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Program celebrates 40 years of supporting "ATYP-ical" young students

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… Now a graduate student in Western Michigan University's distinctive physician assistant (PA) program, George says … program that began with 22 advanced middle school students from seven area school districts and offered them the chance … want to see them succeed. And I have noticed, especially, how they treasure the friendships they make along the way." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67780

WMU using NEH grant to aid first-generation college students

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Dini Metro-Roland, far right, during one of last year's classes. KALAMAZOO, … that are taught by experienced WMU faculty members. It is a collaboration between the University Center for the … Open Doors Kalamazoo. About the grant Coupled with funding from other sources, the NEH grant will enable H4E to expand …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37253

WMU and new medical school offer dual MD-MBA degree

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… both a medical degree and master's in business administration with a concentration in healthcare in just five … of best practices in many different areas of business." How it works Applicants for the dual-degree program must … early decision program available to eligible students from WMU and Kalamazoo College. The GMAT, usually required …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13776

Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees

W Magazine

… by the crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Lesvos is idyllic. But growing among the olive … Camp, an encampment where some 15,000 people fleeing from war, terrorism and poverty in places like Syria and … me to my core thinking about what they've gone through and how they are just trying to have a better life." Richardson …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378

Logan Burgos: hitting a homerun in sports marketing

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Western Michigan University senior, Logan Burgos , is chasing his dreams. The marketing major from Homer Glen, Illinois, is beyond ready to start his … has helped to prepare Burgos for life after graduation. However, it is the direction he received during his time at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75461

Business faculty help coordinate interdisciplinary international conference

Haworth College of Business

… Business faculty help coordinate interdisciplinary international conference Submitted by Stacey … services, and Intindola coordinated a panel on animal welfare and environmental sustainability. “It was a great … across cultures,” says Intindola. “I was impressed with how the conference organizers drew everyone together and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62695

WMU Ethics Center sponsors contest on ethics of 'Star Wars'

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… University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is probing the outer reaches of the galaxy by holding a … contest to find out the ethical lessons people have learned from the "Star Wars" action films. The center's contest is … Ethics from 'Star Wars.'" The contest asks area residents far and wide to write about their favorite ethical take-away …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28938

Several internships with same company helped alumnus land job

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… University alumnus Robert Repke had initially directed his career aspirations toward a musical field. “I was … where he will experience four positions in two years. So far, he has conducted data analysis for natural gas systems … and operations planning that helps forecast and regular how much natural gas is in Michigan, and was a project …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58019

Department of Energy grants WMU $5M to advance carbon capture and storage

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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is on the leading edge of innovation aimed at curbing the … of climate change. The institution will receive $5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy … and we have other folks that are looking at the risks and how we mitigate and manage those risks. So it's a really …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/department-energy-awards-wmu-grant-carbon-capture-utilization-storage

Three new dinosaurs stomping into Rood Hall Dino Park in summer 2023

College of Arts and Sciences

… on campus: The Western Michigan University Dinosaur Park is about to gain three new friends, and it is all thanks to … and parents bring their kids out in the summer to show them the dinosaurs because it was outdoors and COVID-19 … Gillespie. “It addresses what’s built up in Michigan as far as economic minerals, especially in the Upper …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71118