GVSU Symposium brings national voices together to support Black men and boys
More than 500 people gathered in Battle Creek for GVSU's Black Men and Boys Symposium, focused on improving educational, health and career outcomes.
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Ticket to Work helps people with disabilities return to work safely
The program offers guidance and support so people with disabilities can work without losing benefits, addressing fears, complexity, and financial instability.
How mentorship helps one man build stability despite setbacks
A long-term mentoring relationship shows how accountability, honesty, and persistence can support progress, even as challenges and setbacks continue along the way.
New toolkit helps Michigan communities design homes for everyone
A new statewide toolkit guides planners and developers to build accessible housing that supports aging residents and people with disabilities.
Students lead Anne Frank exhibit promoting empathy and community dialogue
Student docents guide visitors through Anne Frank exhibit and film event focused on history, human connection, and community understanding.
Social justice awards honor people and organizations advancing equity
Community members gather during MLK week to honor local leaders creating solutions that expand equity, access, and opportunity across Holland.
Policies, programs, and research shaping maternal mental health care
How the Center for Health and Research Transformation is working to improve mental health for pregnant and parenting individuals.
Polio survivor drives advocacy and access across West Michigan
Muskegon Heights resident Larry Latin uses lived experience to improve accessibility, challenge attitudes, and promote inclusion through advocacy.
Student preserves Hispanic business history to empower future generations
Holland resident and GVSU student Galilea Bahena researches 100 years of Hispanic businesses in West Michigan for a Grand Rapids museum exhibit, ensuring community stories endure.
Marquis Childers builds accessibility, opportunity, and trust across West Michigan communities
From classrooms to blueprints, Marquis Childers advances accessibility, community voice, and opportunity through education, advocacy, and grassroots leadership.
Ticket to Work helps people with disabilities return to work safely
The program offers guidance and support so people with disabilities can work without losing benefits, addressing fears, complexity, and financial instability.
How mentorship helps one man build stability despite setbacks
A long-term mentoring relationship shows how accountability, honesty, and persistence can support progress, even as challenges and setbacks continue along the way.
New toolkit helps Michigan communities design homes for everyone
A new statewide toolkit guides planners and developers to build accessible housing that supports aging residents and people with disabilities.
Students lead Anne Frank exhibit promoting empathy and community dialogue
Student docents guide visitors through Anne Frank exhibit and film event focused on history, human connection, and community understanding.
Social justice awards honor people and organizations advancing equity
Community members gather during MLK week to honor local leaders creating solutions that expand equity, access, and opportunity across Holland.
Policies, programs, and research shaping maternal mental health care
How the Center for Health and Research Transformation is working to improve mental health for pregnant and parenting individuals.
Polio survivor drives advocacy and access across West Michigan
Muskegon Heights resident Larry Latin uses lived experience to improve accessibility, challenge attitudes, and promote inclusion through advocacy.
Student preserves Hispanic business history to empower future generations
Holland resident and GVSU student Galilea Bahena researches 100 years of Hispanic businesses in West Michigan for a Grand Rapids museum exhibit, ensuring community stories endure.
Marquis Childers builds accessibility, opportunity, and trust across West Michigan communities
From classrooms to blueprints, Marquis Childers advances accessibility, community voice, and opportunity through education, advocacy, and grassroots leadership.
