Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan
Adrian College Ranked No.1 Most Innovative Regional University (Midwest) by U.S. News & World Report
ADRIAN, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- Adrian College issued the following news release:
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Adrian College ranked No.1 Most Innovative Regional University (Midwest) by U.S. News & World Report
September 22, 2026
U.S. News & World Report has named Adrian College the No. 1 Most Innovative Regional University in the Midwest in its 2027 Best Colleges rankings, marking the third consecutive year the College has earned the top spot.
The report also listed Adrian College as No. 1 in Undergraduate Teachi
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After the last cluster: Postharvest vineyard management for Michigan growers
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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After the last cluster: Postharvest vineyard management for Michigan growers
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Harvest is one of the most visible endpoints of the vineyard season, but in Michigan it should never be considered the end of vineyard management. Once the final cluster leaves the block, the vineyard enters a short but extremely important transition from fruit production to r
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AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Protecting Essential Social Services From Trump Attack
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Protecting Essential Social Services From Trump Attack
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released the following statement after winning her lawsuit stopping the Trump Administration's unlawful attempt to gut essential health, education, and social service programs for low-income families.
"This victory protects ac
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AI doesn't make education less important, it is essential.
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- Davenport University posted the following news:
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AI doesn't make education less important, it is essential.
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As seen in Crain's Grand Rapids Business
Across every sector, leaders face the same challenge: How to move beyond AI hype and software rollouts toward real, scalable transformation, while staffing our companies and institutions with employees who combine AI skills with sound judgment.
At Davenport University, we have found success with both
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American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association Urge CMS to Withdraw Proposed Payment Cuts Threatening Skin Cancer Detection and Access
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- 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 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
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Chan
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An Even Dozen: ASU Named No. 1 in Innovation for 12th Straight Year
TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 23 -- Arizona State University issued the following news:
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An even dozen: ASU named No. 1 in innovation for 12th straight year
University also garners No. 1 spot in U.S. for supply chain management, plus 24 more top-20 rankings among public institutions
By Mary Beth Faller | September 21, 2026
Story highlights
* ASU has placed first every year since the "Most Innovative Schools" category was created by U.S. News & World Report magazine.
* W. P. Carey School of
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Attorney General Bonta Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced co-leading a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recomm
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposed Rule That Would Unlawfully Disrupt How Medicaid Is Currently Funded, Shift More Costs to States
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposed Rule That Would Unlawfully Disrupt How Medicaid Is Currently Funded, Shift More Costs to States
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OAKLAND -As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta submitted a comment letter opposing a proposed Trump Administration rule that would unlawfully force states to change how they
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Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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September 22, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan group of 47 other attorneys general in urging eligible consumers to submit claims for compensation from generic drug manufacturers that illegally colluded to raise prices. The U.S. Dist
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Settlement Blocking AmeriCorps Cuts
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Settlement Blocking AmeriCorps Cuts
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"AmeriCorps programs are critical to helping communities across our state, including as we continue to rebuild in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene," said Attorney General Jeff Jackson. "This win helps make sure that AmeriCorps members and the organizations they serve have the support
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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Lincoln - Attorney General Hilger is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a pl
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Attorney General Nessel Protects Social Services Under Attack from Five Trump Administration Agencies
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Nessel Protects Social Services Under Attack from Five Trump Administration Agencies
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LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a coalition of 21 attorneys general secured a significant win in court, blocking the federal administration's unlawful attempt to exclude low-income families from a suite of essential social service programs by changi
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general, is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases, and to submit a claim for compensation.
Raoul and the coalition filed
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Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 22 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices
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As Oregon families deal with skyrocketing costs for everyday necessities like prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging Oregonians to check if they're owed money(Opens in a new tab/window) from pharmaceutical corporations who were caught secretly conspiring to drive up prices to pad their profit
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Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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Attorney General Tong, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of
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CAIR to Host Emergency Preparedness Summit for Md. Muslim Leaders Amid Unprecedented Rise in Mosque Incidents
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR to Host Emergency Preparedness Summit for Md. Muslim Leaders Amid Unprecedented Rise in Mosque Incidents
Free Oct. 31 summit will provide practical training on threat assessment, emergency response, facility security, de-escalation, crisis communication, and security grants
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(BALTIMORE, MD, 9/22/2026) - The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today
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CAIR Welcomes Charges for Bomb Threat Targeting Virginia Mosque, Urges Community Vigilance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR Welcomes Charges for Bomb Threat Targeting Virginia Mosque, Urges Community Vigilance
September 21, 2026
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed charges brought against a Spotsylvania County, Virginia, man in connection with an alleged bomb threat made against the All Dulles Area Muslim Soc
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CAIR-Michigan Welcomes Charges Against Roseville Woman for Threats to Mosque, Dearborn Mayor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR-Michigan Welcomes Charges Against Roseville Woman for Threats to Mosque, Dearborn Mayor
September 21, 2026
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed charges brought against a Roseville woman who allegedly threatened violence against a local mosque and D
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Calvin's speech-language pathology program sets students up for success--and purpose
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- Calvin University posted the following news:
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Calvin's speech-language pathology program sets students up for success--and purpose
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Kiah Heminghaus thought she wanted to be a pediatrician growing up. But one day when she was nannying, a family friend asked if she had ever heard of speech-language pathology. She looked it up that night, was immediately hooked, and booked a visit to Calvin to explore the program the following week.
Heminghaus went on
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Chief transformation officer to join AI Health Summit
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Chief transformation officer to join AI Health Summit
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As health systems move beyond individual AI pilots, the summit will bring together leaders focused on the future of care and the responsible adoption of emerging technology. Ibrahim will bring Sanford's perspective as the nation's largest rural health system, with an integrated care and coverage model spanning rural, ur
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Clark Hill: President Trump Issues Executive Order Directing Heightened Enforcement for H-1Bs, Also Extends H-1B $100,000 Fee
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update:
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President Trump Issues Executive Order Directing Heightened Enforcement for H-1Bs, Also Extends H-1B $100,000 Fee
September 22, 2026
Authors
Lisa Atkins, Alison P. Hitz
On September 18, 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing federal agencies to increase oversight and enforcement of the H-1B program rules. The Order does not immediately change H-1B eligibility requirements,
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Coast Guard, local partners rescue 3 from capsized vessel in Lake Michigan
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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Coast Guard, local partners rescue 3 from capsized vessel in Lake Michigan
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CLEVELAND -The Coast Guard and Berrien County Sheriff's Office rescued three boaters whose vessel capsized offshore Roadside Park in Coloma, Michigan, Monday.
After Berrien County drone operators located the capsized vessel one-half mile offshore, a Coast Guard Station St. Joseph boat crew rescued a
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Congresswoman Scholten Demands Answers from ICE after Fatal Car Crash in Grand Rapids
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Scholten Demands Answers from ICE after Fatal Car Crash in Grand Rapids
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released the following statement regarding the recent fatal car crash in Grand Rapids that involved U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Congresswoman Scholten also sent a letter to David Venturella, the Acting Director of
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Corewell Health Opposes Medicare Payment Cuts and Policy Changes Threatening Access and Financial Stability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 100 Corewell Drive NW | MC6481 | Grand Rapids, MI 49503 26901 Beaumont Boulevard | Southfield, MI 48033
September 10, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Sent electronically via: http://www.regulations.g
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Cross-Border Art Project by OCAD U and MSU Reaches New Audience at ArtPrize 2026
TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 23 -- OCAD University issued the following news:
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September 21, 2026
Cross-Border Art Project by OCAD U and MSU reaches new audience at ArtPrize 2026
By Kim Popiolek, Senior Editor, Michigan State University
A unique cross-border art project that brought Michigan State University (MSU) students together with students from OCAD University to explore identity, connection, and the boundaries that separate us is now part of ArtPrize 2026, an international art compet
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Eastern Michigan University: Power of Professional Networking - Slovakia Study Abroad Program
YPSILANTI, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news:
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The power of professional networking: Slovakia study abroad program
Learn how one study abroad program set four graduate TESOL students on the path to success, granting them networking and teaching skills that resulted in immediate job placement upon their return
September 22, 2026
Written by: Ellie Johnsen
YPSILANTI--For four former TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) students
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Featured Alumni: Les Monostory
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news:
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Featured Alumni: Les Monostory
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Les Monostory '65 came to ESF from Cleveland, Ohio, inspired by childhood summers at Chautauqua Lake and attracted to the College's connection with Syracuse University athletics. Majoring in wildlife management, he quickly distinguished himself as a varsity fencer, becoming a two-time North Atlantic Foil Team champion and servi
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Finding their wings: Two graduate students prepare for what's next
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- Calvin University posted the following news:
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Finding their wings: Two graduate students prepare for what's next
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Many college graduates wonder if further education is worth the time, cost, and effort.
