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Students From Highpoint Virtual Academy to Be Celebrated With Their First-Ever In-Person Graduation Ceremony

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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After two years of questions and distractions, the students from Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan ( HVAM ), an online public school serving K-12 students throughout the state, will celebrate its graduates with its first-ever in-person commencement ceremony this weekend.

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  • After two years of questions and distractions, the students from Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan ( HVAM ), an online public school serving K-12 students throughout the state, will celebrate its graduates with its first-ever in-person commencement ceremony this weekend.
  • The ceremony will take place at Riverside Park in Auburn Hills at 11 a.m.
  • Details for the graduation can be found below or on HVAMs Facebook page .
  • Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan (HVAM) is an online public-school program of Mesick Consolidated Schools, serving students across the state of Michigan.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Rebecka Butcher Vice President/General Manager in Flint, MI

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Monday, March 14, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Rebecka Butcher has been named Vice President/General Manager of WSMH (FOX) in Flint, MI.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Rebecka Butcher has been named Vice President/General Manager of WSMH (FOX) in Flint, MI.
  • Butcher, who served as VP and General Manager of WEYI/WBSF from 2008-2015, returns to the stations from Adams Outdoor Advertising, where she most recently served as the General Sales Manager.
  • In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Sinclairs Chief Operating Officer and President of Broadcast said, Rebecka is well-respected with deep relationships in the community.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local sports and news.

Acadeum Launches Dual Enrollment Network to Significantly Expand Access to College Courses and Degree Pathways

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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The new dual enrollment program will offer eligible students access to more than 500 college-level courses from a growing network of participating institutions with significant dual enrollment experience, including Baker College in Owosso, Michigan, Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio, and Western Texas College in Snyder, Texas.

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  • The new dual enrollment program will offer eligible students access to more than 500 college-level courses from a growing network of participating institutions with significant dual enrollment experience, including Baker College in Owosso, Michigan, Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio, and Western Texas College in Snyder, Texas.
  • We are excited to expand opportunities for learners across the country to access our nationally recognized dual credit program through this partnership."
  • However, a 2018 Government Accountability Office report found significant disparities in access to dual enrollment, with fewer courses offered at low income and smaller schools.
  • Course-sharing continues to grow in popularity among higher education institutions as they seek to expand access to high-quality courses.

Baker College Names Dr. Scott A. Wowra New Dean of Colleges of Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences and Social Science

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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OWOSSO, Mich., August 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Baker College , one of Michigan's largest, private non-profit colleges and the top private transfer school in the state, has announced it has named Dr. Scott A. Wowra its new Dean of the Colleges of Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences and Social Science.

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  • OWOSSO, Mich., August 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Baker College , one of Michigan's largest, private non-profit colleges and the top private transfer school in the state, has announced it has named Dr. Scott A. Wowra its new Dean of the Colleges of Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences and Social Science.
  • Dr. Wowra assumed the new position effective July 1, 2021, and replaces retiring Dean, Dr. Patty Kaufman.
  • Dr. Wowra began his career at Baker College in 2012, as an adjunct faculty member teaching psychology courses in research methods and statistics.
  • "His passion and leadership in the Colleges of Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences and Social Science will be of immediate benefit to our Baker College students and faculty, and we're thrilled to count him among the BakerProud."

Baker College to Offer New, "OnlineLive" Learning Modality Beginning Fall 2021

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Monday, June 7, 2021
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OWOSSO, Mich., June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Baker College , Michigan's largest, private non-profit college and the top private transfer school in the state, will offer OnlineLive, a new learning modality option for students, beginning in the fall 2021 semester.

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  • OWOSSO, Mich., June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Baker College , Michigan's largest, private non-profit college and the top private transfer school in the state, will offer OnlineLive, a new learning modality option for students, beginning in the fall 2021 semester.
  • OnlineLive will provide students a real-time, synchronous remote learning option, in addition to Baker College's current live/in-person and asynchronous Baker College Online modalities.
  • Baker College also continues to offer its in-person learning modality at campuses in Auburn Hills, Cadillac, Jackson, Muskegon and Owosso (coming to Royal Oak in fall 2022).
  • More information about Baker College campuses, Baker College Online and the new Baker College OnlineLive learning modality is available at baker.edu.

Baker College Announces Plans for Fall 2021 Return to Campus

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
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15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --All in-person classes and lab courses will resume in-full, and on-campus housing will be open to student residents, at all Baker College campuses across Michigan for the new academic year, which begins August 23, 2021.

