The Latest Breaking News from University of Michigan

Calavo Growers Names Ex-Tyson Foods Executive Shawn Munsell As CFO

Calavo Growers Inc (NASDAQ:CVGW) has appointed Shawn Munsell as its Chief Financial Officer, effective June 20. Before joining Calavo, Munsell led the finance and accounting functions for Tyson Foods, Inc's (NYSE:TSN) chicken segment as SVP of Finance and Accounting.  He holds a bachelor's degree in economics with high honors from the University of Michigan and an…

Benzinga · Jun 10, 2022

Why Cathie Wood Says Record-Breaking Inventories Could Lead To Weaker Prices

Popular investor Cathie Wood who runs the investment firm Ark Investment Management said on Thursday that record breaking inventories at top U.S.

Benzinga · May 19, 2022

Why is the FDA seeking to ban menthol cigarettes? 4 questions answered

The FDA has opened the public comment period for the agency’s proposed ban on menthol cigarettes. Epidemiology and global health professor Rafael Meza studies data modeling in disease prevention and cancer risk. David Mendez, who studies smoking cessation and tobacco control policies, is an associate professor of health management and…

The Conversation · May 18, 2022

Fauci tells '20, '21 UM grads to believe in science, reject 'normalization of untruths'

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Dr. Anthony Fauci on Saturday encouraged University of Michigan graduates who weren't allowed to walk across the stage two years ago due to COVID-19 to dream big, be leaders for the future and believe in facts and science and "do not accept the normalization of untruths."

Tribune News Service · May 7, 2022

Biden nominates Metro Detroit attorney to chair International Joint Commission

President Joe Biden nominated Southfield attorney Gerald Acker to be commissioner and chair of the International Joint Commission, a binational group that regulates use of the Great Lakes and other waters shared by the U.S. and Canada.

Tribune News Service · May 5, 2022

The Week Ahead: Signs of confidence and concern among consumers

As consumers, we are a fickle bunch. Job prospects, high gasoline prices, rising interest rates, war in Ukraine, COVID-19 and politics are just some the headwinds faced by the largest share of the American economy — consumption.

Miami Herald · Apr 29, 2022

Accel Entertainment Names Mathew Ellis As Finance Chief

Accel Entertainment Inc (NYSE:ACEL) has appointed Mathew Ellis as its Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2022. Ellis succeeds Brian Carroll, who in 2021 had notified his intention to retire. Carroll will remain with Accel in an advisory capacity until the end of 2023. Ellis previously served as the company's Senior Vice President…

Benzinga · Apr 25, 2022

New technique destroys cancer using soundwaves

The non-invasive treatment only needs to be partially effective to stop the cancer spreading

Wales Online · Apr 24, 2022

Gun violence becomes leading cause of death among US youth, data shows

A report reveals a 30% increase in firearm-related deaths between 2019 and 2020, including incidents of suicides and accidental shootings

The Guardian - US · Apr 23, 2022

Barack Obama's daughter Sasha is dating the 24-year-old son of a Hollywood actor

Sasha Obama, 20, is believed to have met her new beau Clifton Powell Jr. after she transferred from University of Michigan to USC in Los Angeles. He is the son of Clifton Powell Snr. who starred in the film Ray

Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2022