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Plaque honoring veterans restored at Lincoln Park High School
The Lincoln Park High School class of 1965 gifted their school a plaque to honor students who went on to join the armed forces after graduation. However, 59 years after the plaque was placed there, it didn’t look like it used to. Names went missing from the plaque and others were vandalized. The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce took the plaque down with permission from the school’s leadership, Chamber Executive Director Tom Karnes wrote in an email.
High School Students Co-Found Non-Profit to Aid Kids with Cancer
What can a high school student do nowadays to stand out on their college application? One sure way to get noticed is to create a charity that does good work and makes a significant impact on the community. Enter Miles for Smiles, a nonprofit dedicated to spreading smiles and creating...
Wayne State University forces pro-Palestinian protesters off campus
DETROIT – Wayne State University forced an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters off of the Detroit campus early Thursday morning after “many good-faith efforts to reach a different conclusion,” officials said. Wayne State students and faculty began their spring semester remotely on May 28 because of an “ongoing...
After-school care is critical to Michigan’s future success, leaders say
As elected officials, policymakers and business leaders grapple with how best to increase workforce participation, one item that doesn’t always make the top of the list, but perhaps should, is childcare, most especially for kids once they get home from school. That was the focus of a panel Thursday at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Mackinac […] The post After-school care is critical to Michigan’s future success, leaders say appeared first on Michigan Advance.
10-20 Crestwood High School Seniors May Miss Graduation Walk
Crestwood High School officials are investigating a senior prank that took place earlier this week, which could result in severe consequences for the students involved. The incident, involving 15 to 20 students, included the use of toilet paper and spray paint to deface school property. The prank, which occurred overnight,...
New President Named for Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences
Norm Hubbard, senior associate vice president for MSU Health Sciences, has been named as the next president of Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences. As part of […] The post New President Named for Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Bilingual education teacher in Lincoln Park recognized with Unsung Educator Award
A bilingual education teacher in Lincoln Park has been recognized with the prestigious Michigan Association for Bilingual Education’s Unsung Educator Award (MABE). Ghada Ahmad’s tireless commitment to her bilingual students’ success has earned her this esteemed accolade, one of only six winners statewide. For over 13 years,...
Center Line Public Schools in Michigan Set to Reopen Amid Cybersecurity Recovery Efforts After Ransomware Attack
School's back in session at Center Line Public Schools in Michigan come Wednesday, as the district recovers from a cybersecurity punch that saw classes canned on Tuesday. The shutdown was a tactical move following a ransomware attack that threw a wrench into the district's operations, affecting every which way tech touches - from security cameras to food service management systems, as ClickOnDetroit and FOX 2 Detroit reported.
LTU President and Iraqi Prime Minister Meet to Discuss Engineering Education
The presence of tech, specifically Lawrence Technological University (LTU), is growing in Iraq. On a recent visit to the metro Detroit area, the Iraqi prime minister, Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, had the opportunity to speak with LTU’s president Dr. Tarek Sobh about the university’s agreement with the American University in Baghdad (AUIB).
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