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Two Broncos tapped to help address racial disparity in COVID-19 outcomes

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… Two Broncos tapped to help address racial disparity in COVID-19 outcomes Submitted by Erin Flynn on … well as higher education, she says she's honored to apply what she's learned and experienced to advance the task … for many Michiganders beyond COVID-19." One of the biggest challenges facing the task force is time. The group is

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59420

New program pairs Western students with MSP to bring justice in unsolved murders

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… Michigan State Police Detective First Lieutenant Chuck Christensen, center, talks with students in a lab on campus. … alleviate some of the heavy lifting from the front end of this," says Detective First Lieutenant Chuck Christensen . … hands dirty and review it from inception all the way to what detectives were doing 20 years later that the primary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63526

Western recognized for its support of wounded military members

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… next to a helicopter at a base in Diyarbakir, Turkey, is an Air Force veteran and Western geographic information … Operation Hat Trick (OHT) named Western as a finalist for its 2021 Excellence in Service Award and will make a … wounded service members and veterans. "I am very proud of what Western Michigan has done to support Operation Hat …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64735

Early childhood educator appointed board president of Kalamazoo County Ready 4s

College of Education and Human Development

… president of Kalamazoo County Ready 4s Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Regena Nelson says will use her passion and … leaders in education, government and business  to identify what could be done to intervene early and prepare children. … as the new board president."    Program Benefits The biggest benefit of the program for most families is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72088

Prof wins a 2015 Independent Publisher Book Award

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… Prof wins a 2015 Independent Publisher Book Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … wellness past and its central figure, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg , has won an Independent Publisher Book Award, known as … and subsequent film by the same name. Kellogg grew up in what essentially was then a small, semi-frontier town, yet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26352

WMU researcher's grant renewed for investigation of employment barriers among marginalized populations

College of Education and Human Development

… barriers among marginalized populations Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Gemarco Peterson KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Michigan University's  Dr. Gemarco Peterson,  assistant professor in the Department of Counselor Education … respectively, individuals from underserved populations. "What we've started doing is conducting preliminary analyses …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73205

Standout business graduate enters workforce armed with grit, resilience

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… Elizabeth Heinz) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Leaders are forged in crisis. It comes as no surprise then that Kordell Smith … wall,” he says. “I kind of began to lose the excitement of what was a big life decision.” Smith, who grew up in … business. He had a knack for negotiating and loved to haggle for bargains at garage sales with his friends. That …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59046

Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy

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… master's degrees from WMU, was named 2019 Middle School English Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Council of Teachers … just clicked with this general English class. They struggled with reading and writing, and I identified with that." … teachers are able to tap into their own style to figure out what works best in the classroom and build on that. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56425

New rankings put WMU supply chain program at No. 2 in nation

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… schools according to program reputation and tech emphasis. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … was to help students gain insight into the curricula of what are commonly regarded as the top programs in the United … universities should look to the example it has set for what a truly modern supply chain management program looks …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21637

Mathematics student accepted into prestigious international program

College of Arts and Sciences

… , a 19-year-old senior at Western Michigan University, is taking his love for mathematics international with his … Nichols' path to this achievement began with a simple suggestion from a friend after a Math Club meeting, sparking … see how far you've come. And good luck to everyone pursuing what they love.” For more WMU news, arts and events , visit …

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