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University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman says a new program will help accelerate businesses that can contribute to the state's economy.
Learn about some of the best venues in Detroit including Eastern Michigan University Theatre, Oakland University Department of Music, Theatre and Dance among others.
At the forefront of Michigan's economic resurgence is the University Research Corridor, an alliance of Michigan's three largest research institutions -- Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University.
Fewer women than men smoke in the United States, but the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center study suggests smoking is more dangerous for women.
In Michigan and across the globe last year, more University of Michigan technologies were licensed to companies than ever before. UM Tech Transfer recorded 101 licenses and options in fiscal year 2011, which ended June 30.
A celebration ceremony is planned for the arrival of the research buoy for the Lake Michigan offshore wind assessment study that will be conducted by Grand Valley State University, University of Michigan and Michigan State University.
A new study by a University of Michigan paleoclimatologist and two colleagues suggests that the deep ocean was not an important source of carbon during glacial times, forcing scientists to rethink their theories
Ann Arbor-based BBCetc is offering Michigan companies seminars to learn more about writing winnnig proposals for the federal Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology transfer programs.
The only thing UM's Vincent Smith didn't do during the game was sell souvenirs, as the University of Michigan Wolverines wallop the Minnesota Golden Gophers 58-0 on Saturday.
"U.S.News & World Report" released the 2012 edition of Best Colleges, with several Michigan schools making the cut.
Antibiotic resistant E. Coli was much more prevalent in villages situated along roads than in rural villages located away from roads, which suggests that roads play a major role in the spread or containment of antibiotic resistant bacteria, commonly called superbugs, a new study finds.
Newly discovered subtle markers of heart damage hidden in plain sight among hours of EKG recordings could help doctors identify which heart attack patients are at high risk of dying soon.
The solar wind sandblasts the surface of planet Mercury at its poles, according to new data from a University of Michigan instrument on board NASA's Messenger spacecraft.
The latest event and meeting notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies and institutions
In a broad green stroke across campus, the University of Michigan will invest $14 million in new commitments announced Tuesday to achieve ambitious environmental goals.
Researchers at six Michigan institutions will receive more than $6 million for significant new research into treatments for aggressive forms of breast cancer and methods to detect breast cancer earlier, with funding announced today by Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world's largest breast cancer organization.
Adapting adult medical devices to be used for children is a common but often problematic practice across U.S. hospitals. At the University of Michigan and UM C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, pediatricians and researchers who care for children have been leading the charge to change this.
University of Michigan researchers say several studies show problems with treatment access for spinal cord injury patients and a lack of knowedge of spinal cord injuries by health care providers.
University of Michigan teaching people how to respond to heart attacks in kids during a forum tonight.
A new University of Michigan-sponsored grant program aims to give a total of a quarter of a million dollars to 250 students or student teams over the next five years to help them launch an entrepreneurial venture or gain entrepreneurial skills.
The latest awards and industry certifications from Michigan's technology-focused companies and institutions
Research spending at the University of Michigan in 2010-11 grew 8.5 percent over the previous year to $1.24 billion, continuing the long-term trend of steady growth in the university's research enterprise.
The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine named The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business the fifth best graduate program for entrepreneurship in its joint "Top 25 Graduate Entrepreneurship Programs" ranking.
The University of Michigan says it has committed some serious errors in its legally challenged book digitizing project and is putting new releases on hold.
A new report out of Mott Children's Hospital shows almost three-fourths of parents switched their child to a forward-facing car seat before they should.
Over $37,000 in stolen business and power tools was recovered in Fenton, as authorities investigated a burglary that had happened in Dundee.
Metro Detroit is seeing some of the lowest gas prices in Michigan this week, with an average of $3.92 a gallon.
A plane full of passengers finally made it to Chicago Sunday night, after their flight from New York was diverted to Detroit because of an unruly passenger.
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
While police in Royal Oak, Michigan, were investigating what officials said was an impaired driver earlier this month, they quickly had to shift their focus to a crash that happened a few feet away from them.
A plane full of passengers finally made it to Chicago Sunday night, after their flight from New York was diverted to Detroit because of an unruly passenger.
Yaxel Lendeborg scored 27 points, Elliot Cadeau had 10 assists and Michigan rolled into the Final Four by overwhelming Tennessee for a dominant 95-62 victory in the NCAA Tournament.
Over $37,000 in stolen business and power tools was recovered in Fenton, as authorities investigated a burglary that had happened in Dundee.
While police in Royal Oak, Michigan, were investigating what officials said was an impaired driver earlier this month, they quickly had to shift their focus to a crash that happened a few feet away from them.
Metro Detroit is seeing some of the lowest gas prices in Michigan this week, with an average of $3.92 a gallon.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and hit a three-pointer from 35 feet away to take the lead.
The unprecedented move amounted to an indefinite suspension of all asylum requests filed outside of immigration court, regardless of the applicant's nationality.
Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in President Trump's first term, said that "similar to cigarettes," the government needs to point out that social media platforms "are incredibly addictive."
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
Around 19,000 Corewell Health patients have been impacted by a data breach that happened in 2024, the nonprofit said Friday.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and hit a three-pointer from 35 feet away to take the lead.
Michigan is a contender now, taking on Texas in the only women's NCAA Tournament regional final matching the top two seeds.
Yaxel Lendeborg scored 27 points, Elliot Cadeau had 10 assists and Michigan rolled into the Final Four by overwhelming Tennessee for a dominant 95-62 victory in the NCAA Tournament.
Dusty May leads Michigan into an Elite Eight matchup against Rick Barnes and Tennessee.
Owen Tippett scored a hat trick as the Philadelphia Flyers survived a late rally for a key 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Monday's gas price reports from AAA shows that fuel prices continued to rise, but at a slower pace, this week.
Spring break travel is hitting its peak, with staffing of the Transportation Security Administration checkpoints a concern at some airports. Here's a look at Monday morning lines from Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
An American Airlines flight bound for Chicago was diverted to Detroit Metro Airport on Sunday. The FBI will give an update Monday on the Temple Israel attack investigation. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
Warmer temperatures, forecast into the 60s for Monday and the 70s for Tuesday, will help fuel showers and thunderstorms Monday night and Tuesday. The National Weather Service has placed Metro Detroit into a Slight Risk area for severe weather on Tuesday. Damaging wind will be the primary concern, but there is also a potential for large hail and tornadoes.
A crash in Royal Oak involving a suspected impaired driver earlier this month was caught on a Royal Oak Police Department dashcam. The agency said they were in the area at the time investigating a different impaired driver. CBS News Detroit's Heath Kalb spoke to an anti-drunk driving advocate about how the decisions drivers can make can alter lives forever and heard from people in Royal Oak about how they're staying safe.