Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan
16 Social Work Educators, Scholars Urge Education Department to Resolve Federal Link Obstacles for Emerging Accrediting Bodies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket ID: ED-2025-OPE-1042
September 14, 2026
Office of Postsecondary Education
United States Department of Education
Re: Proposed Rule - Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization: The Secretary's Recognition of Accrediting Agencies; Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended, Stud
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73 Advocacy Organizations Urge U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to Remove Inquiries Exceeding Core Statutory Family Relationship Determinations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
USCIS
John R. Pfirrmann-Powell
Acting Deputy Chief
Office of Policy and Strategy
Regulatory Coordination Division
RE: Sign-On Letter Opposing Proposed Changes to Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative -- OMB No. 1615-0012; Docket ID USCIS 2007-0037 Dear Acting Deputy Chief Pfirrmann-Powell: The un
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A Spartan who helps shape AI to serve the common good
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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A Spartan who helps shape AI to serve the common good
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Long before Lorenzo Santavicca, a 2018 James Madison College graduate in international relations, was helping teams at Google DeepMind navigate some of the complex challenges in artificial intelligence, he got the chance to learn how to bring people together amid uncertainty at Michigan State University.
Santavicca served as president of the
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Adrian College President Docking Presents 'What I Learned in Class' at Convocation
ADRIAN, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- Adrian College issued the following news release:
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Adrian College President Docking presents 'What I Learned in Class' at Convocation
Posted Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Author: Mickey Alvarado
Adrian College President Jeffrey Docking addressed faculty, staff, and students on the topic of "What I Learned in Class" at Adrian College's Opening Convocation in the Dr. James Borland Convocation Series on Wednesday, Sept. 9, in Herrick Chapel.
Reflecting on his
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Advocate Health Urges CMS to Formally Recognize Integrated Multi-Site Laboratory Systems
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: Medicare Program: Request for Information; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Regulations [RIN 0938-AW01]
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf
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AG Nessel Celebrates Success of Address Confidentiality Program on Third Anniversary
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Celebrates Success of Address Confidentiality Program on Third Anniversary
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LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is celebrating three years since the launch of the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP). The ACP was created to provide certain protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, or those who fear that d
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American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Urges CMS to Require Certification for Data-Only Facilities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
P.O. Box 92, Dundee, Michigan, 48131
301.478.6379 - www.ascls.org
ASCLS [CMS-3485-NC] RIN 0938-AW01 Page 1
The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) appreciates the opportunity to comment on this Request for Information on behalf of its members and other stakeholders drawn from a broad representation
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim's article forthcoming in Michigan Technology Law Review
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim's article forthcoming in Michigan Technology Law Review
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CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim's article, "Wired Minds: Neural Interfaces, Platform Power, and Control Over Neural Data," is forthcoming in the Michigan Technology Law Review, with publication expected i
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Bacteria that change their diet to survive inside the body
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Bacteria that change their diet to survive inside the body
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The human body fights staph infections by starving it of essential nutrients. Staph, it turns out, is remarkably good at changing what's on the menu.
Staphylococcus aureus -the infamous agent behind MRSA and most staph infections -needs sulfur to build proteins and other materials essential for survival. In a new Michigan State Universit
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Barnes & Thornburg Expands Corporate and Labor and Employment Teams With Two Indianapolis PartnersArrival of partners Kristine Camron and Tom Stafford strengthens the firm's venture capital and ESOP capabilities
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Barnes & Thornburg Expands Corporate and Labor and Employment Teams With Two Indianapolis PartnersArrival of partners Kristine Camron and Tom Stafford strengthens the firm's venture capital and ESOP capabilities
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Barnes & Thornburg is adding depth to its Corporate and Labor and Employment Departments with the additions of Kristine Camron and Thomas P. (Tom)
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Belmont Law Welcomes Three New Faculty Members
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Belmont University posted the following news:
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Belmont Law Welcomes Three New Faculty Members
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New faculty bring courtroom, military and research experience to the law school this fall
Belmont University College of Law new faculty for fall 2026: Nino C. Monea, assistant professor of law; Kaleigh Ruiz, faculty fellow; and Kathryn Booth, visiting professor of law.
