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Advance Peace Initiative reports decline in shootings over two years

MPHI's Advance Peace Initiative has released a 24-month assessment report detailing the program's progress in reducing crime in Lansing.

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 21, 2025

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Department of Justice funds MPHI's research on community intervention for gun violence reduction

MPHI has received a $1 million investment from the Department of Justice to study the impact of community intervention programs aimed at reducing gun violence.

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 13, 2025

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Dr. Paul Elam joins Pathways to Equity panel discussion on racial healing

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 31, 2025

Dr. Paul Elam, Chief Strategy Officer, recently participated as a panelist at the Pathways to Equity: Racial Healing and Social Determinants of Health event.

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MPHI receives grant for gun violence prevention initiative research

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 28, 2025

MPHI has announced the receipt of a grant from Arnold Ventures to support research into gun violence prevention initiatives, such as MPHI’s Advance Peace Initiative.

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Michigan secures $2.25M grant for youth epilepsy care transition project

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 15, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has received a $2.25 million grant to aid a project focused on transitioning youth with epilepsy into adult healthcare systems.

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Dr. Shondra Marshall to keynote MLK Day event at MSU

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 10, 2025

Dr. Shondra Marshall, the Director of the Center for Racial and Social Justice, is set to deliver the keynote address at an event hosted by MSU Medical Colleges in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Jana Dean reappointed to Early Childhood Investment Corporation by Governor Whitmer

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 6, 2025

MPHI Chief Financial Officer Jana Dean has been reappointed to the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) by Governor Whitmer.

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National Center publishes study on classifying child maltreatment for infant deaths

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 16, 2024

The National Center for Fatality Review and Prevention, part of MPHI’s Center for National Prevention Initiatives, has published a study in the journal Pediatrics.

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Michigan task force reports on child welfare progress amid ongoing challenges

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 3, 2024

The Michigan Child Welfare Improvement Task Force, part of MPHI's Center for Racial and Social Justice, has released a progress report.

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Documentary screening explores opioid crisis impact on Pacific Northwest tribes

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 8, 2024

In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institutes of Health’s Tribal Health Research Office (THRO) will host a documentary screening on November 13 at 1:30 PM ET.

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Michigan schools welcomed 48,993 pre-kindergarten students in 2023-24 school year

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 4, 2024

Michigan schools registered 2,823 more pre-kindergarten students in the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Michigan Department of Education.

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Michigan schools welcomed 110,738 kindergarten students in 2023-24 school year

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 1, 2024

There were 110,738 kindergarten students in Michigan schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Michigan Department of Education.

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MPHI employees complete servant leadership certification at Viterbo University

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 31, 2024

Four employees from the Michigan Public Health Institute's (MPHI) Center for Racial and Social Justice have completed a Servant Leadership Certification course at Viterbo University.

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Michigan schools welcomed 114,347 9th-grade students in 2023-24 school year

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 29, 2024

Michigan schools registered 2,733 fewer 9th-grade students in the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Michigan Department of Education.

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How many students were enrolled in 8th-grade in Michigan in 2023-24 school year?

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 26, 2024

There were 103,137 8th-grade students in Michigan schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Michigan Department of Education.

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How many students were enrolled in 7th-grade in Michigan in 2023-24 school year?

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 24, 2024

Michigan schools registered 906 more 7th-grade students in the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Michigan Department of Education.

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Lansing sees decline in gun violence linked to local initiatives

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 22, 2024

Dr. Paul Elam, Chief Strategy Officer, was recently featured in an interview on WILX discussing the reported reductions in gun violence in Lansing and Jackson.

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2023-24 School Year Enrollment: 102,387 6th-grade students welcomed in Michigan schools

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 20, 2024

There were 102,387 6th-grade students in Michigan schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Michigan Department of Education.

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2023-24 School Year Enrollment: 101,538 5th-grade students welcomed in Michigan schools

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 17, 2024

Michigan schools registered 130 fewer 5th-grade students in the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Michigan Department of Education.

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Shondra Marshall receives distinguished alumni award from Michigan State University's Black Alumni

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 17, 2024

Dr. Shondra Marshall, the Director of the Center for Racial and Social Justice, has been recognized as a Distinguished Alumni Honoree by the Michigan State University Black Alumni (MSUBA) organization. MSUBA is an affiliate club of the MSU Alumni Association dedicated to supporting current Black students, faculty, and staff at Michigan State University.