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Crypto-mining student business honored with $10,000 award

Haworth College of Business

… a higher social purpose. Walker, a 2023 finance graduate from Mattawan, Michigan, has big plans for the business. “CryptoShovel is focused on building and operating low-energy … designed and sold a clothing line based on student news. “My experiences in entrepreneurship fueled my desire for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72045

Broncos find meaning, networking and career prep through Detroit’s Umoja Debate Team internship

W Magazine

… summer camp offered through Umoja Debate Team in Detroit is no ordinary kids camp. It's a unique youth empowerment … long-term career success. Shortly after graduating, Jerjuan Howard, BA '20, founded Umoja Debate Team. Each summer, … impact on kids, particularly preventing Black children from being misdiagnosed with a mental health or behavioral …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72532

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

News

… Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of … Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Loneliness from isolation, stress and anxiety over health threats and …

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

Seniors honored for academic excellence as 2023 Presidential Scholars

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… to represent their unit as a WMU Presidential Scholar. This year, scholars were chosen from a senior class of 4,748 … proud of their intellectual and artistic accomplishments so far, and I know they will continue to amaze and inspire us … the structure of proteins and other large molecules and how changes in the structures may be able to treat diseases. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71023

WMU grad helps combat 'brain drain' with his social startup

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… WMU grad helps combat 'brain drain' with his social startup Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … graduation, many young professionals migrate away from the comfort of their college town in search of a better … migration also causes hardship for the community. Studies show that college grads drive innovation and economic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47828

Family and consumer sciences students welcomed back with renovated labs

College of Education and Human Development

… students welcomed back with renovated labs Submitted by Chris Hybels on Kitchen supplies are now easily accessible in … in 1965. Originally serving and accommodating curriculum from the College of Industrial and Engineering Technology … production. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to create patterns with the plotter in Simpson's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73254

WMU student wins honorable mention for documentary

News

… Documentary category. A record number of 1,538 total submissions were received this year for the entire competition. … in pursuing his dreams. It recounts Simon's journey from a youngster relegated to special education classes to a … experience, going into more detail about his life and how hard it was for him growing up." Simon grew up in West …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31328

Students, employees encouraged to participate in COVID-19 screening events

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… Recreation Center, and a one-way flow has been established for people walking through the facility in order to … coming in with their screening badge, they're ready to show it. So, we're really happy." In the first day alone, … get this done for free," says Aubrey Chambers , a sophomore from Midland, Michigan. "It was so fast and easy. I haven't …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60914

Former students honor legacy of world-renowned WMU religion and society professor

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… in the Department of Comparative Religion for 54 years. "His life's work has been trying to bring people together and … thousands of students. "He really teaches his students how to think critically about the world," says Byrd. "It … things." Siebert's investment in his students extended far beyond the classroom—inviting students to international …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56636

ISM student one of four statewide awarded $5,000 industry scholarship

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ISM student one of four statewide awarded $5,000 industry … Lynsey DeGraaf , an integrated supply management major from Parchment, is one of only four students statewide to … work, and it is a great relief to not have to worry about how I'm going to pay for my last semester at WMU." Honors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25688