#Professor Nino C. Monea
Professor Monea joins Belmont Law as an assistant professor,
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Binghamton Alumni Make a Difference in Veteran Healthcare
BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 16 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Pharmacists answer the call to serve
Binghamton alumni make a difference in veteran healthcare
By Ethan Knox '20 September 15, 2026
No degree from Binghamton University's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPPS) looks exactly alike -- even for the students who end up in the same field. But there is one thing they all share: a need and desire to help those who need it.
This is perhaps espe
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Bipartisan TWICE Act Championed by Reps. Carter, Higgins Passes in the House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Bipartisan TWICE Act Championed by Reps. Carter, Higgins Passes in the House
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Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) announced that the bipartisan TWIC Efficiency (TWICE) Act introduced by himself and Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation will improve access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program by ass
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Building safety into the everyday rhythm of agricultural work
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Building safety into the everyday rhythm of agricultural work
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There is a rhythm to farm work with everyday activities being very familiar. However, familiar does not mean risk-free. Between the years 2022-2023, MSU's Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) identified 35 deaths and 892 non-fatal injuries to individuals working on Michi
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CAIR Welcomes Rhode Island Resolution Rejecting Anti-Islam Hate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR Welcomes Rhode Island Resolution Rejecting Anti-Islam Hate
September 16, 2026
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the approval of the "Hate Has No Place Resolution" by leaders in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.
The South Kingstown Town Council passed the resolution on Monday night follo
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Calvin Celebrates Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Calvin University posted the following news:
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Calvin Celebrates Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026
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On Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26, Calvin University welcomes alumni, family, and the broader community to campus for Homecoming & Family Weekend. The weekend festivities include a race around Calvin's beautiful campus, a fall music festival, an artisan and farmer's market, and the inaugural football game in Calvin University's new footb
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Colorado to receive $2 million from nationwide Abbott settlement related to contaminated infant formula allegations
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 16 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Colorado to receive $2 million from nationwide Abbott settlement related to contaminated infant formula allegations
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Sept. 16, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that Colorado will receive approximately $2 million from a nationwide settlement agreement with Abbott Laboratories to settle allegations that the company filed false claims with federal and state p
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Commerce Committee Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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09.16.2026
Commerce Committee Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
Bill Would Expand Federal Funding Opportunities for the Great Lakes Commission Which Leads Regional Efforts to Protect Our Great Lakes and Vital Water Resources
WASHINGTON, DC - The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee passed bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senator Gary Pet
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces REACH Act to Strengthen Rural Health Care Workforce
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces REACH Act to Strengthen Rural Health Care Workforce
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Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10), alongside co-leads Congressmen Tom Barrett (R-MI-07) and Don Davis (D-NC-01), introduced the Resources for Essential Access to Community Health (REACH) Act, legislation to address the shortage of health care
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Congresswoman Scholten Announces $11.6 Million for Health Care Research and Supportive Services in West Michigan
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Scholten Announces $11.6 Million for Health Care Research and Supportive Services in West Michigan
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WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced $11,656,359 for a variety of medical research projects and investments in community health and well-being services across West Michigan. The funding is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service
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Congresswoman Scholten Secures Key Wins for West Michigan in the Passage of the 2026 Water Resources Development Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Scholten Secures Key Wins for West Michigan in the Passage of the 2026 Water Resources Development Act
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WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Vice Chair of the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, secured key policy victories and critical investments for West Michigan in the H
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Dingell Continues Demands for Transparency from University of Michigan on Los Alamos Project
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Dingell Continues Demands for Transparency from University of Michigan on Los Alamos Project
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U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) requested a full public disclosure of the underlying agreement between the University of Michigan (U-M) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) regarding their proposed joint research computing center in Ypsilanti Township. In a letter to U-M leadership, C
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Dingell, Bacon Introduce Resolution Designating September as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Dingell, Bacon Introduce Resolution Designating September as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
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U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Don Bacon (R-NE-02) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating September as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month to increase awareness of gynecologic cancers and encourage earlier diagnosis and treatment.
"Gynecologic cancers affect approximately
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Dr. Cory Hewitt joins Sanford Black Hills orthopedic team
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Dr. Cory Hewitt joins Sanford Black Hills orthopedic team
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RAPID CITY, S.D. -Dr. Cory Hewitt, a native of Belle Fourche, South Dakota, has joined the Sanford Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center, caring for patients with knee and hip arthritis as well as fractures of the upper and lower extremities. Dr. Hewitt also performs surgery at Black Hills Surgical Hospital.
