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Alumna's app idea gives voice to those with speech difficulties

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… brainstorm has led to the creation of a new iPad app that can give voice to children and adults who have difficulty … represent a variety of actions, people and things that can also be strung together to create phrases or complete sentences. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1881

Western researchers develop a special boot to save limbs and lives

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… patients with non-healing foot ulcers. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Diabetes is a national concern, affecting more than one in 10 Americans. Among the many health challenges it causes, the … to the FDA for approval and generating funding to move into the commercialization phase. If all goes as planned, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64303

Figures of speech: Instructor helps Kalamazoo TV anchor recover his voice

W Magazine

… audial source that his livelihood depends on had rebelled against him out of the blue the previous year, … Dominianni says he feared the worst. Was it lung cancer? Extensive imaging concluded it wasn’t. Was it a … he continued to seek medical help, Dominianni ultimately returned close to where his problems suddenly began. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59637

Western honors, celebrates veterans with student scholarship, local events

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… to pursue her and her husband’s U.S. military careers before finding her purpose at Western Michigan University. … family, navigating different schools in different cities—it can be challenging whether you are on active duty or not,” … helped. Interdisciplinary classes have given me insights into different degrees while allowing me to fulfill my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66151

Board authorizes issuance of bonds for series of construction projects

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… $72 million—for approximately $144 million in proceeds—to be used for future and ongoing campus construction. The … costs for a building donated to WMU in late 2011 to be the home of the Western Michigan University School of … new main campus residence hall and renovation of East Hall into the WMU Alumni Center. If market conditions are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7650

Sessions on solar garden project slated for campus community

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on The solar garden will be installed adjacent to Floyd Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two … WMU Board of Trustees authorized the University to enter into a series of agreements to grant an approximately … distribution system. Consumer Energy’s electric customers can receive solar energy credits from the program. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28105

Fine arts staff using skills for pandemic-fighting mask production

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… have temporarily set aside silk, soubresaut instruction and canvas to make room for cotton fabric for at-home mask … for a long haul, explains MacKenzie, who is doing her best to buy fabric from local and independently owned … initially bought about 450 yards of fabric and separated it into bags for mask makers to pick up from her porch. They …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58953

Wetland projects test waters to restart research at WMU

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… shoreline, Dr. Tiffany Schriever's work is no day at the beach. Her research involves measuring water quality and … the process because that's what we live for, to go out into the field, and that's really the only way we have … to rising lake levels. "For example, Ludington State Park can't use a back country campground, and some trails are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60039

Interdisciplinary evaluation program helps WMU alum become energy leader

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… Interdisciplinary evaluation program helps WMU alum become energy leader Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … the legacy of those who came before us by doing all that we can to help those who come after us," former first lady … Coryn , program director. She walked away eager to dive into the field of evaluation. "I was kind of blown away by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54503

Environmentally-focused student reels in internship with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

College of Arts and Sciences

… opportunity blends both Powers' passions and skills. She began learning Spanish in elementary school through a … almost done with her Spanish major and is excited to delve into courses that focus more on the environment and … is a huge gap of accessibility," she explains. “If they can't get this information in their language, they're not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75928