Plan ahead this fall
October 2, 2026 | Lolera Tesema
If colder game days, tailgates, or off-campus gatherings are part of your fall routine, take a moment to plan ahead! Before going out, consider your budget, transportation, and personal limits around alcohol, cannabis, and sports betting. Making these decisions in advance can help you enjoy time with friends while protecting your well-being, finances, and plans for the week ahead. Visit Wolverine Wellness for prevention resources to support a more balanced fall season! Read more...
De-stress this election cycle with tips from Wolverine Wellness
October 17, 2024 | Sara Holliday
Mary Jo Desprez is no stranger to times of stress.
As the long-time director of health promotion and Wolverine Wellness at U-M, she and her team support both students and staff through personal and campus-wide challenges as well as national and international events that impact the well-being of our community. Read more...
A sober movement
Fall 2024 | Katie Frankhart, Michigan Alum Magazine
The room was nearing capacity as students filed in for the Halloween-themed party in North Quad. A waitlist had formed the same day word started to spread about the event across the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus. The bartenders poured faster, serving those lucky enough to make the cut.
There was a palpable buzz as the paint-and-pour kicked off, yet everyone was stone-cold sober. And thanks to the bartender’s alcohol-free concoctions, no hangovers threatened to haunt these students the next morning. Read more...