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Faculty member, students honored by YWCA Kalamazoo for their positive impact
College of Education and Human Development
… Achievement Award which is given to young women who have shown personal leadership while overcoming obstacles or … has demonstrated profound leadership abilities through her work with Kalamazoo Youth Development Network. … works tirelessly to ensure she creates spaces for others to do the same. She is pursuing her bachelor of science degree …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75615
Communitywide sustainability resource offerings keep evolving
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… Thanks primarily to a self-imposed sustainability fee adopted in 2010, students have built a strong and growing … pay the sustainability fee because they fund most of our work. This means our projects change as we hear from … resources already are available, and recent changes in how some are being provided are assisting my office with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53507
Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways
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… other chapters across the country, ensure their influential work isn’t halted. Traditionally AMOM members, which include … “We have increased the number of hotline calls we do by 60%,” says McLellan. “These hotlines are 30-minute … ability to bring joy at a time when many people would struggle to find it.” VanGilder characterized that particular …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59946
WMU recognized by area veterans as Purple Heart University
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… about the University. It's about people coming together to do the right thing and ensuring our veterans feel honored … individuals. For more information about eligibility and how to secure a permit, contact Unangst at (269) 387-4607 or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31902
Three accountancy students receive $15,000 scholarship
Haworth College of Business
… earned the award through their academic excellence and hard work. The merit-based scholarship is intended to encourage … college student, I initially thought I would struggle; however, the accounting curriculum and professors provided … all because Dr. Burke informed me of what WMU Haworth could do for my career.” About the award The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/pcaob-scholarship
WMU Haworth graduate publishes research during undergraduate studies
Haworth College of Business
… says Song. “Every research study needs to be narrowed down with a manageable scope and the potential to make … The idea came from talking with a friend who is currently working toward becoming an orthopedic surgeon. Based on this … s vast knowledge of health care IT, I decided to research how machine learning could be used to assist in the fields …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/cis-researchalex-campbellcarrie-songai
Physics professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success
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… Charles Henderson is being recognized for his exceptional work to improve science, technology, engineering and … changing energy and technology needs, Koretsky adds that adopting best practices for teaching STEM disciplines to … the future. “Dr. Henderson’s research seeks to understand how change strategies can be effectively developed and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72649
Aspiring educators gather from across the state to learn, grow and collaborate
College of Education and Human Development
… you want to be a Teacher?" event pose for a photo after the workshop. Attendees participating in team building … shared information about the job market for teachers and how to stand-out when applying for positions. “AEM at WMU is … introduced attendees to the work the teachers union does to support and uplift current, past, and future …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71409
Mental health and wellness a priority at WMU
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… health is a part of wellness that we often neglect or don't think about as much as we do physical health," says … process of incorporating the Equity in Mental Health Framework , which was created to help universities support and … as well as present opportunities for individuals to learn how to help themselves and others. "Gaining a better …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54667
Graduate student pushes the boundaries of traditional music genres with 'Tango Avenue'
W Magazine
… Kalamazoo, the project was nearly silenced by the crescendoing pandemic. Lockdowns forced recording cancellations in spring 2020, and the … “Also, I realized that a lot of my fellow musicians struggled because of the pandemic, so I tried to support them in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63905