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Consortium hosts fall visit for prospective students

Students, faculty and staff from consortium partner institutions toured campus, met community and business leaders and learned about graduate programs.

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Senior director for ACE will deliver Teach-In keynote

Emmanual Guillory will open two days of Teach-In sessions with a keynote address on November 12.

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Battle Creek students earn experience, help community through internships

Students worked in health care, education, IT and marketing at multiple Battle Creek organizations.

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Article by Joseph Martin

Mental health summit focuses on belonging

Student panelists discussed their mental health and well-being experiences.

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Article by Patricia Stow Bolea

Faculty and staff sketches

Michelle Walters and Joy Murerwa were interviewed about a partnership to support REP4 FinLit.

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What's happening on campus

Homecoming is Nov. 7-8. All Laker families are invited to the University Club Trunk or Treat on Oct. 30.

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