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University of Michigan awards Nnimmo Bassey with Wallenberg Medal

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 12, 2024

Nnimmo Bassey, executive director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation and a global environmental activist, will receive the 2024 Wallenberg Medal from the University of Michigan. The ceremony is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Ross School of Business Robertson Auditorium.

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New nanoparticle treatment shows promise against tick-borne red meat allergy

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 12, 2024

Nanoparticles delivered intravenously in mice can block allergic reactions to red meat caused by the bite of the lone star tick, new research led by the University of Michigan shows.

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Eastern Michigan University partners with Target for student apartment decor initiative

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 12, 2024

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) has partnered with Target to launch the “Reface My Living Space” initiative, offering two students the chance to win $500 gift cards to decorate their new apartments at Lakeview and Westview Apartments.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Washtenaw County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 11, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Washtenaw County in week ending Aug. 3

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 9, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 8, 2024

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, Michigan, continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

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Student body in Washtenaw County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 8, 2024

Enrollment data for the five universities in Washtenaw County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Washtenaw County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 8, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Eastern Michigan University hosts Aerospace Day at Willow Run Airport on August 16

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 8, 2024

Eastern Michigan University to Host Aerospace Day at Willow Run Airport – Aug. 16

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Proactive measures urged as new laws complicate U.S. voting process

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 8, 2024

The 2024 presidential elections, according to several polls, are expected to be a close race, particularly in swing states where some votes could significantly impact the outcome.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Washtenaw County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 8, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Washtenaw County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 3

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 7, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Eastern Michigan University professor addresses autism caregiving at national committee meeting

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 7, 2024

Christina Marsack-Topolewski, an associate professor of Social Work at Eastern Michigan University, recently presented her research on family caregiving for autistic individuals at the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) meeting. The event took place on July 10, 2024, at the National Institute of Mental Health in Rockville, Maryland, part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

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Eastern Michigan University wins Grand National Champion at US Open College Beer Championship

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 7, 2024

Eastern Michigan University has been awarded the title of Grand National Champion at the 2024 U.S. Open College Beer Championship. This achievement highlights the talent and dedication of EMU's student brewers.

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Study shows cash incentives boost Medicaid home visiting program participation

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 7, 2024

Offering small cash incentives can significantly increase participation in a Medicaid home visiting program for pregnant people, infants, and their families, according to a study by the Youth Policy Lab at the University of Michigan.

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Study highlights strategic use of green hydrogen in heavy-duty transport

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 7, 2024

Green hydrogen is emerging as a potential solution for decarbonizing transportation, but new energy efficiency findings indicate that it should be used strategically in heavy-duty road, rail, aviation, and marine transportation, according to a University of Michigan study.

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Temptations to perform with Eastern Michigan University's marching band during halftime show

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 7, 2024

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) has announced a special halftime show featuring the renowned vocal group, The Temptations, performing with the EMU Marching Band. This event will take place during the EMU football game against Miami University on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Rynearson Stadium. Jawan M. Jackson, an EMU alum and Detroit native who joined The Temptations in 2022, will be part of this anticipated performance.

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Mantis shrimp-clam association challenges established ecological theory

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 6, 2024

A recent study from the University of Michigan reveals that a unique association between mantis shrimp and clams defies a well-established ecological principle. The competitive exclusion principle posits that only one species can occupy a particular niche in a biological community at any one time. However, in nature, multiple species often appear to share the same niches simultaneously.

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Poll reveals insights into demographics and responsibilities of aging caregivers

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 6, 2024

A recent survey conducted by the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging reveals that more than one in four individuals aged 50 and older provide care for at least one family member or friend with a health issue or disability. The findings highlight significant demographic distinctions among caregivers.

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Ancient Persian gold coins found at Greek city site offer historical insights

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 4, 2024

A team of researchers led by a University of Michigan archaeologist has uncovered a hoard of gold coins, likely used to pay mercenary troops, buried in a small pot in the ancient Greek city of Notion in western Turkey.