Proposed state-owned bank would provide cheap loans to businesses, students

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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero on Tuesday proposed having Michigan follow the lead of North Dakota and open a state-owned bank that could make low-interest loans to businesses and college students.

Published Tuesday, March 09, 2010 | Comments (0)

Grand Rapids commission OKs medical marijuana regs

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — The Grand Rapids City Commission has voted to require medical marijuana caregivers to register as a home occupation.

Published Tuesday, March 09, 2010 | Comments (0)

Federal bill targets student insurance, nursing faculty

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As the health care debate continues in Washington, D.C., the fates of several programs directed at college students hang in the air. These provisions would impact a wide range of student interests, including student insurance and college nursing programs.

Published Friday, March 05, 2010 | Comments (0)

Nursing curriculum includes focus on communication skills

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When a new student enters the nursing program at Grand Valley State University, he or she should expect to learn more than the skills for patient care but also the importance of empathy.

Published Monday, March 08, 2010 | Comments (0)

Google in Grand Rapids

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A new initiative by a local technological company may push Grand Rapids down the fast-track super highway to better Internet.

Published Monday, March 08, 2010 | Comments (1)

Haas comments on results of faculty referendum

Results released by the Faculty Referendum Task Force Wednesday indicate that of the 600 faculty who voted on the University Academic Senate's proposed change to tenure-only voting, the majority oppose the change.

Published Wednesday, March 03, 2010 | Comments (0)

GV fares above average in worst investment year since Great Depression

For a university receiving $63.5 million in endowments, Grand Valley State University fared relatively well in the 2009 fiscal year, which saw the worst return on endowment investments in 36 years.

Published Wednesday, March 03, 2010 | Comments (0)

Rapid launches Transit Master Plan survey

Hundreds of Grand Valley State University students rely on The Rapid bus system every day to get to classes and downtown locations. But now, The Rapid is relying on students and members of the community to help determine the changes they would most like to see made to the bus services.

Published Wednesday, March 03, 2010 | Comments (0)

President's pilot son visits Grand Rapids

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When you pilot jets for a living like Eric Haas, life can get stressful. And nothing reduces stress levels like … a visit with the parents?

Published Wednesday, March 03, 2010 | Comments (0)

Group proposes additional casinos to fund Promise Scholarship

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A group that wants voters to allow up to seven more casinos in Michigan says it would use some of the tax revenue raised by the new gaming halls to help pay for college scholarships and promote tourism in the state.

Published Monday, March 01, 2010 | Comments (0)