The new program track will only have weekend and evening course options, designed to help working adults fit nursing education into their schedules.

The Freshwater Research & Innovation Center is a joint venture of Northwestern Michigan College and Discovery Pier, with support from Traverse Connect, Michigan Technological University, and 20Fathoms.

The expanded partnership creates a pathway for registered nurses and nursing students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing.

The college has received a $25,000 grant that will support the renovation of the Morey Technical Education Center, first built in 2015.

The W.J. Beal Botanical Garden was established in 1873 and has become the first and only garden in the state of Michigan to have earned BCGI accreditation.

The ceremony will take place on October 13. The campus community and the outside community is welcome to visit the new center to see the space and equipment and to learn about the center’s purpose.

At a recent board meeting, Southwestern Michigan College celebrated a number of wins including enrollment numbers, service awards, and large donations.

The partnership will help more students achieve bachelor degrees after earning an associate degree from Grand Rapids Community College.

The partnership will give students at Northwestern Michigan College easier access to bachelor degrees at Ferris State University.

The partnership will provide scholarships for employees and families of employees of Amway.