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Frank W. Ervin III elected board president of SME Education Foundation

SOUTHFIELD—The SME Education Foundation, the philanthropic arm of SME, formerly the Society of Automotive Engineers, announced that Frank W. Ervin III was elected as its 2023 board of directors’ president …

Engineering Education / Entrepreneurship / Foundations

LTU to lead foundation’s effort to boost engineering research with an entrepreneurial mindset

SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University is the lead institution on a three-year, $734,000 grant from the Wisconsin-based Kern Family Foundation to improve the participation of undergraduate students in engineering research with an …

Foundations / Higher Education

Kresge Foundation awards $2.5M to study ‘free’ community college

TROY–The Kresge Foundation’s Education Program has announced 11 grants totaling $2.5 million to programs helping to shape free college across the country. CoPro 2.0, short for College Promise, funds research …

Foundations / Higher Education

Two new hires at Mid Michigan College Foundation

HARRISON–The Mid Michigan College Foundation has named two new staffers to boost the community college’s philanthropic efforts. “We’re excited to welcome two new experienced development professionals to the Mid Michigan …

Economic Development / Foundations / Utilities

Consumers Energy Foundation gives $500,000 to Cadillac, Flint projects

JACKSON—Officials at the Consumers Energy Foundation announced two Michigan projects will receive Prosperity Awards to support local economic development efforts. Two $250,000 grants are being awarded to both Communities First …

Environment / Foundations / Utilities

Consumers Energy Foundation gives $500k to groups protecting Michigan environment

JACKSON—Four environmental organizations around Michigan are the recipients of the Consumers Energy Foundation’s second annual Planet Awards. “Consumers Energy is dedicated to ensuring Michigan has world-class natural resources, and this …

Cancer Research / Foundations

Karmanos Cancer Center gets federal grant for lymphoma research

DETROIT—Officials at the The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute announced that the institute has been awarded a $325,372 grant from U CAN-CER VIVE Foundation. The funds will support cancer research focused on diffuse large …

Foundations / K-12 Education

Kellogg Foundation website shows improvements in Battle Creek schools

BATTLE CREEK—Officials of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation announced the launch of a new web site, ChangeStartsHereBCPS.org, to share achievements, opportunities and lessons learned thus far, four years after the foundation’s …

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