In accordance with a long-standing GVSU tradition, Fall 2025 Battle Creek Public School teacher interns Haven Boyers (left) and Lyndsi Martin (right) were formally honored alongside their classmates at the teacher pinning ceremony. GVSU Visiting Professor Liz Winter is pictured with them. This event celebrates the successful completion of Haven and Lyndsi's training and marks the near conclusion of their teacher internship in Battle Creek. Not pictured is GVSU teacher intern Ethan Briones, who also is graduating, and completed his BCPS internship in mid-November.  We are so proud of their hard work and dedication. Congratulations, graduates!

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has awarded two new grants to GVSU, building on the long-standing partnership that started in 2019.  Read about the positive impact GVSU is having in Battle Creek and the surrounding region in this Grand Valley Magazine article.

The 8th Annual Career Exploration Fair was held at Battle Creek Central High School on October 1, 2025. The event is designed to offer students a hands-on opportunity to explore various careers. Students had the chance to ask CECI BCPS Partnership faculty Liz Winter and Carolyn Ballard questions about careers in education.

GV Forum: In Summer 2025, six different organizations in Battle Creek had help from 14 Grand Valley students who completed internships through the Battle Creek Scholars Program.

Kaijehl Williams, a junior majoring in pre-physician assistant studies, received a Pipeline Scholars scholarship in 2023 and started his internship at Bronson Healthcare in May. 

The CECI BCPS Educational Transformation team engaged with students from Battle Creek Central High School (BCCHS) on two college and career readiness experiences. These activities were made possible by the generous support of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.