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MAREC gets grant to study solar energy in Michigan

It isn’t as lame here as some think, according to MAREC researcher.

May 17, 2013
The Michigan Energy Office has been awarded a $44,000 grant to the GVSU Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center to study solar energy system costs and improvements for more efficient use in Michigan’s climate. Read More

Hope College plans $5M Kruizenga Art Museum

May 17, 2013
| By AP
Hope College announced Friday that it's planning a new art museum to provide exhibition space and house the college's permanent collection. Read More

Walk MS steps to Aquinas College

May 17, 2013
Hundreds of West Michigan walkers have volunteered to take part in Walk MS on Saturday, a regional fundraiser to support those affected by multiple sclerosis. Read More

Ferris State University re-names downtown Federal Building

May 16, 2013
The renovated Federal Building in downtown Grand Rapids is answering to a new name. Read More

Davenport University names Damon Gonzales VP of facilities and management

May 15, 2013
Davenport University has found its new vice president of facilities and management in Damon Gonzales, CFM. Read More

Inside Track: Teaching creatives how to change a community

Gayle DeBruyn, Kendall College’s first chief sustainability officer, helps students forge a bond between design and environment.

May 10, 2013
While other little girls were playing with Barbie dolls, Gayle DeBruyn was in her backyard building forts. Read More

Video: Calvin College instructor sees education through Google Glass

May 8, 2013
Imagine wearing glasses that served as your personal computer. Welcome to the world of Google Glass. Read More

MSU partners with MEDC for in-state purchasing

May 7, 2013
| By AP
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University is partnering with the Michigan Economic Development Corp. on a program designed to boost Michigan businesses. Read More

New high school to serve homeless and dropouts

May 3, 2013
Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell called Grand Valley State University’s latest educational offering “a charter school unlike other charter schools.” Read More

Davenport University presents Mike Jandernoa award for business excellence

May 2, 2013
Davenport University will honor local businessman and community leader Michael Jandernoa on Friday evening at the school’s annual Excellence in Business Gala. Read More