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Grand Rapids Public Schools parts ways with Director of Communications Leon Hendrix
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — After two years on the job, Grand Rapids Public Schools and their communications director have agreed to part ways. Leon Hendrix joined GRPS in 2022, and recently, both he and the district reached a tentative agreement to mutually part ways. "GRPS would like to thank...
Letter to the Editor: Lawsuit will cost substantial tax dollars
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Recent high school graduates are eligible for free tuition this fall
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced tuition free in-county community college for 2023 high school graduates in an effort to help reach Michigan’s goal of 60% of the adult population having a college degree or skills certificate by 2030. Grand Rapids Community College President Charles Lepper believes that this is...
Cornerstone University appoints dean to new School of Health, Science and Technology
Cornerstone University’s new School of Health, Science and Technology just graduated its first class of nurses under the leadership of its first dean, Dr. Misty Emmons. She says as a faith-based university, the nursing program focuses on a holistic approach, teaching that providing great care means addressing a patient’s physical, mental and spiritual needs.
Learn more about AI at GRCC’s AI Incubator on July 25
The AI Incubator at Grand Rapids Community College is hosting three informational sessions on July 25 in the Calkins Science Center on GRCC’s Main Campus in room 131. The staff and faculty session is scheduled for 9 a.m, followed by the general public session at noon and student session at 2 p.m.
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