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Fewer Manchester Community Schools students ready for college in 2023-24 school year

By J. E. Garcia | Sep 4, 2025

Manchester Community Schools ranked the 214th highest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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House advances Rep. Woolford's bill for chip-enabled bridge card security

By A. S. Haskins | Sep 3, 2025

State Representative Jason Woolford (R-Howell) has welcomed the progress of his proposed legislation aimed at improving security for Michigan’s food assistance program.

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Grass Lake Community Schools students held the 161st highest rank statewide in college readiness in 2023-24 school year

By J. E. Garcia | Sep 3, 2025

Grass Lake Community Schools ranked the 161st highest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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University of Michigan engineers use basketweaving methods for resilient robotic materials

By Ann Arbor Times | Sep 3, 2025

Engineers at the University of Michigan have developed a new approach to creating stiff and resilient materials for robotics and other applications, drawing inspiration from ancient basketweaving techniques.

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University of Michigan opens expanded battery lab facility for research collaboration

By Ann Arbor Times | Sep 3, 2025

The University of Michigan has expanded its Battery Lab with a new off-campus facility, aiming to support research and development in next-generation battery technology for electric vehicles and other applications.

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University of Michigan study links neural flexibility at rest with future Alzheimer's risk

By Ann Arbor Times | Sep 3, 2025

Researchers from the University of Michigan and Columbia University have found that certain regions of the brain in people with Alzheimer’s disease tend to reorganize more frequently while at rest than in people without the condition.

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University of Michigan study finds matching voices boost trust in self-driving cars

By Ann Arbor Times | Sep 3, 2025

A recent study from the University of Michigan has found that the voice used by automated vehicles (AVs) can significantly affect how much people trust these self-driving cars.

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Whitmore Lake Public School District registered improvement in college readiness in 2023-24 school year

By J. E. Garcia | Sep 2, 2025

Whitmore Lake Public School District ranked the 132nd highest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Were South Lyon Community Schools students in 2023-24 school year ready for college?

By J. E. Garcia | Sep 1, 2025

South Lyon Community Schools ranked the 80th highest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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University of Michigan study traces ancient burst in jaw innovation among lobe-finned fishes

By Ann Arbor Times | Sep 1, 2025

A recent study from the University of Michigan has found that lobe-finned fishes, a group now represented by only eight living species, once experienced a rapid burst of jaw evolution and diversity between 359 and 423 million years ago.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Washtenaw County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 23

By E. A. Hill | Aug 31, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Chelsea School District students held the 36th highest rank statewide in college readiness in 2023-24 school year

By J. E. Garcia | Aug 31, 2025

Chelsea School District ranked the 36th highest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Higher college readiness rates among Washtenaw ISD students in 2023-24 school year

By J. E. Garcia | Aug 30, 2025

Washtenaw ISD ranked the 36th highest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Fewer Ann Arbor Public Schools students ready for college in 2023-24 school year

By J. E. Garcia | Aug 29, 2025

Ann Arbor Public Schools ranked the 36th highest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Washtenaw County in week ending Aug. 23?

By E. A. Hill | Aug 29, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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University of Michigan halts hormone therapy for minors amid legal challenges

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 29, 2025

In a recent announcement, the University of Michigan Medical Center has decided to halt the prescription of puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones for patients under 19.

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Consumer sentiment declines amid rising inflation concerns

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 29, 2025

Consumer sentiment in the United States declined by about 6% in August, marking the first decrease in four months, according to data from the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers.

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How many Dexter Community School District students were considered ready for college in 2023-24 school year?

By J. E. Garcia | Aug 28, 2025

Dexter Community School District ranked the 33rd highest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Washtenaw County in week ending Aug. 23?

By E. A. Hill | Aug 28, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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University of Michigan study finds major investor losses from blank check company deals

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 28, 2025

Investors have experienced substantial losses when participating in "blank check" companies that acquire private firms to take them public, according to new research from the University of Michigan.