UM Targets Big Ten, Other Universities In RecycleMania
The battle is on between the University of Michigan, other Big Ten schools, and colleges and universities nationally as RecycleMania 2011 kicks off in a challenge for campus recycling supremacy.
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The battle is on between the University of Michigan, other Big Ten schools, and colleges and universities nationally as RecycleMania 2011 kicks off in a challenge for campus recycling supremacy.
The Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business Tuesday announced that eight teams have advanced to the semi-finals of this year's Michigan Business Challenge.
Routine examination of surgically removed children's tonsils wastes millions of dollars a year in the U.S. health system, according to new research from the University of Michigan
The latest technology-related awards and industry certifications earned by Michigan's technology-related companies, institutes and people.
Professional sports teams and leagues have started going green in a strategic move to meet the growing environmental demands of fans, forge partnerships with nontraditional sponsors and cut costs, says Kathy Babiak, an associate professor at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology.
A group of Mideast scholars gathered, Monday, at U of M, to talk about the recent unrest in Egypt and in the Middle East.
University of Michigan Medical School physicians and scientists earned more than $368.7 million in National Institutes of Health research funding in federal fiscal year 2010, according to NIH data.
A prototype drug already shown to hold promise for treating autoimmune disorders like lupus, arthritis and psoriasis halts established graft-versus-host disease in mouse models of bone marrow transplantation, research at the University of Michigan and the University of Florida shows
The study found that obese children tend to have the same habits, such as eating school lunch and spending a great deal of time being sedentary.
Researchers at the niversity of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have uncovered how two proteins can fuse to create renegade cancer cells involved in one type of non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
It just got easier to find parking space on the University of Michigan campus or to harvest power from your mobile phone using applications developed by UM students and staff.
University of Michigan researchers have uncovered molecular signals that regulate catch-up growth -- the growth spurt that occurs when normal conditions are restored after a fetus or child has been ill, under stress or deprived of enough food or oxygen to grow properly, which could lead to better understanding of why babies who undergo catch-up growth are at higher risk in later life for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and other health problems.
Improving lung function in premature babies with a severe lung disease may be linked to their feeding regimen, according to a new University of Michigan study.
The University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center and the University of Pittsburgh have been awarded $13.3 million to explore the potential benefits of heart devices for the large and growing group of Americans with heart failure.
The University of Michigan is releasing details of its plans to implement the school's smoke-free policy that goes into effect July 1st.
Documents say a former assistant state attorney general who was fired after being accused of harassing the gay student assembly president at the University of Michigan was previously warned about anti-gay attacks.
University of Michigan scientists and engineers have been awarded more than 500 federal stimulus-package research grants to date, totaling $301.1 million.
The University of Michigan Board of Regents has approved the second phase of a 52 million dollar renovation of Crisler Arena.
On the heels of last week's federal recommendations to help prevent another BP oil spill disaster, a University of Michigan researcher says the tragedy has come close to acting as a catalyst for deeper change -- but not quite
Having an unusual or distinctive musical ringtone on your smart phone makes a statement, but it's much more intriguing when you step back and let RanDinger select the ringtone for you. RanDinger is a new Android App developed by Twisted Castle, a partnership of two Plymouth developers who have formed a mobile development company specializing in Android applications.
The decreases in Earth's snow and ice cover over the past 30 years have exacerbated global warming more than models predict they should have, on average, new research from the University of Michigan shows.
The University of Michigan showed off its initial crop of incubator companies at its new Venture Accelerator Tuesday.
With an invention that can be made from some of the same parts used in CD players, University of Michigan researchers have developed a way to measure the growth and drug susceptibility of individual bacterial cells without the use of a microscope. The new biosensor promises to speed treatment of bacterial infections.
Three people were arrested after Michigan State Police discovered a "Tommy gun" among several firearms and crystal methamphetamine during a drug bust.
The Detroit Lions were not expected to match the success they had last year when they won a franchise-record 15 games to earn the NFC's No. 1 seed in the playoffs and claimed consecutive division championships for the first time since they were an NFL powerhouse in the early 1950s.
Jalen Duren had 26 points and 10 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons held off the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102 after blowing a 21-point lead.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files. Follow live updates here.
Mena Davis, executive director of Detroit nonprofit All Things Women, says there have been a large number of domestic violence cases since the pandemic.
Mena Davis, executive director of Detroit nonprofit All Things Women, says there have been a large number of domestic violence cases since the pandemic.
In a mission to bring joy to a child fighting cancer this holiday, Michigan State Police teamed up for the ultimate Christmas Road trip.
Three people were arrested after Michigan State Police discovered a "Tommy gun" among several firearms and crystal methamphetamine during a drug bust.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
The Detroit Lions were not expected to match the success they had last year when they won a franchise-record 15 games to earn the NFC's No. 1 seed in the playoffs and claimed consecutive division championships for the first time since they were an NFL powerhouse in the early 1950s.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files. Follow live updates here.
With no winner in Monday's drawing, the Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve will be an estimated $1.7 billion.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
The main distillery will be closed for site enhancements, the company said. The pause comes after whiskey production has dropped amid a challenging year.
The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Henry Ford Health has announced new labor agreements with registered nurses and radiology technicians at its Rochester hospital.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
Oakland County health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a pediatric patient at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.
The Detroit Lions were not expected to match the success they had last year when they won a franchise-record 15 games to earn the NFC's No. 1 seed in the playoffs and claimed consecutive division championships for the first time since they were an NFL powerhouse in the early 1950s.
Jalen Duren had 26 points and 10 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons held off the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102 after blowing a 21-point lead.
Over the last two weeks, Michigan football's interim coach, Biff Poggi, says they have taken steps to restore the Wolverines' culture and make football fun again for the student athletes.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has been suspended for two games after his altercation with a fan.
Jared Goff and Dan Campbell have refused to blame the officials after the Detroit Lions were penalized two times in the final 22 seconds of a 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers — with each flag negating a go-ahead touchdown.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
Simmons and Clark Jewelers has operated on Broadway Street in Detroit since 1925.
From a historic election in Detroit that ended with its first female Mayor getting the nod from voters, to the federal government shutdown, to tariffs, 2025 was a busy year with politics at the core, which the roundtable of Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, Detroit City Councilman Coleman Young II, and political strategist Susy Avery discuss on this weekend’s Michigan Matters.
President Trump said Monday that the release of photos risked ensnaring "highly respected" people with no connection to Epstein's crimes.
Dry conditions will remain for a couple days, but chances for freezing rain on the way. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter will tell you if the wet weather will affect your Christmas.
President Trump announced plans to build a new "Trump class" of battleships, part of the Pentagon's new "Golden Fleet."