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Campus gets ready for United Way launch

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… of 5 are preparing to enter kindergarten and early-learning programs supported by the regional United Way. There was a … to a United Way-supported Early Grade Reading Achievement program. More than $6.4 million was brought back to the … in employment and work readiness training through programs supported by United Way. More than 4.25 million …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18457

Michigan Autism Conference to bring who's who in autism to area

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… and director of the Applied Behavior Analysis Online Program at the Institute for Behavioral Studies in the Van …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18854

Leveling up experience-driven learning opportunities

W Magazine

… expanding research opportunities and bolstering educational programming.  "These projects are student-centered and put … marketing efforts and increase engagement. The yearlong program charges teams of students to imagine solutions to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75848

Journal on grandparenting launched by national center at WMU

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… field for scholars, clinicians, policymakers, educators, program administrators and family advocates. The inaugural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18130

Education and human development alumni recognized as most influential people of West Michigan

College of Education and Human Development

… Group and a graduate of WMU's educational leadership program,  was honored as a Notable West Michigan Leader in … to ensure that the Gold provide summer camps, reading programs in schools and local fundraisers. Read more about … she developed inclusivity hiring practices and diversity programs. Over her more-than-25-year career, Upton has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73266

Statewide summit to focus on college access for youth from foster care

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… oversees Fostering Success Michigan. "The summit is our biggest event of the year. We are hopeful that our statewide … colleagues and students, and learning about the support programs offered on 12 college campuses in Michigan. The day … care. The center also includes the acclaimed Seita Scholars program, which now annually supports some 160 students from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15655

WMU employees going the distance, can participate in Kalamazoo Marathon at no cost

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… every day. Using that as her base, she created a training program, including intervals, hills and long runs. From one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59104

Music therapy student finds belonging through mental health advocacy

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… and support, have found new purpose in helping people struggling with expressing emotions find their own voice. "The … say. "Once I found out that Western had a music therapy program, that just put my two worlds together." Mental … University. "I was going to classes, but I was really struggling." During the Western Student Association's Mental …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71821

Full range of campus and area events slated to honor King

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… a convocation, march, day of service, and educational programs and presentations . "Past, Present, and Future: … of homiletics and director of the Master of Divinity program at the Ecumenical Theological Society. Monday, … services. Art made by clients of various mental health programs will be on display as a reflection of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12675

Social work student finds passion, home at WMU

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… for connecting with others led him to social work, a program in which he found supportive mentors who propelled … work and to the greater society." Once homeless and struggling to find direction, Anderson feels like he's finally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57553