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Longtime educator, social work professional tapped to lead College of Health and Human Services as interim dean

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… social work professional tapped to lead College of Health and Human Services as interim dean Submitted by Erin … Dr. Jennifer Harrison , professor and director of Western Michigan University's School of Social Work , has been named … current and future behavioral health professionals, and the Michigan Youth Prevention and Recovery for Opioid Use …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72066

Calligraphy guild exhibits "On Healing…" in Health and Human Services gallery

College of Health and Human Services

… Calligraphy guild exhibits "On Healing…" in Health and Human Services gallery Jan. 28, 2013 The Pen … our world" is currently on display in the College of Health and Human Services second-floor gallery and will be … artists in this exhibit, guild members from throughout west Michigan and beyond, are pleased to have the opportunity to …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/pen-dragons-calligraphy-guild

Michigan State Police fund WMU Cold Case Program students: A win-win for justice and education

Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police

Michigan State Police fund WMU Cold Case Program students: A … by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Michigan State Police (MSP) is boosting its partnership with Western Michigan University's  Cold Case Program  by launching a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/72963

Spiritual Wellness Resources

Well-being Resources

… Environmental, Physical, Social, Spiritual Behavioral Health Services Outpatient substance use and behavioral … confidential counseling, and referral services to Western Michigan University employees, their dependents, and their … therapy, massage therapy, chiropractic care and sports medicine. There is also a pharmacy to easily access …

https://wmich.edu/well-being/resources/spiritual

WSA, GSA look to break down stigma, highlight resources with Mental Health Week

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… look to break down stigma, highlight resources with Mental Health Week Submitted by Erin Flynn on There will be … to interact with therapy dogs on campus throughout Mental Health Week. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Broncos lift each other up. … Student Association (GSA) as they partner for Mental Health Week . "This pandemic has taken so much away from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67584

First-of-its-kind research shows lake-effect snow trends in Southwest Michigan

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… research shows lake-effect snow trends in Southwest Michigan Submitted by Erin Flynn on Data collected over the past century indicates a high probability lower Michigan will see more lake-effect snow than average this … is coming, and it could be a snowy one in Southwest Michigan. Dr. Lei Meng , associate professor of geography, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66178

Western Michigan University takes esports initiative to next level with new competitive teams

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… Western Michigan University takes esports initiative to next level … with bigger audiences than the World Series. And Western Michigan University is ramping up its esports presence, … , a third-year civil engineering student from Rockford, Michigan, who has been part of Western's Esports @ WMU club …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66222

Health and Human Services' DEI office looks forward at end of successful year

College of Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services' DEI office looks forward at end … of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Western Michigan University's College of Health and Human Services. “But then when you look back at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67756

Research

Physical Therapy

… the physical therapy profession as well as the emergency medicine community (including physicians, other health care professionals, and hospital administrators). … the next aim is to present these findings at emergency medicine conferences.  Amy Heath My areas of scholarly …

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Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials

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… Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and … credentials Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Michigan Center for Adult College Success has awarded a … directly supporting the growth of industries such as health care, manufacturing and information technology in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/wmu-kalamazoo-valley-kalamazoo-promise-recieve-innovation-investment-award-grant