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Economic Development – Research, Tech Transfer, & Innovation
UM-Flint gets $30M from state for new Innovation & Technology Complex
MLive (Dec. 4)
Locally-sourced lithium: CMU professor researching a 'true white gold rush'
WXMI TV (Dec. 9)
Six Finalists Named in NASA’s $3.5 Million Break the Ice Challenge [MTU]
NASA (Dec. 6)
Whitmer visits GVSU to sign bill supporting new high-tech hub [NMU]
Holland Sentinel (Dec. 21)
Power from a pop can: CMU researching alternative to lithium-ion battery
WXMI TV (Dec. 23)
University of Michigan’s Mcity testing new automated shuttle coming to Detroit
WDET FM (Dec. 29)
Ferris State welcomes its first 2 non-human students in 2024
WZZM TV (Dec. 29)
Economic Development – Local Partnerships
Company town no more, Detroit's startup scene gains momentum [MTU]
Detroit Free Press (Dec. 21)
Health Care
Wayne State University announces creation of two research centers and institutes that aim to impact the health of Detroiters and beyond
ScienMag (Dec. 7)
CMU's future doctors, SVSU's future nurses train together in simulation
WJRT TV (Dec. 11)
U-M study examines how to best allocate health resources to socioeconomically deprived communities
Concentrate (Dec. 20)
K-12 Outreach
UM-Flint hosts esports state finals
WNEM TV (Dec. 10)
Michigan invests $50M to enhance before- and after-school programs [FSU, WSU]
WWMT TV (Dec. 19)
‘Growing their own.’ Program helps longtime parapro become Ann Arbor middle school teacher [EMU]
MLive (Dec. 30)
Public Health, Safety, & Security
Midland Co. adults encouraged to take survey about mental health services
Midland Daily News (Dec. 11)
Military & Veteran Outreach
Project Hero Hugs event to help Ferris staffer Sandra Howe support veterans
Big Rapids Pioneer (Dec. 1)
Two local colleges help veterans through friendly competition [SVSU]
WNEM TV (Dec. 10)
Civic Engagement and Education
Eastern Michigan University to host annual MLK celebration, names keynote speaker for luncheon
CBS News (Dec. 20)
Culture & Placemaking
Documentary explores climate resilience in northern Michigan [GVSU]
Michigan Advance (Dec. 31)
Student & Faculty Service
American Medical Women’s Association chapter at OUWB leads drive for Haven
OUWB School of Medicine (Dec. 15)
Faculty Expertise
In Michigan, 1 in 4 kids go to school outside district, as choice expands [WSU]
Bridge (Dec. 1)
OU Professor Among Experts Featured at World Vaccine Congress
Patch (Dec. 12)
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