Former Michigan President Santa Ono will not return to university faculty
Former University of Michigan President Santa Ono will not return to a faculty position after he pursued the presidential role at the University of Florida and was rejected.
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Former University of Michigan President Santa Ono will not return to a faculty position after he pursued the presidential role at the University of Florida and was rejected.
In the joint filing, prosecutors and Yunqing Jian's defense team said, "The parties are currently engaged in plea negotiations and request this additional time so that they can continue."
In the decision to keep them in custody, prosecutors said they had concerns that both women would flee the country if they were released on bond.
Peregrine falcon chicks that hatched in May at the University of Michigan campus now have their official names.
Students have claimed that this undercover surveillance has occurred over the past year.
Chengxuan Han, of the People's Republic of China, is charged with smuggling goods into the U.S. and making false statements.
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.
Yunqing Jian, 33, of the People's Republic of China, appeared in court for a detention hearing.
Two Chinese nationals are accused of smuggling a "potential agroterrorism weapon" via a noxious fungus into the U.S.
Two Chinese nationals are accused of smuggling a "potential agroterrorism weapon" via a noxious fungus into the U.S., according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan. Here's the latest on the case.
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Javed Ali, a counter-terrorism expert at the University of Michigan, says that based on information from the official criminal complaint, it doesn't look like a legitimate attempt at research.
The noxious fungus is known to cause "head blight," a disease that impacts barley, rice, wheat and maize and causes economic losses worth billions of dollars each year, according to a release.
The University of Michigan has issued a statement regarding two Chinese nationals accused of smuggling a dangerous fungus into the United States through Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
Steel and aluminum tariffs jump to 50%. Former University of Michigan president Santa Ono has been rejected for a University of Florida job. New Faygo ad features Detroit Lions running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. Weather and other top stories.
The 10-6 vote comes weeks after the Board of Trustees unanimously approved Ono for the university's 14th president.
Hundreds of peonies were vandalized at a University of Michigan garden at the peak of the flowers' bloom time.
The ACLU of Michigan announced it has reached a deal with the Trump administration in a federal lawsuit over the termination of four international students' visas.
The beloved plants only bloom for a short time each year, and many of the plants are more than 100 years old.
Thousands of peonies at Nichols Arboretum on the University of Michigan Campus were destroyed late Saturday.
President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," which passed in the House and is now awaiting a vote in the Senate, aims to reduce Medicaid federal spending. One University of Michigan student worries about what that could mean for him.
Two Peregrine falcon chicks hatched this spring at the University of Michigan's North Quad.
Ono needs approval by the governing body of the state university system before he becomes the 14th president of the University of Florida.
Weakening consumer confidence and mounting uncertainty could hit spending, economists warn.
Grasso replaces Santa Ono, who announced on May 4 his decision to step down to take the role of president at the University of Florida.
A video that was widely shared on social media around Sterling Heights, showing a man striking a dog, has resulted in a police investigation.
A Huron Township man was arrested and charged after police investigated a report of criminal sexual conduct involving a teenager.
Canadian authorities say they intercepted nearly 600 pounds of suspected methamphetamine inbound from Michigan at the Blue Water Bridge.
A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked the Justice Department from releasing former special counsel Jack Smith's report on the classified documents investigation.
The Social Security Administration wouldn't stop issuing benefits once its trust funds are exhausted, but it could be forced to cut benefits.
Three men are in custody after a 19-year-old man was found fatally shot Monday near Proud Lake in Commerce Township, Michigan.
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from Detroit on Sunday was diverted to Alabama due to "civil unrest" in the region, according to a company spokesperson.
A video that was widely shared on social media around Sterling Heights, showing a man striking a dog, has resulted in a police investigation.
A Huron Township man was arrested and charged after police investigated a report of criminal sexual conduct involving a teenager.
A local animal outreach group has helped a Detroit man and his dogs get off the streets and into a new home.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked the Justice Department from releasing former special counsel Jack Smith's report on the classified documents investigation.
The Social Security Administration wouldn't stop issuing benefits once its trust funds are exhausted, but it could be forced to cut benefits.
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from Detroit on Sunday was diverted to Alabama due to "civil unrest" in the region, according to a company spokesperson.
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
WNBA player Kara Braxton, who won two championship titles with the Detroit Shock, has died.
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Jalen Duren had 26 points and 13 rebounds in his return from a suspension to help the Detroit Pistons take charge in the second half and roll to a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead at the age of 25 at a residence in New Albany, Indiana, authorities reported Saturday.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Civil unrest and violence in Mexico has disrupted vacation and travel plans for Metro Detroiters. Those stories include a flight diverted while en route, and a family waiting for word when they can safely leave their hotel.
Blizzard warnings are affecting 40 million people on the East Coast under what is said to be New York City's worst storm in years. The impact includes canceled flights for some Detroit Metro passengers.
An East Coast blizzard is affecting some flights at Detroit Metro Airport. Metro Detroiters are among the tourists told to shelter in place after violence erupts in parts of Mexico. Those headlines, weather and other top stories are in our news brief.
Monday Monday... Yep, Winter has returned with colder temps and snow showers. For today expect chance of snow showers this morning, then a chance of flurries between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. Expecting more snow late Tuesday and Tuesday night. Snow totals ranging from one half to 2 inches, with highest amounts across the Saginaw valley and northern thumb. A little warmer temps return late week!
Police say two people are dead and a motorist is in custody after a vehicle crashed into a building in Detroit, a facility in Romulus that Mayor Robert McCraight said was secured by the Department of Homeland Security has been vandalized and other top headlines for the evening of Feb. 22, 2026.