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Michigan's AD Warde Manuel could be ousted after internal culture probe
sports1 day ago

Michigan's AD Warde Manuel could be ousted after internal culture probe

Reports indicate Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel may be ousted after a third‑party investigation into the Wolverines’ athletic culture. The probe, tied to a series of scandals including the Sherrone Moore incident, Harbaugh-related issues, and other staff misconduct, is nearing completion with findings expected to be released to the Board of Regents. Manuel’s tenure has featured NCAA championships but has been marred by ongoing internal investigations.

via FOX 2 Detroit|
#athletics#investigation#scandal
Wings Return to First Round, Trade Cossa for No. 23, Draft JP Hurlbert
sports17 days ago

Wings Return to First Round, Trade Cossa for No. 23, Draft JP Hurlbert

Detroit traded goalie Sebastian Cossa, their former first‑round pick, to the Utah Mammoth for the No. 23 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and used it to select JP Hurlbert, a 6‑foot forward headed to the University of Michigan after a 42‑goal, 55‑assist WHL season with Kamloops; Cossa has just one NHL game and lost the Griffins’ starting job to Michal Postava, not appearing in the playoffs.

via Detroit Free Press|
#detroit-red-wings#hockey#nhl-entry-draft
El-Sayed claims justice bias as UM threats case collides with Trump pardons
politics1 month ago

El-Sayed claims justice bias as UM threats case collides with Trump pardons

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed argued at a Dearborn Heights event that the Trump administration singles out people for political reasons, linking federal charges against eight individuals tied to a UM threats campaign to Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons; one defendant previously worked for El-Sayed’s campaign. The case concerns alleged threats against UM officials and demands to sever ties with Israel, and comes as El-Sayed campaigns in a three-way Democratic primary for a seat being vacated by Gary Peters.

via The Detroit News|
#abdul-el-sayed#michigan-politics#politics
Gas-price relief lifts consumer sentiment for first time in three months
economy1 month ago

Gas-price relief lifts consumer sentiment for first time in three months

New University of Michigan data show consumer sentiment rose 9% to a preliminary 48.9 this month, marking the first uptick in three months, aided by recent declines in gasoline prices; however, sentiment remains historically weak amid ongoing inflation and energy-price volatility linked to the Iran war. Economists say a real recovery will require sustained price stability, with low-income households buoyed most by cheaper gas, while a separate TransUnion survey finds inflation remains the top financial worry.

via CNN|
#consumer-sentiment#economy#gas-prices
Eight UM-Affiliated Individuals Indicted in Violent Anti-Israel Plot Targeting Jews
crime1 month ago

Eight UM-Affiliated Individuals Indicted in Violent Anti-Israel Plot Targeting Jews

Eight University of Michigan-affiliated individuals were federally indicted for a violent anti-Israel conspiracy to terrorize government officials, businesses, and the Detroit Jewish Federation, including plans to use noxious chemicals, bombs, and intimidation; the case highlights campus antisemitism and the federal crackdown on violent extremism.

via freebeacon.com|
#anti-israel-protests#antisemitism#crime
Eight UM-Linked Suspects Indicted in Federal Threat Campaign Targeting Leaders and Jewish Community
crime1 month ago

Eight UM-Linked Suspects Indicted in Federal Threat Campaign Targeting Leaders and Jewish Community

Eight individuals connected to the University of Michigan were indicted in a multi-state conspiracy to threaten UM leaders, law enforcement, and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. Prosecutors say the group posted divestment demands, planned autonomous actions, vandalized properties, and issued threats to victims and witnesses, including targeting families. The FBI-led operation involved agencies across Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Penalties cited include multi-year prison terms; the case remains an indictment—a formal charge with defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|
#crime#divestment-protests#federal-indictment
Michigan's Early OpenAI Bet Could Turn $20 Million Into Billions
business2 months ago

Michigan's Early OpenAI Bet Could Turn $20 Million Into Billions

University of Michigan invested $20 million in OpenAI during its early fundraising, a stake cited in a court exhibit from the Elon Musk–Sam Altman litigation. Although terms aren’t fully disclosed, the document indicates a target redemption amount of about $2 billion and shows that Michigan and other early investors would be prioritized over Microsoft in payouts, with figures adjusted for inflation. If OpenAI continues to grow, the endowment could yield billions, a rare windfall for a university investor.

via Business Insider|
#business#endowment#microsoft
U.S. consumer mood edges up from historic low as inflation fears linger
economy2 months ago

U.S. consumer mood edges up from historic low as inflation fears linger

The University of Michigan’s final April consumer sentiment index fell to 49.8, the lowest on records dating to 1952, but rose slightly from the preliminary reading after a ceasefire announcement and softer gas prices. Despite the modest rebound, Americans remain worried about finances as year-ahead inflation expectations jumped to 4.7% from 3.8% in March—the largest one-month rise since April 2025—leaving overall sentiment just below levels seen in mid-2022 when inflation peaked.

via CNN|
#consumer-sentiment#economic-outlook#economy
Former UM Aide Details 'Open Secret' Affair With Sherrone Moore, Abortion Disclosure
sports2 months ago

Former UM Aide Details 'Open Secret' Affair With Sherrone Moore, Abortion Disclosure

Paige Shiver, a former University of Michigan athletic department executive assistant, says her four-year relationship with coach Sherrone Moore was an 'open secret' at the university and that she underwent an abortion after doctors advised due to her Pompe disease; Moore was terminated, and later sentenced to 18 months of probation for trespassing; the university’s months-long athletics department investigation appears to have concluded, with more than $9.5 million spent on outside counsel.

via The Detroit News|
#abortion#athletic-department-investigation#paige-shiver
Michigan to launch presidential search after incoming leader diagnosed with brain cancer
education2 months ago

Michigan to launch presidential search after incoming leader diagnosed with brain cancer

University of Michigan's incoming president Kent Syverud has been diagnosed with brain cancer and will not assume the presidency; a new presidential search will be launched, with interim president Domenico Grasso continuing in leadership as the university navigates the transition, while Syverud remains employed as a professor and adviser.

via The Chronicle of Higher Education|
#brain-cancer#domenico-grasso#education
Michigan president-elect diagnosed with brain cancer, delaying leadership transition
education3 months ago

Michigan president-elect diagnosed with brain cancer, delaying leadership transition

The University of Michigan announced that Kent Syverud, selected to be the university's 16th president, has been diagnosed with a form of brain cancer and will not assume the role. Interim President Domenico Grasso will continue leading as the university restarts the search for a new president, and Syverud plans to rejoin the Michigan Law School faculty after treatment at Michigan Medicine.

via The Detroit News|
#brain-cancer#domenico-grasso#education