News & Fun in Michigan
Federal lawmakers are investigating the University of Michigan over potential agroterrorism-related research security lapses. Concerns center on Chinese nationals accused of smuggling harmful biological materials, prompting scrutiny of U.S. government grant protocols and foreign affiliations.
A University of Michigan study highlights that older couples’ drinking habits initially improve health but worsen over time, particularly affecting women in mismatched drinking patterns, urging couple-focused healthcare interventions.
Illegal Voting Case at University of Michigan Triggers Federal Charges Against Chinese National. FBI alleges international student cast ballot in 2024 election, then fled Michigan before prosecution. Illegal Voting by Foreign National Sparks Federal Case in Michigan DETROIT — Federal prosecutors …
SpaceNukes and University of Michigan team up to develop next-generation nuclear space propulsion under U.S. Space Force initiative. SpaceNukes Tapped for Advanced Space Reactor Development in Michigan ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The University of Michigan has been selected to lead a …
Eight former employees have filed a federal lawsuit against the University of Michigan for wrongful termination and blacklisting, claiming retaliation for participating in pro-Palestine activism while seeking to protect their free speech rights.
Activists at the University of Michigan, represented by the TAHRIR Coalition, criticize Attorney General Dana Nessel for pursuing charges against protesters, alleging racialized targeting and political retaliation. They demand the dismissal of charges and divestment from companies linked to human rights violations in Gaza.
The University of Michigan will no longer require diversity statements for faculty hiring, following a working group’s concerns about academic freedom and ideological conformity. While some faculty criticized this decision as undermining DEI efforts, others supported it, highlighting a national debate on balancing diversity and free expression in higher education.
U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar calls for the University of Michigan to end its partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University due to national security concerns. He highlights SJTU’s military-aligned research, which allegedly enhances China’s defense capabilities. Moolenaar emphasizes the potential espionage risks associated with foreign students in sensitive research programs at the university.
