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Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success

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The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences provides integrative educational programs and conducts research focused on reciprocal relationships; relationships among individuals, families and their near environments with the goal of improving the quality of life within a dynamic global community.

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Fashion show puts Western students' design skills, resilience on display

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Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success

A frustrated mom tries to work on her computer while her kids demand her attention.

WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids

Lori Evesque in her greenhouse at Natural Cycles Farm.

WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

A mother and her son kneel beside bags of groceries in their home.

Two Broncos tapped to help address racial disparity in COVID-19 outcomes

Al Mauriello sews a mask on her sewing machine.

Sew worth it—fashion design students use skills to craft masks for hospital workers

FCS student and faculty member recognized by the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - June 9

WMU's MODA puts on fashion show at the Kalamazoo State Theatre - March 21

WMU's Fashion Merchandising program ranked #15 Best Bachelor Degrees in Fashion Merchandising - March 8

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