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University of Michigan regent votes โNoโ on budget over schools handling of anti-semitism
University of Michigan Regent Mark Bernstein voted "No" on the school's budget because he doesn't believe the school has done enough to combat anti-Semitism.
You may have saw some familiar Metro Detroit faces in a Super Bowl ad
The ads were, as always, a big part of the big game on Sunday night during the Super Bowl, and there was one commercial that had a couple of familiar Detroit faces in it.
Hereโs your chance to win a custom motorcycle
Thereโs a reality docuseries of a unique kind on YouTube and social media thatโs inviting you to be part of the action. Itโs called the โCall Sam Chopper Shop,โ and you can follow along with former Detroit Red Wing Darren McCarty as a one-of-a-kind motorcycle is brought to life for a very special cause.
Mark Schlissel to end tenure as University of Michigan president 1 year early, in June 2023
University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel announced he will end his tenure as university president in June 2023, which is one year earlier than previously planned.
Racking up college expenses? Thousands of dollars in scholarships are up for grabs
When faced with the expense of college, many people must take out loans or dip into retirement to come up with the money.
Some vets meeting new challenges amid pandemic -- hereโs how you can help on Veterans Day
This year has proved to be challenging times for everyone, but on this Veteranโs Day it is particularly challenging for veterans in our community who are homeless. One place they turn to for help is the Call Sam Kitchen for Veterans, but amid the pandemic, the center is finding even bigger challenges. Call Sam Kitchen for Veterans serves three hot meals per day to homeless vets, said attorney Mark Bernstein, who provides warm meals and shelters. The kitchen is open 365 days per year and Is seeing an increased need because of the pandemic. In order to maintain social distancing within the center, the kitchen has fewer volunteers and is now entirely carry-out or delivery.
A look at candidates for Michigan university boards
LANSING, Mich. โ Two seats on three Michigan university boards are on the Nov. 3 ballot. Michigan voters will choose who steers the stateโs three flagship universities: Michigan State University, University of Michigan and Wayne State University. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITYDemocratsBrian Mosallam, a former MSU football player, has served on the board since 2013. Bernstein is a Michigan graduate and an attorney. Sarah Hubbard is a Michigan graduate who has spent her career as a lobbyist and conservative legislative staffer.
Tuition increase fails in tie vote by University of Michigan board
ANN ARBOR, Mich. A tuition increase at the University of Michigan failed Thursday in a tie vote by the school's governing board. Schlissel had proposed a 1.9% tuition increase at the Ann Arbor and Dearborn campuses and a 3.9% increase in Flint, where enrollment has been sliding. Denise Ilitch said it's plain wrong" to raise tuition when families are facing uncertainty in the midst of a struggling economy and the coronavirus outbreak. Regent Mark Bernstein said a tuition increase was justified. Michigan State University and some other schools are freezing fall tuition.
WATCH: Detroit mayor walks through process of lowering auto insurance cost
DETROIT โ Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan gave an informational presentation to walk Detroit motorists through their auto insurance bills to help them better understand the new law that takes effect July 2 and how to lower their monthly insurance premiums most effectively and appropriately for their individual circumstances. The mayor went into significant detail, so people watching are encouraged to have a copy of their own bill handy to follow along. Also joining the Mayor for the presentation was attorney Mark Bernstein, a member of his firm Shereen Silver and Leroy Mattic from AAA of Michigan. All are experts in auto insurance law. Similar to the Mayorโs COVID-19 budget presentation in April, this was be a community meeting-style presentation to Detroiters that may be monitored by the media, not a press conference.