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  • 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --All in-person classes and lab courses will resume in-full, and on-campus housing will be open to student residents, at all Baker College campuses across Michigan for the new academic year, which begins August 23, 2021.
  • Additionally, in partnership with Rite Aid, Baker College is currently offering on-campus vaccination clinic sites exclusively for Baker students and staff.\n"We look forward to welcoming our faculty, staff and students back to campus for the start of the fall semester," said Baker College President, Dr. Bart Daig.
  • "As COVID-19 vaccinations continue to progress in our state and throughout local communities, we are cautiously optimistic about returning to relative normalcy this fall.
  • Baker College has multiple on-ground campus locations and two affiliate sites across the state, as well as an online global campus offering more than 40 academic program options for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Baker College Appoints Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officers

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Monday, March 1, 2021
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OWOSSO, Mich., March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Baker College , Michigan's largest, private not-for-profit college and top private transfer school in the state, has announced the appointment of three Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officers.

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  • OWOSSO, Mich., March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Baker College , Michigan's largest, private not-for-profit college and top private transfer school in the state, has announced the appointment of three Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officers.
  • In addition to their new titles as DEI Officers, Clark, Chief Human Resource Officer; Louch, President of Baker College Online and Center for Graduate Studies; and Marshall, Director of Human Services program, will retain their current roles and responsibilities with Baker.
  • In their new roles, the DEI Officers will work closely with Baker College President, Dr. Bart Daig, the provost, academic deans, faculty, staff and students to ensure that Baker's goals of diversity, equity and inclusion are embraced across all campuses.
  • Founded in 1911, Baker College is Michigan's largest, private not-for-profit college and the top private transfer school in the state.

Baker College Cyber Defense Club Wins Michigan 2021 Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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OWOSSO, Mich., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An eight-person Baker College Cyber Defense Club undergraduate student team recently earned the top spot at the statewide 2021 Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC), part of the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition , created by the Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security .

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  • OWOSSO, Mich., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An eight-person Baker College Cyber Defense Club undergraduate student team recently earned the top spot at the statewide 2021 Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC), part of the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition , created by the Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security .
  • Due to the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19, this year's competition was held remotely on Feb. 13, 2021.
  • To earn the 2021 Michigan statewide title, Baker bested competitors from Davenport University, Jackson Community College and Wayne State University.
  • Founded in 1911, Baker College is Michigan's largest, private not-for-profit college and the top private transfer school in the state.

Baker College to Build Flagship Metro-Detroit Campus in Downtown Royal Oak

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Monday, January 25, 2021
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ROYAL OAK, Mich., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Baker College , Michigan's largest, private not-for-profit college and the top private transfer school in the state, has announced its new, state-of-the-art metro Detroit campus is coming to downtown Royal Oak.

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  • ROYAL OAK, Mich., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Baker College , Michigan's largest, private not-for-profit college and the top private transfer school in the state, has announced its new, state-of-the-art metro Detroit campus is coming to downtown Royal Oak.
  • The planned 86,000-square-foot, seven-story Baker College Royal Oak campus will be located at 420 S. Lafayette Ave., at the intersection of S. Lafayette and 5th Avenue.
  • "We have spent a great deal of time and effort on our journey to find the perfect new home for Baker College in Oakland County, and are confident that downtown Royal Oak offers everything we need, want and more," said Jacqui Spicer, Baker College COO.
  • Founded in 1911, Baker College is Michigan's largest, private not-for-profit college and the top private transfer school in the state.

Henry Ford College and Baker College Sign Articulation Agreement

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
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OWOSSO, Mich., Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Baker College , Michigan's largest private, not-for-profit college and top private transfer school in the state, and Henry Ford College (HFC), a student-centered, evidence-based public community college, signed an official articulation agreement at a virtual ceremony today, Dec. 17, 2020.

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  • OWOSSO, Mich., Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Baker College , Michigan's largest private, not-for-profit college and top private transfer school in the state, and Henry Ford College (HFC), a student-centered, evidence-based public community college, signed an official articulation agreement at a virtual ceremony today, Dec. 17, 2020.
  • The articulation, or credit transfer, agreement provides HFC students with resources for a simplified and streamlined pathway to bachelor's degree studies at Baker College.
  • The agreement, which takes effect immediately, was signed on behalf of the higher education institutions by Dr. Bart Daig, president of Baker College, and Russell A. Kavalhuna, president of Henry Ford College.
  • Dr. Daig was joined virtually by Baker College of Auburn Hills Campus President, Pete Karsten, and Dr. Jill Langen, Baker College provost.