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Economically disadvantaged students from Gull Lake Community Schools had better performance on 2023-24 SAT than previous school year

By M. S. Evans | Oct 15, 2025

Economically disadvantaged students' college readiness improved in Gull Lake Community Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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Which ex-high school standouts from Kalamazoo County area will play on Saturday, Oct. 18?

By D. R. Eggleston | Oct 15, 2025

These former Kalamazoo County area high school standouts will be competing on Saturday, Oct. 18.

Gull Lake Community Schools Education: Hispanic students recorded higher performance in 2023-24 SAT than previous school year

By M. S. Evans | Oct 14, 2025

Hispanic students' college readiness improved in Gull Lake Community Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

Ethnic disparities found after Portage Public Schools SAT results released in 2023-24 school year

By M. S. Evans | Oct 13, 2025

Asian students' college readiness improved in Portage Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

Black students from Portage Public Schools had worse performance on 2023-24 SAT than previous school year

By M. S. Evans | Oct 12, 2025

Black students' college readiness declined in Portage Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

College readiness in Kalamazoo Public Schools differed among races in school in 2023-24 school year

By M. S. Evans | Oct 11, 2025

White students' college readiness declined in Kalamazoo Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

Portage Public Schools SAT Performance: How many Hispanic students set for college in 2023-24 school year?

By M. S. Evans | Oct 10, 2025

Hispanic students' college readiness improved in Portage Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

Western Michigan University and local agencies to hold active shooter drill in Knauss Hall

By D. W. Person | Oct 10, 2025

Western Michigan University’s Department of Public Safety will partner with Kalamazoo-area law enforcement and fire departments for a multi-day active shooter response training exercise from October 15 to 17.

Western Michigan University and Kellogg Community College sign new transfer honors agreement

By D. W. Person | Oct 10, 2025

Representatives from Western Michigan University (WMU) and Kellogg Community College (KCC) have signed a new agreement aimed at supporting honors students transferring between the two institutions.

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Which former high school stars from Kalamazoo County area will be in action for the week of Monday, Oct. 13?

By S. K. Webb | Oct 10, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Oct. 13, these former Kalamazoo County area high school athletes will be in action.

Kalamazoo Times Publication Area Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Employers: 5 H-2A approvals in 2024

By J. L. Nelson | Oct 9, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry an employer in the Kalamazoo Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

College readiness in Portage Public Schools differed among races in school in 2023-24 school year

By M. S. Evans | Oct 9, 2025

White students' college readiness improved in Portage Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

Kalamazoo Public Schools SAT Performance: How many Hispanic students set for college in 2023-24 school year?

By M. S. Evans | Oct 8, 2025

Hispanic students' college readiness declined in Kalamazoo Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

H-2A approvals for Kalamazoo Times publication area's Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers during 2024

By J. L. Nelson | Oct 8, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers in the Kalamazoo Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Percentage of multiracial students ready for college falls in Portage Public Schools in 2023-24 school year compared to previous school year

By M. S. Evans | Oct 7, 2025

Multiracial students' college readiness declined in Portage Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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Which former Kalamazoo County area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Oct. 11?

By D. R. Eggleston | Oct 7, 2025

Saturday, Oct. 11 will see these former Kalamazoo County area high school stars in competition.

Western Michigan University student Jack Austin advances on NBC's 'The Voice

By D. W. Person | Oct 7, 2025

Jack Austin, a senior at Western Michigan University, appeared on the season 28 premiere of NBC’s “The Voice,” impressing judges with his rendition of Niall Horan’s song “This Town.” Austin, a music theatre performance student, received positive...

Kalamazoo Public Schools Education: Economically disadvantaged students recorded lower performance in 2023-24 SAT than previous school year

By M. S. Evans | Oct 6, 2025

Economically disadvantaged students' college readiness declined in Kalamazoo Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

Western Michigan University receives $13.7M federal grant for regional middle school college readiness

By J. E. Mclain | Oct 6, 2025

Western Michigan University (WMU) has been awarded a $13.7 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to improve college readiness among middle school students in five regional school districts.

College readiness in Parchment School District differed among races in school in 2023-24 school year

By M. S. Evans | Oct 5, 2025

White students' college readiness improved in Parchment School District during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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