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Study traces origins & spread history for wine-producing grape ancestors

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 1, 2024

The ancestor of Vitoid grapes that gave rise to commercial grapes likely originated in the New World, specifically in the tropical belt of the Americas and the Caribbean, 60 million years ago. This conclusion comes from a study co-authored by a University of Michigan researcher.

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Using visible light enables synthesis of key pharmaceutical compounds

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 1, 2024

University of Michigan chemists have discovered a method to use visible light in synthesizing azetidines, compounds suitable for pharmaceuticals. The team, led by chemist Corinna Schindler, developed a process to produce monocyclic azetidines using visible light and a photocatalyst. Their findings are published in the journal Science.

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U-M study reveals lack of focus on climate change in US sociology

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 1, 2024

A recent University of Michigan study highlights a significant gap in the field of sociology: a lack of focus on climate change. According to Sofia Hiltner, a U-M doctoral candidate in sociology whose research is published in The American Sociologist, societies both fuel and face the consequences of this crisis, yet the discipline appears insufficiently engaged with the issue.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Washtenaw County in week ending June 29?

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 30, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Washtenaw County in week ending June 22?

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 29, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2023: How much was spent on women’s basketball teams from Washtenaw County?

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 28, 2024

Women’s basketball teams from Washtenaw County received $7,603,892 during the 2023 season, up 7.7% from the previous year.

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2023 sees Washtenaw County investing $14,776,435 in men’s basketball teams

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 28, 2024

Men’s basketball teams from Washtenaw County received $14,776,435 during the 2023 season, up 11.4% from the previous year.

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Common surgeries linked to high number of opioid prescriptions

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 28, 2024

A handful of common surgical procedures account for large shares of all opioids dispensed after surgery in children and adults, according to two studies recently published by researchers at the University of Michigan. The studies, published this week in Pediatrics and JAMA Network Open, report that the top three procedures for children ages 0-11 account for 59% of opioids dispensed after surgery (tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies 50%, upper extremity fractures 5%, and removal of deep implants 4%). Among those ages 12-21, the top three procedures account for about a third of...

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University of Michigan leads $1.75M project on Great Lakes biodiversity

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 27, 2024

The University of Michigan is the lead institution on a new $1.75 million project that will explore biodiversity in the Great Lakes. A grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Integrated Ocean Observing System will establish a Great Lakes Biodiversity Observation Network to coordinate with and learn from biodiversity observation networks along the U.S. coasts, ocean waters, and other BONs in ocean and freshwater habitats worldwide.

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Study links low income areas to higher snack consumption

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 27, 2024

People living in lower-income neighborhoods and areas without local food stores consume more snacks and sweets than those in higher-income areas with many food stores, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Michigan and the University of Alabama-Birmingham examined overall consumption of snacks and sweets, along with four subcategories: bakery sweets; candy and desserts; savory snacks and crackers; and nutrition bars and low-fat snacks.

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University of Michigan study reveals insights into perinatal suicide factors

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 27, 2024

A study conducted by the University of Michigan has revealed that suicide is a leading cause of death during pregnancy and in the months following delivery in the United States. Researchers assert that many of these deaths may be preventable.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Washtenaw County in week ending June 22?

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 25, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Eastern Michigan University joins Welcome Corps on Campus initiative

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 25, 2024

Eastern Michigan University announced its participation in the Welcome Corps on Campus program at the June 20 Board of Regents meeting, making EMU the first university in the nation, and one of just 18 universities this year, to host students as part of the initiative. Launched by the U.S. State Department in partnership with six nationwide NGOs, including the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, the program aims to support refugee students whose studies have been interrupted.

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How many companies were inspected by the FDA in cities located in Washtenaw County in Q1?

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 24, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Washtenaw County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Washtenaw County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 22

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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EMU alumni achieve success at 2024 Tony Awards

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 24, 2024

Eastern Michigan University Theatre Arts majors James Bolosh (BS91) and Michael Page (BS02) each had a role in the 2024 Tony Awards ceremony on June 16, and both scored significant professional wins.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Washtenaw County in week ending June 22

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 23, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Washtenaw County's universities spent $80,215,152 on football teams in 2023

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 21, 2024

Washtenaw County's three colleges spent $80,215,152 on their football teams in 2023, a 26% increase over the previous year.

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Michael Pugh selected as Eastern Michigan University's winter commencement speaker

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 20, 2024

Eastern Michigan University alumnus and distinguished community financial executive Michael Pugh will serve as the University’s commencement speaker at the winter graduation ceremony on December 14. Pugh will also receive an honorary doctoral degree in Commercial Science at the event. The University’s Board of Regents approved his selection on June 20.

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Eastern Michigan University's president announces departure by June 2026

By Ann Arbor Times | Jun 20, 2024

YPSILANTI -- In remarks to the Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents on June 20, University President James Smith announced his intention to depart the University at the conclusion of his current contract on June 30, 2026. Smith, the longest-serving Michigan public university president among current presidents, will step aside after ten years since he began his duties on July 1, 2016.