Taheer Alibhai began thinking about getting a master's degree while working for a nonprofit in Grand Rapids, Michigan, just after graduating from college.
"The people who make the decisions all had high-level degrees and had a lot of experience tha
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Ford School of Public Policy: Remembering Reynolds Farley: An Expert on Detroit, the Census, and America's Racial Divide
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news:
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Remembering Reynolds Farley: An expert on Detroit, the census, and America's racial divide
September 22, 2026
Reynolds (Ren) Farley, a sociologist and demographer who used Census data to illuminate the persistence of racial segregation in American cities, died on September 12, at 88. He was the Otis Dudley Duncan Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Research Professor Eme
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Foundation for Economic Education Issues Commentary: Home Is Where the Gold Is
DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary:
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September 22, 2026
Home Is Where the Gold Is
Mark Nayler
Central banks are buying--and moving--more gold than ever before.
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For decades, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York has been seen by the world's governments as a safe haven for a portion of their gold deposits. But under the mercurial reign of President Donald Trump, and in a general atmosphere of geopolitical turbulence, th
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From Floundering to Flourish: Toni Keniston's Heart in Action
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news:
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From Floundering to Flourish: Toni Keniston's Heart in Action
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Toni Keniston, a current Grand Rapids Community College student, created Flourish, a neuro-affirming mental health peer-support program in partnership with GRCC's Center for Counseling and Well-Being. Her path to higher education began at age 36, following years of building life skills and developing a clearer sense of self.
"In
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GIFFORDS PAC releases new ad to elect Sean McCann in MI-04
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release:
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GIFFORDS PAC releases new ad to elect Sean McCann in MI-04
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WASHINGTON -GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun violence prevention organization, founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, an initial $350,000 advertising investment in the race to represent Michigan's 4th Congressional District, as part of its $10 million commitment to
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Gov. Whitmer Announces MSF Support for Ann Arbor Mixed-Use Development, Business Growth
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Whitmer Announces MSF Support for Ann Arbor Mixed-Use Development, Business Growth
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September 22, 2026
Contact: press@michigan.gov
* Act 381 Work Plan to support Arbor South project in Ann Arbor, adding over 1,000 units of housing and community amenities
* $10 million loan awarded to Michigan CDFI Coalition to increase lending capital availability
* Amended Critical Indust
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Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
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Today Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions.
Governor Stein has appointed the following to the Juvenile Justice Planning Committee:
* Philip A. Cooper of Buncombe County as a member of a private nonprofit agency concerned with reentry and criminal justice reform. Cooper is the executi
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GVSU Named a Top Midwest University by U.S. News & World Report
ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
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GVSU named a top Midwest university by U.S. News & World Report
Sep 22, 2026
Grand Valley has been named a top university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.
The 2027 Best Colleges rankings lists GVSU second overall for top public universities in the Midwest , and the university was the top-ranked public school in Michigan among best regional universities.
President Philomena V. Mantell
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HHS Assistant Secretary Nominee Bai Testifies Before Senate Finance Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Ge Bai, President Trump's nominee to be an assistant secretary of Health and Human Services, from a Sept. 15, 2026, confirmation hearing:
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Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Wyden, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am deeply honored and humbled by President Trump's nomination to serve as Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation at the Departme
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Hope College Advances in U.S. News & World Report National Rankings
HOLLAND, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- Hope College posted the following news:
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Hope College Advances in U.S. News & World Report National Rankings
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The 2027 U.S. News & World Report "Best Colleges" rankings report published today, with Hope College repeating in several impressive spots among 1,700 colleges and universities nationally involved in the survey, and improving in rank positions from the previous year. The annual report uses up to 17 factors to measure academic quality and graduate
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ICYMI: Rep. Stevens Introduces Paul Whelan Hostage Compensation and Reintegration Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Rep. Stevens Introduces Paul Whelan Hostage Compensation and Reintegration Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens introduced the Paul Whelan Hostage Compensation and Reintegration Act, legislation to provide financial support to Americans who have been unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad as they return home and rebuild their lives.
