Eastern Michigan handed previously unbeaten UMass its first loss and moved to 2-0 in Mid-American Conference play for the first time since 2005.

Courtesy Photo: George B. Page, Candidate for Jackson Community College Board of Trustees George B. Page has lived in the Jackson area since 1991 and currently resides in Summit Township with his wife, Mary Lu Angelilli. He has owned and operated Page Engineering, Inc. since 1994. Page currently serves as a trustee of Jackson College after being appointed by the Board of Trustees in February 2026. His prior board service includes serving as board chair and a board member of t

The Changemakers Center at Lansing Community College celebrates the visionaries, leaders and trailblazers whose contributions have shaped Lansing’s African American heritage and the broader community. The center is accepting nominations for its Class of 2028 through Dec. 31, 2026. Photo Courtesy of Lansing Community College. LANSING, Mich., Oct. 1, 2026 — Beginning October 1, Lansing Community College will accept public nominations for its Changemakers Center Class of 2028. N

Courtesy Photo: Dr.Caitlin Cornell candidate for Lansing School Board Lansing, MI, October 1, 2026 - Caitlin Cornell (Ph.D., Michigan State University), Lansing native and graduate of the Lansing School District, has filed to run for a full-term seat on the Lansing School District Board of Education. Dr. Cornell is running to help rebuild trust, refocus on equity, and prioritize accessibility for Lansing School District students, families, and educators. Hailing from a long l

Eastern Michigan University Athletics hosts its 2026 E-Club Hall of Fame celebration, honoring former student-athletes, coaches and contributors whose accomplishments helped shape the university’s athletic legacy. Screenshot from Eastern Michigan Athletics video / The Chronicle News. Eastern Michigan University celebrated generations of athletic achievement as six former student-athletes were inducted into the E-Club Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The 50th annual ceremo

Founders Library on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. Students considering historically Black colleges and universities can begin preparing early by researching admissions, financial aid, scholarships and transfer opportunities. Photo by David Monack / Wikimedia Commons. Public domain. For Michigan students thinking about attending a Historically Black College or University, fall is when curiosity should begin turning into a plan. HBCUs differ widely in size

Mother & Earth Kids will celebrate 15 years in business Saturday, Sept. 26, with family activities, giveaways, shopping specials and a NUNA representative at its Delta Township store.

Eastern Michigan University alumna Ronia Cabansag, now a producer for Michigan Public’s Stateside, was named a finalist for SPJ Detroit’s Young Journalist of the Year honor.

Courtesy Photo: Lady Friend, middle, a sophomore at Grand Rapids Public Museum School, speaks at today’s State Board of Education meeting about how the innovative school transforms high school for students. LANSING – Students at Grand Rapids Public Museum School participate in experiential learning through access to hundreds of thousands of artifacts and archives from the West Michigan community and beyond. Students and staff from the school at today’s State Board of Educatio

Students with 181 Teen Movement at Southwestern Classical Academy receive a grant of $1,926 during the first round of the Mott Foundation Youth Choice Awards. The students used the funding to buy a new sound system and LED lighting kit to improve their weekly gathering, which includes a meal, group discussions, interactive activities, teen-led moments, and encouraging messages that promote healthier choices and prepare them for a brighter future.Photo: Brittany Greeson / Char

Courtesy Photo: Jamari creates bold portraits that capture beauty to create meaningful connections. Jamari uses her portrait skills as a way to uplift and get others inspired through an artist's vision. Jamari received her BA in Studio Arts with an emphasis in Illustration from Grand Valley State University. Through her business, Jaylei Art, Jamari has been able to expand connections in a variety of ways through the art community. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — When The Chronicle News

Detroit fundraiser set for Sept. 18 at Motor City Casino DETROIT — Issah Idris, who was born in Ghana and has experienced foster care in the United States, wants everyone to know that his past does not define his future. Idris’ future is shaping up quite well as a junior at Western Michigan University thanks to support he is receiving from the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund, which will host its annual fundraising gala Sept. 18 at the Motor City Casino. “Our past doe

A Lansing mother says her six-year-old autistic son was placed on the wrong bus despite having a separate transportation arrangement. Dean Transportation says it is reviewing the student’s transportation with Lansing School District officials, but several questions about what happened and what safeguards were in place remain unanswered. LANSING, Mich. — Questions remain about student transportation safeguards in Lansing after a mother alleged that her six-year-old autistic so

Courtesy Photo: Eric W. Stiles Sr. is pictured in his workspace, where decades of fashion-industry experience have evolved into a new model for online instruction. His nationwide program offers most individual sessions for $8 and gives students seven days of access to each lesson. For aspiring fashion designers, tailors, home sewers, and creative entrepreneurs, gaining access to professional fashion instruction can be expensive and geographically limiting. Eric W. Stiles Sr.,

2026 selection, There’s Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraqib, to inspire discussions, events, and a special author visit in Sept. Courtesy Photo: Enjoy an afternoon with author Hanif Abdurraqib. Abdurraqib will discuss his book, There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension, a lyrical, historical, and emotionally rich exploration of what it means to make it, who we think deserves success, the tension between excellence and expectation, and the very notion of role mode

Opening a medical clinic takes more than a lease and a license. Here's the essential equipment you need to stock before you see your first patient.

Student-led Google Developer Group creates new pathways for collaboration, innovation and opportunity at Eastern Michigan Chanuth Jayatissa is pictured in a technology-focused setting reflecting his work with Eastern Michigan University’s Google Developer Group and the broader developer community. Jayatissa helped build EMU’s student-led technology network, creating new opportunities for collaboration, innovation and professional growth. YPSILANTI, Mich. — What began as an ef

Across Michigan, families are finding backpacks — and something bigger behind them Back-to-school shopping has a way of turning a simple school supply list into a financial stress test. Backpack. Notebooks. Folders. Pencils. Shoes. Clothes. Lunch supplies. Hygiene products. Sports physicals. Registration fees. Technology. And if you have more than one child, multiply it. For some Michigan families, the question isn't which color folder their child wants. It's whether there wi

☀ Finish Your Summer Learning Strong ☀ It's August, which means back-to-school season is approaching, but it's not here yet! How can we keep kids engaged for these last few weeks of summer to set them up for a successful start to the school year? Here are a few of our top resources to close out summer learning strong: 1. Summer Reading Road Trip The State of Michigan has invited all Michigan students to participate in its Summer Reading Road Trip. Students complete

Courtesy Photo: Chronicle News Publisher and Editor Yanice Y. Carter There is something about August that feels like a new beginning. Fresh notebooks are stacked on store shelves, backpacks are being filled, and parents are checking school calendars. Children are wondering who their teachers will be while families squeeze the last little bit of summer out of these warm Michigan days. But going back to school has never been only about going back to a building. It is about goin