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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...
Maranda’s Park Party Recess brings sunshine and smiles to Great Lakes Elementary in Holland
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Maranda’s Park Party Recess continues, this time at Great Lakes Elementary of West Ottawa Public Schools in Holland!. Spending an afternoon playing in the sunshine became a reality for many deserving students on Tuesday as Maranda, WOOD TV8, school staff and community partners came together to deliver the ultimate fun day.
Holland Educational Foundation enters 40th year with big goals, new leaders
HOLLAND — As it enters its 40th year of serving students and staff of Holland Public Schools, the Holland Educational Foundation is looking to have a bigger and better effect on the district. The nonprofit group recently announced a series of new goals and additions to its leadership in an effort to meet those goals. ...
GVSU and GR Chamber event addresses international student hiring
The forum was organized by Grand Valley State University. The goal? Sharing with local small business owners how they can successfully integrate global perspectives into their workforce by hiring international students from nearby universities. Rachel Salinas is the Assistant Dean for Grand Valley’s College of Computing. She explains why international...
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...
Coopersville schools asking voters for operating cash on Aug. 6 ballot
COOPERSVILLE MI- Coopersville Area Public Schools is asking district voters in the Aug. 6 primary election to consider supporting an operating millage renewal for day-to-day operations. Every school district in Michigan is required to pass a periodic renewal of a millage to ensure it collects all its state funding. The...
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.
College leaders in last-minute ‘frenzy’ to increase FAFSA completion, enrollment
With the start of fall semester classes at Michigan colleges and universities only a month or so out, the frenzied push to get more new high school graduates to complete the federal financial aid form for the coming year continues. The efforts have helped to narrow the gap, but the...
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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