The program has been designed to make a bachelor degree more accessible for low and middle income individuals in Central Ohio.

The six-week training program will prepare individuals to become 911 dispatch operators to help fill the need for emergency responders in the region.

The $13.7 million federal grant will allow the university to support middle schoolers from five districts in the state as they finish their secondary education and pursue college enrollment.

The grant will support the university’s new initiative, I-CAAN: Fostering Confidence, Academic Achievement, and Networking to Strengthen the STEM Workforce.

The program will assist individuals from low-income backgrounds as they plan, start, and grow their businesses.

The new program combines a traditional humanities education with career preparation and is modeled on a similar program pioneered by the University of Arizona.

The concentration is now available to students within the engineering program.

The program pairs students with college faculty members for mentorship opportunities and guidance.

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.