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Take precautions to avoid getting, spreading influenza

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… an uptick in students with flu-like symptoms early in December, and we may see another wave in the next couple of weeks … says there are many steps members of the campus community can take to help keep the rate of seasonal flu cases on … "If Sindecuse is low on vaccine, campus community members can always get flu shots at their family physician's office …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4067

$5.5 million renovation unveiled at WMU-Grand Rapids Beltline location

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… $5.5 million renovation unveiled at WMU-Grand Rapids Beltline location Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … hub for talent in our city that we hope to retain and grow into the future business leaders of Grand Rapids." The … the Woodland Suites. "Research has shown many ways we can improve the way we are educating students," said Dawn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26334

WMU student develops AI solutions to enhance K-12 education assessment

College of Education and Human Development

… to enhance K-12 education assessment Submitted by Chris Hybels on Ernest Amoateng KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Contributing to the … scalability in student assessments. "My research looks into how well AI grading systems, especially ones using GPT, can fairly and accurately score 7th graders' creative …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/06/amoateng-artificial-intelligence-education-research

Western launches food marketing focus within MBA program

Haworth College of Business

… capacity through a curriculum developed by faculty members who have made Western’s food marketing program the best … moves as they gain opportunities in the workplace, but can still maintain progress toward the MBA no matter where … Also, in collaboration with our research center, students can earn credit for marketing, continuous improvement or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67144

University Libraries awards three scholarships to student employees

University Libraries

… Iskandar Kholmatov and Jithendran (Jithu) Senthilkumar have been selected to receive $1,000 scholarships to support … in the Tech lab has helped Gatz gain valuable skills he can use in his future teaching career. “It's great because I can use these skills to teach health in the classroom. With …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/04/student-scholarships

Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Whether in the lab, in the air or far beyond Earth's orbit, Western faculty members are blazing … in STEM fields. "Through her research, she has made significant contributions on understanding some of the most … engineering by guiding a number of graduate researchers into careers. "These former graduate students are presently …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65743

From a galaxy far, far away, a winner in 'Star Wars' contest

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Katelyn Clark had the force behind her and won the "Star Wars" contest sponsored by the … think that one of the most important lessons on ethics that can be found in the Star Wars movies is that anger doesn't … co-director, said Clark's entry was chosen because it taps into a less obvious moral lesson from the movies while also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29095

Putting student well-being ‘front and center’

W Magazine

… Putting student well-being ‘front and center’ Submitted by Megan Looker on … driving me insane," says senior Precious Onyegbule . "You can text your friends, FaceTime them all you want, but not … poll. “It will also give us a lot of really good insight into how our students are doing with their mental health, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63622

Collaborative effort at WMU supports health and safety of firefighters

College of Education and Human Development

… health and safety of firefighters Submitted by Chris Hybels on Igor Lapa, a on-call firefighter for Cooper … overall health and fitness, potential health problems can be identified and addressed before they lead to … needed and brought those things to Sindecuse." Dr. Gayle Ruggiero , medical director of Sindecuse Health Center, adds …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75647

Altitude Adjustment: How Life’s Turbulence Made This Delta Captain Soar

College of Aviation

… airline pilot for two decades, exemplifies that philosophy because he has faced that career dilemma at least three … as watching the sunset while flying through Hurricane Katrina, coming into Hawaii's Maui on a picture-perfect day, and a 757 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/05/geeting