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Counseling Services offers support as WMU returns to campus

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… many aspects of everyday life, and higher education is no different. While adapting routines for health and … anything like this in their lifetime. It's okay to not have all of the answers and to need extra support." … for updated and accurate information. The transition from "normal life" to stay-at-home orders and distance learning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60511

Financial, academic support available for student-parents in need of child care assistance

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… my wife makes as a teacher weekly. We would have been struggling financially and with a whole bunch of other things if … graduation, because if they don't have child care, they're not able to take classes at the level they need," says Dr. … in the community. "We're a learner-centered University. We know students come in with all kinds of needs. So, this is no

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64780

Student skin care company claims entrepreneurship award

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When you have sensitive skin, the struggle to find products that work well for you is very real. … that Western Michigan University student  Irene Roberts knows well—one that compelled her to start Transparent Beauty … Michigan. “It seemed crazy to me that with all of the technology available that nobody had developed a way to keep …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64816

WMU using NEH grant to aid first-generation college students

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… to aid first-generation college students Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Dini Metro-Roland, far right, during … The NEH Humanities Access matching grant, announced Dec. 15 , will help H4E expand and create a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37253

Bell's Brewery partners with WMU, KVCC to offer internship

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… partners with WMU, KVCC to offer internship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Erika Brockberg, pictured, helped pilot a … West Michigan craft brewer Bell's Brewery has announced a partnership with Western Michigan University and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44258

New cannabis marketing course puts students on forefront of burgeoning industry

Haworth College of Business

… students on forefront of burgeoning industry Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It’s no secret recreational cannabis sales in Michigan are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68892

Ethics Center announces fall 2022 book clubs

Study of Ethics in Society

… Ethics Center announces fall 2022 book clubs Submitted by Sandra Borden on … begin Wednesday, Oct. 5 , and continue through the end of November. Participants will purchase and read the books on … first 10 people who sign up for a book club by registering no later than one week before the group’s first meeting. " …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69336

Nutrition and dietetics student receives award for excelling in internship with VA

College of Education and Human Development

… Dietetics' Outstanding Dietetics Student Awards. He was honored at the organization's annual conference for … to my amazing dietetic internship director who was kind enough to nominate me for the award and to my professors and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75532

Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast

College of Education and Human Development

… individuals who work full-time, who have families and we're now asking them to go to class," explains Dinehart. "We're … are going to be successful in getting a degree." "This is no small thing. The celebration that will be needed is going …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75250

Kalamazoo Ribfest features food, entertainment

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… and $40 for Friday and Saturday and include access to a no-waiting entry gate, a VIP tent with premier seating close … to 3:30 p.m., Absolute Addiction 4 to 5 p.m., Slim Gypsy Baggage 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys 7 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25823