The le
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If MSU experiences had collectable patches
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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If MSU experiences had collectable patches
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At Michigan State University, there are some experiences every Spartan should have at least once: Get a scoop at the MSU Dairy Store, explore the Broad Art Museum and take part in a campus tradition, just to name a few.
We already rounded up a mega-list of must-do experiences. But then we started wondering: What if you could collect them?
So we had a
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Introducing the Newest LBJ School Faculty Members
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 23 -- The University of Texas Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs issued the following news:
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Introducing the Newest LBJ School Faculty Members
September 22, 2026
We're almost a month into the fall semester at the LBJ School at The University of Texas at Austin, and our 12 newest faculty members are bringing fresh perspectives and experience to our public affairs classrooms. From artificial intelligence and national security to health policy, ethics and profe
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Ireland, meet UW-Madison
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 22 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news:
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Ireland, meet UW-Madison
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An Irish delegation promoting the Aer Lingus College Football Classic visited campus last week, creating connections and collaborative opportunities in advance of next year's international game.
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On Aug. 28, 2027, the Badger football team will compete at Avi
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LeadingAge Urges CMS to Support Equitable Payment and Care Models for Aging Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- 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
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Subject: CMS-1848-P Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Pa
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Leeds Remains in the Top 6% of Public and Private Business Schools in 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
BOULDER, Colorado, Sept. 21 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news:
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Leeds Remains in the Top 6% of Public and Private Business Schools in 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
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Leeds continues to shine in the U.S. News & World Report "2027 Best Colleges Rankings of Undergraduate Business Programs," adding real estate to the school's recognition.
Leading in Business Education
* #33 Undergraduate Business School (among U.S. public a
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Mich. Education Dept.: State Board Special Education Committee Wants to Hear From Students, Parents and Others
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release:
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State Board Special Education Committee Wants to Hear from Students, Parents and Others
September 22, 2026
Engagement Opportunities Offered
LANSING - The Michigan State Board of Education Special Education Committee wants to hear from students, families, educators, advocates, school districts, service providers and community stakeholders across Michigan about how they want to engage
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Michigan Medical Society Urges CMS to Reject Proposed Payment Reductions and Policy Changes in CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- 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 Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016.
Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under th
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Michigan Medicine: AI, Well-Being and the Human Connection
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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AI, Well-Being and the Human Connection
Building AI literacy while protecting the empathy, wisdom and connection at the heart of care
September 22, 2026
Artificial intelligence is changing healthcare -- but what does that mean for the people who deliver and receive care? Cornelius James, M.D., FACP, FNAP, a clinical assistant professor and p
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Michigan State University researcher co-authors commentary outlining research priorities for robust U.S. climate assessments
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Michigan State University researcher co-authors commentary outlining research priorities for robust U.S. climate assessments
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East Lansing, MI -September 22, 2026 -Michigan State University today announced that Steven Gray, Professor in the Department of Community Sustainability, is a co-author of the commentary "Research priorities for robust climate a
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MIT Claims No. 1 Spot in U.S. News 2027 Best Colleges Rankings
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release:
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MIT Claims No. 1 Spot in U.S. News 2027 Best Colleges Rankings
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Summary
* MIT named No. 1 National University, replacing Princeton after a 15-year run at the top spot.
* New "Earnings by Major" metric introduced to evaluate graduate return on investment four years post-graduation.
* Expanded eligibility yields a record number of
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MIT named the nation's top university by U.S. News for 2026-27
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 22 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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MIT named the nation's top university by U.S. News for 2026-27
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U.S. News and World Report has designated MIT as the top school in its annual rankings of the nation's best universities, announced today.
Among the academic specialties that U.S. News evaluates, MIT's engineering program continues to lead the rankings of undergraduate engineering programs at a doctoral institution
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National Nurses United endorses Justin Pearson for Tennessee's 9th District
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 22 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United endorses Justin Pearson for Tennessee's 9th District
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Justin Pearson for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District. Pearson has spent his life fighting for justice for his community, including holdin
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National rankings highlight FSU's strength in student success, academic quality
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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National rankings highlight FSU's strength in student success, academic quality
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#Key Points
* FSU remains one of the nation's top public universities, earning strong rankings from U.S. News & World Report, TIME and Niche while continuing its rise in student success, academic quality and research excellence.
