UM Grad Students Win Dow Awards To Pursue Sustainability Technology
Four teams of University of Michigan graduate students were recently selected to receive Dow Distinguished Awards for Interdisciplinary Sustainability totaling more than $135,000.
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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.
So what else is new and cool from the fabulous worlds of science and technology for our chilly Wednesday? Check out these winners...
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.
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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."
Outgoing University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman and her husband are donating $1 million for scholarships at the Ann Arbor-based school.
The latest event and meeting announcements from Michigan's technology-focused companies, individuals and groups.
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College football's winningest program hasn't gone this long without one since the gap between its 1950 and 1964 conference titles.
The season opener is six weeks away, and Michigan already has an injury concern.
A University of Michigan expert in health statistics has won a $625,000 "genius grant."
The latest event and meeting notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies, institutions and groups.
An Oakland County man faces a charge of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of his father's girlfriend, officials said.
Police say one person became trapped inside the home and was later pronounced dead.
Outdoor clean-up projects, tree plantings and community expos take place during late April in Metro Detroit in honor of Earth Day.
Michigan is the top producer of potatoes for chips in the U.S., with 70% of the state's potato crop going to chip processing and researchers constantly developing new varieties.
The U.S.-Iran war isn't just driving prices higher for gasoline. Petrochemicals derived from oil and natural gas go into making more than 6,000 consumer products, the Department of Energy says.
The Village of Holly in Oakland County is under a local state of emergency due to flooding.
Michigan State Police are investigating a possible road rage-related freeway shooting on Tuesday afternoon along Interstate 96.
A Metro Detroit attorney is facing over two dozen charges for allegedly possessing and distributing child sexually abusive material.
An Oakland County man faces a charge of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of his father's girlfriend, officials said.
Police say one person became trapped inside the home and was later pronounced dead.
According to recall data compiled from the National Highway Safety Administration, Ford Motor Company had more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
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.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Brice Turang drove in four runs and David Hamilton had four hits as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Detroit Tigers 12-4.
Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after visitors encountered aggressive bears over the weekend.
The Arab American Civil Rights League says this class-action lawsuit is not just a legal action; it's about accountability and justice.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.
Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.
Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.
Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Brice Turang drove in four runs and David Hamilton had four hits as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Detroit Tigers 12-4.
The design came together in the same bedroom where Max Burak's Tigers fandom began.
Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray exited with an injury, but Boston held on for a win over the visiting Tigers on Patriots' Day as the Boston Marathon was happening not far from Fenway Park.
Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first-round series.
The Red Sox lost to the Detroit Tigers, 6-2, on Sunday.
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.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
April 22 is Earth Day, an annual occasion since 1970 with the themes of protecting the environment and preserving resources.
NASA crews are rolling out the rocket that will take the Artemis III crew on the next lunar mission.
Weather-related damage in Northern Michigan is not just flooding - but also ice jams that slammed into some homes.
Michael Lopez is on trial charges relating to the death of Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said during 2024.
Michigan State Police shut down part of I-96 after a road rage shooting was reported on Tuesday. The Village of Holly has declared a state of emergency due to flooding. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.