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WNBA faces contract deadline amid disputes over pay structure and revenue sharing
As the deadline for contract negotiations between the WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) approaches on October 31, both sides remain divided over issues of revenue sharing and player compensation.
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University of Michigan expert warns of widespread impact as millions lose SNAP benefits
Millions of Americans are set to lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting November 1, according to Luke Shaefer, a professor at the University of Michigan and faculty director of Poverty Solutions.
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John Cameron Mitchell teaches course focused on authentic filmmaking at University of Michigan
John Cameron Mitchell, known for his work on the film "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," is teaching a new course at the University of Michigan this fall.
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University of Michigan-led study finds shrinking fish sizes linked to climate change
A study led by the University of Michigan has found that fish in Michigan’s inland lakes have become smaller over the past 75 years, with both young and old fish showing notable declines in size.
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University of Michigan engineers deploy GPS-based traffic light system in Oakland County
A new traffic signal timing system developed by engineers at the University of Michigan is being tested in Oakland County, aiming to reduce the number of stops drivers make at intersections.
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University of Michigan leads effort to cut VR gaming lag for rehabilitation
A research team led by the University of Michigan is working to reduce lag in virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) games designed for rehabilitation.
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University of Michigan study finds friendship helps ease loneliness for dementia caregivers
Daily social interactions, even brief ones such as sending a text message, can help reduce feelings of loneliness among caregivers looking after family members with dementia.
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University of Michigan study links voter intent among Detroiters to optimism about city's future
A recent survey conducted by the University of Michigan’s Detroit Metro Area Communities Study (DMACS) found that Detroit residents who believe the city is moving in a positive direction are more likely to vote in the upcoming mayoral election on...
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Michigan survey finds declining civic engagement despite diverse outreach efforts
Local officials in Michigan are reporting significant declines in resident engagement, according to the latest findings from the Michigan Public Policy Survey.
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University of Michigan partners with Hydro on $2.5M aluminum recycling research
Advances in aluminum recycling are at the center of a new five-year, $2.5 million research partnership between the University of Michigan and Hydro, a Norway-based aluminum company.
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University of Michigan physicists discover quantum oscillations arise within Kondo insulator's bulk
An international research team led by Lu Li, a physics professor at the University of Michigan, has reported new findings on quantum oscillations in insulators, specifically in the material ytterbium boride (YbB12).
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University of Michigan study proposes updates for state’s declining bottle deposit returns
Michigan’s bottle deposit system, established in 1978, has seen a significant decline in return rates for eligible bottles and cans.
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University of Michigan researchers launch public opinion survey ahead of USVI constitutional convention
A new public opinion survey will be conducted by University of Michigan researchers across the U.S. Virgin Islands in connection with the territory’s Sixth Constitutional Convention.
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Researchers use blood tests to improve breast cancer treatment decisions
Doctors from the University of Michigan and the University of Kansas have found that analyzing cancer cells in the blood may help determine which breast cancer patients need more aggressive treatment.
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Study links parental financial stress to children's social development
A recent study involving researchers from the University of Michigan, Ohio State University, and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has found that financial hardship among parents can have lasting effects on their children's social...
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Astronomers use JWST data for first-ever 3D map of distant exoplanet
An international team of astronomers has created the first three-dimensional map of an exoplanet’s atmosphere, revealing dramatic temperature differences and regions so hot that water vapor is destroyed.
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140 coaches at institutions in Washtenaw County earned $219,273 on average in 2024
The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Washtenaw County during 2024 was $808,613 at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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FOIA request sent to University of Michigan Ann Arbor regarding board member information on October 22
FOIA Request to University of Michigan Ann Arbor regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
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University of Michigan study explores trade-offs in expanding US domestic cobalt mining
Researchers at the University of Michigan have published a study examining the complex decisions facing U.S. communities as the country considers increasing domestic cobalt mining to support decarbonization and technological needs.
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University of Michigan researchers develop 3D-printed metamaterial tubes for vibration isolation
Researchers from the University of Michigan and the Air Force Research Laboratory have demonstrated a new way to reduce vibrations using 3D-printed structures known as mechanical metamaterials.