* In the latest report by U.S. News, Florida State climbed to No. 5 among all public univ
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Networks of Success: MTU Computer Engineering Student Finds the Right Opportunities for Growth
HOUGHTON, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- Michigan Technological University posted the following news release:
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Networks of Success: MTU Computer Engineering Student Finds the Right Opportunities for Growth
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Armed with robotics experience and a love of programming, second-year computer engineering student William Ingels is using his network of Michigan Tech experiences and connections to find more opportunities to build success.
Thanks to Michigan Tech's Summer Bridge Program, William Ingels st
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NMU Recognizes Team Members Supporting EAN's Success
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news:
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NMU Recognizes Team Members Supporting EAN's Success
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Northern Michigan University is honoring the team behind the Educational Access Network-a groundbreaking regional broadband initiative recently sold to Michigan Broadband Services for $21 million, securing long-term benefits for the university and local communities.
Gavin Leach, NMU executive vice president for finance and administration-who l
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NMU Theatre & Dance presents "Come From Away"
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news:
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NMU Theatre & Dance presents "Come From Away"
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Northern Michigan University Theatre & Dance will present "Come From Away," an award-winning play written by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 24-26 and Oct. 1-3, at the Forest Roberts Theatre.
The musical follows airline passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, after U.S. airspace closed on Sept. 11, 2001, bringing together
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Quick response critical to reducing impacts of manure spills
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Quick response critical to reducing impacts of manure spills
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A manure hauler is traveling down the road with a tanker loaded with 10,000 gallons of liquid manure. His caution lights are flashing, and the slow-moving vehicle sign is visible on the back of his tanker. An oncoming vehicle is passing in a "no pass zone." To avoid a head-on collision, the m
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Rep. Moolenaar Issues Letter to President Trump on Strategic Recommendations for U.S.-China Bilateral Engagement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to President Trump on strategic recommendations for the U.S.-China bilateral engagement:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 18, 2026
The Honorable Donald J. Trump
President
United States of America
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. Pres
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Rep. Moolenaar Issues Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 17, 2026
The Honorable Scott Bessent
Secretary of the Treasury
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20220
Dear Secretary Bessent,
I write to detail i
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Sanford expands with new providers and services in Williston
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford expands with new providers and services in Williston
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WILLISTON, N.D. -Sanford Health is expanding access to care in Williston through the addition of new providers, specialty outreach care and enhanced access to primary care, pediatrics, cardiology and women's health services.
The expansion reflects Sanford Health's commitment to meeting the growing healthcare nee
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SBA Awards $8.9 Million in SCALE Funding to 18 Organizations to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release:
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SBA Awards $8.9 Million in SCALE Funding to 18 Organizations to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chains
Funding will help small manufacturers scale production and support strategic priorities
September 22, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it awarded $8.9 million in grants across 18 organizations through its Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enabl
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SBA: FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas Into Commercial Capability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release:
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FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas into Commercial Capability
September 22, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. The FAST Program provides small businesses and s
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Study shows how abortion bans shape physicians' clinical decisions
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release:
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Study shows how abortion bans shape physicians' clinical decisions
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A new study by a collaborative group of researchers shows how near-total abortion bans can reshape how physicians make clinical decisions, sometimes delaying or limiting care for pregnant patients facing serious medical complications. The study draws on interviews with 32 physicia
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Trinity Health Urges CMS to Preserve Flexibility in Medicaid Provider Tax Regulations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- 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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September 21, 2026
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Tucson nurses plan protests over unsafe staffing and working conditions amid contract negotiations
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 22 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Tucson nurses plan protests over unsafe staffing and working conditions amid contract negotiations
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Registered nurses at Carondelet St. Mary's and St. Joseph's hospitals will hold informational pickets on Thursday, Sept. 24, to demand that Carondelet management address serious staffing, patient care, and nurse recruitment and retention issues. The nurses are deeply concerne
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U.S. News & World Report gives Calvin University high marks in 2027 Best Colleges Guidebook
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- Calvin University posted the following news:
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U.S. News & World Report gives Calvin University high marks in 2027 Best Colleges Guidebook
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U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Colleges Guidebook today and Calvin University moved up one spot from last year in the overall rankings. Calvin is now ranked #3 among all institutions in the Regional Universities (Midwest) category.
