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Michigan awards over $24 M to expand career and technical education programs statewide
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (149+ words) The state of Michigan issued over $24 million to expand career and technical education programs statewide. (WSBT/WWMT) LANSING, Mich. " State education leaders are expanding access to career and technical education (CTE) programs thanks to over $24 million in expansion grant funding....
Western Michigan University business college to announce 'largest gift in its history"
2+ day, 10+ min ago (113+ words) KALAMAZOO, Mich. " Western Michigan University's (WMU) college of business is announcing the largest gift in its history on Tuesday. WMU Haworth College of Business Dean Dr. Satish Deshpande, WMU President Russ Kavalhuna and Dan Grady, co-trustee of the Stan Lucas…...
South Haven's new chief lifeguard officially steps into role
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (301+ words) SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. " The City of South Haven has a new chief lifeguard and beach safety manager. After a seven-year run along Lake Michigan in Evanston, Illinois, David Figueredo had his first official day as chief lifeguard and beach safety…...
Trump admin ends agreements to protect transgender students at several schools
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (228+ words) WWMT Trump admin ends agreements to protect transgender students at several schools by MARIA TEDESCO | The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) " The Education Department ended agreements with five school districts and a college, negotiated with previous administrations, that upheld rights…...
Amazing America 250: Ladies' Library Association shaped access to literacy
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (629+ words) KALAMAZOO, Mich. " Long before public libraries became a cornerstone of American communities, a group of women in Kalamazoo created their own access to books, and in doing so, helped shape the future of literacy in Michigan and beyond. The Ladies…...
Nonprofits hosts architectural workshop for prospective architects
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (266+ words) KALAMAZOO, Mich. " Prospective architects got a chance to learn hands-on skills on Saturday, April 4 at the Arcus Center. Hosted by the National Organization of Minority Architects and Girls Build Kalamazoo, students, including women and students of color, who are usually…...
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Electrical fire at Wayne State's historic Maccabees Building contained; no injuries report
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (171+ words) Freezing rain up to 1/10" from 2 a. m. Thursday through 10 a. m. Thursday in Mecosta and Newaygo counties. Slippery roads likely. DETROIT, Mich. " An electrical fire broke out at a historic building on Wayne State University's campus on Wednesday afternoon. The electrical fire broke out…...
Charitable Union offers free prom dresses to high school students
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (206+ words) Freezing rain up to 1/10" from 2 a. m. Thursday through 10 a. m. Thursday in Mecosta and Newaygo counties. Slippery roads likely. BATTLE CREEK, Mich. " With prom season approaching, Charitable Union in Battle Creek is again offering free formalwear to help ensure every high school student…...
Crisis in the classroom: AI is causing distrust between educators and students
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (78+ words) WWMT-TV Newschannel 3 provides local news, weather forecasts, notices of events and entertainment programming for Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, South Haven, Paw Paw, Portage, Otsego, Texas Township, Oshtemo, Plainwell, Allegan, Holland, Saugatuck, Holland, Wayland, Kentwood, Middleville, Hastings, Marshall, Three Rivers,…...