Dr. He
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EPA Removes Limits on Power Plant Pollution: U-M Experts Discuss Consequences
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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EPA removes limits on power plant pollution: U-M experts discuss consequences
Published On: September 15, 2026
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will stop restricting the greenhouse gas emissions from gas- and coal-fired power plants. University of Michigan experts discuss the consequences of this move.
Rachel Rothschild is an assistant professor of law. Her scholars
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First Mid Insurance Group Names Jeff Hutchinson Director of Insurance Finance
MATTOON, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release:
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First Mid Insurance Group Names Jeff Hutchinson Director of Insurance Finance
Mattoon, IL (September 16, 2026) First Mid Insurance Group (FMIG), a leading provider of comprehensive insurance solutions, has named Jeff Hutchinson Senior Vice President, Director of Insurance Finance. In this role, Hutchinson will lead financial strategy, planning, reporting, and operational finance functions, partnering
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Ford School of Public Policy: Ayanian Co-leads University-wide Theme Year Focusing on U-M's Role in Transforming Health
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news:
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Ayanian co-leads University-wide theme year focusing on U-M's role in transforming health
September 16, 2026
The University of Michigan is launching the 2026-27 Year of Human Health and Well-Being as part of the university's Look to Michigan vision.
The year will create opportunities for people across U-M to connect their work and expertise to advance health and well-be
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Ford School of Public Policy: U-M Experts Comment on EPA Removing Limits on Power Plant Pollution
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news:
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U-M experts comment on EPA removing limits on power plant pollution
September 16, 2026
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will stop restricting the greenhouse gas emissions from gas- and coal-fired power plants. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss the consequences of this move.
Catie Hausman is a professor of public pol
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GVSU and Van Andel Institute Partner to Launch AI Research and Innovation Institute
ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
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GVSU and Van Andel Institute partner to launch AI Research and Innovation Institute
By Sarah Schaible
Sep 16, 2026
GVSU and Van Andel Institute (VAI) are jointly launching the Artificial Intelligen ce Research and Innovation Institute (AIRII) this fall, uniting two of West Michigan's leading research communities behind a shared ambition: to make the region a nationally recognized center where ar
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Hope College Accepted into NORDP Consultants Program Cohort
HOLLAND, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Hope College posted the following news:
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Hope College Accepted into NORDP Consultants Program Cohort
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Now entering the final phase of National Science Foundation funding, Emory University and the National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP) announced that Hope College is one of four higher-education institutions accepted into NORDP's fifth Consultants Program cohort.
Ranked #22 nationally among all undergraduate research programs,
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Houchin Bill to Name American Mastodon and T. Rex National Symbols Passes House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Houchin Bill to Name American Mastodon and T. Rex National Symbols Passes House
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WASHINGTON-Today, H.R. 9191, the National Fossil Act, led by Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) passed the House of Representatives. The bill designates the American mastodon (Mammut americanum) as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil
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House Education & Workforce Chairman Walberg Applauds House Passage of Legislation Strengthening Literacy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Walberg Applauds House Passage of Legislation Strengthening Literacy
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 16, 2026
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) praised House passage of H.R. 7890, Science of Reading Act of 2026, legislation that helps schools use proven methods to teach kids how to read--giving more s
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House Unanimously Passes Barrett Bill to Honor Medal of Honor Recipient Killed at Pearl Harbor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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House Unanimously Passes Barrett Bill to Honor Medal of Honor Recipient Killed at Pearl Harbor
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Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Tom Barrett's (MI-07) bipartisan bill (H.R. 9570) to name the post office in Charlotte, Mich., after U.S. Navy Ensign Francis Flaherty, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery and sacrifice during Japan
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How a Professor and a Scholarship Helped Shape NMU Alumna's Career
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news:
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How a Professor and a Scholarship Helped Shape NMU Alumna's Career
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A recent trip home to Paulding, Michigan by way of Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport brought Northern Michigan University alumna Emily Zander '14 BS through Marquette once again, sparking a family conversation on her years as an undergraduate.
Speaking with her parents about that time in her life, she found herself reflecting on
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Increasing Russian Strikes on Medical Supply Warehouses Put Millions of Ukrainians at Risk: PHR
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 [Category: Political] -- Physicians for Human Rights posted the following news release:
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Increasing Russian Strikes on Medical Supply Warehouses Put Millions of Ukrainians at Risk: PHR
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Russian forces must immediately cease their mounting attacks on medical warehouses, transport, and distribution infrastructure, Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) said today, following multiple strikes against medical supply facilities over twelve days that reportedly destroyed hundred
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Johns Hopkins: New Guides Equip Clinicians and Clergy to Implement Extreme Risk Protection Orders
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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September 16, 2026
New Guides Equip Clinicians and Clergy to Implement Extreme Risk Protection Orders
From the clinic to the congregation, new resources equip frontline workers with tools they need during a crisis
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Today, the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions has released valuable resources for two vital Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) im
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Late-season soybean decisions: Maximizing harvest efficiency and planning for 2027
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Late-season soybean decisions: Maximizing harvest efficiency and planning for 2027
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As the 2026 soybean crop moves toward maturity, many management decisions remain that can influence harvest efficiency, grain quality and overall profitability. While most yield has already been determined by this point in the season, Michigan growers still have opportun
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Making the most of your healthcare appointments
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Making the most of your healthcare appointments
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Healthcare appointments are an important part of managing your health. Michigan State University Extension health programs emphasize the importance of being prepared, informed and engaged when making healthcare decisions. Whether you are seeing a provider for a routine check-up, addressing a new concern o
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Mich. Democratic Party: James Skips Votes; Refuses to End Trump's Tariffs on Canada
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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September 15, 2026
James Skips Votes; Refuses to End Trump's Tariffs on Canada
LANSING -- Trump-backed John James skipped votes in the U.S. House of Representatives last night--even as this week marks the last week that the House will be in session ahead of the November election after D.C. Republicans cut their own schedule short.
Yesterday, Democratic Nominee for Governor Jocelyn Benson c
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Mich. Democratic Party: New Report - How Mike Rogers "Helped Fuel the Opioid Crisis" [Drop Site News]
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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September 16, 2026
NEW REPORT: How Mike Rogers "Helped Fuel the Opioid Crisis" [Drop Site News]
LANSING -- New reporting exposes previously-unreported details about how corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers "helped fuel the opioid crisis" - highlighting how Rogers "spent most of his 12 years in Congress tied at the policy hip with opioid-producer front-groups," "stak[ing] his name to an indus
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Mich. Democratic Party: Rep. Huizenga Votes to Raise Costs, Continue Trump's War
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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September 16, 2026
Rep. Huizenga Votes to Raise Costs, Continue Trump's War
LANSING -- Yesterday, Rep. Bill Huizenga voted against a War Powers Resolution to end Trump's reckless and unnecessary war that is putting Americans at risk and raising our costs.
"Rep. Huizenga had a chance to stand up for Michigan families and stop Trump from dragging us further into war with Iran. Instead, he vo
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Mich. Democratic Party: Winnie Brinks Slams Jay DeBoyer for Floating Abortion Ban
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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September 16, 2026
Winnie Brinks Slams Jay DeBoyer for Floating Abortion Ban
Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader and Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Winnie Brinks called out John James' running mate, Jay DeBoyer, for claiming he'd back a constitutional convention so Republicans could repeal Michiganders' reproductive rights.
Reproductive freedoms were enshrined by voters in 2022,
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Mich. Health & Human Services Dept. Issues Report to Strengthen Suicide Prevention Efforts and Support Michigan Suicide Prevention Plan Implementation
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 (TNSrep) -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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MDHHS issues report to strengthen suicide prevention efforts and support Michigan Suicide Prevention Plan implementation
September 16, 2026
LANSING, Mich. - Suicide is a significant public health concern and, to help strengthen statewide suicide prevention efforts, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) worked with a comprehensive group o
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association Urges CMS to Suspend Medicare Home Health Payment Cuts to Protect Access and Quality
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Aug. 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Room 445-G
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Medicare Proposed Rule to Update the Medicare Home Health Prospective Payment System for Calendar Year 2027; CMS-18
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Michigan Medicine: Have an MCAS Diagnosis? Well, Maybe Not
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Have an MCAS diagnosis? Well, maybe not
Mast cell activation syndrome has gained traction on social - but is it being correctly diagnosed? An MCAS expert explains
September 16, 2026
If you've been struggling with unexplainable symptoms such as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, multiple food and environmental intolerances and sensitivities along
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Michigan Medicine: Study Looks at Risk Factors for Pain With Menstruation in Adolescents
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Who's at risk for painful periods?
