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WMU part of $2.3 million program to boost diversity in economics

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Economists base much of their work on the belief that equal opportunity is vital to how society functions. Yet, the economics profession has … program designed to increase diversity in economics doctoral degrees and professions. The American Economic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53730

Western student leaders attend inaugural first-generation college celebration at White House

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… Méndez and Joana Zuniga received word they were among a few dozen college students from around the country selected to … building with important people," says Méndez, a social work student from St. Joseph, Michigan. Méndez and U.S. Sen. … have positioned them for such recognitions and consider how they will continue to grow their contributions and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73523

Future leaders in research start at WMU

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… in WMU’s Human Performance Institute are hard at work. The lab specializes in ergonomics, as well as product … financial markets and international trade. And many do spend hours scrutinizing slides under microscopes to … into these various realms to learn and to contribute. In so doing, WMU professors are benefitting society through their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49166

WMU faculty awarded NSF grant to explore fast-growing hydrogeology field

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Where is the best place to drill a well? How does water flow underground? What contaminants are in our … in Maryland for the NSF award. Collaborators include Drs. Peggy McNeal and Joel Moore . McNeal, who earned a doctorate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62867

Julie K. TerMeer obituary

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… Services unit of WMU's Sindecuse Health Center. She was working full time at Sindecuse while also working on a master's degree in social work at WMU. … flowers, and those who wish to send them are encouraged to do so. Memorial gifts also may be made to Plainwell High …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32212

Overcoming gang life is topic of diversity series talk

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… personal story and discuss hardships faced by students and how to transcend obstacles as well as pursue passions. … While on campus Sept. 30, Hernandez also will present two workshops for WMU employees. The morning program is for … enrolled at Michigan State University and earned a doctoral degree in sociology, specializing in the sociology …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27152

He’s back: James Rhodes’ 40-year WMU story

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… And this year, he’s again back again—this time as both a doctoral degree candidate and a faculty specialist.  “I … as a high school student in the early 1980s. His mom was working at AT&T (then Michigan Bell) and shared her … as automated vehicles and robots, mean job security—the biggest benefit of the computer science career. Students will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65975

Dr. Shannon McMorrow receives Fulbright Specialist award for global health collaboration

College of Health and Human Services

… knowledge and fostering sustainable partnerships. Her work will focus on advancing public and global health … at the Makerere University School of Public Health. Her work focused on expanding critical public health knowledge …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/05/mcmorrow-receives-fulbright-specialist-award

WMU lauded again with Washington Monthly top-100 ranking

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… News & World Report and Forbes. The Washington Monthly methodology is designed to rate college and universities for the good they are doing for the country. About the ranking Rather than ranking … detail on student earnings 10 years after enrolling, how likely it is that students are able to pay down school …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42194

Event aims to help students with research

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… The events is open to all WMU students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Waldo Library is staging "Night of the Research Paper" from … one-on-one assistance through all or part of the process of doing a research paper or project. "Don't be a research … can be made. "We want to help our students do their best work and learn about the great materials available through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27986