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West Michigan teens tackle ‘wicked’ problems at the Wege High School Collaborative Studio
West Michigan high school students tackle complex global issues at the Wege High School Collaborative Studio. The two-week program showcases the power of youth-driven sustainable design.
Youth Mentor Gardens grow food, family, and community in Detroit and Grand Rapids area
At two Youth Mentor Gardens, participating teens and their families work together to plant, weed, water, mulch, and harvest produce.
Public health campaigns aim to keep kids safe from Marijuana poisoning
As more adults use marijuana, the downside is more young children are ending up with marijuana poisoning. Here's how Michigan's local health departments are keeping them safe.
KCAD educator and artist Devin DuMond paints path for public art
Devin DuMond's dual roles as an artist and educator underscore their commitment to nurturing talent while leaving a lasting impact on the community through public art.
How 10 Cents a Meal brings healthy food to more Michigan kids
The Michigan program supplements the food service programs’ budgets for fresh produce, encouraging a greater menu variety and healthier eating habits for kids statewide.
Breaking her silence to help other victims of sex trafficking in Battle Creek
“We build a rapport and connect them to services they need. It’s not so much about education. It’s about awareness and doing street outreach to connect with victims. As they pursue recovery we want them to know they’re not walking that journey alone,”
Designing a better world: Wege High School Collaborative Studio builds skills and networks
The Wege High School Collaborative Studio is a summer program that gives West Michigan high school students hands-on experience in sustainable design and problem-solving. Applications for 2024 are open.
How KCAD student collaborations are building community
Since 2016, a group of graduate students in KCAD's Master of Architecture program have had an opportunity to offer a solution to an architecture issue in Grand Rapids. The projects have included designing a greenhouse, wayfinding project, and visioning new uses for a historic building.
Michigan’s free school meals yield high returns for student health and academic success
Michigan has become one of eight states to make free school meals available to all, creating notable benefits for students' health.
West Michigan teens tackle ‘wicked’ problems at the Wege High School Collaborative Studio
West Michigan high school students tackle complex global issues at the Wege High School Collaborative Studio. The two-week program showcases the power of youth-driven sustainable design.
Youth Mentor Gardens grow food, family, and community in Detroit and Grand Rapids area
At two Youth Mentor Gardens, participating teens and their families work together to plant, weed, water, mulch, and harvest produce.
Public health campaigns aim to keep kids safe from Marijuana poisoning
As more adults use marijuana, the downside is more young children are ending up with marijuana poisoning. Here's how Michigan's local health departments are keeping them safe.
KCAD educator and artist Devin DuMond paints path for public art
Devin DuMond's dual roles as an artist and educator underscore their commitment to nurturing talent while leaving a lasting impact on the community through public art.
How 10 Cents a Meal brings healthy food to more Michigan kids
The Michigan program supplements the food service programs’ budgets for fresh produce, encouraging a greater menu variety and healthier eating habits for kids statewide.
Breaking her silence to help other victims of sex trafficking in Battle Creek
“We build a rapport and connect them to services they need. It’s not so much about education. It’s about awareness and doing street outreach to connect with victims. As they pursue recovery we want them to know they’re not walking that journey alone,”
Designing a better world: Wege High School Collaborative Studio builds skills and networks
The Wege High School Collaborative Studio is a summer program that gives West Michigan high school students hands-on experience in sustainable design and problem-solving. Applications for 2024 are open.
How KCAD student collaborations are building community
Since 2016, a group of graduate students in KCAD's Master of Architecture program have had an opportunity to offer a solution to an architecture issue in Grand Rapids. The projects have included designing a greenhouse, wayfinding project, and visioning new uses for a historic building.
Michigan’s free school meals yield high returns for student health and academic success
Michigan has become one of eight states to make free school meals available to all, creating notable benefits for students' health.
