Tuesday - September 8, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan

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43 Students and Graduates Receive Public Interest Fellowships
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 20 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * 43 Students and Graduates Receive Public Interest Fellowships * Back to News Yale Law School announced that 43 public interest postgraduate fellowships4 were awarded for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028. Of this number, 34 fellowships were awarded directly by the Law School, while nine were awarded by external fellowship programs. The postgraduate fellowships offered by the Law School and outside organizations sup  more
AARP Michigan Poll: Older Voters Critical Demographic in Narrow Senate, Governor Races
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- AARP issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * New AARP Michigan Poll: Older Voters Critical Demographic in Narrow Senate, Governor Races Voters over 50, who make up roughly half of Michigan's swing voters, have rising prices top of mind in the leadup to November's election - Today, AARP released new polling highlighting the decisive role that voters 50 and older will play in Michigan's tight gubernatorial and Senate races this fall - as well as the to  more
Adults 21+ now eligible for Michigan Reconnect scholarship
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- Washtenaw Community College posted the following news: * * * Adults 21+ now eligible for Michigan Reconnect scholarship * The State of Michigan's Reconnect program has expanded its reach to help more adult students pursue their dreams through a college education. The minimum age to qualify for the scholarhip program has been lowered from 25 to 21, in time for the Fall 2026 semester. Washtenaw Community College classes begin Monday, August 31. The college al  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly A federal court this week approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers  more
Ask the expert: How does cyclospora make its way into our food?
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: How does cyclospora make its way into our food? * A growing nationwide outbreak of cyclospora continues to raise alarm among scientists and public health officials who point to sewage contamination in the food supply as the likely cause. The outbreak has sickened more than 22,000 people in the U.S. and contributed to the deaths of two in Michigan. This is not the first nationwide o  more
Back to School: U-M Experts Can Discuss a Range of Topics
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Back to school: U-M experts can discuss a range of topics University of Michigan experts are available to comment on critical topics facing schools this academic year. Their areas of expertise include student mental health, concussions, school safety, AI in the classroom, recovery from learning loss, teacher retention, Black girls' schooling experiences, school meal funding, immigration, and college ca  more
Barrett Introduces Bills to Protect Local Communities from Data Center Overreach
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Introduces Bills to Protect Local Communities from Data Center Overreach * Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today introduced legislation to ensure every community in Michigan and across the United States maintains their autonomy over the decision-making process related to building a data center. Specifically, the two bills would protect local control by prohibiting the federal government from  more
Buy now or wait? Best practices for securing next year's farm inputs
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Buy now or wait? Best practices for securing next year's farm inputs * As the months turn from late summer into fall, many farms start to look ahead to not only harvest but also purchasing next year's farm inputs. A common question asked is: Are farm input prices better now, or should you wait to make a purchase until spring? Answering that question pres  more
CIRES Welcomes Extreme Heat and Urban Resilience Expert Sara Meerow
BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 21 -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news: * * * CIRES welcomes extreme heat and urban resilience expert Sara Meerow The social scientist joins Council of Fellows after a very hot summer - Colorado had several extreme heat warnings this summer, a hazard many communities are unprepared for. The city of Boulder estimates even hotter summers in the future, and increasing resilience to this change is essential. CIR  more
Clark Hill: Colorado's AI Act -- Attacked, Delayed, and Now Amended--Part II - What You Need to Do
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update: * * * Colorado's AI Act --Attacked, Delayed, and Now Amended--Part II: What You Need to Do Authors: Jason M. Schwent , Lauren M. Williams In this series, we are discussing the Colorado AI Act (the "Act") as amended and as set to take effect on January 1, 2027. In the last article, we discussed who and what the Act covered. In this article, we'll dive into what those covered by the Act must do to compl  more
College of Pharmacy Alum Advances U-M Medical School Addiction Research
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * College of Pharmacy alum advances U-M Medical School addiction research Gift to support student research in substance use disorders and psychedelics at the Edward F. Domino Research Center. - Over 35 years ago, Tom Macek (Pharm.D. 1994), Ph.D., pursued an opportunity that changed the course of his life: a student research project that connect  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Republican Corruption Creates Major Midterm Liabilities for GOP Senate Candidates
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Republican Corruption Creates Major Midterm Liabilities for GOP Senate Candidates With less than three months until the midterm elections, new reporting highlights how Democratic candidates are taking on corruption, which is "shaping up to be a major campaign battlefront." Across the country, voters are expressing anger and concern about "the elite and the wealthy...  more
Department of Attorney General's Criminal Trials Division Chief Appointed as 3rd Circuit Court Judge
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Department of Attorney General's Criminal Trials Division Chief Appointed as 3rd Circuit Court Judge * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is commending the appointment of the Department of Attorney General's Criminal Trials Division Chief Robyn N. Liddell (JPG) as a 3rd Circuit Court Judge in Wayne County. "Robyn has been an indispensable part of the department, consist  more
