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Why I Give: The Elshafeis

W Magazine

… bachelor’s in political science from Western, followed by a Doctor of Law from Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois … aspirations.  “During my fourth and fifth year, I worked 30 to 40 hours a week for a manufacturing company in … credits WMU for providing valuable life lessons. “I learned how to balance work, school and social obligations; budget …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75870

WMU supply chain student one of six to receive national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… recognition is a testament to both Nicole's hard work and the robust nature of our program,” says Dr. Marcel … truly made a difference. Receiving this scholarship opens doors to new opportunities, connecting me to a network of … build confidence, improve my communication skills and learn how to solve problems in real time. In the classroom, case …

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

WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families

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… of Grand Rapids Public Schools, who earned her doctoral degree from Western's educational leadership, … solutions. We are excited to roll up our sleeves and work collaboratively to improve developmental, educational … for the children of Southeast Grand Rapids." The W.K. Kellogg Foundation , which has invested in Grand Rapids and built …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66620

Experts to address rapidly changing food industry during Western’s virtual Food Marketing Conference

Haworth College of Business

… conference lineup offers everything from a perspective on how consumers engage with brands in a post-COVID-19 world, to how the political environment in the United States affects … In addition, attendees will have an opportunity to network with professionals from around the world from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63371

STEM instruction reform focus of $1.4 million Hughes Medical grant

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… this year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A $1.4 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to Western Michigan … Education" is the title of the WMU effort. The extensive work will focus on both reforming the curriculum and … the 3 million students who annually enter college do so with the intent to major in a STEM discipline. Only …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16296

Native American Heritage Month 2024 recognized on Western's campus through variety of events

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… NASO can continue to break stereotypical ideas on how tribal entities operate to conserve our land and protect … and relational approaches to land, water, agriculture and work with ecological systems." Sherwood adds that … and I look forward to experiencing it and for people to see how influential he is," adds Wolverton. "He has a deep level …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/native-american-heritage-month-2024-events-planned

Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage

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… custodians—to earn their teacher certification while they work, mitigating some of the barriers that impede qualified … back to this who are in schools already in some capacity. How can we fast-track them to getting certification?" … work to stay financially afloat. "It will be a tremendous opportunity not just for WMU, but KPS and Benton …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810

Sustainable agriculture practices, access to food and healthful eating focus of fall lecture series

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… presentations Canceled. Sept. 5: " Nutrition That Really Works: A Quantum Approach from a Doctor of Natural Medicine," Dr. LeAnn Fritz , New Hope … Institute of the Environment and Sustainability Sept. 19: "How Did Meat Become a Global Food?" Dr. Wilson Warren , WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48802

WMU set to cultivate next generation of school psychologists with landmark grant

College of Education and Human Development

… expecting to graduate 15-16 new students annually, and in doing so, increase the number of school psychologists … through synchronous online learning.   "This approach doesn't just cut costs for students; it empowers them to … release . “LEO is committed to supporting the needs of our workforce across the state, and we’re investing in a …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/07/school-psychologist-grant-michigan-college-education-human-development

Student aviation careers ready for takeoff with launch of Aviate partnership

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… an airline," says Suzie Targosz , a 2018 WMU alumna who now works as a flight instructor in the College of Aviation. … new partnership means a lot to students like Tristan McClendon , an incoming freshman from Orland Park, Illinois, who … the airlines." "So, when you get to the airlines, you know how to study the material, you know how the basic flow of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58142