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University of Michigan to name Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud as school’s next president
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (154+ words) ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WILX) - The University of Michigan is set to announce its next president. According to reports, Kent Syverud, the current Chancellor of Syracuse, is set to be appointed Michigan's 16th president. Michigan Insider John U. Bacon confirmed the news on…...
Okemos students win 2025 Congressional App Challenge
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (271+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Congressman Tom Barrett has announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Michigan's 7th District. The first-place winners were a group of students from Okemos High School who created AgriVerse, an app designed to help farmers and…...
Michigan Lottery contributes more than $1 billion to schools
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (194+ words) Michigan Lottery contributes more than $1 billion to schools'WILX LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Lottery has contributed more than $1 billion to the School Aid Fund for the seventh consecutive year. The $1.16 billion contribution brings the Lottery's…...
New Michigan superintendent outlines priorities for schools
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (427+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Dr. Glenn Maleyko has served as Michigan's state superintendent for about a month and is beginning to outline his priorities for education across the state. Dr. Maleyko brings more than 30 years of experience in education to the…...
SEED Academy brings new developments to Lansing
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (335+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The City of Lansing has seen its fair share of developments popping up across the city. Some of these developments, like restaurants and housing, have been able to come to fruition because of the Lansing Supporting Empowered…...
Schools Rule! Local middle school among top 5 in the state
4+ week, 2+ day ago (205+ words) FOWLER, Mich. (WILX) -A Michigan middle school's academic success has not gone unnoticed. Recently, the middle school was recognized as the fourth best in the state. "It's overwhelming, but I'm not surprised," said Principal Paul Minns. "We put the processes…...
‘Really bad look’: Michigan students react to Sherrone Moore’s firing and arrest
1+ mon, 53+ min ago (200+ words) ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WILX) - Students at the University of Michigan say they're shocked after former head football coach Sherrone Moore was fired for cause over an alleged "inappropriate relationship" with a staff member. Moore was also arrested Wednesday amid an…...
Schools Rule! Holt educator named Michigan PE Teacher of the Year
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (343+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Holt Junior High's Sydney Moore plays a key role in promoting health for local students. So much so that she's been named Michigan's Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Engaging students while educating can be…...
Schools Rule: Okemos High School students connect with seniors through weekly letter writing
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (381+ words) OKEMOS, Mich. (WILX) -Every week, dozens of Okemos High School students are touching the hearts of senior citizens. The Love 4 Our Elders Club strives to connect younger generations with older generations. "Average is around 70 to 80 cards a meeting," said Sophia…...
Lansing shelters provide warming centers during city’s Code Blue
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (128+ words) The departure means big changes for people in the Lansing school community. "We value all of our veterans that serve throughout the country but our veteran employees make up a big part of our ... Lansing shelters provide warming centers during…...