Growth along Medical Mile in Grand Rapids brings jobs, innovation to area
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine officials today announced results of a study outlining the future economic impact of the four buildings that comprise university’s Grand Rapids presence on the Medical Mile. The buildings include the Secchia Center, the MSU Grand Rapids Research Center, and two buildings under construction, the Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building and the Perrigo Company plc North American Corporate Headquarters.
After construction on the Perrigo Company plc North American Headquarters building is completed in 2022, the annual direct economic activity related to the four buildings anchored by the MSU Secchia Center is estimated to be $203 million with
Trailblazing musicians: Honoring women composers
Michigan State University College of Music artists will showcase women musicians who broke barriers in the world of music through a live broadcast event that wraps the 11th season of the Joanne and Bill Church West Circle Series. “Trailblazers: Celebrating Women in Music” premieres at 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 19
on the MSU College of Music Livestream Channel. The broadcast will include new recordings captured at MSU’s Fairchild Theatre.
The concert theme, “Trailblazers,” signifies the courage of women musicians to push forward despite their artistry being ignored or downplayed. Featured works will highlight the contributions and influence women have had in a variety of musical genres and styles. The event weaves together compositions by Amy Beach, Florence Price, Lena McLin, Ann Ronell, Mary Lou Williams and Keiko Abe.
MSU s Medical Mile buildings bring $339M annual economic impact to Kent County: report
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. â Michigan State University College of Human Medicine officials announced on Monday the results of a study outlining the future economic impact of the universityâs four buildings on Grand Rapidsâ Medical Mile â netting Kent County about $339 million in annual economic impact.
The universityâs Medical Mile buildings include the Secchia Center, the MSU Grand Rapids Research Center and two buildings under construction: the Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building and the Perrigo Company plc North American Corporate Headquarters.
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Doctor who uncovered Flint water crisis to deliver keynote address
KINGSTON â The University of Rhode Island has chosen Mona Hanna-Attisha, the Michigan doctor responsible for uncovering the Flint water crisis, to deliver the keynote address at this yearâs commencement.Â
She will also receive an honorary doctorate degree in recognition of her courage for exposing the public health crisis that occurred when the city â in a cost-saving move â switched its water supply from the Detroit system to the Flint River. The switch, which was made in 2014, resulted in toxic lead contamination and coinciding outbreaks of Legionnairesâ disease.
According to President David M. Dooley, her remarks and the bestowing of an honorary degree upon her âcould not come at a more important time.â