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Teen scientists are learning STEM skills today as they prepare for the jobs of tomorrow

The Chief Science Officer program, originating in Arizona and now implemented at SVSU and CMU, aims to increase interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among middle and high school students. Through hands-on experiences, the program equips students with essential skills for STEM careers.

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The new Commongrounds building on Eighth Street in Traverse City.
Commongrounds uses co-op model to serve missing needs of the community

Traverse City's Commongrounds is a mixed-use building, offering affordable housing, co-working space, a coffee shop, child education center, and performance venue. It's the first real estate cooperative in northern Michigan.

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CCBHCs extend mental health care to more Michiganders despite challenges

Michigan was added to the country's list of certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) demonstration states back in the summer of 2020, with 29 counties throughout the lower peninsula operating CCBHCs through their community mental health agencies.

From left, Monitor Township Supervisor Terry Spencer and Bay Future President Jim Reaume sit with Michigan Sugar President Neil Juhnke, Director of Communications Rob Clark, and Co-Op Board Chairman Jim Roggenbuck.
New facility sweetens the future for Michigan sugar beet farmers

Michigan Sugar invests $109 million in a plant that extracts more sugar from beets and secures the future for farmers in the region.

Natural playscapes give kids the chance to have fun, nature-based experiences.
Educators offer parents tips for helping kids unplug, unwind, and keep learning this summer

While time spent on computers, tablets, and phones isn’t all bad, local educators encourage parents to limit how much time kids spend looking at screens. They also offer parents several tips for getting kids off the screens and into fun, low-cost activities.

ReGrow Together: Tackling hunger and food waste

ReGrow Together is a United Way initiative helping families across Midland County with ready-to-eat meals prepared from surplus food.

How Michigan universities are at the forefront of advancing AI technology

Artificial Intelligence offers enormous opportunities across industries, but universities in Michigan are aware of the need to implement the technology responsibly and are leading the charge on how to do so.

Big change in health care landscape

MyMichigan Health acquires Ascension St. Mary’s and facilities in Tawas and Standish  

Finding peace and showing love when the holidays lack joy

For those struggling with grief and loss, the holiday season can be particularly challenging. MyMichigan Health professionals offer words of encouragement to help those coping with grief and loss through this time, as well as advice for the family and friends of those struggling so they can support their loved one.

Participants gather for the Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk
Downtown kicks off lineup of holiday events

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. With a holiday open house, cocoa crawl, jingle bell fun run, holly jolly days, and an adult ugly sweater bar crawl, there’s something for everyone.   

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