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Interdisciplinary evaluation program helps WMU alum become energy leader

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… Interdisciplinary evaluation program helps WMU alum become energy … gave me more choice and made me much more invested in what I was learning and wanting to do it well, and it … in that kind of environment that allowed me to take care of what I needed to do for my family and build myself back up, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54503

Shining light on the future of disinfection

W Magazine

… Shining light on the future of disinfection Submitted by Erin Flynn on Students place their … really going to help people. At the end of the day, that's what this is about. It's about mitigating risk and cutting … for WMU's Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation. "What a great opportunity here locally to celebrate great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61834

Education meets innovation: Interior design students envision accessible future for teen living with rare progressive disease

W Magazine

… Education meets innovation: Interior design students envision accessible future for teen living with rare … house, whether he's going to school or an appointment or whatever, he rides a four-wheeler. Our house is built into a … and share them with those families who are also struggling to find accessible spaces. "Every step of this

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69849

WMU students shed light on Kalamazoo's early settlers

College of Arts and Sciences

… make a pleasant spot for a summer picnic. However, there is more that lies beneath the surface—and in this case it’s Kalamazoo’s first Euro-American cemetery.     … points here, and the story that comes out of that is what students are able to find through available historical …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/10/kutzlerhistory3404

Nutrition and dietetics internship program presented with School Spirit Award

College of Education and Human Development

… program presented with School Spirit Award Submitted by Chris Hybels on Left to right are Meghan Wilkinson, Natalia … good guest speakers presenting on this topic, talking about what is causing current climate change in the world of … can implement our small change. One of those changes they suggested was cutting down on things, like meat consumption, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73203

First Global Education Program cohort inspired to expand global learning opportunities for kids

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… over spring break in 2019. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The world is more connected than ever, and Western Michigan … Michigan. "It is really meaningful to be able to share what we've gained from international travel in a format like … and educational institutions there. That kind of showed us what the difference in the economic structure is there …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68108

Small business advocate: Madie Gracey’s journey to developing her local community

Haworth College of Business

… University senior Madie Gracey from Ann Arbor, Michigan, is eager to own a business of her own someday and help others along the way. Studying entrepreneurship, she is learning how to grow her community. Madie Gracey “I chose … brainstorming her future projects, while reflecting on what truly makes a business succeed. “I enjoy developing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70832

WMU honors two for teaching excellence

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is honoring Dr. Jon Adams , associate professor of English, and Dr. Richard Malott , professor of psychology, for … students to be actively engaged in the learning and connect what he is teaching to real-world experiences, according to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1650

Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of color

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Loneliness from isolation, stress and anxiety over health threats and … They are a tell-tale sign of the times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the pandemic has pushed … who called back and the content of their messages. Overall, what we found is providers in southwest Michigan were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63368

Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations

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… care aspirations Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sierra Ward is an incoming freshman interested in pursuing a degree in … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From police officer to doctor to pharmacist, Sierra Ward's career aspirations have evolved with her … standing are dying or getting sicker faster than others. What does their home life look like? Do they have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190