Music program hits the high notes at Kellogg Community College
Kellogg Community College is growing its music program as it launches an Associate of Fine Arts in Music degree in Fall 2025.
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W.K. Kellogg Foundation President authors two new books on healing and celebrating difference
"After reading these books, I hope people will feel more empowered to engage with our stories — their own story, the stories we all share, and the story we can write together."
Dream for BIPOC Battle Creek Collaborative Endowment gets jump start at Dreamers Ball
"By investing in these organizations' long-term sustainability, we're creating a model for community investment that will benefit generations to come."
Tribal Voices Amplified: A new era of representation in Michigan legislative history
Michigan is the first state in the nation to establish a legislative office for official tribal consultation with the establishment of Bill 5600. Tribes will consult on laws regarding issues such as land, water, wildlife, and economic development.
Continuing to have people’s backs through a foundation in Marshall
“We knew we needed to do something to carry on his legacy...Every time we have a request come in or we’re able to give to a child or make a difference in some way, we know this would be something Issac would want to be part of. It helps to keep him alive in our lives.”
Women in Albion and Marshall make an impact through collective giving groups
Collective giving groups, especially among women, continue to rise in popularity. We introduce you to two such Southwest Michigan groups to find out how they were formed and why they are thriving.
Dreamers Ball in Battle Creek celebrates MLK’s legacy while building for the future
“MLK Day is probably one of the most celebrated holidays among those who are into any form of justice and in our community. We have not always had a communitywide celebration of Dr. King and so we felt it was good to leverage the unity around the ideas of Dr. King to host our event in the form of a Dreamers Ball to remember his vision."
Sustainable Sanctuary: Health and beauty refillery to open in former Bedford Twp. church
Refilleries for health, beauty, and cleaning products are on the rise as people search for ways to avoid single-use plastics. Aware of that trend, Krystal Smith is opening Artique, a health and beauty refillery also featuring antiques and crafts at a former Bedford Township church.
Farmacy: Urban farm in Battle Creek reaching over the counter for farm-to-table dining
Battle Creek's Sunlight Gardens and Farmacy opened a new event center to partner with local restaurants in providing farm-to-table food.
The Napkin Lady: 50,000 and counting for a Calhoun County collector
Her first napkin was collected at a birthday party when she was 5. Now the Smithsonian reaches out to her with requests to include her rare and one-of-a-kind pieces in their collections.
