EAST LANSING - The Michigan State University College of Engineering is getting a new academic department. The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) was approved by the MSU Board of Trustees Oct. 24, opening the door for collaborative healthcare related research between the college and rest of campus. The effective date for the new unit will
TROY - Automation Alley recently announced that the Product Lifecycle Management Center at Oakland University has been renamed the Automation Alley Technology Center to allow for the inclusion of additional technology resources. ?We still believe that the availability of product lifecycle management (PLM) training and resources is critical to the growth of small to medium-sized
ANN ARBOR - Teams from several Michigan colleges will compete in the Michigan Collegiate Cyber Defense Network Invitational on November 1 using the virtual infrastructure of the Michigan Cyber Range. Competing will be Baker College (Clinton, Flint & Jackson campuses), Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Henry Ford Community College, Jackson College
DETROIT - A new poll conducted for several media outlets shows the race for governor is a dead heat, with Republican Governor Rick Snyder leading Democrat Mark Schauer by just 2 percentage points. The poll, by the Lansing firm of EPIC/MRA, shows a much tighter race than two other polls released earlier this week that
HOLLAND - On a double-bonus Wednesday this week the Holland Board of Public Works announced the release of its 2014 Annual Report and its win of an American Public Power Association Award of Excellence for the utility?s 2013 Annual Report. ?We see digital annual reports as a very high level of storytelling,? said Randy Boileau,
LANSING - The Michigan Golf Course Owners Association has joined the Small Business Association of Michigan as a new Strategic Partner. The MGCOA represents the interests of local golf course owners and operators and assists its members in becoming more profitable and knowledgeable business owners. ?We are very pleased that the MGCOA has joined the
ANN ARBOR - Charles Reinhart Company Realtors will kick-off their 19th Annual Coat Drive on November 3rd with the goal of collecting more than 1,500 adult and children?s coats to distribute to local agencies throughout Washtenaw County. Through the month of November, Charles Reinhart Company Realtors will be collecting new and gently used winter coats
LANSING - The Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Israeli Ministry of Economy Tuesday announced the Michigan-Israeli Technology Connect Program for joint research and development projects between Israeli and Michigan for-profit companies. The purpose of the MITCP is to promote and enhance the economic partnership between Michigan and Israel. ?Michigan?s longstanding ties with Israeli companies
WASHINGTON DC - Michigan has the 13th best tax climate in the U.S. according to the latest edition of the State Business Tax Climate Index, released Tuesday by the nonpartisan Tax Foundation, the same ranking as last year. The Index measures how well structured each state?s code is by analyzing over 100 tax variables in
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Internet2 announced Monday that it is actively seeking a Chief Innovation Officer to join the Internet2 executive leadership team. A distinguished panel of higher education and corporate leaders has been assembled from the Internet2 community to spearhead the search. The primary intention of the CINO role is to stimulate and lead new collaborative