University of Michigan ends ties with program that helped diversify PhDs
The University of Michigan has ended its long partnership with the PhD Project after a federal civil rights agreement.
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The University of Michigan has ended its long partnership with the PhD Project after a federal civil rights agreement.
University of Michigan regents and faculty engaged in disability discrimination against a student accused by an instructor of using artificial intelligence to write papers, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court.
He was fired from the staff in 2022 after another employee caught him urinating where they dump out the ice from the Zamboni.
The U.S. Department of Education says it's investigating five American universities, including two in Michigan, for what it called possible violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, saying their DACA-affiliated scholarship programs may be discriminatory.
Records show a major Michigan insurance company is in talks to possibly settle more than 100 lawsuits by employees who were fired after declining to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
A Detroit rapper is suing rideshare company Lyft after a driver allegedly refused to give her a ride because of her weight.
A former basketball coach alleges he was fired after reporting inappropriate behavior among district leadership.
A man is accusing the Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit of racial discrimination when he applied for a job.
The University of Michigan and the City University of New York didn't adequately investigate if campus protests in response to the Israel-Hamas war and other incidents created a hostile environment for students, faculty and staff.
Alexander Morris, the lead singer of the Four Tops, filed a lawsuit against a Michigan hospital, a nurse and security guard after he was treated like he was mentally ill after he told them he was in the legendary Motown group.
Two former senior scouts have filed a lawsuit for age discrimination, accusing the Detroit Tigers of firing them and replacing them with younger scouts.
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights filed a charge of discrimination against Studio 8 Hair Lab in Traverse City.
A Henry Ford Health ophthalmologist in Grosse Pointe Park is suing the health system for age discrimination because it requires a cognition assessment for those 70 years of age and older, according to the lawsuit.
The same week his state outlawed racial discrimination based on hairstyles, a Black high school student in Texas was suspended because school officials say his dreadlocks violated the district's dress code.
A northern Michigan city is investigating after a hair salon owner posted on social media that anyone identifying as other than a man or woman is not welcome at her business.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the Crown Act on Thursday, which will outlaw race-based hairstyle discrimination in schools and workplaces.
A Detroit-area community has banned LGBTQ+ flags from publicly owned poles.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Wednesday that will prohibit companies from firing or otherwise retaliating against workers for receiving an abortion.
The Michigan House has further advanced legislation that would outlaw companies from retaliating against employees for receiving abortions following its passage in the state Senate in March.
A man was accused of unwanted touches to a craft store customer, claiming that he was trying to brush a spider off her.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
A Warren man will be sentenced on June 23 on charges relating to a hit-and-run crash that killed a 14-year-old boy.
A former Westland resident will serve 20 years in federal prison on charges relating to attempting to provide support to ISIS.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
A learning management system used by schools and universities across the country, including in Michigan, was hit with a cyberattack.
Drivers in Metro Detroit and across the Midwest are finally seeing prices at the pump drop slightly, but experts say there's no reason to expect them to fall much further than we're used to.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
A man was accused of unwanted touches to a craft store customer, claiming that he was trying to brush a spider off her.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
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.
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
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.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
Pat Caputo, a longtime Detroit sports columnist whose work extends to newspapers, TV and radio, died on Thursday after a battle with cancer, his family shared on social media.
The Detroit Tigers' Triple-A manager says he was fired this week after sending an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague.
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.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
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.
Tourism is a huge business in the Great Lakes State, which is why Janet Korn of Experience Grand Rapids, Kelly Wolgamott of Pure Michigan, and Liz Ware of Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island appear on Michigan Matters this Sunday to talk about this critical industry as the summer season is about to kick off.
Rock and Brews has opened in Royal Oak, Michigan, featuring live music, beverages and food inspired by a rock and roll theme.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
The U.S. military said three warships came under "unprovoked attack" Thursday as they transited the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian forces launching missiles, drones and small assault boats. CBS News has this report.
Michigan Humane presents two of the animals in its care that are available for adoption: Stuffed Crust the dog and Sage the cat.