Gov. Whitmer Recognizes May as Military Appreciation Month

Gov. Whitmer Recognizes May as Military Appreciation Month

With Military Spouse Appreciation Day on May 6, Victory in Europe Day on May 8, Children of Fallen Patriots Day on May 13, Armed Forces Day on May 21 and Memorial Day on May 30, this is a significant month for veterans and the military. “This month, Michiganders are reminded of the heroic contributions of […]

Former MCC President to serve as Board Leader for Muskegon Maritime Academy

Former MCC President to serve as Board Leader for Muskegon Maritime Academy

Muskegon – Dr. Frank Marczak will bring his wealth of knowledge and experience to the new K-5 Naval-based Charter School, Muskegon Maritime Academy. Dr. Marczak served as President of Muskegon Community College from 1995 to 2005. His career in education began as a teacher in the Flint Public School District. He later accepted a position with […]

Muskegon Maritime Academy Selects Top Law Firm to Represent School

Muskegon Maritime Academy Selects Top Law Firm to Represent School

Detroit – The founder and board of directors of the Muskegon Maritime Academy(MMA) chose the 170-year-old law firm, Miller Canfield, to handle all legal matters pertaining to MMA. Miller Canfield was founded in 1852 by Sidney Davy Miller in Detroit. The firm is the oldest and one of the largest law firms in the State […]

Muskegon Maritime Academy to offer Fencing Program

Muskegon Maritime Academy to offer Fencing Program

Muskegon – The Muskegon Maritime Academy(MMA) will be partnering with a Grand Rapids-based fencing academy to introduce students to the Olympic sport of fencing. The Muskegon Maritime Academy will be partnering with the West Michigan Fencing Academy to offer fencing training opportunities for MMA students. Fencing has a lot of benefits as a school program. […]

New Charter School to offer first Naval Academy in Muskegon County

New Charter School to offer first Naval Academy in Muskegon County

By Darlene A. White Arlington, Virginia – Muskegon Maritime Academy (MMA), the first naval academy school in Muskegon will open its doors this fall. The school will serve grades K-5. The school will be partnering with the United States Naval Sea Cadets Corps(USNSCC) for a youth leadership development program that will be incorporated into the curriculum […]

University of Michigan helps Muskegon Maritime Academy with Reading Program

University of Michigan helps Muskegon Maritime Academy with Reading Program

By Darlene A. White Ann Arbor – Muskegon Maritime Academy (MMA) has collaborated with Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan to find new ways to prevent poverty and promote literacy in the school. “We were excited to provide the leadership at Muskegon Maritime Academy with insights they can draw on to build an excellent […]

New K-5 Naval Academy Charter School Coming to Muskegon

New K-5 Naval Academy Charter School Coming to Muskegon

Tribune Newswire Muskegon – Entrepreneur Franklin A. Fudail announced the launch of a new K-5 Naval Academy charter school. The Muskegon Maritime Academy(MMA), plans to open in the Fall of 2022 at the former Angell Elementary School Building located at 571 E. Apple Avenue. “There are reports that 61% of third-graders in Muskegon County are […]

Kathy Moore awarded The Jean Chabut Health Policy Champion Award

Kathy Moore awarded The Jean Chabut Health Policy Champion Award

MUSKEGON, MI — Muskegon County announced Kathy Moore, Muskegon  County Public Health Director, received the Jean Chabut Health Policy Champion  Award for 2022.  According to a recent press release from the Michigan Department of Health and  Human Services, the Jean Chabut Health Policy Champion award is a major part of the annual Public Health Week […]

MCC Student Newspaper Wins Five Statewide Awards

MCC Student Newspaper Wins Five Statewide Awards

Tribune Newswire Muskegon Community College’s student newspaper, The Bay Window, won five 2022 journalism awards from the Michigan Community College Press Association (MCCPA), which recently announced the honorees online. Lance Kemple, an MCC student from Nunica, MI, and a Spring Lake High School graduate, earned first place in the Serious Column category for his article “What […]