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Seita Scholars to share stories with Congressional panel

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… During the third stop on the caucus's four-city national listening tour, U.S. Rep. Dave Camp of  of Midland, Mich., … Horizons Conference Center and Temple Theatre. The event is being scheduled in conjunction with Casey Family … goal of the Listening Tour is to allow lawmakers to gain a better understanding of the current state of foster care …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1096

WMU expert tells PBS audience University has resources to help vulnerable students transition to college

College of Education and Human Development

… vulnerable students transition to college Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The transition from high … can be difficult for any student. For those with learning disabilities, it can be even more challenging as they … college admissions counselors and high school counselors to better prepare students to come to college by doing some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71595

Michigan has minerals America needs

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Trump Administration's list of 35 mineral and mineral groups deemed … in Michigan, although more research needs to be done to better characterize their locations, quantity and quality. … dysprosium, erbium, europium, gadolinium, holmium, lanthanum, lutetium, neodymium, praseodymium, samarium, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/54012

Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world cybersecurity RSO

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the most of their first year at Western in 2024.   Their biggest idea? Creating the registered student organization (RSO) and nonprofit Western … everyone,” says McElroy.   For McElroy, WRAVEN is bigger than just cybersecurity. It’s also about creating …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/wraven-cybersecurity-rso

Founder of Forensic Fluids Labs to kick off spring speaker series

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… (not verified) on Lemberg KALAMAZOO—A forensic toxicologist and founder of a local oral fluid drug testing lab will … 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11 , in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at … Lorenz Lemberg Lemberg is a forensic toxicologist with more than 20 years of toxicology and pharmacology experience. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3818

Grad student who lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind

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… Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Losing his vision has opened Robert Parsons' eyes to a future filled … communities. It's a jarring contrast to his life less than a decade ago—a college dropout working a retail job he … able to introduce me to so many opportunities and ways of bettering myself and picking myself back up to be able to go …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64537

Service-learning honors go to students, faculty, community groups

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… winners Dr. Michael Millar, associate professor of Spanish Dr. Timothy Palmer, professor of management Dr. Edmund … and cultural sensitivity training into his courses to better prepare his students to engage with members of … During the 2010 academic year, PeaceJam hosted more than 40 service learning projects, all with excellent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/446

WMU supply chain student one of six to receive national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… supply chain management student from Lake Orion, Michigan, is among six students from across the country to receive a … including internships and case competitions. “ This prestigious recognition is a testament to both Nicole's … She is the kind of student who makes everyone around her better. This award reflects not only her talent but the …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/richter-scholarship-nicole-sherman

Major construction projects underway aim to redefine WMU campus experience

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… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A season of transformation is underway at Western Michigan University as three major construction projects begin to reshape campus this summer, each designed to enhance student well-being, … students in mind, the Golden Oaks will house more than 1,000 students in modern, pod-style rooms featuring …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-summer-construction-projects-underway-redefine-campus-experience

WMU part of state effort to boost student success in high-risk courses

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… WMU part of state effort to boost student success in high-risk courses Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … "The Gateways to Completion program—G2C—enables WMU to better serve those students who are at risk of not … Gateways to Completion process, which is used by more than 40 colleges and universities in the United States to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36877