Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan
Advisory: Second Annual Defend VPNs Day of Action 9/25
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Fight for the Future, an advocacy group for digital rights, posted the following news release:
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Advisory: Second Annual Defend VPNs Day of Action 9/25
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Last year, Fight for the Future engaged 20,000 action takers last year for the first annual Defend VPNs Day of Action through DefendVPNs.com and hopes to bolster that this year. Fight for the Future also leads a coalition of over 100 human rights, reproductive justice, LGBTQ, a
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Ahead of China Summit, Rep. McDonald Rivet Urges Leaders to Prioritize AI Cooperation, Protect Safety, & Mid-Michigan Jobs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Ahead of China Summit, Rep. McDonald Rivet Urges Leaders to Prioritize AI Cooperation, Protect Safety, & Mid-Michigan Jobs
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FLINT-This Thursday, President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet in Washington to discuss many issues, including the future of artificial intelligence. Ahead of the summit, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet sent a letter urging t
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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
Anthony Anderson, interim president
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 Universi
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AI mechanic could help machines last longer and break less
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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AI mechanic could help machines last longer and break less
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What if a machine could tell you it was going to break before it stopped working?
Researchers at Michigan State University are developing an artificial intelligence system called AI Mechanic that can listen to machines, learn what normal operation sounds like and identify changes that could signal a problem. The goal is to identify prob
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Alma College Ranked No. 1 for Undergraduate Teaching and Highest-Ranked Regional College in Michigan
ALMA, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Alma College issued the following news:
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Alma College Ranked No. 1 for Undergraduate Teaching and Highest-Ranked Regional College in Michigan
September 23, 2026
ALMA, Mich. -- Alma College earned the No. 1 ranking (tied) for Undergraduate Teaching in the Midwest and remains the highest-ranked institution in Michigan among Regional Colleges in the Midwest in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges rankings.
Alma College's 2027 rankings include:
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AMWA Announces 2026 INSPIRE Awardees
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 23 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Women's Association posted the following news:
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AMWA Announces 2026 INSPIRE Awardees
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The American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) is honored to announce 31 recipients of the 2026 AMWA INSPIRE Award. This annual award celebrates women physicians who exemplify the highest values of vision, integrity, service, and role modeling in medicine and health care.
"The INSPIRE Award, given in September during Women in
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Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 23 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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West Virginia and 47 other states and territories announce preliminary court approval of a plan to distribute settlement funds to consumers
Attorney General JB McCuskey is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases
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Baruch Professor Viviana Rivera-Burgos Co-Leads Inaugural Puerto Rico Public Opinion Survey Revealing Rifts in Political and Social Attitudes
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- Baruch College posted the following news:
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Baruch Professor Viviana Rivera-Burgos Co-Leads Inaugural Puerto Rico Public Opinion Survey Revealing Rifts in Political and Social Attitudes
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Viviana Rivera-Burgos is a co-investigator in a new survey focusing on Puerto Rican residents using innovative statistical methods to collect and distil insights that best represent the population.
In a major contribution to Caribbean political science research, Viviana Rivera Bur
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Bismarck expands robotic surgery with addition of daVinci 5
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Bismarck expands robotic surgery with addition of daVinci 5
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BISMARCK, N.D. -Sanford Bismarck is continuing its commitment to advanced surgical care with the addition of the da Vinci 5 Surgical System, the most advanced and integrated robotic-assisted surgery platform.
The new system is scheduled to arrive at Sanford Bismarck on Oct. 3. Following installation, surgeons and
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Bureau of Transportation Statistics: North American Transborder Freight Valued at $157.6 Billion in July 2026, Up 18.8% From July 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news:
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North American Transborder Freight valued at $157.6 billion in July 2026, up 18.8% from July 2025
September 23, 2026
This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the
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Capital Research Center Issues Report Entitled 'Enemies of Energy - U.S. Energy Foundation'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following excerpts of a report:
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Enemies of Energy: U.S. Energy Foundation
The U.S. Energy Foundation's 2024 grants to anti-energy NGOs was at least $11.4 million.
by Ken Braun
September 23, 2026
Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from Enemies of Energy, a research report created for the Capital Research Center. The page for the full report is here: Enemies of Energy.
