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Volleyball announces 2018 schedule

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… at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, in their first home match of the season. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17 , in their first home match of the season. The exhibition is the first contest before … at Albany, University of Alabama at Birmingham and host school Michigan State University, before beginning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46961

Snyder picks William F. Pickard to fill out term as WMU trustee

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… June 22 that he has appointed Dr. William F. Pickard of Bloomfield Hills to serve as a trustee on the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees. Pickard, founder and chairman of Global … Ohio State University. He has taught at U-M's Ross Business School and at Wayne State University. For more news, arts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33143

WMU debuts new product design and innovation major

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… by Deanne Puca on Product design and innovation major to be offered in fall 2017 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will offer a new undergraduate program next fall that combines … upon the nationally ranked programs within the Gwen Frostic School of Art, the College of Engineering and Applied …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35836

Internships, faculty support help alumnus land job at ABC News

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… Erin Flynn on A post-graduation activity report reveals 94% of 2018-19 WMU graduates are actively employed or pursuing … breaking news stories from across the country. "It's kind of overwhelming at first because it's a big network. 'World … media as a student at WMU. "I had a lot of support from the School of Communication. Professors Sue Ellen Christian , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58013

Georgetown prof gives different take on voting in Ethics Center talk

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… Georgetown prof gives different take on voting in Ethics Center talk … OK to stay home on election day. That's the opinion of a Georgetown University professor, who will visit the … and Public Policy in the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business. Brennan's research focuses on democratic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34943

Protective Factors

Suicide Prevention Program

… a characteristic or attribute that reduces the likelihood of attempting or completing suicide. Protective factors are … suicide, e.g., strong beliefs about the meaning and value of life Social skills, e.g., decision-making, … members Opportunities to participate in and contribute to school or community projects and activities A reasonably …

https://wmich.edu/suicideprevention/basics/protective

WMU to host 11th annual Michigan Autism Conference

College of Arts and Sciences

… , coordinated by the Western Michigan University Department of Psychology, will take place from Oct. 11-13  at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo. The mission of the conference is to provide an opportunity for … There's a really nice array of options for teachers or school staff too.”  One of the standout features of the MAC …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73079

Flags lowered Wednesday for Sgt. 1st Class Michael Cathcart

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… on Sgt. 1st Class Michael Cathcart LANSING, Mich.—By order of Gov. Rick Snyder, flags on all campuses of Western Michigan University and throughout Michigan will … Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts. After completing high school at Bay City Central, Cathcart enlisted in the Army …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20375

Graduate student endeavors for social change through communication

College of Arts and Sciences

… began in his childhood listening to the radio and dreaming of becoming famous one day. As he matured and gained diverse experiences, he recognized the impact of media on societal change. Ebo's journey into journalism … science programs—with one exception.  “Western was the only school that I applied to for communications,” says Ebo. “I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74552

Racing into human resources: Tayler Trowbridge is crossing the finish line

Haworth College of Business

… semester at Western Michigan University with a strong sense of who she is professionally. A human resource management student at the … at Michigan State University. Having been accepted into the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, she will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73435