The Dean of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture, Dan Pitera, has been named the winner of the AIA Detroit’s 2023 Gold Medal Award for his work with the organization’s local chapter and within the field of architecture.
The Detroit Promise is a program that provides free college tuition to students who live in Detroit and attend Detroit schools. St. Clair County Community College is now affiliated with the program so Detroit students can attend there for free, as well.
The annual Southwestern Michigan College Educational Talent Search Camp, which teams with Michigan State University, raised over $1,000 for charity from the products made by the business and marketing students taking part in the camp.
Trinity Health employees now have the opportunity to receive full tuition assistance when attending one of eight healthcare programs at Schoolcraft College in an attempt to ease the shortage of healthcare workers in the region.
Crain’s Detroit Business has named the chancellor of Oakland Community College, Peter Provenzano, as a Notable Leader in Higher Education. This is the second time he has been recognized by Crain’s.
The Fast Track courses in the Phlebotomy Technician and Medical Assistant programs have graduated a total of 44 students in the first year, while achieving a 94% pass rate on the national certification exam.
The Association of Community College Trustees has named Lansing Community College’s Diane Roose as the recipient of the 2023 Central Region William H. Meardy Faculty Member Award.
The Lake Superior State University board of trustees recently voted unanimously to create a new College of the Great Lakes Ecology and Education. The college will work to bolster education around both business and conservation efforts relating to the water in the Great Lakes region.
The new Marine Maintenance Technician program at Lake Michigan College is open for registration. The seven-week course prepares students for a career in repairing and maintaining boats of all kinds.
A two-building, 13 acre property has recently been purchased for $48 million by Michigan State University. The property will be used by MSU Health Care providers to provide more healthcare to the mid-Michigan area.