A study looks at risk factors for pain with menstruation in adolescents
September 16, 2026
Author | Kelly Malcom
Pain is often considered a fact of life for people with menstrual cycles.
Yet, for an experience that is so common in women and girls, the risk factors for painful periods have not bee
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Michigan Reconnect Expands Opportunities for GRCC Students
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news:
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Michigan Reconnect Expands Opportunities for GRCC Students
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More adults across West Michigan now have an opportunity to attend Grand Rapids Community College tuition-free through Michigan Reconnect.
The state recently expanded eligibility for the program to Michigan residents ages 21 and older who do not already have a college degree, lowering the previous eligibility age of 25. The change m
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MIT: Measure by measure, studying society accurately
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Measure by measure, studying society accurately
Naoki Egami has become a standout in political methodology, helping refine tools that give scholars durable results.
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Let's agree at the outset the world is a complicated place, and social scientists have exacting jobs when it comes to measuring civic phenomena with precision.
After all, even careful studies raise follow-up ques
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N.J. A.G. Davenport: Abbott Laboratories Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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Abbott Laboratories Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products
September 16, 2026
TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that New Jersey has joined 39 other states and the federal government to reach an agreement with Abbott Laboratories to settle allegations that
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NCLL Fall Lecture Series Focuses on Political Landscape
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news:
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NCLL Fall Lecture Series Focuses on Political Landscape
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Northern Center for Lifelong Learning is teaming up with NMU's Political Science department to present several different lectures to help participants understand today's political landscape.
The series, running through November, will examine topics including the Constitution, socialism, democracy and the Declaration of Independence. The rem
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Northwest Michigan apple maturity report - September 16, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Northwest Michigan apple maturity report - September 16, 2026
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Apple maturity testing will occur weekly for northwest Michigan beginning now through the end of harvest. Reports will be sent out every week following the Michigan State University Extension fruit team apple maturity calls on Wednesday mornings.
In the Northwest region, growers are still h
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Problem Solvers Caucus Introduces Four Bipartisan Bills to Address Gerrymandering Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus issued the following news release:
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Problem Solvers Caucus Introduces Four Bipartisan Bills to Address Gerrymandering Nationwide
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) announced four bipartisan bills aimed at establishing clearer and more consistent rules for congressional redistricting across the country.
The legislation is the result of mont
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Representatives Shri Thanedar, Bonnie Watson Coleman Introduce Legislation to Strengthen ICE Reporting Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Representatives Shri Thanedar, Bonnie Watson Coleman Introduce Legislation to Strengthen ICE Reporting Standards
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Washington, DC - Yesterday, Representative Shri Thanedar and Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman introduced the No ICE Deaths in the Dark Act, comprehensive legislation that will ensure that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reports quickly and transparently on any deaths th
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Reproductive Freedom for All Launches Over $1 Million Canvass Program in Arizona, Michigan, and Nevada to Flip Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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Reproductive Freedom for All Launches Over $1 Million Canvass Program in Arizona, Michigan, and Nevada to Flip Congress
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Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org
Washington, DC -Today, Reproductive Freedom for All is launching over $1 million in direct voter contact in battleground House districts ac
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Reps. McDonald Rivet, Davis Lead New Push to Stop Tax Giveaways for Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Reps. McDonald Rivet, Davis Lead New Push to Stop Tax Giveaways for Data Centers
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*WATCH REP. McDONALD RIVET'S OPENING REMARKS HERE*
WASHINGTON-Today, Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Don Davis (NC-01) led 25 Members of Congress in introducing the Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act, which would rein in tax giveaways for data center development.
Last ye
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Samantha Black begins as farm manager at MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Samantha Black begins as farm manager at MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center
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EAST LANSING, Mich. -Michigan State University (MSU) has named Samantha Black as the new farm manager of the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center. Black began her role Aug. 24.
Black takes over for Paula Hitzler, who served as farm manager for 36 years before retiring on
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Society for Pediatric Dermatology Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Medicare Payment Cuts Threatening Skin Cancer Detection
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Submitted electronically via
regulations.gov
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment
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Southeast Michigan fruit update - September 15, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Southeast Michigan fruit update - September 15, 2026
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Welcome to the 25th in-season fruit article update for Southeast Michigan for the 2026 season. Throughout the season, these updates will include information about the weather in the past week and the upcoming week, a fruit-by-fruit guide to current conditions with appropriate pest and disease updates
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Students in the Spotlight (Flint Rep collab video story)
FLINT, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news:
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Students in the Spotlight (Flint Rep collab video story)
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The University of Michigan-Flint and FIM Flint Repertory Theatre shared a stage during the 2025-26 academic year, giving students a front-row seat to professional theater production.
