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Feature Story GVSU’s proactive use of the Michigan Achievement Scholarship is lowering student debt and expanding college access for thousands of Michigan families. Rapid Growth

GVSU reduces student debt with state scholarship program

Shandra MartinezWednesday, April 9, 2025
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Breaking Barriers: Dr. Jessica Rickert inspires native dentists

Shandra MartinezWednesday, April 2, 2025
Feature Story A revamped library at Kent County Juvenile Detention Center, supported by a partnership with volunteers and KDL, improves behavior and literacy. Rapid Growth

Library overhaul builds culture of reading at youth detention center

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 31, 2025
Feature Story Influencers and friends Stefanie Schaffer and Erika Nala Franco toured Grand Rapids in their wheelchairs. Their video is out now. Rapid Growth

Wheel the World designation spotlights GR’s accessibility

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 31, 2025
Feature Story Volunteers walking to planting sites, ArborFest 2024, photo by Tiffany Fant (Mo'Photography LLC). Rapid Growth

ArborFest unites neighbors to grow Grand Rapids' tree canopy

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 31, 2025
Feature Story Surrounded by members of the 2025 class, GVSU President Philomena V. Mantella shares the success of the DCIH. Rapid Growth

Healing the Pipeline: GVSU’s bold response to a regional nursing crisis delivers four years later

Tommy AllenMonday, March 31, 2025
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Now showing: Calvin University filmmakers among the highlights of environmental film festival

Genevieve FoxFriday, March 28, 2025
Feature Story Cody Kirby, visiting economics professor at Grand Valley State University’s Seidman College of Business, and Daniel Montanera, assistant professor of economics there, Co-authored a paper calling Grand Rapids a "beacon of light" for health care jobs. Rapid Growth

Study: Greater Grand Rapids a ‘beacon of light’ in health care hiring

Paul R. KopenkoskeyFriday, March 28, 2025
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Author channels passion for writing into new book and upcoming retreat

Shandra MartinezWednesday, March 26, 2025
Feature Story Youth in the NCN program are helping families who need food get farm-to-table meals. Rapid Growth

Educating Teens About Food and the Farm Through New City Neighbors

Luke FannWednesday, March 26, 2025
Feature Story Wangler sees events like South by Southwest, which she recently attended, and Tech Week as important stages to share the West Michigan tech story. Rapid Growth

Women in tech find community in Grand Rapids

Shandra MartinezWednesday, March 26, 2025
Feature Story KCAD's Fashion Studies students gather around the table to discuss runway show plans. Rapid Growth

Couture Code: KCAD’s students' capstone collections aim to be more inclusive …and sustainable

Tommy AllenWednesday, March 26, 2025
Feature Story A major attraction of GR Stories is its focus on research within community reporting to provide context. Rapid Growth

GR Stories: How community storytelling builds bridges, fosters belonging, & preserves hidden history

Tommy AllenWednesday, March 26, 2025
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Trust Women: Rapid Growth's Publisher looks back on women who are making a difference in WM

Tommy AllenWednesday, March 19, 2025
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Gala rocks and raises funds to advocate for autistic Michiganders

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, March 14, 2025
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