Baker College News

At 40, Ruslana Lee has found the job of her dreams. A former teacher in Ukraine, Lee of Troy later became a personal banker and stay-at-home mom.

Joyce Strieter, 49, of Avoca was part of the last crew to work at Pine River Plastics before the plant shut down in February 2007.

For one day this week, sophomore David Everett was in the shoes of a single father with three children.

Baker College officials hope to add a $4-million technology center to the college's campus in Clinton Township.

To make reservations at Courses restaurant, call 777-6610, or visit coursesrestaurant.com . MUSKEGON - There's good news on the way for people hungry for a taste of what's cooking at The Culinary Institute of Michigan in downtown Muskegon.

Should Muskegon Community College expand to create campus facilities in downtown Muskegon? Are there better ways to utilize the college's resources? Muskegon Community College's new master plan is expected to address these and many other questions about its future, said Diana Osborn, MCC executive vice president of administration.

Two new laboratories at Baker College house equipment and students that one day could be used for treating cancer patients and operating on animals.

It's not uncommon to see people gathered around a park bench, taking a minute or two to stop and engage in animated conversation.

For the first time, Baker College of Flint is recruiting students from overseas.

Winter workshops for child care providers are being offered through MSU Extension in St.

It was a piece of paper that was supposed to give Carrie McCluskey a second chance.

A 25,000-square-foot center is expected to be ready by next fall for visitors to the Baker College of Jackson campus.

The economic crisis is taking a major toll on the retail industry. As big chains stores and restaurants continue to scale back, they are leaving behind a number of vacant stores across the country and even in Mid-Michigan. In some cases, the buildings can sit vacant for years.

The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce has recognized 10 area businesses and individuals for their achievements in the community.

Baker College veterinary tech students Maria Bommarito, left, Holly Mays and Heather Dixon react as a mouse runs up Mays arm in a surgical suite at Transpharm in Napoleon.

Ryan Joseph Sheedy and Courtney Ann Hart along with their parents, proudly announce their engagement.

Mercy Regional Cancer Center will have its 18th annual Cancer Care Symposium from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov.

Edwin and Phyllis Hopper of Muskegon had good reason on Oct. 20 to celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary at Baker College's Culinary Institute of Michigan at Clay Avenue and Third Street in downtown Muskegon.

For the second time in just over a year, the culinary chief has left Baker College.

Warren -- After 22 years as a contract employee at the General Motors Tech Center, Tim Jarrell found himself laid off and looking for another career about four years ago.