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Donor type: pass-through grant maker
Until
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Clark Hill: Mexican Tax Reform Bill 2027 - What Matters and Where to Read It
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update:
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Mexican Tax Reform Bill 2027: What Matters and Where to Read It
September 23, 2026
Authors
Mario Barrera , Catalina Mandujano , Andrea Iturbide
On September 8th, 2026, the Executive Branch submitted the Tax Reform Bill for 2027, along with several other bills with tax, regulatory and operational implications. This two-page summary sets out the headline changes and directs you to the correspon
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Del. A.G. Jennings Secures Court Order Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information
DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 24 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release:
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AG Jennings secures court order blocking Trump Administration's unlawful demand of CDL drivers' personal information
September 23, 2026
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of 24 attorneys general have announced that a U.S. District Court judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump Administration from gaining access to a database of state-owned records c
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Designed to launch: how Calvin students prepare for creative careers
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Calvin University posted the following news:
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Designed to launch: how Calvin students prepare for creative careers
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On a Friday afternoon in early September, Chris Fox is painting the side of a building just outside downtown Grand Rapids. He's preparing a mural for ArtPrize-an annual international art competition that takes place just a few miles from Calvin's campus. Working with him on the project are some of his current and former students.
"I a
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Detroit Red Wings and Delaware North unveil new food, beverage and retail offerings at Little Caesars Arena for 2026-27 season
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 22 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North posted the following news release:
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Detroit Red Wings and Delaware North unveil new food, beverage and retail offerings at Little Caesars Arena for 2026-27 season
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Detroit-inspired concessions, interactive suite experiences, premium cocktails and expanded Hockeytown merchandise headline the new lineup
DETROIT, Sept. 22, 2026 - Fans attending Detroit Red Wings games at Little Caesars Arena during the 2026-27 season wil
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DOE Office of Science Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory: Three Proposals Chosen Through Fiscal Year 2027 FICUS EMSL-ARM Call
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Department of Energy Office of Science Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory issued the following news:
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Three Proposals Chosen Through Fiscal Year 2027 FICUS EMSL-ARM Call
Projects integrate expertise and resources from two national user facilities
Joey Wohlhieter September 24, 2026
Three projects were recently selected through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Facilities Integrating Collaborations for User Science (FICUS) EMSL-ARM proposal call to study terr
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DOJ Issues Statements on Michigan Court Decision in BP Case
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Justice Department Issues Statements on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan's Decision in People of the State of Michigan vs. BP, P.L.C., et al.
September 23, 2026
Justice Department Filed a Statement of Interest in the Case
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The Justice Department issued the following statements regarding the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan's decision yesterday
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Douglas Lake Homeowners Partner With U-M Biological Station to Keep Lake Healthy
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Douglas Lake homeowners partner with U-M Biological Station to keep lake healthy
September 22, 2026
LEVERING, Michigan--Maddie, a German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois mix, takes a break from chasing her favorite ball and bends down at the Douglas Lake shore to lap up the clean, cool water.
