In Calhoun County training program teaches how to be an ambassador for local tourist spots
Ranks of Certified Tourism Ambassadors for Calhoun County grow with participation by KCC students.
Maawndooganan: New guide will help educators, tribal members learn accurate Native American history
A guide to help Michigan educators better understand the rich history and contributions of Indigenous peoples in Michigan that also explains to tribe members what was left out of their education is being offered for Social Studies classes.
PODCAST: Can COVID help us close gaps in Michigan’s food supply chain?
On this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, we're digging into how COVID strained Michigan's food system – and how we all can help to strengthen it.
A simple idea gives a Kalamazoo-area man an edge on a tough and complicated year
An idea that had been rolling around Dan Kay's brain for a couple of years came together at a time when all seemed lost. Now his Perfect Paint Edger is getting national attention from all the right people.
Under-recognized frontline workers help spread word on COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan
Community health workers have been integral to getting the word out about COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness.
Poems on Buses is back: Friends of Poetry brings youth poetry to Metro Transit riders once again
It's been a long time since the Kalamazoo Friends of Poetry presented poems on local buses. Now the poems are back. They are some of the winners of the Poems That Ate Our Ears Contest.
KCC explores a new way to find adjunct faculty as COVID-related resignations lead to staff shortages
Kellogg Community College has had a wave of retirements and resignations post-COVID. Now the school is trying a job fair to see if it can attract new faculty.
Military training helps Veteran to change careers and grow franchise coffee shops in Battle Creek
When Charles Solano was a freshman at MSU he spent a lot of time at the very first Biggby coffee shop. Soon the Marine Veteran will be the owner and operator of five of the popular coffee shops in and around Battle Creek.
PODCAST: Combating older adults’ loneliness during COVID – and beyond
On this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, we're digging into how COVID-19 raised awareness of the challenges Michigan's older adults face – and how to better address them.
The hands-on focus of Kzoo Makers has survived the social-distancing era
Despite the quarantining and social distancing Kzoo Makers has continued to attract creative builders, engineers, artists, and crafters and has even been a home for growing businesses.
