GVSU Battle Creek Scholars

05/19/2026

Check out this month's edition of the GVSU Forum Newsletter featuring our graduating scholars! We are so proud of their hard work and are excited to see their continued success in their careers. Congratulations Graduates! 🎓

Separate events honored students in the Cook Leadership Academy, Battle Creek and Thompson scholar programs.

04/21/2026

This past Saturday was a night full of love, celebration, and so many proud moments 🎓💙

We had the honor of celebrating our 12 graduating seniors and recognizing our amazing scholars who made the Deans List, our dedicated peer mentors, and our top 10 most engaged students. Seeing everyone be recognized and celebrated was truly so special 🥹.

A HUGE thank you to the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and BCPS staff for coming out to support us, and to all the friends and families who showed up with so much love—it meant everything 🤍!!

To our seniors and scholars, we are beyond proud of you. Your hard work, growth, and dedication do not go unnoticed. This is only the beginning, and we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish 💫🎓⚓️

04/14/2026

A little sneak peak at the bts of what our scholars have been up to this semester 👀

• Indoor swimming 🏊🏼‍♀️
• Game Night 🎮
• Mock Interviews 💭💼
• Senior Exit pt 2 🎓🥂

02/27/2026

Our Graduate Assistant, Rachel Lappano, is a Master of Social Work student for the Battle Creek Scholars Program, where she supports students through academic planning, mentorship, and connecting them with campus and community resources. From student-led appointments to mock interviews and Lead Mentorship programming, Rachel is passionate about helping students grow and recognize their own strengths.

After graduation, she plans to pursue medical or disability-based social work and hopes to work in a hospital setting. Thank you for all your hard work, we are so proud of you, Rachel, and can’t wait to see all you accomplish! 💙✨

Read the article about Rachel here: https://www.gvsu.edu/gs/module-news-view.htm?storyId=D639B735-C8C6-C402-4CEEC708833FCA62&siteModuleId=912D659D-C029-9672-CD03149F25137C85

02/10/2026

Happy Black History Month. Throughout the month, we will be highlighting Black students in our program and celebrating their presence within our community. We are proud to support and uplift our students. 💙⚓

01/31/2026

Sibs & Kids Weekend at GVSU ⚓️
A special tradition where students, faculty, and staff get to share a glimpse of campus life with their families and little ones 🫶
A weekend full of fun with interactive activities, games, campus tours, and special events for all ages — the perfect time for bonding and making memories 💙

Featuring the amazing families and siblings from our program 😁⚓️

12/31/2025

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year, Battle Creek Scholars!! 🎄✨ We can’t wait to see what 2026 brings. Have a fun and safe break, and we’ll see you soon!

12/12/2025

Early Career Teachers (ECTs) in Battle Creek are wrapping up a busy and productive first semester. Whether they are new to teaching or new to the district, they’re bringing fresh perspectives and strong commitment to their classrooms.

Alongside our ECTs, we are also proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our teacher interns. In accordance with a long-standing GVSU tradition, BCPS interns Haven Boyers (left) and Lyndsi Martin (right) were formally honored alongside their classmates at this teacher pinning ceremony. This milestone recognizes the successful completion of their education training and the near conclusion of their internship in Battle Creek. Congratulations 🎉

12/12/2025

Battle Creek Scholars turned into mini chefs! 👩🏽‍🍳🔥
Huge shoutout to HTM Professor Kirsten Rydzewski for teaching us how to whip up Esquites, Chicken Tinga Tacos, Tomatillo Salsa & more.
We cooked, we laughed, we ate way too much… and we even left with recipes AND ingredients! 10/10 😋🌮

12/12/2025

🎓 Congratulations to Quadri on graduating this past Saturday! 🎉
We’re so proud to highlight him for our Senior Spotlight. As part of his feature, we asked him a few questions about his time here.

One of them was:
“Which was your favorite year and why?”

Quadri shared:
“2023, because that’s when I started my meetings with Estefany.”
He said those meetings meant a lot to him, they helped him grow, stay motivated, and feel genuinely supported throughout the year(s). 💛

We’re so excited to celebrate everything he’s accomplished and can’t wait to see what he does next. Congratulations, Quadri you did it! 🌟

11/13/2025

One of our Battle Creek Scholar Seniors, Noah Prysock, shared his educational journey at GVSU’s Michigan Listens event last week. We’d like to celebrate Noah’s triumph over adversity and his commitment to his education as he navigates the college journey and prepares for graduate school. Congratulations Noah, we can’t wait to see the amazing things you will do 💙🤍!

https://www.gvsu.edu/forum/view.htm?articleId=823F91D1-0903-4E58-2AEE555942AF6DA4