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.
After decades of scouring the bottom of Lake Michigan, searchers have finally found the wreckage of a cargo schooner that sank during a ferocious storm almost 140 years ago off the Wisconsin coastline.
A Northern Michigan man is accused of charges relating to failing to file taxes on a marijuana growing and distribution operation.
Four people were thrown from a boat and injured when the vessel exploded Sunday in Macomb County.
CBS News looked at the cost of producing coal, gas, nuclear, wind and solar energy to determine which is the cheapest.
Federal officials detained two truck drivers on an investigation of suspected methamphetamine smuggling into Canada through Port Huron.
Ford Motor Co. is building a new world headquarters facility on the historic site of its 1953 Product Development Center.
Authorities are investigating two incidents in Metro Detroit during which vehicles appear to be intentionally rammed into buildings.
After decades of scouring the bottom of Lake Michigan, searchers have finally found the wreckage of a cargo schooner that sank during a ferocious storm almost 140 years ago off the Wisconsin coastline.
Four people were thrown from a boat and injured when the vessel exploded Sunday in Macomb County.
The Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission has filed a complaint against a Jackson County judge, accusing him of abusing alcohol while on duty, sexually harassing women and interfering in cases.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $45, around $12 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. is building a new world headquarters facility on the historic site of its 1953 Product Development Center.
General Motors has temporarily closed its Cole Engineering Center in Warren, Michigan, after two positive tests for Legionnaires' disease.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $47, around $10 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
General Motors will temporarily lay off 360 employees at its Factory Zero Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
There are new murals to check out across the city of Detroit from local and nationally renowned artists.
Several Michigan locations are among the official retail locations for an exclusive edition of Taylor Swift's next album.
A pygmy hippopotamus was born at the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids on Wednesday, the facility said in a social media post.
Going to see a movie at the US 23 Drive-in Theater in Flint, Michigan, is a little like stepping back in time.
After decades of scouring the bottom of Lake Michigan, searchers have finally found the wreckage of a cargo schooner that sank during a ferocious storm almost 140 years ago off the Wisconsin coastline.
CBS News looked at the cost of producing coal, gas, nuclear, wind and solar energy to determine which is the cheapest.
"We have a framework for a TikTok deal," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after talks with Chinese officials in Spain.
Brian Kilmeade made the comment while talking about the stabbing murder of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina.
José Urquidy got four outs in his return from Tommy John surgery, combining with three other pitchers to lead Detroit over the Miami Marlins as the Tigers tied Pittsburgh for the major league lead with their 17th shutout this season.
The former CEO of a Farmington Hills, Michigan, health care business has agreed to pay $250,000 to settle a complaint alleging the business defrauded Medicare and Medicaid, the U.S Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan said Friday.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
Michigan's Corewell Health confirmed that it will no longer provide gender-affirming care to minors, such as prescribing puberty blockers or hormone therapy.
General Motors has temporarily closed its Cole Engineering Center in Warren, Michigan, after two positive tests for Legionnaires' disease.
Barry Sanders is urging people to talk with their physicians about their cardiovascular health.
The Detroit Lions host the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon, with both teams searching for their first win of the 2025-2026 season.
Ricky Hatton shared the ring with the best boxers of his generation, including Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
The Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season Sunday. Here's where you can watch.
Aidan Chiles completed 22 of 29 passes for 270 yards and a touchdown and also ran 76 yards Saturday to lead Michigan State to a 41-24 victory over Youngstown State.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal had an exam that showed no structural damage after he felt some tightness on his left side on Friday.
Detroit's become one of the hottest destinations in the country for big-time conventions. What's driving the interest?
It's a look at growing two-way ties between Michigan and Japan on this Sunday's Michigan Matters.
Enbridge's Line 5 carries millions of gallons of oil under the Straits of Mackinac every week as talk continues about the aging pipeline and a tunnel replacement.
It's a look at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and its impact over 130 years in the Motor City.
The Great Lakes Water Authority is a utility overseeing water and wastewater for four million residents.
Ford Motor Company has announced the site of its new world headquarters, which will remain in Dearborn but in a new building at the intersection of Oakwood Boulevard and Village Road.
The CEO and three employees were charged in the death of a 5-year-old boy in a hyperbaric chamber explosion appeared in court Monday morning for the start of their preliminary hearings. The proceedings are expected to continue through Tuesday.
Detroit's become one of the hottest destinations in the country for big-time conventions. What's driving the interest?
The Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities works with agencies such as the Oakland County Sheriff's Department and Oakland Community Health Network to provide information and encouragement for addiction recovery. Angela Spino from the alliance talks about some of its campaigns and projects.
Marc Berke from the Autism Alliance of Michigan talks about the 2025 Hero Walk, which will take place Sept. 20 at Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak.