Detroit Firms To Design $600M Oil Tech University In Iraq
A consortium of Southeast Michigan architecture and design firms has been hired to design a $600 million, 2.8 million-square-foot new university in Basra, Iraq to teach petroleum engineering.
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A consortium of Southeast Michigan architecture and design firms has been hired to design a $600 million, 2.8 million-square-foot new university in Basra, Iraq to teach petroleum engineering.
The latest staffing, leadership and boardroom news from Michigan's technology-focused companies, institutions and groups.
There's good news for jobseekers in the annual University of Michigan economic forecast for Michigan's economy in the years ahead. The UM forecast says the state will add some 130,000 jobs in 2014 and 105, after gaining about 80,000 jobs this year -- and more than a quarter million in total since early 2010.
The University of Michigan School of Information announced that UMSI's dean, Jeffrey MacKie-Mason, and his wife, Janet Netz, committed to a gift of $2.5 million to the school.
The Wolverines rank next to last in the Big Ten in rushing offense and just seventh in scoring defense.
The Wildcats host the Wolverines on Saturday in a matchup between struggling teams that were aiming high not too long ago.
A high school basketball standout who survived a plane crash that killed his father and stepmother will become a Wolverine.
Four teams of University of Michigan graduate students were recently selected to receive Dow Distinguished Awards for Interdisciplinary Sustainability totaling more than $135,000.
It's the University of Michigan's largest life-saving donation drive.
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The Wolverines are hoping to bounce back from a humiliating loss to rival Michigan State.
The University of Michigan is working with auto industry and government officials on plans to bring a fleet of safe, networked, driverless vehicles to Ann Arbor.
Police Chief John Seto says the arrests for the murder of Paul DeWolf of Schoolcraft, Michigan were made after an "intensive investigation."
Alumnus Richard Rogel and his wife Susan are making the donation to support the medical school, Chinese studies and other activities
Two students at the party were apparently stabbed during a fight with someone who does not attend the university.
The invitation showed a photo of a black man holding a wad of cash and saying "we goin back to da hood again!!"
The dean of the University of Michigan's School of Information and his wife have pledged $2.5 million to the university.
Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner said the Wolverines aren't discouraged about losing their first game of the season.
The Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business today announced the recipients of the fall 2013 Mayleben Venture Shaping and Dare to Dream grant programs.
Customer satisfaction with food manufacturers slips for the first time in three years, according to a report released today by the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
So what's the best of science and technology for this fine Tuesday morning, when the Tigers will finally be able to get back at it and shred some Sox? Glad I can help... here it is.
Looking for a play or musical to see on your closest college campus? Look no further.
With a perfect season on the line, Michigan has every reason to get pumped entering Happy Valley. Turns out, so does Penn State.
Researchers will interview 3,000 American adults as part of an $8 million study of how religion and health are related.
Sayles' films include the 1992 Academy Award-nominated "Passion Fish" and 1996's "Lone Star."
Dale Warner, who was convicted of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the death of his wife, Dee Warner, is scheduled for sentencing in Lenawee County.
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.
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs, forcing some to make hard choices.
Walk-a-Mile Wednesday returned to the city of Detroit, with Police Chief Todd Bettison hosting the first event of the season.
People in Keego Harbor, Michigan, will come together for someone they say has always been there for them.
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.
Dale Warner, who was convicted of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the death of his wife, Dee Warner, is scheduled for sentencing in Lenawee County.
The Motor City was awarded an expansion team for the 2026-27 season.
People in Keego Harbor, Michigan, will come together for someone they say has always been there for them.
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs, forcing some to make hard choices.
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.
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.
Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.
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.
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.
The mother of missing Michigan woman Lynette Hooker is speaking out. The Detroit Pistons will host the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 2 in the playoff series. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
Good Thursday morning Fam! A Frost Advisory remains in effect for portions of Southeast Michigan until 8 AM. Cool and mainly dry today with a mix of sun and clouds, an isolated shower is possible at times between the afternoon hours and the early overnight period. Temperatures recover into the 60s on Friday and even warmer by Saturday in the 70's.
After Spirit Airlines ceased operations over the weekend, twin sisters Shari and Maya Green say they are still processing the news.