Detroit Man to Stand Trial for Larceny by Conversion
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Detroit Man to Stand Trial for Larceny by Conversion * LANSING - Yesterday, Wayne White, 63, of Detroit, was bound over to stand trial in the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County on three counts of Larceny by Conversion - $20,000 or more, each a 10-year felony, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Between August 2024 and April 2025, it is alleged White, while working as a par  more
Fast Fonz Facts: Dectes discovery, earworms increasing
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Fast Fonz Facts: Dectes discovery, earworms increasing * The following summer Fast Fonz Facts by Chris DinFonzo, PhD, a field crops entomology specialist with Michigan State University Extension, highlights a new pest to our region and earworm flights. Earworm flight Ander Huseth, MSU Extension specialist in the Department of Entomology, reports that e  more
FDA Recall Notice: Optimal Balance Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of Compounded Glutathione 200 Mg/mL Multi-Dose Vials Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Optimal Balance Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of Compounded Glutathione 200 mg/mL Multi-Dose Vials Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels Summary Company Announcement Date: August 19, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 20, 2026 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Elevated Endotoxin level Company Name: Optimal Balance Ph  more
Federal Register: Foreign-Trade Zones Board Reviews Application to Grant Subzone Status to Yazaki North America
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board by the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation, grantee of FTZ 16, requesting subzone status for the facility of Yazaki North America, Inc., located in Petoskey, Michigan. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the Foreign-Trade Zones Act, as ame  more
Federal Register: Interior Dept. National Park Service Notice Involving National Register of Historic Places Nominations in 16 States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * The National Park Service is soliciting electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before August 8, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments are due on September 4, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The properties listed in this notice a  more
Federal Register: Labor Dept. Employment & Training Administration Issues Final Rule on Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service Staffing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is removing the requirement that States use State merit staff to provide Wagner-Peyser Employment Service (ES) services. This final rule allows States to use the staffing model that provides the required services with the most efficient and cost-effective model for their State. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION  more
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: Tracking a Decade of Growth in Rural Registered Apprenticeships
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Kyle DeMaria and Halina de Jong-Lambert: * * * Tracking a Decade of Growth in Rural Registered Apprenticeships Introduction Apprenticeship is a compelling workforce development model for rural communities looking to grow and retain local talent. However, little is known about how common apprenticeship is in rural communities. In this post/1, we look at the past 10 years of da  more
Ford School of Public Policy: Nicole Sherard-Freeman to Join Luke Shaefer for Featured Keynote Conversation at Kohn Social Policy Conference
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Nicole Sherard-Freeman to join Luke Shaefer for featured keynote conversation at Kohn Social Policy Conference Nicole Sherard-Freeman, a Detroit native and nationally recognized leader whose career has connected philanthropy, public service, and economic opportunity, will join Luke Shaefer for a featured keynote conversation at the inaugural Kohn Social Policy Conference on  more
Foundation for Economic Education Issues Commentary Entitled 'I Bought Beans at the Government Store'
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary by editorial associate Ryan Devine: * * * I Bought Beans at the Government Store Atlanta bet on a private grocer; New York is betting on the government. - Downtown Atlanta has an unpleasant grayness to it, as if its architects forgot their charm at home when it was built. I glanced up at the towering corporate buildings that block out any sun that could have reached me, cut through Georgia St  more
Foundation for Government Accountability VP Ingram Testifies Before Senate Budget Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Senate Budget Committee released the following testimony by Jonathan Ingram, vice president of policy and research at the Foundation for Government Accountability, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Medicaid: The Reality": * * * Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Merkley, and members of the Committee, thank you for hosting this important hearing. I am Jonathan Ingram, the Vice President of Policy and Research at the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA).   more
Glen and Patricia Daigger invest in professorship honoring influential environmental engineering professor Les Grady
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Glen and Patricia Daigger invest in professorship honoring influential environmental engineering professor Les Grady * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences Glen and Patricia Daigger are making an investment to establish the Dr. Les Grady Distinguished Professorship in Clemson University's Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences. The professorship honors C.P. Leslie "  more
How a Bank of America Internship Changed the Way Pauline Lu Thinks About Technology
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * How a Bank of America Internship Changed the Way Pauline Lu Thinks About Technology * As a Business Analyst Intern at Bank of America, Pauline Lu spends her days helping one of the world's largest financial institutions navigate the complex relationship between people, processes, and technology. It is work that requires both analytical rigor and human understanding. For Pauline, those two strengths have bec  more
How well do past extinctions predict extinction risk today?
