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1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry across Ann Arbor Times publication area during 2024

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 4, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Real Estate and Rental and Leasing employers across Ann Arbor Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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University of Michigan study links higher forest diversity to greater tree growth in wetter climates

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 4, 2025

A new study led by the University of Michigan has found that biodiversity plays a more significant role in promoting tree growth in wetter climates than in drier ones.

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Solitary drinking rises among young adults; gender gap narrows

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 3, 2025

A new study from the University of Michigan and Carnegie Mellon University has found that solitary drinking among young adults is on the rise, reaching levels not seen since the late 1970s.

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Study links ultra-processed foods with addiction-like behaviors

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 3, 2025

New research led by a University of Michigan psychologist and colleagues asserts that ultra-processed foods, such as chips, cookies, and soda, can trigger addictive behaviors similar to those seen in substance-use disorders.

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University of Michigan reports small gain in consumer sentiment; concerns persist over tariffs

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 1, 2025

Consumer sentiment in the United States has improved slightly for the second time in six months, according to new data from the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.

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University of Michigan Ann Arbor researchers develop microrobots for targeted drug delivery

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 31, 2025

Microrobots made from magnetic droplets may improve targeted drug delivery, according to a new study published in Science Advances.

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Eastern Michigan University College of Business ranked among nation’s best by Princeton Review

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 31, 2025

Eastern Michigan University’s College of Business has been recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the Best On-Campus MBA Programs in its 2025 Best Business Schools report.

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Study shows one in four U.S. families may face caregiving due to dementia

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 31, 2025

A recent study from the University of Michigan finds that about 26% of households and immediate families with older adults include a person living with dementia.

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Kyle Whyte named Eastern Michigan University's McAndless Distinguished Professor

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 30, 2025

Eastern Michigan University has appointed Kyle Whyte as the 2025–26 McAndless Distinguished Professor Chair in the Humanities.

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Linkage Community becomes independent after two decades at University of Michigan

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 30, 2025

After more than 20 years of fostering creativity and opportunity for formerly incarcerated artists, the Linkage Community will become an independent initiative on August 1.

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Michigan survey shows partisan divide among local officials on state's direction

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 30, 2025

Despite some improvement since the COVID-19 pandemic, over half of Michigan's local officials believe the state is on the wrong track.

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U-M expert discusses need for transparency amid changing regulatory landscape

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 30, 2025

Government regulation continues to play a central role in shaping business practices, according to Norm Bishara, professor of business law and ethics at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.

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University of Michigan startup Ambiq debuts on NYSE with focus on low-power AI chips

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 30, 2025

A technology developed in a University of Michigan laboratory is now central to devices made by companies such as Fitbit, Garmin, and Whoop.

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Farm stops expand access to local food across Michigan communities

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 30, 2025

Lively NeighborFood Market in Empire, Michigan, is providing fresh local produce to its community year-round after the closure of the area’s only grocery store.

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University of Michigan study finds nontraditional networks vital in dementia caregiving

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 29, 2025

A recent study from the University of Michigan highlights the increasing involvement of friends, ex-spouses, and neighbors in caring for older adults with dementia.

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University of Michigan researchers identify dedicated neural pathway for sensing cool temperatures

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 29, 2025

Researchers at the University of Michigan have mapped a complete sensory pathway that shows how the skin relays information about cool temperatures to the brain.

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University of Michigan researchers find flaws in current AI leaderboard ranking systems

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 29, 2025

Faulty ranking systems in AI leaderboards can distort the perceived performance of large language models, according to new research from the University of Michigan.

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24,480 white students enrolled in Washtenaw County schools in 2024-25 school year

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 28, 2025

In Washtenaw County schools, 57.2% of students enrolled identified as white in the 2024-25 school year.

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Ann Arbor Times publication area records 10 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Wholesale Trade industry during 2024

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 28, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry located across Ann Arbor Times publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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University of Michigan researchers develop ExoPatch for possible at-home melanoma testing

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 28, 2025

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a new silicone patch with star-shaped microneedles, called the ExoPatch, which may enable at-home testing for melanoma.