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White students' college readiness declined in Comstock Public Schools during the 2022-23 school year.

Western Michigan University celebrates student workers during appreciation week

Western Michigan University is celebrating National Student Employee Appreciation Week from April 13 to 17, honoring more than 2,800 student workers vital to its campus operations.

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Which former Kalamazoo Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 12?

These former Kalamazoo Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 12.

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Tuesday, April 8: Portage Northern High School standout Nolan McCarthy’s college team wins to Presbyterian Blue Hose

The Georgia Bulldogs won 16-2 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Presbyterian Blue Hose on Tuesday, April 8.

On Tuesday, April 8, former Portage Central High School standout Gavin Brasosky’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I baseball game

The game took place at Hoglund Ballpark.

On Tuesday, April 8, former Gull Lake High School standout Korbin Griffin’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I baseball game

The Ball State Cardinals lost 7-5 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Indiana Hoosiers on Tuesday, April 8.

Tuesday, April 8: Portage Northern High School standout Ethan Getting’s college team wins to Findlay Oilers

The game took place at Fifth Third Field.

College readiness in Climax-Scotts Community Schools differed among races in school in 2022-23 school year

White students' college readiness remained the same in Climax-Scotts Community Schools during the 2022-23 school year.

Employers in Kalamazoo Times publication area filed 96 H-1B petitions throughout 2024

In 2024, 96 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the Kalamazoo Times publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Prescribed burn at Asylum Lake Preserve postponed due to weather conditions

KALAMAZOO, Mich—A woodland burn at Western Michigan University's Asylum Lake Preserve, initially planned for April 8, has been delayed due to weather conditions.

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Which former Kalamazoo Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 11?

These former Kalamazoo Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 11.

35,340 students enrolled in Kalamazoo County school districts in 2024-25 school year

There were 35,340 students enrolled in Kalamazoo County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

White students from Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools had better performance on 2022-23 SAT

White students' college readiness improved in Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools during the 2022-23 school year.

Adoptee group fosters community among Western Michigan University students

Tim Smolenski, an alumnus of Western Michigan University, has established a support group on campus for students who have been adopted.

Western Michigan University to confer over 2,100 degrees at spring 2025 commencement

Western Michigan University is set to award over 2,100 degrees at its spring commencement on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Sunday, April 6: Portage Northern High School standout Nolan McCarthy’s college team loses to Texas Longhorns

The game took place at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.

Sunday, April 6: Portage Central High School standout Gavin Brasosky’s college team wins to UCF Knights

The Kansas Jayhawks won 13-4 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the UCF Knights on Sunday, April 6.

On Sunday, April 6, former Gull Lake High School standout Korbin Griffin’s college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game

The game took place at Oestrike Stadium.

Portage Northern High School standout Jack Sielatycki’s college team lost in NCAA Division II baseball game on Sunday, April 6

The game took place at Brennan Field.

Sunday, April 6: Portage Central High School standout Will Juday’s college team loses to Grand Valley State Lakers