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MSU’s student-led VC fund offers new hands-on learning
EAST LANSING — With a new investment fund at Michigan State University, students can gain experience on either side of the venture capital industry. The Student Venture Capital Fund offers students with an idea for a business or an innovation “priceless” experience in seeking capital and pitching to prospective investors, said Jeff Wesley, the executive director of Red Cedar Ventures at MSU.
Mercy Health Saint Mary’s appoints a new president
An associate of the College of Human Medicine at Michigan State University will become the new president of Mercy Health Saint Mary’s next month.
B-schools report mixed trends in MBA applications, enrollment
Amid national declines in the number of people applying to MBA programs in recent years, business schools in West Michigan are reporting mixed results. While applications to the MBA programs dropped at Michigan State University and Western Michigan University, both Grand Valley State University and Central Michigan University reported receiving higher numbers of applications in recent years. Likewise, MBA enrollment trends were all over the map, with MSU and GVSU reporting more students while both WMU and CMU saw the opposite.
McLaren starts work on $450 million hospital
McLaren Health Care broke ground Monday on a new $450 million, 240-bed hospital.
MSU trustees approve phase two expansion of Grand Rapids Research Center
A public-private partnership approved today by the Michigan State University board of trustees will continue development of the downtown Grand Rapids Research Center campus.
Grand Rapids considers partnership with developer of PFAS-destroying technology
The city of Grand Rapids is interested in collaborating with a Lansing scientist who has developed a process that he says can destroy PFAS pollution in drinking water and wastewater, a hot-button issue locally and statewide.
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Rule change opens access for smaller universities to get tech commercialization funding
Smaller public universities in Michigan will have to come up with less matching funding to secure state grants that support startup companies coming out of research labs.
Mary Free Bed, University of Michigan to broaden research collaborations
GRAND RAPIDS — With a new project, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital and the University of Michigan are laying the foundation for further research collaborations.
A focus on serving others serves Waterbury well during four-decade legal career
Friends and family saw Stephen Waterbury heading toward a career in law before he ever did.
MSU seeks to accelerate medical innovations
By restructuring its health care operations, Michigan State University’s medical schools hope to accelerate medical innovations by partnering with the private sector.
Transit planners push for options amid uncertainty over ridership
As transportation advocates and urban planners push new mobility strategies, they’re also working to see how new tools may affect the future of traditional mass transit.
Michigan’s research universities pump $18.7 billion into state economy
The big three research universities in Michigan generated nearly $18.7 billion in economic impact across the state, an amount that grew 46 percent over 11 years even as public funding for higher education waned.
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THINKING BIG: Rick Breon reflects on 18 years leading West Michigan’s largest health care organization
Before Spectrum Health grew into what it has become today, Rick Breon first had to tackle a fundamental issue that he saw standing in the way: culture.
Metro Health taps physician to become next CEO
WYOMING — Dr. Peter Hahn brings a first to the CEO position at Metro Health – University of Michigan Health System: a background as a physician.
GR’s green infrastructure investments worth the cost, GVSU study finds
Grand Valley State University researchers have found the benefits outweigh the costs of Grand Rapids’ investment in green infrastructure to limit stormwater runoff.
State of Flux: Great Lakes water level variability leads to uncertainty for coastal areas
Fluctuating water levels remain a fact of life along the West Michigan coast and for inland lakes.
Michigan farmers welcome opportunity to grow industrial hemp
An often overlooked component of the ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in Michigan would create a commercial market for pot’s more utilitarian relative: hemp.
Michigan research universities rank 3rd among peers for innovation
Michigan’s big three research universities kept up with their peers during the past decade in graduating talent, but lagged in commercializing innovations stemming from research.
Specialized master’s degree programs balloon as MBA enrollment flattens
The rise of big data and the need to interpret it to gain a competitive business advantage have led many executives to reassess their options for advanced degrees. While industry long considered the generalist Master of Business Administration as the standard for career advancement, more companies are prioritizing specialized graduate-level degrees in areas like analytics and data sciences.
GVSU searches for new president amid ‘remarkable’ change at state universities
Grand Valley State University’s search for a successor to President Tom Haas is the latest effort by a Michigan-based public university to secure a new leader.
Tech-savvy students drive higher ed to teach in new ways
As Millennials graduate from college and consider advanced degrees, West Michigan universities realize they need to integrate technology into course delivery and cater to a generation that grew up in the digital age.
Meet 4 up-and-coming West Michigan tech startups
As West Michigan’s startup culture continues to develop, many new tech companies are growing out of business incubators around the region.
Tapped out: Osceola County projects shed light on commercial, industrial groundwater use
About 70 miles north of Grand Rapids, water conservation groups continue to put pressure on a pair of developments that would withdraw hundreds of gallons of groundwater per minute.
Philanthropy as Economic Development? Foundations increasingly step up to kickstart risky community initiatives
The philanthropic efforts of nonprofits and foundations throughout Michigan are increasingly addressing bigger issues such as affordable housing, community revitalization and employment.
Communities, researchers make case for federal Great Lakes funding
Congress controls the purse strings, and if last year is any indication, it will rebuff the Trump administration’s effort to gut hundreds of millions of dollars in federal spending for the Great Lakes.
Farming's female future? West Michigan women buck stereotypes with ag industry careers
GRAND RAPIDS — The new generation of agricultural leaders across West Michigan will likely look different than your grandfather’s farm.
Sponsored Content: MSU Masters Profile: Mark Thompson, MS in Management, Strategy and Leadership
From his three deployments to Iraq, where he earned two Bronze Stars for his actions, to owning and operating a Lansing, Michigan, coffee shop, Mark Thompson is the type of person who never settles. His next challenge is always around the corner; full of new things for him to learn and be excited about.
Snyder’s spending plan looks to invest amid pressure for more tax relief
Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposed final state budget includes hundreds of millions of dollars in one-time investments, increased funding for roads and years-long fees to support environmental initiatives.
Mary Free Bed to broaden research focus, seek more funding
GRAND RAPIDS — Nearly four years after forming a research center, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital wants to focus more on exploring and developing potential new therapies to treat patients.
Refunds ahead? Utility customers to receive millions in rate reductions under federal tax reform
Utility customers across the state could be refunded hundreds of millions of dollars as a result of the federal tax overhaul that passed in December, reducing the corporate income tax rate.