Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of August.
Good morning, Ypsilanti.
🎓 Education
University of Michigan was ranked 24th as a top institution likely to produce America's next entrepreneur by Squarespace Domains, citing a 94% graduation rate, 8 business programs+ concentrations, and an average post-graduate salary of $96,000; strong alumni like Larry Page and Gerald Ford underscore its influential legacy.
🏥 Health
University of Michigan Health was named Michigan’s top hospital and ranked in the top 20 nationally (ophthalmology, rheumatology, urology and pulmonology) by U.S. News & World Report for 2026-2027.
It is the only Michigan hospital on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll.
🏈 Sports
Over a dozen defensive football standouts from the Ann Arbor area are set to compete this fall (Aug.
27-29), as reported by MLive and The Ann Arbor News. Players from local high schools like Chelsea, Saline and Ypsilanti Community aim to make a strong impact on the field.
Tyler Conklin, a Michigan native, returned from a calf injury and joined the hometown Lions on a one-year deal; he completed a full practice session and feels excited to compete for the team (he also looks forward to meeting Lions legend Calvin Johnson).
Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham (66) said he does not hate Ohio State, adding that respect does not stop him from wanting to win.
His team will get ready for the Nov. 28 game in Columbus.
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