Kalamazoo Promise

Two Michigan universities have erroneously sent out emails awarding scholarships to students. On January 4 2022 Oakland University sent an email in error to 5,500 students and Central Michigan University sent a similar email on January 26 to 58 students.

There aren't too many things the Kalamazoo folks are prouder of than the Kalamazoo Promise. It's been a point of pride ever since it was announced some 15 years ago. And now the people in charge of it are taking it a step further and involving not only the community but also the region.

If you drive 131, you've seen the water tower slowly rising day by day, week by week. Long before completion, the Kalamazoo Promise logo has been added to the structure.

Has the offer of free college for Kalamazoo Public Schools students been a success over the last 13 years? The Wall Street Journal reveals it depends who you are.

The Kalamazoo Promise expanding to include skilled trades apprenticeships with the MRCC’s Joint Apprenticeship Program.

The Kalamazoo Promise has unveiled a new slogan and logo as part a re-branding effort.