Street Talk: Rapid transformation
May 19, 2017; Grand Rapids Business Journal
… Challenge accepted
Grand Rapids Community College was well represented recently at the MWest Challenge student venture competition, which provides students with an opportunity to develop and grow new ventures based on their own ideas.
Personal chef authors canning cookbook
May 19, 2017; Grand Rapids Business Journal
A local food-preservation expert and culinary instructor has written a book on canning and cooking with preserved food.
… Devereaux received a personal chef certification from Grand Rapids Community College’s Secchia Institute for Culinary Education in 2014.
GRPS, Florida A&M announces pipeline and major scholarships
May 19, 2017; WZZM
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – Florida A&M is awarding West Michigan students with major scholarships to announce a new pipeline between Grand Rapids Public School and the university.
… The partnership with Florida A&M comes as part of renewed commitment to Ottawa Hills students. Other plans for the school include: a major bond renovation, Early Middle College program with Grand Rapids Community College to help students gain free associate degrees; college and career preparations programs, including homeland security, cosmetology, technology, communications and engineering; and increased partnerships with other HBCUs.
DeShaun Thrower takes on two sports at Ferris State
May 19, 2017; WZZM
Ferris State football coach Tony Annese and men’s basketball coach Andy Bronkema are unsure how it’s going to work out, but they’re both excited to add a player with DeShaun Thrower’s skills to their respective teams next season.
… He (Thrower) also liked the connection he shared with Annese, who coached Muskegon High to three state championships in the mid-2000s before leaving to take over Grand Rapids Community College’s football program in 2009.
