When we last checked in with the Leadership and Business Strategy (LBS) major at Western Michigan University’s (WMU) Haworth College of Business, students had the opportunity to develop and sell a...
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It is no secret that Kalamazoo is home to some truly amazing art. Just because we cannot meet in person does not mean we should miss out on the excellent works that our community puts forth. Here are...
Educators throughout Kalamazoo Public Schools have spent much of this school year modifying their teaching styles in order to transition to virtual learning. As a drama teacher at Loy Norrix High...
For our last blog of the year, we turn our attention to a Promise Partner who has made a name for itself by creating a safe environment for educational and mental health support. Created in 2014 by...
If we are honest, 2020 was not the best year. Yet, despite the impact that COVID-19 has had on our lives, there are still a lot of positive things that the year has brought us, whether it is a...
Since March, families have found themselves spending more time together than they normally would as COVID-19 changed our “normal” school and business routines. Wanting to gain a better...
A strong understanding of how to self-motivate is one of the most useful things a parent can pass down to their child. For the final MOM Series of 2020, we connected with a Promise Scholar whose drive...
The weather is chilly, the leaves have fallen from the trees, and although we have not had a heavy snow yet, we can confidently say that winter is almost upon us! Here’s a short list of activities...
Just two weeks into November, our team is already thinking about a certain holiday that will be held at the end of the month. Move over, Thanksgiving! Kick rocks, Black Friday! In this blog, we like...
Since 2011, Catalyst University has provided Southwest Michigan professionals with access to diverse speakers and activities to help shape the landscape of leadership. Having steadily gained a...
For students throughout the country, pursuing a career in which they are underrepresented can be an intimidating feat. Without seeing diverse representation, they may be left with the false impression...