Calvin University and Consumers Energy have a 20-year commitment that will see the energy company meeting 100% of the university’s energy consumption needs with wind and solar power.
The grant comes from Lilly Endowment's Ministry in Rural Areas and Small Towns Initiative, which aims to strengthen ministries in rural areas.
The new micro-credential and professional development programs will be offered online to support working adults seeking to enhance their skill sets.
The Montcalm Community College Foundation provided funding to the college’s welding and automation programs to upgrade existing equipment and purchase new equipment that will benefit students as they learn skills for their future careers.
The program will introduce students to the skills and knowledge they will need to seek an entry-level manufacturing position.
The agreement will allow students who take courses with Audio Engineers of Detroit to receive college credit at Ferris State University, with the intention of creating a pathway to receiving a Television and Digital Media Production degree from the university.
The College Success Go Big Grant totals $1 million and will help the college provide additional student support services.
The Badgett Family Teacher Education Program was established thanks to continued financial support from the Badgett family. The family has supported the College of Education and Human Services via scholarship funds and endowed professorships.
The partnership will allow for the establishment of a Wildlife Management Area (WMA) agreement that will affect 10,273 acres of the university’s land.
The university’s Justice, Excellence, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Leadership Program underwent a pilot program in the Fall 2024 semester, and has received a grant from Columbia Gas of Kentucky’s NiSource Charitable Foundation that will allow the program to continue.