In other lakes, particularly those with toxic algae, this wouldn't be a pleasant experience for Maddie, whose o
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DU men's golf team enjoys success
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Davenport University posted the following news:
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DU men's golf team enjoys success
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The Davenport University men's golf team put together an impressive showing at the UIndy Invitational at Broadmoor, finishing second in the 17-team field while placing three Panthers inside the top 10 individually. The Panthers were able to set the school record for a 54-hole team score (839), which was 10 strokes better than the previous record at the 2024 NCAA regio
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Duckworth Joins Durbin, Great Lakes Senators in Demanding Answers on Trump Administration's Repeated Pauses of the Brandon Road Project
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Joins Durbin, Great Lakes Senators in Demanding Answers on Trump Administration's Repeated Pauses of the Brandon Road Project
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September 23, 2026
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL),along with U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), sent a letter to the Acting Assistant
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Durbin Leads Great Lakes Senators In Demanding Answers On Trump Administration's Repeated Pauses Of The Brandon Road Project
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Leads Great Lakes Senators In Demanding Answers On Trump Administration's Repeated Pauses Of The Brandon Road Project
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September 22, 2026
#In today's letter, the Senators emphasized that the Brandon Road Project Interbasin Project cannot be halted again as invasive carp have been found dangerously close to Lake Michigan
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), al
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Eastern Illinois University Earns High Marks in Multiple National Rankings
CHARLESTON, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Eastern Illinois University earns high marks in multiple national rankings
Sep-23-2026
EIU earns high marks for affordability, quality from TIME/Statista, U.S. News & World Report, and onlinecybersecurity.com
(Charleston, IL) - Eastern Illinois University continues to build on its legacy of excellence, earning national rankings and distinctions that reinforce EIU's reputation for quality a
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EMILYs List Endorses 13 Democratic Women in Key State Legislative Races Across 2026 State Power Plan States
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release:
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EMILYs List Endorses 13 Democratic Women in Key State Legislative Races Across 2026 State Power Plan States
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, is adding 13 races to our legislative targets across our 2026 State Power Plan states. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement on the 13 Democratic women putting the
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Employment Instability and Early Retirement Linked to Cognitive Deficits and Risk of Dementia
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news:
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Employment Instability and Early Retirement Linked to Cognitive Deficits and Risk of Dementia
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Stable employment in midlife was associated with better cognitive health in later life, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health's Butler Aging Center. Conversely, employment instability, early retirement, and dropping out of the labor force are linked
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Faculty voice: What new questions can reveal about familiar histories
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Faculty voice: What new questions can reveal about familiar histories
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Nakia Parker is an assistant professor of history in the Department of History in the College of Social Science. She is a historian of 19th-century United States slavery and African American and American Indian history.
When most people hear the name Harriet Tubman, they think they already know her story. We know about her es
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Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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BOSTON -The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and, if eligible, to submit a claim for compensation here.
This month,
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GAO Director Cackley Testifies Before Senate Indian Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following written testimony by Alicia Puente Cackley, director of financial markets and community investment at the Government Accountability Office, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing on the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act (S. 5354):
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Chairman Murkowski, Vice Chairman Schatz, and Members of the Committee:
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss preliminary observations from
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GVSU Expert: A Q&A on the Future of Research and Innovation
ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
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GVSU Expert: A Q&A on the future of research and innovation
By Brian Vernellis
Sep 23, 2026
Ryan Otter is vice provost for Research and Innovation and a professor at the Annis Water Resources Institute. As vice provost for Research and Innovation, he provides leadership for the university's research enterprise, including faculty research support, internal and external funding, research compliance
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How to identify and manage take-all patch
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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How to identify and manage take-all patch
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There were several cases of take-all patch confirmed in the summer of 2026 from golf course diagnostic samples brought into our lab at Michigan State University. Diseases caused by root-infecting pathogens are the most difficult to identify and manage for several reasons. Infections occur below ground, the init
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Human Rights Campaign Announces Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer as Keynote Speaker for the 2026 National Dinner
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release:
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Human Rights Campaign Announces Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer as Keynote Speaker for the 2026 National Dinner
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Taking place on September 26th, this year's HRC National Dinner will bring together hundreds of members, leaders and advocates in celebration of LGBTQ+ equality across the country
WASHINGTON - The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) - the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bis
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ICYMI: Reproductive Freedom for All Joins Endorsed Candidates on the Ground in Michigan
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Reproductive Freedom for All Joins Endorsed Candidates on the Ground in Michigan
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Yesterday, Reproductive Freedom for All's President and CEO, Mini Timmaraju, was on the ground in Michigan for campaign events with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and former Vice President Kamala Harris, Christina Hines (MI-10), and William Lawrence (MI-07).
