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Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of color

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… hired voice actors to play the parts of mothers looking to set up therapy appointments for their teenage daughters. … to not be called back is very damaging, especially if it was the first time they were trying to reach out for help," … reasons also as to why these things occur." Going forward, Gates sees potential for testing whether implicit bias …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63368

Prescribed burns planned at Asylum Lake Friday, April 2

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… allow. Prescribed burns are fires that are intentionally set and carefully managed. They are periodically necessary … be right for a burn to take place. Consequently, organizers wait until 24 hours before a scheduled burn to give the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63807

Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations

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… health care aspirations Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sierra Ward is an incoming freshman interested in pursuing a degree … Mich.—From police officer to doctor to pharmacist, Sierra Ward's career aspirations have evolved with her life … to continue that legacy and break generational curses and set your family and your community on the right track." For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190

WMU to host 10th International Conference on African Development

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… the 10th International Conference on African Development, set for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 17-18 , in the Bernhard … of Education, Health, Governance, Conflict, and Food and Water Security." Registration for the event begins at 8 a.m. … the WMU center. "We have to observe the world in a positive way without imposing our culture." Problems facing North …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48263

Phyllis E. Seabolt obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died July 13 . She was 93. Seabolt, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in … to the University. Survivors include a sister, Dr. Martha Warfield , WMU vice president for diversity and inclusion. … Church, 212 S. Park St. in Kalamazoo. A memorial service is set for 11 a.m. to noon , followed by a luncheon at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47964

Scholarship and storytelling: WMU professor's acclaimed historical-fiction imagines the life of Shakespeare's daughter

W Magazine

… in England for her new book, including the English Civil War. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Things won are done, joy’s soul lies … and the members of his family. Her seventh novel, “The Owl Was a Baker’s Daughter: The Continuing Adventures of Judith … more than up to the task. “The time period in which it’s set is not exactly the time period in which I have …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/print-author-grace-tiffany-historical-fiction-imagines-life-shakespeares

Student leader by day, business mogul by night

W Magazine

… benefits from certain ingredients, and also my main focus was marketing.” Despite a few bumps in the beginning of her … during a pandemic—Richardson kept at it and pushed on toward her dream. On a typical day over the summer, she would … who is happy to share her own Bronco success story. “WMU set me up for life by making me believe in myself. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62024

Local insights, global impact: An MBA journey at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… from across the country and world working together toward a common goal.” An Army officer in the logistics … York, as part of the 10 th Mountain Division as a fuel and water distribution platoon leader and maintenance control … critical it is to always be improving myself and my skill set.” Balaze notes that the professional accomplishment he …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/mba-steve-balaze

Keeping Kalamazoo welcoming is subject of town hall

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… hall meeting is being held Wednesday, Feb. 22 , to discuss ways of keeping the Kalamazoo area inclusive and welcoming in the wake of the divisive 2016 election campaign and President … to immigration and undocumented workers. The town hall is set for 6 to 8 p.m. on Western Michigan University's main …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38220

Football Broncos move up to No. 17 in AP Poll

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… up to No. 17 in the AP Poll and No. 18 in the USA Today Amway Coaches Poll. Four previously undefeated college … and Toledo. Remaining schedule Tuesday, Nov. 1, 8 p.m., away at Ball State Tuesday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m., away at Kent … head to MAC Championship | Dec. 2, 2016 Community send-off set as WMU football team heads for Detroit | Nov. 30, 2016 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/36052