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news: * * * How well do past extinctions predict extinction risk today? * In the last few centuries, mammals and other animals have been going extinct at least 100 times faster than they did before humans arrived on the scene. So who will be next? Which species are most likely to survive and which will die out? New research by EEB core faculty member Lydia Beaudrot and colleagues sho  more
ICYMI: Mike Rogers Exposed for Serving Corporate Special Interests, Getting Rich on the Backs of Michiganders
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Mike Rogers Exposed for Serving Corporate Special Interests, Getting Rich on the Backs of Michiganders At a Wednesday press conference in Detroit, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Michigan leaders joined the Michigan Democratic Party to call out Mike Rogers for being "[one of] the most corrupt candidates for U.S. Senate in recent memory," after he passed through the revolving doo  more
Interim president plans to stay the course with some fine-tuning
SEASIDE, California, Aug. 19 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * Interim president plans to stay the course with some fine-tuning * By Mark Muckenfuss Cal State Monterey Bay's new Interim President Carlos Vargas has been busy since arriving on campus at the end of July. Between welcoming faculty back to campus, and overseeing the influx of new and returning students this week, he's had to hit the ground running. On Aug. 14, he ended his first  more
Loeffelholz to step down as dean of School of Continuing Education
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Loeffelholz to step down as dean of School of Continuing Education * Mary Loeffelholz, dean of the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions (SCE) who led the school's expansion after the pandemic and the planning of Cornell's first part-time, fully online bachelor's degree program, will step down from her role as dean, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Steve Jackson, vice provost for academic innovation and pro  more
Major infrastructure improvement progress at Cedar Falls Hydro project
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Major infrastructure improvement progress at Cedar Falls Hydro project * EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Aug. 20, 2026) - Xcel Energy has resumed work on the Cedar Falls Hydro Project, a long-term investment to strengthen and preserve the historic Cedar Falls dam near Menomonie. Construction activity was intermittent since 2022 due to permitting delays, but work has resumed and crews are making   more
Martin named 2026 Michigan 4-H Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Martin named 2026 Michigan 4-H Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer * Washtenaw County 4-H volunteer Jean Martin has been honored with the prestigious 2026 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award. This award is given to a 4-H volunteer with more than 10 years of service. Winners are selected through a statewide nomination and revi  more
Maryville College welcomes 10 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year
MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Maryville College posted the following news: * * * Maryville College welcomes 10 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year * As Maryville College welcomes students back to campus for the 2026-27 academic year, 10 new faculty members will join the ranks of those delivering the College's prestigious liberal arts education across a variety of disciplines. Five visiting lecturers, three lecturers and three assistant professors bring the total faculty cou  more
Mich. State University Research Foundation: MEDC Earns 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Award for Statewide Startup Competition PitchMI
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- The Michigan State University Research Foundation issued the following news release: * * * MEDC Earns 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Award for Statewide Startup Competition PitchMI International recognition celebrates a shared commitment to advancing entrepreneurship across Michigan - Lansing, MI - The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is earning international recognition for its innovative efforts to identify, support and invest in  more
Michigan Medicine: First Person-centered Measure of Dementia Caregiving Styles Improves Partner, Patient Outcomes
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * First person-centered measure of dementia caregiving styles improves partner, patient outcomes Improving support for caregivers of those with dementia can improve the care dementia patients receive - Alzheimer's disease and related dementias cause progressive memory loss and changes in thinking, behavior and daily functioning. As symptoms wo  more
Michigan Medicine: More Teens are Using AI - What Parents Should Know
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * More teens are using AI: What parents should know As more teenagers turn to tools like ChatGPT for schoolwork, a pediatrician shares what to watch for--and how kids can use AI wisely - As artificial intelligence tools become more accessible, more teens are turning to them for academic help--and parents should be paying attention, experts say.  more
