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86% of US Hiring Managers Say AI Makes It Too Easy to Exaggerate Skills on Resumes

A new Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll reveals a startling truth about today’s hiring landscape: job seekers may be stretching the truth on their resumes far more than they admit — and employers say they can spot the exaggerations a mile away. According to U.S. hiring managers, 80% say candidates' resumes don’t match their real-world skills at least sometimes, with 34% reporting it happens all the time or often. Meanwhile, just 22% of job seekers confess to listing skills they don’t actually

Cleary University hosts blood drive Feb. 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  February 6, 2026  Cleary University hosts blood drive Feb. 12; public welcome   (HOWELL, MI) Cleary University will host a blood drive Thursday, Feb. 12, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm in Classroom 3 of Cleary Commons, located on the school’s campus (3750 Cleary Drive, off Grand River Avenue). The drive is open to the entire community.   Everyone who donates will receive a $50 gift card.   Michigan Blood Collection, the medical research organization conducting the drive, will use

Cleary University appoints Christopher Davis as Chief Academic Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  February 10, 2026  Cleary University appoints Christopher Davis as Chief Academic Officer  (HOWELL, MI) Alan Drimmer, PhD, president of Cleary University, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Davis, PhD, to the newly-created position of Chief Academic Officer, effective immediately.  Dr. Davis brings almost 30 years of higher education leadership experience to Cleary, with a distinguished career spanning academic affairs, institutional effectiveness,

Trinity Health Livingston Receives Record $100K+ Pink Week Donation from Brighton Students

                                                                            Trinity Health Livingston Receives Record $100K+ Pink Week Donation from Brighton Students  HOWELL, Mich. (Feb. 2, 2026) – Trinity Health Livingston announced it has received the largest Pink Week donation in the event’s history. Pink Week, a communitywide fundraising initiative held annually and led by the Brighton High School Leadership Class, brings together students, families, local businesses, and community members to support

Half of US Companies Brace for a Turnover Surge in 2026 — and the Price Tag Just Hit $45,236 Per Employee

Hiring leaders across the country are sounding the alarm as half expect employee turnover to climb in 2026, marking a steep rise from recent years. A new Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey shows turnover expectations jumped from 39% in fall 2024 and 33% in fall 2023 to an eye-catching 50% in 2026. The financial implications are also escalating. The average cost of turnover has risen to $45,236, up sharply from $36,723 last year, signaling mounting pressures on companies already

Save the Date - Community Connect 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   January 19, 2026 Contact: Grace Dennis 517-586-2039 gdennis@cmhliv.orgSave the Date - Community Connect 2026 The Livingston County Homeless Continuum of Care is hosting the 19th Annual Community Connect Event on Saturday, February 7th at 2l42 Community Church in Brighton. This event is a one-day event bringing together free resources, information, and connection to services. Anyone in the community who could benefit from these services and resources is welcome to attend. The

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High school seniors can receive automatic admission to Cleary University

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  January 15, 2026  CONTACT:Brett RogersDirector of Marketing800-686-1883 x.1558brogers@cleary.edu  High school seniors can receive automatic admission to Cleary University  (LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MI) If you are a Michigan high school senior, you are eligible for direct admission to Cleary University. No applications and no essays are required for admission. Cleary has eliminated the tedious admission process and moves students directly to enrollment steps.  Through Cleary

58% of US Job Seekers Say Finding Work Will Be Harder in 2026 — Yet 42% Are Already on the Hunt

With 2026 in full swing, U.S. job seekers are entering the new year with mixed emotions and mounting challenges. While optimism about higher wages persists, the majority believe the road to landing a job will be harder than ever. According to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey, 58% of job seekers expect it will be more difficult to find a job in the next six months, and 37% believe there are fewer opportunities compared to a year ago, a sharp decline from 48% in 2025. At the

Lions of Michigan Foundation offers Free Screenings

Cleary hosts free family days at the museum in Howell

October 23, 2025  Cleary hosts free family days at the museum in Howell   (HOWELL, MI) Looking for a creative way to spend your Sunday? The Arthur Secunda Museum, located at Cleary University’s Livingston campus, hosts Secunda Second Sundays, a day for families to tour the museum, explore Secunda’s enriching art and create a hands-on art project – all at no cost!   Secunda Second Sundays are held on the second Sunday every month from 1 pm to 4 pm. Parking is free, admission is free, the art project for