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WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter

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… matter Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is putting students in control of their … is responding with a first-of-its-kind effort for any Michigan public university, launching a new platform to meet … and career success Thrive: Focused on physical and mental health Matter: Focused on identifying purpose and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62074

Center for Fostering Success announces new partner, transition plans

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Center for Fostering Success, the … and career achievements among youth who have aged out of Michigan's foster care system. The WMU center is now … acknowledge the collaboration with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan College Access Network, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47347

First Lady Snyder to visit WMU, highlight campus assualt prevention initiative

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Snyder KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Michigan First Lady Sue Snyder will visit the Western Michigan University campus Monday, Nov. 9 , to highlight the … Snyder Snyder has dedicated her time as First Lady to the health, safety and well-being of Michigan's children and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28113

Trustees approve new three-year contract with AFSCME

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… during a special conference-call meeting Aug. 14 , Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees approved a new … in the new contract call for increases to employee share of health care premiums; changes to retiree health benefits for those with an initial hire date that is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26182

Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess 2024

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… Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some campus services at Western Michigan University will be on reduced hours during spring … regular business hours throughout the recess. Sindecuse Health Center , including the pharmacy, will maintain … emergencies should be referred to local hospitals or other health care providers. The Student Recreation Center (SRC) …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74685

Trustees approve retirements of three faculty, three staff members

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… and three staff members were approved by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees at its April 22 … D. Straube , associate professor of interdisciplinary health programs, effective March 11, 2015. Dr. Sherria D. … specialist I-professional specialist of interdisciplinary health programs, effective June 30, 2015. Change in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/25389

College of Education and Human Development instructors earn university awards for first-year experience course

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… and Human Development were recently honored by Western Michigan University for their outstanding instruction and …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/12/first-year-fye-award-education-human-development-andree-voss-2025

Trustees approve three-year contract with teaching assistants

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting at its July 8 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a new … 2016 for teaching assistants with one-half appointments. Health care payment restructuring to provide a $325 subsidy … elimination of the University's current contribution toward health care premiums for only those teaching assistants …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25540

Professor to star in one-hour radio special on NPR stations

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… (not verified) on Downey KALAMAZOO—Radio listeners across Michigan will be entertained by a Western Michigan University professor Saturday, Oct. 27, when she is featured on her own one-hour special on Michigan Radio. In addition to being host and co-producer, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2585

WMU researchers creating national database of religious response to COVID-19

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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Research underway at Western Michigan University will create a national archive of … religion plays in our communities, our politics and our health care." A team of graduate students is working with … lectures and presentations from religious leaders, health officials and religion scholars; and webpages …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60002