SOUTHFIELD - A new study from the prestigious Brookings Institution ranks Lawrence Technological University fifth in the country for providing the most value-added in preparing its graduates for well-paying occupations. CBS MoneyWatch has hailed the leaders identified in the study as the new college superstars. The goal of the Brookings study was to go beyond
ANN ARBOR - Gas mileage of new vehicles sold in the United States slipped last month, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Average fuel economy (window-sticker values) of cars, light trucks, vans and SUVs purchased in April was 25.2 mpg, down from 25.4 mpg in March. "This drop likely reflects
EAST LANSING - A $5 million bequest commitment from a Kentucky couple will strengthen the Michigan State University College of Engineering's ability to coach, develop and educate the next generation of innovation leaders. The estate gift from Gary and Patricia Coffman is one of the largest donations ever given to MSU Engineering. It will establish
PONTIAC - General Motors announced Thursday it will invest nearly $800 million at three Michigan plants in Pontiac, Warren and Lansing - part of a $5.45 billion U.S. manufacturing upgrade over the next three years. GM and UAW executives met for a news conference to announce the investments at GM's Pontiac Metal Center, which is
PLYMOUTH - Spring is the time of year for fresh starts. We change the batteries in our smoke alarms. We go through closets and give away old clothes, toys and other unused items. We clean up the yard, garden beds and even the garage. It's also a good time to ensure the technology in our
DETROIT - In Episode 1516 on the Internet Advisor, Photographic Expert Terry White returns to Detroit to shares the nuances of Adobe's Lightroom and Creative Cloud. Terry also is founding father of the MacGroup Detroit. http://www.internetadvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IA-15-Terry-White-Lightroom-and-CC.mp3
DETROIT - Well we've had smoother running episodes, that's for sure but Episode 89 of our live weekly broadcast is in the books. We were plagued by technical difficulties this time around for some reason, so please excuse some of the rough cuts during conversations. We did the best we could getting everything cleaned up
ANN ARBOR - MITechNews.Com headline with Editor Mike Brennan. Foster Braun of the Internet Advisor on WJR, asks him about the MI Earth Fest, and a story that contends US Millenials support Edward Snowden's effort to expose US government spying by the NSA. They also discuss the new and improved MITechNews.Com website debuting in May.
MT. PLEASANT - Central Michigan University's Institute for Great Lakes Research is helping the U.S. Department of Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration identify and restore Great Lakes coastal wetlands and, in the process, make them more resilient to a changing climate. Supported by a $103,069 grant from the
ANN ARBOR - The inaugural Women Building Success in Biosciences on June 9 - featuring accomplished women from a variety of bioscience backgrounds - is aimed at fostering conversations and creating connections. MichBio lined up speakers to share personal and work-related successes that will inspire all levels of professionals to refine their own