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World hunger relief nonprofit is subject of next Entrepreneurship Forum
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… in Lot 72R next to Schneider Hall. Foods Resource Bank Supported by more than 200 U.S. growing projects, which last year raised $3.3 million to support 62 overseas programs, Foods Resource Bank's 15 member … more than 30 countries. The nonprofit raises resources to support the capability and desire of small farmers in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19610
Enterprising alumna finds herself in fashion
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… girl, but fully embodies today, inspiring and teaching the up-and-coming generation of fashion lovers. Ware is the … in Brooklyn, New York, where she teaches sewing and design to young fashion enthusiasts. She also is a multiply … she worked in the nonprofit sector for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Forbes Funds, and the Girl Scouts in New …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37905
College of Arts and Sciences faculty earn coveted rotations with federal programs
College of Arts and Sciences
… and this can only help the University with its growth upon his return. It will also help him to better communicate … He was tapped for the rotation shortly after he wrapped up a two-year appointment as a program officer for the NSF, … was involved not only in funding research projects but in updating solicitations on what areas the NSF would like to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68126
Empowering Futures takes student support to new levels
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… Empowering Futures takes student support to new levels Submitted by Erin Flynn on Kannon … Lead Internship Program—to give students wrap-around support as they prepare for a meaningful career and life well lived. Personalized support when students need it most Student Success Hub …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71795
Donation helps WMU foster entrepreneur success in Kalamazoo community
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… queens who led empires?" wondered Ndao-Brumblay, who grew up in Senegal but now lives in Kalamazoo. "What I found as a … network of business professionals the program opened her up to. "It gave me courage and the push I needed to actually … business mindset." Initially, WMU's program focused on startups within the University. But, with the help of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55256
Western student powers launch of new compostability testing center
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… Plants . "We've gone to the next level and set our system up to automatically capture data and generate reports for … to the USDA , between 30% and 40% of the country's food supply ends up in landfills. Wang led development of the lab. … of August. "We feel like compostability is going to be a significant part of consumers and brand owners coming …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68373
WMU softball honored for top-25 team GPA
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… 11 during conference play, and as the MAC Tournament runner-up, battling to the championship round as the No. 5 seed. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27809
WMU students eligible for deep discount on symphony tickets
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… recently announced by KSO officials. Students who show up at the venue box office with their Bronco Cards an hour … the event range from $12 to $60. For a complete rundown on upcoming events, visit the KSO website …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27882
Alumnus turned top Seattle tech CEO tackles health care arena
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… Accolade combines virtual primary care, mental health support and expert medical opinion services with intelligent … my misery was to rebel, not to go to class, just to screw up.” Fortunately, his father, Gopal, recognized his son’s … for me to start my life over,” he says. “So, I basically begged Dr. Azim Houshyar to let me take 25 credits in one …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75128
WMU receives $2 million grant to assist farmworker community
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… awarded more than $2 million over the next five years to support first-year, first-generation undergraduate students … component Dr. Jorge Rodriguez The WMU-CAMP program is designed to address a federally identified priority that calls … investigator and an associate professor of engineering design, manufacturing and management systems. "The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42667