|
Economic Development – Research, Tech Transfer, & Innovation
University of Michigan opens brain-computer interface clinic in Ann Arbor
MLive (Jan. 6)
Scientists Create Robots Smaller Than a Grain of Sand [UM]
The Wall Street Journal (Jan. 8)
Oakland University Team Named SAS Hackathon 2025 Champions, Wins Two Global Awards
Patch (Jan. 15)
UM to partially fund faculty research impacted by federal cuts [MSU, UM-D, UM-F]
The Detroit News (Jan. 26)
Economic Development – Local Partnerships
Michigan universities tout $45B economic impact, push legislature for more funding
Lansing State Journal (Jan. 13)
Michigan public universities generate $45B in economic activity, support 129,000 jobs
Crain’s Detroit Business (Jan. 13)
State universities in Michigan yield high return on state investments, according to new report
Michigan Advance (Jan. 14)
MSU business council aims to beef up hands-on experiences, AI training for students
Crain’s Business Detroit (Jan. 21)
Kalamazoo Forward Ventures brings its inaugural $100K student pitch competition to WMU
WMU News (Jan. 29)
Environmental & Agricultural Sustainability
Lansing could get a "bubble barrier" to clean Grand River plastic pollution—the first in the U.S. [GVSU, MSU]
WKAR TV (Jan. 5)
Could balsam fir oil combat winter ticks devastating Michigan’s moose? [MTU]
MLive (Jan. 13)
Grad student looks for a safer way to solve fishy mysteries [CMU]
CMU News (Jan. 26)
Health Care
A new medical device could help diagnose infants with vestibular issues [UM-D]
UM-Dearborn Reporter (Jan. 26)
K-12 Outreach
Michigan Tech students begin a 72-hour robot-building challenge [MTU]
WBUP TV (Jan. 12)
Report: Michigan churns through teachers at unsustainable rate [MSU]
Bridge (Jan. 15)
Five universities collaborate to address Michigan teacher shortage [CMU, EMU, MSU, NMU, WMU]
Bridge (Jan. 22)
Five Michigan universities join program to improve statewide teacher retention [CMU, EMU, MSU, NMU, WMU]
CBS News (Jan. 26)
Opinion | Don’t be fooled: The school smartphone bill won’t do much [UM-D]
Bridge (Jan. 28)
Public Health, Safety, & Security
UM-Flint officer’s body camera footage of snow rescue revealed
WJRT TV (Jan. 29)
Civic Engagement and Education
Muskegon leaders to address Great Lakes climate change Jan. 22 [GVSU]
MLive (Jan. 20)
Central Focus: CMU joins Volcker Alliance as a Next Gen partner
WCMU FM (Jan. 21)
EMU recognizes MLK Jr. Day with keynote speaker and luncheon celebration
The Eastern Echo (Jan. 23)
Culture & Placemaking
Students respond to Ypsi history through art in “Ypsilanti Future History” project [EMU]
Concentrate (Jan. 27)
OU grad student leading a new generation through an ancient culture
The Oakland Press (Jan. 28)
Student & Faculty Service
U of M-Flint students make blankets to help those in need battle the cold
WSMH TV (Jan. 19)
Faculty Expertise
Homicides continue to fall in Detroit as city mirrors national trend on violent crime [WSU]
AP (Jan. 7)
How to Prevent Aging Parents and Relatives From Making Financial Mistakes [WSU]
The New York Times (Jan. 18)
| 
