Grand Rapids
EDUCATION
Cornerstone University Proves No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
(ANALYSIS) Christian colleges and universities are in a tough spot. Spiraling costs and shrinking demographics, plus technological and other cultural concerns, are putting unprecedented pressure on them. We’ve reported on the closures of many Christian colleges here at MinistryWatch, and our reporting has barely touched the magnitude of the problem....
University expands summer health camp for youth
Calvin University has expanded its popular HEALTH (Health Education and Leadership Training for a Hopeful Future) Summer Camp to include young boys for the first time since its inception. With this addition, the university welcomed 40 boys ages 12-17, alongside more than 100 girls ages 9-15, for three separate camps held between June 17 and 28.
Artificial Intelligence Incubator, certificate program bring new opportunities for AI education
GRCC — From chatbots to educational games, use of artificial intelligence in the classroom is a hot topic in education circles, and Grand Rapids Community College is adding to the conversation twofold. GRCC recently unveiled the Artificial Intelligence Incubator, in the lower level of Calkins Science Center, 226 Bostwick...
Refugee Education Center relaunches BRIDGES program to prepare newly arrived children for the school year
Every day people come into the U.S. as refugees, leaving all they know in their home country to escape violence, persecution, and death. Many end up in West Michigan, making communities more colorful, vibrant, and interesting. However, acclimating to American life is not easy when you don't understand the language or culture.
Dr. Ronald D. Reeves Appointed as Aquinas' New Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Grand Rapids, Mich. – Aquinas College is excited to announce that Dr. Ronald D. Reeves has accepted the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics position to oversee the athletics department. Dr. Reeves has extensive experience in athletic administration, having worked at the University of Colorado, Southern Illinois University (SIU), the University of North Carolina, and Ithaca College.
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