Patrick Coleman will lead the Veterans Center, which will serve as a single point of contact, connecting veterans with campus resources, including financial aid, advising, and disability support. 

Diet can be deadly, especially for people with chronic health conditions. That's why some Michigan health care systems have begun providing free meals tailored to improve those patients' health.

Three area school districts — Holland, Zeeland, and West Ottawa — are among the dozens statewide to have new superintendents in a year that has challenged schools in myriad new ways.

​​Mark Herman was selected for the ArtPrize exhibit Leadership on Canvas for his generous spirit. His Holland restaurant, Crazy Horse Steakhouse and Saloon, has inspired customers to give nearly $500,000 to help people in need. 

Health care providers across the state are administering innovative programs that prescribe doses of local fruits and vegetables and injections of exercise.

A University of Michigan program is providing teachers much-needed support to implement social-emotional learning in the classroom.

Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), The Right Place and the Department of Natural Resources’ Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office to host a Virtual Pitch Competition for small outdoor recreation businesses in Lake, Mason, Newago and Oceana counties.

Three local organizations are working together to bring international artist, Kelsey Montague, to the West Side to complete a public art project. The grassroots project, which is expected to be completed by October, provides an opportunity for residents and businesses to support the barrier-free, neighborhood-enhancing beautification plan.

Whether in-person, hybrid or fully online, students, parents and educators are beginning a new school year. Rapid Growth Media photographer, Autumn Johnson, connected with a student as well as several teachers as they prepared for the upcoming year.