LANSING - Legislation designed to provide more flexibility in the Michigan Merit Curriculum for students who are interested in taking more career technical courses passed the House on Thursday. Supporters and opponents debated again Thursday whether the bills (HB 4465 and HB 4466 , approved 81-26 and 87-20) diminish the quality of education in the
DETROIT - Wayne State University's Board of Governors voted unanimously Wednesday to elect Doctor M. Roy Wilson as the University's 12th President, effective August 1. Wilson will succeed Allan Gilmour, who has agreed to serve as president until Wilson takes office. Gilmour joined the university as interim president in August 2010 and was elected president
TROY - Billhighway has appointed Doug Gregory as Chief Executive Officer succeeding Vince Thomas, who is transitioning to the role of Chairman since founding the company in 1999. As Chairman, Thomas will continue to be involved with business development. Billhighway provides cloud-based financial technology solutions for nonprofits, dedicated to improving client?s bottom lines through integrated
DEARBORN - As part of an ongoing commitment to science, technology, engineering and math education programs, Honda of America Mfg. has committed $75,000 to support the SME Education Foundation's PRIME program over the next three years. PRIME is an initiative of the SME Education Foundation to address the shortage of advanced manufacturing and technical talent
LANSING - Bills that would force the collection of the sales and use tax on purchases made through online entities that have affiliations in the state were on the Michigan House Tax Policy Committee agenda Wednesday, but were not voted on because House Democrats on the committee were going to abstain from voting. Rep. Jeff
ANN ARBOR - The Clean Energy Coalition?s Green Fleets Program, funded by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, will showcase the statewide impact of Michigan?s Green Fleets June 13 at the Henry Ford Community College parking lot. Project partners, such as Wright & Fillipis, Schwan?s Food Services, DTE Energy and Metro Cars, will display vehicles
ANN ARBOR ? Arboretum has added Mike Bunker to the investment team as a venture partner in Ohio. Bunker has a wealth of experience in the healthcare industry, both as an investor and in operating roles. Previously, he led healthcare venture investments for Early Stage Partners, one of Ohio?s leading venture capital firms. Bunker continues
DETROIT - The Southeast Michigan economy experienced accelerated growth according to the May Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index. The May index value is 61.2 representing a sharp rise from the April index of 55.3. Southeast Michigan PMI values have remained above 50 for 37 of the past 39 months. A PMI value above 50 generally
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - Computerworld Honors Program announced that Merit Network is the winner of a 21st Century Achievement Award in recognition of the REACH-3MC Project - Rural Education Anchor Community Health care - Michigan Middle Mile Collaborative. Merit was selected from more than 700 applicants from 29 countries to a class of 269 Computerworld
DETROIT - Verizon Wireless has expanded its 4G LTE network to Montmorency and Otsego counties in Northern Michigan including the communities of Atlanta, Elmira, Gaylord, Hillman, Otsego Lake, and Vanderbilt. The expansion also adds 4G LTE coverage along Michigan Road 32 from State Route 131 east to State Route 65 across both counties. Verizon Wireless