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Bronson School of Nursing wins $2 million grant to boost diversity

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… $5,000 internal Western Michigan University grant has grown into a nearly $2 million federally funded, four-year project … than white students. "Greater diversity is also important because it helps increase the equity in our health care … be a model from which our other programs in the college can learn as they also strive to foster greater diversity in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43577

Study abroad scholarship opens world of opportunity for political science student

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… for an internship. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The death of Queen Elizabeth II sent ripples around the globe, including for Abbie … opportunities. "Now I'm really trying to find jobs where I can focus on writing." She also took the opportunity to … have them. They just have to put a little bit of effort into doing those scholarship applications and putting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69281

New Resiliency Center coordinates care for the ‘whole person’

W Magazine

… at a time. Coordinated care with individuals, family members and caregivers covering every aspect of a child’s life … has been on children, and I’m really excited to see how we can look at the whole family system.” The intent of the new … they need and coordinating care for people who come into the clinic,” Watson-Beasley says. “One of our many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63901

Forging a Creative Path: How Kayla Powers Built a Career on Her Own Terms

College of Fine Arts

… herself in a world that values speed over substance. As a fiber artist, she's built a creative practice that's deeply rooted in place, tuned into the seasons and embraces the art of slowness. Since … reminder of how organic life doesn't just survive but can truly thrive within (and even playfully reshape) the …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/09/wmu-alumni-kayla-powers

STEM Workforce Collaboratory established to improve WMU STEM programs, expand STEM workforce

College of Arts and Sciences

… STEM Workforce Collaboratory (STEM-WC) , a partnership between the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of … entity: where students, industry and academic communities can come together and collaborate on the development of … so that they can better incorporate industry needs into current and future curricula; to allow for industry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69684

Nonbargaining employee groups seek staff input

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… The event, which also was part of the groups' ongoing membership drives, was an opportunity to share information … Oct. 31 ; takes about 15-20 minutes to complete; and can be started, saved and restarted at a later time. It is … To encourage participation, respondents will be entered into a drawing for $10 gift cards. Entries will be made …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43027

Student team launching NASA competition dream

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… of building and launching rockets since watching “October Sky” in seventh grade. Now, as part of the College of … of 42 college teams, and the only Michigan school, accepted into the prestigi ous contest. Jonathan Wine, Ryan Dull and … student who serves as Lead Rocketry for WMU’s American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics chapter of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56773

Associate athletic director honored by professional organization

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… services at Western Michigan University, was inducted into the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society Hall of Fame … Trainer Award in 2009. Dennis Corbin Corbin, who has been a WMU staff member for more than 30 years, supervises the athletic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16887

Graduate student ready for new career in organizational change leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… in organizational change leadership Submitted by Chris Hybels on Sarah Eggerstedt KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Where does a master's degree fit into all of this?" Sarah Eggerstedt  never thought about … people and I think that's one of the best things that you can do in any role that you're in," adds Eggerstedt. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75534

Former PepsiCo CEO, industry leaders to speak at Food Marketing Conference

Haworth College of Business

… WMU Food Marketing Conference serves as an important link between the food industry‘s current trends and challenges … “We at Western Michigan University see our role as one that can assist industry retailers and wholesalers, consumer … Getting Beyond COVID-driven Habits Before They Harden Into Permanent Behaviors.” Additions to the conference …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66713