigan: Who Holds the Keys to Paradise - Residents of Puerto Rico Fear Being Displaced From Their Home
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Who holds the keys to paradise? Residents of Puerto Rico fear being displaced from their home
Puerto Ricans are deeply concerned about displacement, rising housing costs and the future of land ownership across the archipelago, according to a new report from the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research.
The findings from a recent report from El Laboratorio Puertorriqueno de Opini
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Well-Being by design: UM-Flint student affairs earns national honor
FLINT, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news:
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Well-Being by design: UM-Flint student affairs earns national honor
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The University of Michigan-Flint has earned national recognition for an approach to student success that considers well-being not simply a service the university provides, but part of the foundation on which the campus experience is built.
Insight Into Academia magazine has recognized UM-Flint's Division of Student Affairs for it
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Wood Innovation Grant Awarded to Accelerate the Great Lakes Mass Timber Collaborative
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Wood Innovation Grant Awarded to Accelerate the Great Lakes Mass Timber Collaborative
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A new U.S. Forest Service wood innovation grant will enable Dovetail Partners, MassTimber@MSU (Michigan State University), and Team Pennsylvania to accelerate the next phase of the Great Lakes Mass Timber Collaborative (GLMTC). The multi-state effort advances mass timb
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