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Reading, writing and balancing a budget: Financial literacy coming to Michigan school curriculum

W Magazine

… and balancing a budget: Financial literacy coming to Michigan school curriculum Submitted by Erin Flynn on … not typically been taught in school. This will change in Michigan in coming years. In June, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer … course as part of their graduation requirement, making Michigan the 21st state to require financial literacy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69053

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

News

… Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of color Submitted by Erin … mental health concerns to crisis levels, yet a Western Michigan University study finds significant racial … Gates , an audit of mental health providers in southwest Michigan found Black and Arab American mothers who sought …

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

Western community comes together in support of Michigan State University

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… Western community comes together in support of Michigan State University Submitted by Erin Flynn on … in the Bernhard Center in the wake of a violent attack at Michigan State University that left three students dead and … those in need of support. Counseling Services at Sindecuse Health Center offers free counseling to all students as well …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70785

Associate professor joins grant to prepare Detroit students for health care professions

College of Education and Human Development

… professor joins grant to prepare Detroit students for health care professions Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. … of educational leadership in higher education at Western Michigan University, will be joining the grant project,  The Detroit Tri-County Social Work Health Career Opportunity Academy , to support students in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74345

Western joins Michigan universities in collaborative to spur innovation across state

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… Western joins Michigan universities in collaborative to spur innovation … state Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will play a key role in a new innovation … is partnering with four other universities to establish the Michigan University Innovation Capital Fund (MUICF) and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74711

Immigration Support

Immigration Support

… Updates 8/4/2025- Exciting news: Our new Terra Dotta ISSS Portal is live ! Terra Dotta is a secure, user-friendly … place.  Read Instructions to Login Access your Terra Dotta Portal International students are now automatically enrolled in GeoBlue health insurance.  Read all about it!  Read more immigration …

https://wmich.edu/immigration

Virtual Teacher Job Fair - Hosted by Eastern Michigan University

Career and Student Employment Services

… Virtual Teacher Job Fair - Hosted by Eastern Michigan University Submitted by Evan Heiser on Fairs and … in the Virtual Teacher Job Fair Hosted by Eastern Michigan University. .  The  EMU 2022 Virtual Teacher Job …

https://wmich.edu/events/66944

College of Health and Human Services offers new, redesigned programs for fall

College of Health and Human Services

… College of Health and Human Services offers new, redesigned programs … of 2019, the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Western Michigan University welcomed its first cohort of students, … as a nursing home administrator in the state of Michigan. We are pleased students have this new option to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68762

Horn Day 2017 features Michigan native Leelanee Sterrett

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… Horn Day 2017 features Michigan native Leelanee Sterrett Submitted by Deanne Puca on Sterrett KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Michigan native Leelanee Sterrett will headline the 2017 Horn Day festival at Western Michigan University. She will perform during the final …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37861

Governor Whitmer appoints WMU alumni to Michigan boards and commissions

College of Arts and Sciences

… Governor Whitmer appoints WMU alumni to Michigan boards and commissions Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently appointed several of Western Michigan University’s College of Arts and Sciences alumni to … and expiring March 30, 2022. Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery Ben Rimes, of St. Joseph, is the …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/whitmer-appoints-wmu-alumni