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Eastern Michigan University (EMU) has announced the arrival of refugee students representing the inaugural cohort of the Welcome Corps on Campus. EMU is the first university in the United States, and one of 18 this year, to host students through this program. The initiative allows colleges and universities to privately sponsor and resettle academically qualified refugee students who previously lacked a pathway to resettle in the U.S. for higher education.

U-M expert shares insights on addressing U.S. infant formula crisis

Despite complex regulations for infant formula, contamination in production and supply chain issues at Abbott Nutrition created a dangerous shortage in 2022. The nationwide shortage affected families across the country, particularly low-income households. In response, Congress directed the Food and Drug Administration to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the challenges in supply, market competition, and regulation of infant formula in the United States.

U-M experts discuss key topics ahead of 2024 Paralympic Games

The 2024 Paralympic Games will commence on August 28 and continue through September 8. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss various aspects related to the games, including personal experiences and the evolution of adaptive sports at global, national, and collegiate levels.

EMU to screen 'Class of Her Own' documentary on September 10

Eastern Michigan University will host a public screening of the critically acclaimed documentary "Class of Her Own" on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 4 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom, 900 Oakwood. This free event is organized by EMU’s Department of Africology and African American Studies (AAAS) in partnership with the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), the College of Education (COE), and the Ann Arbor Black Film Festival.

GameAbove hosts inaugural Order Of The Engineer Ceremony

On Saturday, Aug. 10, the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology hosted its inaugural Order of the Engineer Ceremony in Ypsilanti. This event brought together alumni and recent graduates of the college to celebrate their transition from students to professionals.

Eastern Michigan University announces student employment fair for August 2024

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 27, 2024

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) will host its 2024 Student Employment Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Student Center Ballroom, located at 900 Oakwood St. in Ypsilanti. The event is aimed at both new and returning students seeking part-time job opportunities on and off campus.

Study highlights gaps weakening US firearm relinquishment laws

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 27, 2024

State and federal laws across the United States prohibiting firearm possession in cases of domestic violence often lack enforcement mechanisms, which may lead to continued possession of firearms despite court orders, according to a University of Michigan study.

James Webb Telescope identifies six potential rogue worlds

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 27, 2024

An international collaboration, including the University of Michigan, has identified six likely rogue worlds—objects with planet-like masses but not bound to any star’s gravity—using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This discovery includes the lightest rogue planet candidate ever found with a dusty disk around it. These objects provide new evidence that cosmic processes responsible for star formation may also create objects slightly larger than Jupiter.

LUX-ZEPLIN sets new benchmark narrowing down weakly interacting massive particles

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 26, 2024

One of the greatest puzzles in the universe is figuring out the nature of dark matter, the invisible substance that makes up most of the mass in our universe. New results from the world’s most sensitive dark matter detector, LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ), have narrowed down possibilities for one of the leading dark matter candidates: weakly interacting massive particles, or WIMPs.

Zillow ranks Ypsilanti fifth among best college towns in U.S

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 26, 2024

YPSILANTI — With vibrant areas such as Depot Town and downtown, and plenty of affordable residential housing options, it is no surprise that Ypsilanti was ranked 5th best college town in the country by Zillow, the most visited real estate website in the U.S. Zillow defines college towns as cities with at least 20% of the population enrolled in higher education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Washtenaw County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 25, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Ann Arbor Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 25, 2024

These former Ann Arbor Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Washtenaw County in week ending Aug. 17

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Rising temperatures likely to increase forest soil carbon emissions

The soils of northern forests serve as significant reservoirs, preventing carbon dioxide absorbed by trees during photosynthesis from re-entering the atmosphere. However, a study led by Peter Reich of the University of Michigan suggests that rising global temperatures may cause more carbon to escape from these soils than is being sequestered by plants.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Washtenaw County in week ending Aug. 17?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Washtenaw County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 17

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Washtenaw County in week ending Aug. 17?

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

U-M business experts reveal persistent strategies in insider trading

Nejat Seyhun and Cindy Schipani, professors at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, have conducted extensive research on insider trading. Despite their numerous studies and significant contributions to the field, they continue to uncover new insights about the practice. Their latest study identifies a popular strategy for insider trading.

Public perceptions vary on carbon capture utilization technology

A range of technical and policy approaches are being considered to mitigate global climate change. Whether and how these approaches are prioritized or abandoned often depends directly on public approval.

Study finds effective ways to teach entrepreneurship in impoverished regions