Michigan vegetable crop report - August 19, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Michigan vegetable crop report - August 19, 2026 * Weather For the past week, temperatures ranged from 1-2 degrees below normal in the north to 3-5 degrees above normal in the south. Precipitation totals through Tuesday, Aug. 18, ranged from nothing in the north to an inch in parts of the state. This total does not include rain that fell overnight Tuesda  more
Mike Rogers Meets with Michigan Cancer Advocates to Discuss Policies to Reduce Cancer Burden
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Mike Rogers Meets with Michigan Cancer Advocates to Discuss Policies to Reduce Cancer Burden * GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. - On Wednesday, August 19th, Michigan cancer survivors and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers gathered with candidate Mike Rogers to discuss cancer in Michigan and policies that can reduce the cancer burden for ever  more
New Solar Array Installed Atop NMU's WellBeing Center
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * New Solar Array Installed Atop NMU's WellBeing Center * Northern Michigan University has completed the installation of an 81 kW DC rooftop solar array on its WellBeing Center, marking a major milestone in the university's commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality. The system installation was completed the last week of July by Peninsula Solar, a Marquette-based, NMU alumni-owned solar contra  more
PfP Farm Burueau Article
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * PfP Farm Burueau Article * Michigan farmers have a long history of conservation leadership. Across the state, growers have invested in practices such as reduced tillage, cover crops and grassed waterways to protect their land, improve soil health, and help protect Michigan's water resources. Beginning August 31, 2026, farmers in Michigan's portion of th  more
Record Breaking: LGBTQ+ Adults Now 12% of Population; Greater than 10% in 40 of 50 States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Record Breaking: LGBTQ+ Adults Now 12% of Population; Greater than 10% in 40 of 50 States * HRC Foundation analysis of U.S. Census Bureau Data finds a record-high 25.6 million people now identify as LGBTQ+ Heading into the midterms, the LGBTQ+ community makes up a powerful voting bloc that is younger and more influential than ever before WASHINGTON -The Human Rights Campaign Fou  more
Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates Jocelyn Benson's Selection of Winnie Brinks as Running Mate for Lieutenant Governor
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates Jocelyn Benson's Selection of Winnie Brinks as Running Mate for Lieutenant Governor * : Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Lansing, MI -Today, Michigan gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson announced Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks as her running  more
Scalise: House Republicans Have Put Money Back In Working Families' Pockets
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House Republicans Have Put Money Back In Working Families' Pockets * This morning, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News' Fox & Friends to discuss President Trump's decisive actions against Iran and its allies and how President Trump's leadership has decimated Iran's military, economy, and ability to build a nuclear weapon. Additionally, Leader Scal  more
Scalise: House Republicans Have Put Money Back In Working Families' Pockets
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House Republicans Have Put Money Back In Working Families' Pockets * WASHINGTON, D.C.-This morning, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News' Fox & Friends to discuss President Trump's decisive actions against Iran and its allies and how President Trump's leadership has decimated Iran's military, economy, and ability to build a nuclear weapon. Additionally, Leader Scal  more
Southwest Michigan field crops update - August 20, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Southwest Michigan field crops update - August 20, 2026 * Weather A rainy weekend and drizzly early week brought moisture and high humidity to southwest Michigan, causing weeds and diseases to progress within the canopy. Temperatures have been mostly moderate and will cool somewhat heading into the weekend. Scattered showers on Saturday, Aug. 22. and t  more
SW EFC secures $7 million EPA award to support small water systems
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * SW EFC secures $7 million EPA award to support small water systems * The Southwest Environmental Finance Center (SW EFC) at The University of New Mexico, recently received a new cooperative agreement awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Real Water Technical Assistance (RealWaterTA) Initiative. The award, totaling more than $7 million, will be used to provide techni  more
Syracuse University Issues Q&A: ISchool Professor Earns State Award for Work in Classroom
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 21 -- Syracuse University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 20, 2026, involving Preeti Jagadev, professor in the School of Information Studies: * * * Q&A: iSchool Professor Earns State Award for Work in Classroom Preeti Jagadev says listening to student feedback each semester has transformed how she runs her courses. Dialynn Dwyer Preeti Jagadev always knew she wanted to be an educator. That passion carried her from India to a postdoctoral position at the University   more
Turf update: Brown patch is active
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Turf update: Brown patch is active * Michigan residents have experienced prolonged periods of high daytime temperatures with warm nights this summer. High humidity is a key factor for almost all turf diseases. The combination of high humidity and temperature creates ideal conditions for brown patch development. Weather data collected from the Hancock Turf  more
U-M Researchers Use AI to Help Set Record-setting Sensitivity in Search for New Physics
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M researchers use AI to help set record-setting sensitivity in search for new physics The team is harnessing the power of machine learning to analyze data from a particle physics experiment testing our fundamental understanding of the universe - Is the universe as stable as we think it is? That's one of the big questions that particle physicists worldwide are preparing to answer with the   more
UChicago Medicine names Gina Cronin as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- The University of Chicago Medicine issued the following news release: * * * UChicago Medicine names Gina Cronin as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer * The University of Chicago Medicine has named Gina M. Cronin, MHA, FACHE, as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective October 19, 2026. Cronin will lead enterprise-wide human resources operations and strategy across the South Side-based academic health system. Her le  more
University of Michigan Issues Q&A: Video Game Heavy Hitter Eliminating IRL Offerings - Are Academic Libraries Our Best Path to Preservation?
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Aug. 20, 2026, involving David Carter, video game archivist in the campus library computer and video game archive: * * * Video game heavy hitter eliminating IRL offerings: Are academic libraries our best path to preservation? Last month, Sony PlayStation announced that they will discontinue the production of physical game discs in January 2028. While not surprising, it has led to a discourse in the gaming c  more
University of Michigan: Mixed Feelings About Pregnancy May Shape Family Conflict Long After Childbirth
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Mixed feelings about pregnancy may shape family conflict long after childbirth A pregnancy that is unintended or met with mixed feelings may affect more than the decision about whether and when to have a child. New research from the University of Michigan suggests that feelings of uncertainty or not wanting a pregnancy may also be linked to relationship conflict and intimate partner violence   more
UTHealth Houston Names Kevin A. Morano, PhD Provost
TYLER, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston names Kevin A. Morano, PhD, provost Kevin A. Morano, PhD, a distinguished scientist, educator, and academic leader at UTHealth Houston for more than 25 years, has been appointed senior vice president and provost, effective Sept. 1. As provost, Morano will serve as the university's chief academic officer, providing strategic leadership for academic programs, student success  more
UW-Madison and Green Bay-area partners build flood resilience along the East River
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 20 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * UW-Madison and Green Bay-area partners build flood resilience along the East River With coordinating support from UW-Madison's Wisconsin Sea Grant, the East River Collaborative brings together The Nature Conservancy, NEW Water and local governments to build a more resilient East River watershed. By Rodee Schneider GREEN BAY, WIS. - Before dawn on a wintry morning in March 2019, the East River spilled  more
VoteVets Endorses Callie Barr for Congress in Michigan's First District
PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 20 [Category: Political] -- VoteVets issued the following news release: * * * VoteVets Endorses Callie Barr for Congress in Michigan's First District Today, VoteVets announced its endorsement of Callie Barr in Michigan's First Congressional District. Barr won the Democratic nomination on August 4th and will face Republican Rep. Jack Bergman in the November 3rd general election. "Callie Barr has spent her life taking care of a wounded Marine and fighting for the familie  more
WCC student is defending our digital world
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Washtenaw Community College posted the following news: * * * WCC student is defending our digital world * Washtenaw Community College student Scott Cochran has already found career success working in the cybersecurity field even before completing his degree. The Ypsilanti resident decided to change careers and pursue a Cybersecurity associate degree after seeing firsthand how damaging a cyberattack can be. Recognizing the growing demand for cybersecurity pro  more