They join two other standout athletes from across the state in receiving this year’s honors.

The Intergenerational Living Initiative is the culmination of more than two years of research and collaborative development between the Dementia Institute and MSU College of Human Medicine.

The winning essay will advance for further judging at the state, divisional and national levels for scholarship awards.

This effort, the first of its kind in the region, represents a scalable model for employer-led apprenticeship creation.

Students in grades K-8 will engage in farm-based learning experiences that integrate science, math, and life skills.

Research shows that 80% of hiring managers report recent graduates haven’t met expectations in the past year, and nearly 60% of employers say new graduates are unprepared for the workforce.

Since 2012, the nonprofit has equipped more than 40,000 West Michigan students with creative career skills through the power of storytelling.

Audiences can experience that variety through three productions scheduled across the academic year.

This year’s lineup features a dynamic mix of ten speakers whose work spans faith, public health, storytelling, and the arts.

Veteran educator and director Julie Baker has returned to lead the student theater program.

Two employers were honored as Race to Talent with Registered Apprenticeship Champions for their exemplary use of Registered Apprenticeship Programs.

The free, open-to-the-public event invites attendees to imagine, discover, and explore through more than 50 hands-on STEM activity stations.

The Best Colleges rankings evaluate more than 1,500 four-year colleges and universities nationwide on up to 19 measures of academic quality and student outcomes, including first-year retention, graduation rates, faculty strength, and graduate indebtedness.

The award celebrates programs that exemplify strong partnerships and collaboration, create economic impact, advance inclusion and equity, demonstrate measurable outcomes, and provide models that can be replicated across the country.

Essential Service Awards categories include administrative/office worker, cleaning/housekeeping/groundskeeping, childcare, food service, government, health care/elder care, hospitality, nonprofit, retail, skilled labor and transportation.

As Distinguished Fellows, they will engage directly with Cornerstone students in the President’s Fellows program through lectures, workshops, and events designed to integrate professional excellence with faith-driven leadership.

In the winding waters of Plaster Creek, just upstream from the Grand River, a surprising discovery is reshaping local restoration plans.

Held at the under-construction Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health in Grand Rapids, the interactive experience offered a rare opportunity to explore an active job site for the facility set to open in March 2026.

The competition, open to youth ages 10–18 nationwide, amplifies youth voices on the concept of food justice and highlights the need for a food system that is fair, ethical, humane, and equitable for all.

Now entering its 10th year, MARAP offers a year-long, paid, hands-on training and education pathway for individuals seeking a healthcare career.