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A shift away from traditional college textbooks is helping Washtenaw Community College students save millions of dollars. WEMU's Taylor Pinson reports.
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When it comes to mental health, statistics show people of color are less likely to seek treatment than white Americans. The reasons vary. Some attribute it to a disparity in health care coverage, some say it’s a mistrust of medical and mental health care systems, and others conclude it’s a cultural sensitivity to seeking emotional support outside the home. Whatever the case, three universities and colleges in Washtenaw County have come together to address the mental health needs of students of color. Cathy Shafran is joined by two guests with more information about the "Campuses in Color" support group.
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Washtenaw Community College has been awarded another $1.38 million to support students going into the Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technical, or STEM fields. We get more from WEMU's Taylor Pinson.
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There is a shortage of childcare workers in Washtenaw County, and around the state. But two local colleges are partnering to help change that. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.
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Today is World Mental Health Day. Mental health awareness has become a greater focus throughout the country. The pandemic has exacerbated a number of such issues for people. Students seem to have been particularly affected. WEMU's David Fair checks in with Erin Goldman, a counselor and clinical non-case manager at Washtenaw Community College, and Rachel Barsch, WCC's student activities supervisor, to look at the changes and what lay ahead.
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Many of Michigan’s community colleges are reducing the number of remedial courses they offer. and that includes Washtenaw Community College. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.
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Washtenaw Community College is responding to a growing shortage of truck drivers. WCC has partnered with an Ohio-based truck driver training program to offer local opportunities to be trained for almost-immediate employment. WEMU's Cathy Shafran explains.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to fade, local economists are predicting a strong recovery for Washtenaw County’s economy. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.
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Many Washtenaw County residents prefer their bicycles instead of cars as a means for transportation. In fact, the popularity of non-motorized…
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This week for "On The Ground Ypsi", WEMU's Lisa Barry and On the Ground Ypsi project manager Sarah Rigg talk to an area mother of one who started her own…