The digital news and information company released the report onl
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U.S. Soybean Output Forecast Rises on Higher Acreage, Yield
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Oil Crops Outlook: September 2026,' Report No. OCS-26i, authored by Maria Bukowski and Bryn Swearingen, raising its 2026/27 forecast for U.S. soybean production as planted acreage and national yield estimates increased.
U.S. soybean production is projected at 4.5 billion bushels, up 16 million bushels from the prior forecast. The agency increased planted acreage by 100,000 acres to 86.9 mill
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UAB breast pathologists publish on reproducibility of HER2 testing in breast cancer
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 22 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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UAB breast pathologists publish on reproducibility of HER2 testing in breast cancer
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Shi Wei, M.D.Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death for women worldwide. Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 is a protein found on the surface of some cells in the body that regulate normal cell growth. In HER2-positive breast cancer, tumor cells have higher levels of HER2 proteins than do normal ce
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UM-Dearborn Named One of State's Top Schools
DEARBORN, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news:
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UM-Dearborn named one of state's top schools
September 21, 2026
U.S. News and World Report ranks the university No. 5 among Michigan's public institutions. Both USNWR and Time gave high marks for affordability, outcomes and social mobility.
UM-Dearborn is one of the top 5 public universities in Michigan and is among the top 125 public universities nationally, according to the 2027 U.S
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UM-Flint recognized for commitment to first-generation students
FLINT, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news:
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UM-Flint recognized for commitment to first-generation students
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For many first-generation college students, the path to a college degree begins with stepping into the unknown. From understanding financial aid and selecting classes to finding support and building a sense of belonging, they may be navigating the unfamiliar without the benefit of family members who have taken the journey before them
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University of Michigan: Small Robot Propulsion - Low-power Twisting Enables Hopping, Swimming
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Small robot propulsion: Low-power twisting enables hopping, swimming
September 21, 2026
Written By: Matthew Chin, UCLA Samueli
The mechanism works on challenging surfaces such as slippery cloth and grass-covered ground, producing frog-like motion
Key takeaways
* Bent elastic rods can be twisted by low-power actuators until they suddenly snap into a less contorted position, providing a pow
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US News & World Report ranks 7 MSU undergraduate programs among best in nation
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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US News & World Report ranks 7 MSU undergraduate programs among best in nation
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With the release of U.S. News & World Report's 2027 edition of Best Colleges, Michigan State University has seven undergraduate programs ranked in the top 25 in the nation, an increase of one program over last year's rankings.
"The academic success of our students is strongly rooted in the dedication, expertise and re
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USGS Finds Gary City Hall Rain Garden Cut Sewer Runoff by 80 Percent
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued Fact Sheet 2026-3012, 'Water In, No Water Out--How a Rain Garden Reduced Stormwater at City Hall in Gary, Indiana,' by Becky Hammer-Lester. Prepared in cooperation with the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, the fact sheet reports that a rain garden installed at Gary City Hall reduced stormwater discharge into the city's combined sewer system by 80.3 percent. The fact sheet was issued in 2026.
The project addressed runoff from
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Virginia Tech: Horse Named Pea is First to Test Focused Ultrasound Treatment of Skin Tumors Called Sarcoids
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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A horse named Pea is first to test focused ultrasound treatment of skin tumors called sarcoids
A new clinical trial targeting sarcoids -- the most common and persistent equine skin tumor -- could advance noninvasive tumor therapies for both animals and people.
By Andrew Mann
22 Sep 2026
There is no "one-fix-for-all" solution for sarcoids, said Sophie Bogers, an assistant professor of large animal surgery. Man
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WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
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Attorney General Nick Brown is urging Washington consumers and businesses to check their eligibility for compensation under a recent settlement for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here.
Following litigation by Washington and a coalition of 47 other states and t
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Wayne State University for Third Consecutive Year Named a Top 100 Public University in Latest U.S. News & World Report Ranking
DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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September 22, 2026
Wayne State University for third consecutive year named a top 100 public university in latest U.S. News & World Report ranking
Highest-ever ranking accompanied by best-in-state recognition for social mobility
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For the third consecutive year, Wayne State University has retained its ranking as one of the top 100 public universities in the country in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report (U
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