The grant will help the University of Michigan and its partner institutions, including Western Michigan University, establish the Space Power and Propulsion for Agility, Responsiveness and Resilience (SPAR) Institute.
The new additions include a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management program, a Master’s of Science in Management program, and several new concentrations within the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program.
The center will undergo a three-phase equipment update, with the first phase having been completed while students were on break between semesters. Eighty new pieces of equipment were installed.
Jon Gwizdala has recently been named as head coach of Jackson College’s softball program. Gwizdala has a long career of playing and coaching softball.
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.