Mi
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In Defense of Animals: Geese Slaughtered at Public Fairgrounds in Alpena Despite Nonlethal Alternatives
SAN RAFAEL, California, Sept. 24 -- In Defense of Animals posted the following news:
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Geese Slaughtered at Public Fairgrounds in Alpena Despite Nonlethal Alternatives
September 23, 2026 - Posted by Katie Nolan
ALPENA, Mich. -- Alpena officials face calls from In Defense of Animals to pursue humane, nonlethal solutions to conflicts with Canada geese after the Alpena Municipal Council authorized a controlled goose hunt at the Alpena County Fairgrounds. The organization has sent city offic
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Janna Galloway named Sanford Bemidji chief nursing officer
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Janna Galloway named Sanford Bemidji chief nursing officer
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"Janna brings a wealth of nursing leadership experience and a deep understanding of our organization to this role," said Jason Caron, M.D., president and CEO of Sanford Bemidji. "Her ability to build strong relationships, develop teams and leaders, and keep patients at the center of decision-making will be an impor
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Journalist Osita Nwanevu, U-M Political Philosopher Elizabeth Anderson to Discuss Democracy
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Journalist Osita Nwanevu, U-M political philosopher Elizabeth Anderson to discuss democracy
September 22, 2026
Written By: Lauren Slagter
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
DATE: 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 (doors open, book sales at 5:30 p.m.)
EVENT: As the country heads into the 2026 midterm elections, the University of Michigan welcomes journalist Osita Nwanevu, contributing editor at The New Republic and columnist at
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Littler: Michigan Launches New Online Youth Employment Permit System
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 24 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Michigan Launches New Online Youth Employment Permit System
By Emily Linn and Jessica Kingston
September 23, 2026
Michigan is changing the way employers obtain work permits for minor employees. Beginning October 2, 2026, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) will launch its new Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP), a centralized online system for Michigan youth employment
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Michigan Medicine: Pediatric Patient Treated for Rare Kidney Cancer
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Pediatric patient treated for rare kidney cancer
Maria was 18 months old when she was diagnosed with an exceptionally rare kidney cancer, with fewer than 50 cases reported worldwide
September 23, 2026
For nearly 20 years, Vanessa Shamany-Fakhoury, M.B.A., M.H.A., B.S.N., R.N., has cared for patients at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.
In Octo
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Michigan Medicine: What the Shift From PCOS to PMOS Means for Your Fertility Journey
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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PCOS has a new name
What the shift from PCOS to PMOS means for your fertility journey
September 22, 2026
If you have polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, you may soon see a new name for the condition: polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS.
This follows a landmark international expert consensus published in The Lancet.
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Michigan State University to Repatriate Cultural Items Recovered from 5 Counties
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSFR) -- Michigan State University, Lansing, intends to repatriate 37 cultural items to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Michigan.
The items include one unassociated funerary object, a copper pike from Baraga County, and 36 sacred objects or objects of cultural patrimony. The latter include pipes, a copper axe and adze, stone tools, lithics and other objects from locations across Michigan, including Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, Marquette and Ontonagon counties.
Five obj
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National Nurses United endorses Angie Nixon to represent Florida in the U.S. Senate
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 23 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United endorses Angie Nixon to represent Florida in the U.S. Senate
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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 Angie Nixon from Florida for the U.S. Senate. If elected, Nixon will join nurses in our fight to take on the billionaire class and del
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National Park Service Adds New Listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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National Park Service Adds New Listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program
September 23, 2026
More than 900 listings preserve, document and share the history of the Underground Railroad
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Church Creek, Md. - The National Park Service has added 10 new listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program, which honors cour
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Neff College of Business Launches Hub to Connect Students with Real-World Business Experiences
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 23 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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Neff College of Business Launches Hub to Connect Students with Real-World Business Experiences
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The University of Toledo's John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation is expanding opportunities for students to collaborate, innovate and launch new ventures through the Neff Hub for Business Solutions and Entrepreneurship.
