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National Guardsman, a WMU alum, helps lead effort to feed thousands of Michigan families

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… distributed boxes to hundreds of people in their cars. “It was really nice to be out in public and actually see the … for,” he says.  “Part of the reason we joined the guard was to be able to give back to our neighbors. We are also … That job, paired with the experience he gained at WMU, set him up for success in the uncharted territory he’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59294

WMU supply chain program once again named top program in U.S.

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… against much larger schools," says 2020 graduate John Hayward . "WMU offers a customized experience that involves a … diverse curriculum, which gives students a versatile skill set. The level of commitment from the faculty, advisors and … gain the background to successfully launch my career." Hayward accepted a position in the TRACK Rotational Program at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60197

Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of color

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… hired voice actors to play the parts of mothers looking to set up therapy appointments for their teenage daughters. … to not be called back is very damaging, especially if it was the first time they were trying to reach out for help," … reasons also as to why these things occur." Going forward, Gates sees potential for testing whether implicit bias …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63368

Prescribed burns planned at Asylum Lake Friday, April 2

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… allow. Prescribed burns are fires that are intentionally set and carefully managed. They are periodically necessary … be right for a burn to take place. Consequently, organizers wait until 24 hours before a scheduled burn to give the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63807

Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations

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… health care aspirations Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sierra Ward is an incoming freshman interested in pursuing a degree … Mich.—From police officer to doctor to pharmacist, Sierra Ward's career aspirations have evolved with her life … to continue that legacy and break generational curses and set your family and your community on the right track." For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190

The love of learning: Karen Larsen’s enthusiasm for discovering new things

Haworth College of Business

… believes her curiosity and love for learning is what will set her apart from others. “I love learning about … people, and people are what Larsen knows best. Even if she was unsure of where the perfect fit for her was before committing to her programs, she had supporters …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69665

ISM student wins $3,000 scholarship

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… is the latest integrated supply management student to be awarded a statewide scholarship from the Transportation Club … that are necessary to succeed in the supply chain field. "I was excited to learn that I had been awarded the … a career working for a global company with her sights set on a position overseas. About the program The ISM …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26068

A beast of a book: WMU professor translates Godzilla novellas

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… that wreaks havoc on Japan after it is awoken by an underwater hydrogen bomb, the film made waves as both a form of entertainment and as a political … were only published in the Japanese language, he became set on translating them into English. After a two-year labor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73605

Sales students continue high performance at national competitions

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… Institute National Sales Challenge . The two-person team was composed of Asad Khaja of Kalamazoo and Alexa DeVos of … for the role-play portion of the competition, which was held Nov. 19-21 at William Paterson University. Last … challenge involved meeting with a bank branch manager to set up a mutual referral relationship where the given …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20776

Balancing cybersecurity and business goals

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… cybersecurity and business goals Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jesse Blaine KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Cyber-attacks can … bad actors can commit. Whether it’s social engineering, software vulnerabilities or even compromising hardware, … cybersecurity professionals must possess a broad knowledge set to combat threats. “The biggest challenge is being able …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68924