Education

Coverage of schools from kindergarten through higher education, including trade and online classes.

Geamill Gibson and her son buy produce using a doctor's prescription at the Flint Farmers Market.

Prescriptions for nutrition: How culinary medicine is advancing health equity in Michigan

For many people, it's not always easy to find and buy fresh food. Culinary medicine initiatives aim to address that by increasing access to healthy food and building awareness of the importance of nutrition.

Latest in Education
Opening doors to opportunity: WMU’s Seita Scholars to celebrate 10 years with nearly 150 grads

The Seita Scholar Program, for those aging out of foster care, finds a way to help young people making grownup decisions without adult support as they navigate college.

WMU business students invite public to help clean up the beach

More than 5,000 metric tons of plastic went into Lake Michigan in 2016. WMU business students are doing something about it.

As the Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year, Damarion Johnson learns how to take center stage

For Damarion Johnson, being named Kalamazoo Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year taught him he had skills he didn't even know about.

VIDEO: Pennies from Heaven breaks down employment barriers

How are rural foundations across the state approaching economic development? We’re sharing success stories right here in Michigan, with a look at how can the philanthropic sector break down barriers that make it challenging for employees to be successful in the workforce? Find out what Pennies from Heaven Foundation did to help.

Lakeside for Children names Sandra “Sam” Lealofi as new CEO

“Sam is a natural leader," says Joe Brogger, longtime Lakeside board member who led the search process for the new CEO.

WMU opens free virtual reality space for students, faculty

Students and faculty can explore where virtual reality can take them in a new lab at Waldo Library.

Monroe-Brown internship opportunities announced for 2018

There may be snow on the ground but now is time to be thinking summer internships.

Bell’s Brewery and educational institutions to offer an opportunity for future brewers

Bell's adds award to further work with local higher ed institutions to expand students' knowledge of the brewery business. 

WMU neighborhood along Stadium Drive to be redeveloped

Western proposes a new look for campus along Stadium Drive and new housing, too. 

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