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Building better AI: West Michigan consortium focuses on trust, transparency, and design
As AI use increases, a federally funded Grand Valley University consortium will promote ethical, workforce-focused innovation.
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When everyone is welcome: How Michigan’s CCBHCs are changing care
CCBHCs have been improving access to quality mental health care for Michigan residents since 2021.
Fewer options, fuller ERs: The behavioral health fallout of Medicaid cuts
MHA advocates for state funding that preserves behavioral health care and keeps rural hospitals open.
#RG20LookBack: From an “Atomic” moment to the present day
For his tenth #RG20LookBack column, Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen revisits its 2007 “Atomic Object is People” story, tracing West Michigan’s thriving tech culture.
Building better AI: West Michigan consortium focuses on trust, transparency, and design
As AI use increases, a federally funded Grand Valley University consortium will promote ethical, workforce-focused innovation.
Gender bias is embedded in AI that youths use to make life decisions, report warns
Marketing firm’s Grand Rapids office highlights AI gender bias, urges businesses, educators, and families to rethink how young people use technology.
Grand Rapids Women’s Chorus to mark 30 years with powerful Michigan premiere honoring civil rights pioneer Pauli Murray
The Grand Rapids Women’s Chorus, a 110-voice ensemble, presents the Michigan premiere of Sincerely Yours, Pauli Murray, inviting the community to discover a civil rights trailblazer whose influence shapes discussions on justice, identity, and belonging.
#RG20LookBack: Power of art as a community convener
For his ninth #RG20LookBack, Publisher Tommy Allen revisits his 2013 story, written while he was Lifestyle Editor, about the Division Avenue Arts Collective’s eviction from Avenue for the Arts just days before its 10th anniversary.
Grand Rapids consortium launches youth sexual health toolkit addressing care gaps
New online resource provides evidence-based sexual health guidance for youth, families, and clinicians, aiming to reduce misinformation and barriers.
Health center trains local residents as dental assistants to fill workforce gaps
HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center, covers training costs while preparing local residents for dental assistant jobs, strengthening workforce pipelines and expanding access to care.
From phone to big screen: Youth films spotlight food justice, identity, community
GR teen filmmakers share mobile-made stories on food justice and identity at Mosaic Film Experience screening, highlighting youth voices and community connections.
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