With Flint Rep's Bower Theatre under construction, the company moved its entire season to the UM-Flint Theatre, creating hands-on opportunities for students a
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Study: Parents Report STEM Learning Widely Available in Afterschool Programs In Detroit and Across Southeast Michigan, But Hundreds of Thousands of Children Are Missing Out
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSrep) -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release:
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September 16, 2026
New Study: Parents Report STEM Learning Widely Available in Afterschool Programs In Detroit and Across Southeast Michigan, But Hundreds of Thousands of Children Are Missing Out
DETROIT, MI -- Afterschool programs are leading the way in educating the next generation in the STEM subjects the jobs of the future will require. Ninety-five percent of parents of Detroit afterschool stud
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Study: Parents Report Vast Majority of Afterschool Students in Western New York Are Engaging in STEM Learning in Their Afterschool Programs, But Thousands of Children Shut Out
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSrep) -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release:
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September 16, 2026
New Study: Parents Report Vast Majority of Afterschool Students in Western New York Are Engaging in STEM Learning in Their Afterschool Programs, But Thousands of Children Shut Out
BUFFALO, NY -- Afterschool programs are leading the way in educating the next generation in the STEM subjects the jobs of the future will require. Eighty-five percent of parents of Western New York afte
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Take Action Now: Protect Our Right To Worship
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 [Category: Religion] -- Agudath Israel of America, an arm and voice of American Orthodox Jewry, posted the following news:
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Trinity Health Urges CMS to Reject Same Day Evaluation and Management Fifty Percent Payment Cuts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
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Re: CMS-1848-P; M
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U-M Experts Comment on Latest National Poverty Statistics
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news:
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U-M experts comment on latest national poverty statistics
September 15, 2026
National poverty statistics declined to 10.2% in 2025, down 0.5 percentage points from 2024. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss the latest numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau, which reported that 34.5 million people live in poverty.
The poverty threshold for a family of fou
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UChicago Medicine appoints Amir Ghaferi as Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- The University of Chicago Medicine posted the following news release:
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UChicago Medicine appoints Amir Ghaferi as Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer
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The University of Chicago Medicine has appointed Amir A. Ghaferi, MD, MSc, MBA, as its Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, effective Nov. 16, 2026.
Ghaferi will serve as the inaugural leader in this enterprise-wide role, working across UChicago Medicine's academic healthcar
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University of Michigan: Most Powerful Laser in US Funded for Another 5 Years
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Most powerful laser in US funded for another 5 years
Published On: September 16, 2026
The U.S. National Science Foundation provides $33M to make key upgrades and keep the laser in service for a growing group of U.S. and international users
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* Anticipated upgrades include a larger target chamber to enable new kinds of experiments, beam smoothing to reach full power and AI integration.
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University of Michigan: What 'Praising Addiction' Looks Like
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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What 'praising addiction' looks like
September 16, 2026
What if, instead of shaming people for their addictions, we embraced the idea that we are all addicts?
That's the question Elizabeth Roberts, medical ethnographer at the University of Michigan, asked after spending years living in working class neighborhoods in Mexico City. Her neighbors there proclaimed themselves addicted to various substance
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Washington & Lee University: Kyle McCoil Named Chair of the 2026 Student Organization Misconduct Institute
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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Kyle McCoil Named Chair of the 2026 Student Organization Misconduct Institute
The associate dean of student affairs will facilitate discussions surrounding misconduct in higher education.
By Lily Caldwell
September 16, 2026
Kyle McCoil, associate dean of student affairs at Washington and Lee University, was recently named chair of the 2026 Student Organization Misconduct Institute (SOMI). The in
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Welcome Week brings Panther pride, fun and new memories
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Davenport University posted the following news:
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Welcome Week brings Panther pride, fun and new memories
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Welcome Week at Davenport University's W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids Campus means it's time to celebrate. It is when Panther Prowl and Pantherpalooza take center stage, giving students the chance to show their Panther pride, make memories and kick off the academic year with plenty of fun.
For first-year s
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