The Neff Hub launched this semester as a hub for the industry connect
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New K-12 safety requirements start Oct. 1 and MSU can help
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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New K-12 safety requirements start Oct. 1 and MSU can help
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As Michigan schools prepare for the Oct. 1 mandate under House Bill 5549 to establish behavioral threat assessment and management, or BTAM teams, districts face the challenge of long-term oversight for high-risk students. Prevent 2 Protect, or P2P, a project housed in Michigan State University's Department of Psychiatry, serves as a vital
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New York Times publisher to headline Presidential Speaker Series
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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New York Times publisher to headline Presidential Speaker Series
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Michigan State University President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., will welcome A.G. Sulzberger, publisher and chairman of The New York Times, to campus next week as part of the Presidential Speaker Series. The talk will be accompanied by a public photojournalism exhibit highlighting the work of New York Times' photojournalists around
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NMU Professor Kel Sassi Brings Upper Peninsula Perspective to Statewide English Teachers Conference
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news:
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NMU Professor Kel Sassi Brings Upper Peninsula Perspective to Statewide English Teachers Conference
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MARQUETTE, Mich. -September 16, 2026 -Northern Michigan University English Professor Dr. Kel Sassi, President-elect of the Michigan Council for Teachers of English (MCTE), is bringing an Upper Peninsula perspective to this year's statewide conference for English language arts educators.
The 2026 M
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NMU to Host Third Diwali Celebration
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news:
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NMU to Host Third Diwali Celebration
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Northern Michigan University will host its third Diwali celebration from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Northern Center Ballrooms. This event, organized by several groups on campus, will feature traditional performances, food and music.
Diwali is a five-day festival celebrated across South Asia, recognizing the triumph of good over evil and light over dark
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Northwood Named Among U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges Rankings
MIDLAND, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Northwood University posted the following news:
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Northwood Named Among U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges Rankings
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Recognition comes amid historic fundraising support and investments in campus facilities and academic excellence.
Northwood University is among the best regional universities in the Midwest and the top private schools in the Midwest in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges rankings, released Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.
The
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Open house shows students what life is like at Davenport
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Davenport University posted the following news:
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Open house shows students what life is like at Davenport
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On October 10, Davenport University is hosting a special open house for prospective students and their families. The day-long experience on Homecoming will highlight all that Davenport's W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids Campus has to offer and includes tickets to the football game.
Students will get a glimpse of day-to-day life at Davenport by taking
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Rep. Moolenaar: China-Made Vehicle Ban Has Growing Bipartisan Support
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- 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 news release:
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China-Made Vehicle Ban Has Growing Bipartisan Support
September 23, 2026
The Connected Vehicle Security Act now has more than 100 cosponsors in the House of Representatives. The bipartisan bill, led by Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China (R-MI) and Congresswo
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Rep. Moolenaar: Treasury and IRS Should Investigate Non-Profits Led By CCP-Linked Millionaire
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSida) -- 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 news release:
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Treasury and IRS Should Investigate Non-Profits Led By CCP-Linked Millionaire
September 23, 2026
Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on China and Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) of the House Committee on Ways and Means sent a letter to Treasury Secre
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Researchers Study How Bilingual Speakers Shape Language
OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 23 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Researchers Study How Bilingual Speakers Shape Language
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OXFORD, Miss. - For bilingual speakers, including many Mississippi-born Latinos who speak Spanish at home and English at school, one language can often influence another. University of Mississippi researcher Stephen Fafulas is studying how those interactions shape language.
Fafulas, associate professor of Spanish and linguistics, is in Mi
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Royal Academy of Engineering welcomes 75 new Fellows
LONDON, England, Sept. 24 [Category: Engineering] -- The Royal Academy of Engineering posted the following news:
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Royal Academy of Engineering welcomes 75 new Fellows
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This year's new Fellows, announced in the year of the Academy's 50th anniversary, are making an incredible impact across engineering and technology with innovations in clean energy, AI, medicine and public health. These leading figures have influenced academia and business, worked to widen participation in engineering fo
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Sanford USD Medical Center honored for cardiovascular care
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford USD Medical Center honored for cardiovascular care
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford USD Medical Center has received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines(r) achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping save lives, support recovery and reduce hos
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Select Committee Releases Video on Xi Jinping
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- 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 news release:
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Select Committee Releases Video on Xi Jinping
The Select Committee on China has released a video about CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping ahead of his visit to the United States.
