We are so excited to offer this exciting segment to downtown KALAMAZOO! And we are working hard to raise funds to connect the trail from Kalamazoo to BATTLE CREEK! And now, thanks to a generous donor, all funds raised from
now until April of 2018 WILL BE DOUBLED! READ MORE!
City Receives Redevelopment Ready Communities Certification
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced on November 29 that the City of Kalamazoo has been awarded Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) certification, recognizing efforts made to remove barriers and promote opportunities for prospective investors in the City. READ MORE!
Kalamazoo College President Joins Bronson Board of Directors
Bronson Healthcare welcomes Kalamazoo College President Jorge Gonzalez, PhD, to its regional board of directors. Bronson Healthcare is a not-for-profit, community-governed health system serving nine counties in southwest and south central Michigan. READ MORE!
Habitat for Humanity Construction Leader Wins Governor’s Award
Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity Director of Construction Operations Tom Tishler won the 2017 Governor’s Energy Excellence Award for Best Residential Project, presented October 19, in Detroit. READ MORE ON HOW TO NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR 2018!
Chicago Photographer Dawoud Bey to Exhibit at KIA
Bey’s exploration of everyday urban life early in his career became his landmark Harlem, USA series, which premiered at the Studio Museum of Harlem in 1979 when he was just 26. Harlem Redux marks Bey’s return to the community 35 years later. The series comprises large-format color photos reflecting the transition of the celebrated community as it becomes more gentrified and its history more diverse. READ MORE!
MSU is First College to Receive Breastfeeding-Friendly Award
Research has found employers who provide these supports see a positive impact on their businesses’ bottom line, including a 3-to-1 return on investment, reduced health care costs, decreased employee absenteeism and lower turnover rates. There are three award levels and awards are good for one calendar year. READ MORE!
Bronson Methodist Hospital Only Area Level I Trauma Center
Bronson Methodist Hospital was recently re-verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) as a Level I Trauma Center. Level I is the highest ranking a trauma center can achieve. READ MORE!
Dr. Martha Warfield to be honored by Fraternity
As the Brothers of Epsilon Xi celebrate the 55th Chapter Anniversary, they want to honor Dr. Martha Warfield for the support and love she has extended to generations of Alpha as well as countless other students at WMU both past and present. READ MORE!
Report Finds City of Flint Birth Outcomes Unchanged by Water Crisis
“The issue of birth outcomes in the City of Flint before and after the water source change is an important one,” said Sarah Lyon-Callo, Director of the Bureau of Epidemiology within the Population Health Administration, MDHHS. “We’re grateful to our partners in Genesee County for lending their expertise and input as we analyzed these data.” READ MORE!
State and National Forces Join to End HIV
While viral suppression prevents the sexual transmission of HIV, condoms and/or pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use are also important HIV prevention strategies. READ MORE ON WHAT THESE AGENCIES ARE DOING!