Controversy erupts over U-M professor remarks at commencement
"The idea that graduations should be apolitical is ridiculous," University of Michigan history professor Derek Peterson said as a follow-up to his graduation day remarks.
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"The idea that graduations should be apolitical is ridiculous," University of Michigan history professor Derek Peterson said as a follow-up to his graduation day remarks.
A federal judge allowed First Amendment retaliation claims to proceed against two University of Michigan officials after student workers were terminated and banned from rehire following their participation in 2023-24 protests.
The move is the latest in a series of steps the Trump administration has taken to target Palestinians with visa restrictions.
Students have claimed that this undercover surveillance has occurred over the past year.
An undercover agent caught on camera appeared to fake a disability in one instance when confronted, before falsely claiming he was being attacked in another.
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.
Nessel's initial decision to charge the protesters was met with pushback from several Michigan leaders.
The attorney representing a University of Michigan student charged in connection with 2024 pro-Palestinian protests on campus has filed a motion to disqualify Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel from prosecuting the case.
The community group Dearborn Divest rallied in downtown Detroit on Sunday, which is also recognized as Land Day.
Ann Arbor police are investigating after words like "No Honor in Genocide" and others were spray-painted on a home over the weekend.
The posts have since been deleted but not before X users took screenshots and shared them in the replies to Ford's recent posts.
Leaders at the University of Michigan, including the school's president, are among those named in the federal lawsuit.
Acker said his home was vandalized and his vehicle spray-painted with pro-Palestinian graffiti overnight, and that it's the third time his family has been targeted.
Five students at Michigan State University were arrested during a pro-Palestine protest at the Hanna Administration Building Friday night.
Monday marked one year since the Hamas attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and emotions were high with people remembering that day.
Palestinians said the school was sheltering displaced people but the Israeli army said it was being used as a command center by Hamas.
Tensions have soared following nearly 10 months of war in Gaza and the killing of two senior militants in separate strikes in Lebanon and Iran last week.
University officials said on Wednesday, about 30 students staged demonstrations at the residence of "at least one" board of regents member and went to several others' residences.
President Biden said in an interview with CNN he's "made it clear" to Israelis that "they're not going to get our support" if they attack Rafah's population centers.
Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags and Israeli flags during the University of Michigan's commencement Saturday.
A march in Hamtramck took place Sunday afternoon, where participants called for what they say is the U.S. funding war crimes in the Middle East.
Four of the seven board members voted in favor of the resolution.
Community members across eight different organizations gathered in Dearborn Wednesday with one mission in mind: to give power to journalists, specifically those covering the war in Gaza.
For Lexis Zeidan, a Palestinian-Christian living in Dearborn, this Christmas is a somber one.
The city of Hamtramck its city council approved a resolution to give one of its streets an honorary name in support of Palestinians amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Scientists and mariners are working on updated maps of the Great Lakes, with survey work taking place this year.
An exchange of gunfire with law enforcement resulted in the death of an armed suspect in Cass County, troopers said.
A West Michigan angler broke a 20-year state record when he reeled in a massive gizzard shad in April.
A White Lake woman has been sentenced to a year in jail and to pay over $630,000 in restitution for embezzlement against her grandmother.
Dearborn Public Schools says some students were accidentally served non-halal pepperoni pizza during the month of Ramadan.
Dale Warner, a Michigan man accused of killing his wife, Dee Warner, was ordered to serve up to 70 years in prison on charges of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in her death.
Dearborn Public Schools says some students were accidentally served non-halal pepperoni pizza during the month of Ramadan.
A Mount Clemens man is accused of threatening a postal carrier after being asked to secure his dog.
A West Michigan angler broke a 20-year state record when he reeled in a massive gizzard shad in April.
A boil water advisory has been issued for part of Rochester Hills and Oakland Township because of a leak on a 42-inch water main.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs, forcing some to make hard choices.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
In a new lawsuit, two California residents allege that Cento Fine Foods doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes in one of its products.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
After being overlooked for much of his career, Daniss Jenkins has played himself into a key role with the Detroit Pistons.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
More than 300 PGA professionals from all over the country were hoping to earn a spot in this year's PGA Championship.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine.
The Motor City was awarded a women's hockey expansion team for the 2026-27 PWHL season.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
At least 12 countries are currently monitoring people who had disembarked the MV Hondius before cases of hantavirus were confirmed, the World Health Organization said Thursday.
Dale Warner, a Michigan man accused of killing his wife, Dee Warner, was ordered to serve up to 70 years in prison on charges of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in her death.
A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for part of Rochester Hills and Oakland Township in Southeast Michigan; with the Great Lakes Water Authority monitoring conditions at a leak on a 42-inch water main.
The U.S. has had "very good talks over the past 24 hours" aimed at reaching a peace deal with Iran, President Trump told reporters on Wednesday.
The City of Detroit presented the latest grantees in the Motor City Match program, which is intended to support local businesses.