The video, which has already been viewed hundreds of thousands of times on X, highlights how Xi is "the
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Select Committee Video Details China's Support for Iran
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- 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 news release:
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Select Committee Video Details China's Support for Iran
September 22, 2026
The Select Committee on China has released a video on China's support for Iran and how it helps the regime in Tehran evade oil sanctions and use satellite imagery to strike U.S. troops.
The video https://
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Sen. Cruz: ICYMI - Protect College Sports Act Earns Support From Students, Coaches, ADs, Professors, University Presidents
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Protect College Sports Act Earns Support from Students, Coaches, ADs, Professors, University Presidents
September 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Student athletes, coaches, professors, and presidents from universities and colleges from across the country have rallied behind the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act. The American Fo
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Senator Peters Calls for Action to Clean Up Toxic "Forever Chemicals" During Michigan PFAS Awareness Week
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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09.23.2026
Senator Peters Calls for Action to Clean Up Toxic "Forever Chemicals" During Michigan PFAS Awareness Week
Peters Has Long Fought to Protect Michigan Communities & Residents from Harmful PFAS Exposure & Contamination
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released a video statement during Michigan PFAS Awareness Week calling for continued action to address toxic per- and poly
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Sold-Out Auto Show Gala Raises Over $500,000 for Scholarships
MIDLAND, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Northwood University posted the following news:
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Sold-Out Auto Show Gala Raises Over $500,000 for Scholarships
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Moved by the generosity of others, a donor is matching up to $25,000 in additional gifts pledged through Oct. 1!
Northwood University's sold-out Auto Show Gala raised a record amount of more than $500,000, as guests turned a night of spirited bidding and spontaneous giving into a major investment in student scholarships on Friday, Sept. 18, at
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Southeast Michigan fruit update - September 22, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Southeast Michigan fruit update - September 22, 2026
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Welcome to the 26th and final 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 disea
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Southwest Michigan apple maturity report - September 23, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Southwest Michigan apple maturity report - September 23, 2026
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Apple maturity testing will occur weekly for the southwest region 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.
Weather
Cooler conditions have settled a
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The climb continues: UM-Flint posts fourth consecutive year of enrollment growth
FLINT, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news:
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The climb continues: UM-Flint posts fourth consecutive year of enrollment growth
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The University of Michigan-Flint's enrollment climb continues, with the university recording its fourth consecutive year of fall growth and increasing total enrollment by more than 21% since 2022.
UM-Flint enrolled 7,258 students this fall, 139 more than last year's enrollment of 7,119, an increase of nearly 2%. Sin
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The Heartfelt Story Behind UCF Alum's Annual Mom Hugs Day
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 23 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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The Heartfelt Story Behind UCF Alum's Annual Mom Hugs Day
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* Content warning: This article touches on sensitive topics of mental health and suicide. Resources available for UCF students, faculty and staff are included.
* The fifth annual Mom Hugs Day, organized by Kelly Haskins '91, will be held Thursday, Sept. 24, from noon until 2 p.m. at Ferrell Commons in partnership with UCF
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The Michigan Forever Green Field Crops farmer group is growing
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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The Michigan Forever Green Field Crops farmer group is growing
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Want to grow winter canola? Looking to boost wheat yield and profitability? Trying to figure out how to make cover crops work? Extending crop rotation with an overwintering crop has the potential to increase soil health, distribute fieldwork over the course of the season and improve whole-f
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The Science Gap Fueling Africa's Water Wars
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 23 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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The Science Gap Fueling Africa's Water Wars
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Potential solutions to Africa's water conflicts (Credit: Midjourney)
As countries across Africa face growing pressure over shared water resources, USC water scientists argue that one of the most powerful tools for preventing conflict may be found not at the negotiating table, but in the mathematical models use
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Thrips management in field-grown specialty cut flowers
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Thrips management in field-grown specialty cut flowers
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Managing thrips in field-grown specialty cut flowers is an exercise in risk management. As with many crop production decisions, there is rarely a single "right" answer. Growers must weigh the risk of crop loss against the potential impacts of different management approaches on pollinators, benefici
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Ticks sought for citizen scientist study
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Ticks sought for citizen scientist study
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FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota residents have a chance to contribute to local research by submitting ticks you find crawling on yourself or your pets as part of a citizen scientist study.
Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, part of Marshfield Clinic region of Sanford Health, is expanding its Tick Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS)
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Timely Planting is critical for maximizing winter wheat yield in Michigan
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Timely Planting is critical for maximizing winter wheat yield in Michigan
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Michigan wheat growers often face a difficult balancing act in the fall. Soybean harvest delays, wet field conditions and competing field operations can push wheat planting later than planned. When planting is delayed, growers frequently ask whether increasing seeding rate can re
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Two decades of dialogue: Celebrating 20 years of Muslim Studies at MSU
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Two decades of dialogue: Celebrating 20 years of Muslim Studies at MSU
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Michigan State University is celebrating 20 years of the Muslim Studies Program -an interdisciplinary effort housed in International Studies and Programs, or ISP, with its academic minor in James Madison College. Created in the years following 9/11, the program grew out of an effort to combat rising Islamophobia and address cr
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U-M Chemists Develop Method to Break Down Stubborn Pollutant
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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U-M chemists develop method to break down stubborn pollutant
September 22, 2026
The molecular culprit behind harmful algal blooms and some contamination in groundwater is the same thing that's kept civilization fed for millennia: a stable form of nitrogen called nitrate.
Nitrates are necessary components of fertilizer, but because they are so stable, the molecules are difficult to reduce an
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University of Michigan to Repatriate Native American Human Remains Recovered from Harland Site in Sanilac County, Michigan
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSFR) -- The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, has completed an inventory of human remains representing one Native American individual and one associated funerary object and determined a connection with 1 of 13 Native American tribes.
The remains and a lot of glass beads were removed in 1958 from the Harland site in Sanilac County, Michigan, during excavation activities connected to a gravel pit. Diagnostic artifacts date the site to the Early Historic period, about 1610
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University of Michigan: When AI Disagrees, People Change How They Perceive the Technology--not Their Original View
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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When AI disagrees, people change how they perceive the technology--not their original view
September 22, 2026
When an AI chatbot agrees with our reasoning in resolving a social dilemma, we may become more confident in our opinions. But when the chatbot disagrees, we may simply dismiss the challenge rather than reconsider our views.
That's according to new research from the University of Mic
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UW-Stevens Point's Men's Rugby Club marks 50 years of sport, friendship
WAUSAU, Wisconsin, Sept. 23 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point posted the following news release:
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UW-Stevens Point's Men's Rugby Club marks 50 years of sport, friendship
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Nearly 300 Pointer "ruggers" and their families joined together recently to celebrate friendship, family, sportsmanship and lots of tackles as the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Men's Rugby Club marked 50 years of matches in September.
These years on the rugby pitch have changed many lives, started
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UWF Professor's Musical Composition Releases to International Audience
PENSACOLA, Florida, Sept. 23 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release:
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UWF professor's musical composition releases to international audience
Sep. 23, 2026
Dr. Joseph T. Spaniola, professor and director of music theory and jazz studies at the University of West Florida, composed a musical composition that is set to be released to international audiences Oct. 16, 2026. Entitled, "ARTEMIS," for french h
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WCC named Bee Campus USA for seventh consecutive year
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Washtenaw Community College posted the following news:
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WCC named Bee Campus USA for seventh consecutive year
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Washtenaw Community College has been recognized as a Bee Campus USA affiliate for the seventh consecutive year, honoring its work to support bees and other pollinators through campus landscaping, education and community involvement.
Bee Campus USA, an initiative of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, recognizes colleges and unive
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Whang, Stjerna join forces to perform Brahms' sonatas at Cameron event
LAWTON, Oklahoma, Sept. 23 -- Cameron University issued the following news release:
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Whang, Stjerna join forces to perform Brahms' sonatas at Cameron event
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Cameron University's Lectures and Concerts Series will present CU music professor Dr. Hyunsoon Whang and guest violinist Victoria Stjerna on Oct. 6 as they perform a trio of Johannes Brahms' sonatas for piano and violin.
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the McCutcheon Recital Hall of the Louise D. McMahon Fine Arts Complex, loc
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