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WMU wide receiver Corey Davis earns multiple all-America honors

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… named an Associated Press, USA Today, Sports Illustrated, Walter Camp Football Foundation and Sporting News … to have four seasons of 900 or more yards. Last week, Davis was named the Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of … head to MAC Championship | Dec. 2, 2016 Community send-off set as WMU football team heads for Detroit | Nov. 30, 2016 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36840

Making AI more accessible for people with speech differences

W Magazine

… researchers from Michigan State University who were awarded an NSF Convergence Accelerator Grant to shift … technology they currently use and where it falls short. "We want to get a good feel for how much they're using it, why … research team. "We are approaching the project with a mindset that improved technology is not enough, and that true …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71793

Numerous events in November to honor veterans

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… to Heroes" will take place during the WMU-Buffalo game in Waldo Stadium. The time for that game has not yet been … announced. The K-Wings Military Appreciation Night has been set for Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Wings Event Center. Doors … will commence at 1 p.m., and pizza will be provided afterward. Service members are encouraged to bring their unit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36106

Experts slated for upcoming Michigan Autism Conference

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… on the neurodevelopmental disorder. The conference, set for Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 14-16 , is dedicated … Dr. Jen Austin , a lecturer at the University of South Wales. Austin obtained her doctoral degree from Florida … which served as a catalyst for the national movement toward autism insurance reform. Her presentation is "Favors, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34858

WMU alum and former trustee wins U.S. legal profession's highest award

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… and former trustee wins U.S. legal profession's highest award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Archer speaks … meeting. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The American Bar Association has awarded its top accolade to Western Michigan University … I was taught I was going to college by parents who never set foot on a college campus." Archer recounted the path …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34568

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials

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… Mich.—The Michigan Center for Adult College Success has awarded a grant of $620,000 to support Western Michigan … to opportunity in a knowledge-based economy. The grant was one of nine awarded through The Center’s competitive … the Kalamazoo Promise initiative.” The initiative is set to launch later this year, with the first cohort of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/wmu-kalamazoo-valley-kalamazoo-promise-recieve-innovation-investment-award-grant

Speaker to discuss meshing four generations in workplace

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… in the labor force, with each generation having a unique set of attitudes, values and work styles. During his … of Kalamazoo and Western Michigan University to heighten awareness of diversity issues in the workplace. In addition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31220

Western Michigan University teams up with Detroit Lions as official educational partner

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… the Detroit Lions Western Michigan University Service Award at Ford Field ahead of the Lions' matchup against the … the Detroit Lions Western Michigan University Service Award. This $5,000 scholarship recognizes Cross’ extensive … alumni. As part of this partnership, Ford Field will be the setting for Western admissions and alumni events.   In …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/western-michigan-university-detroit-lions-official-educational-partner

Eleven incoming students earn $60,000 Foundation Scholarships

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… a pool of more than 100 applicants. To be eligible for the award, they had to have a high school grade point … or higher at the end of their junior year. The 2016 award recipients have a 4.1 average high school GPA, and many … to attend WMU. The Foundation Scholarship fund is set up in the WMU Foundation. Donations to the fund can be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32204

Broncos Lead internship unlocks sport management student's potential

College of Education and Human Development

… of the big leagues, working with a non-profit was not part of Gracie Shettler's original game plan in … come from." A non-profit organization, Kzoo LEADERs was established to empower underprivileged youth in the … Lead program. "The program instructors really tried to set us up for success, not only in the current internship …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/shettler-broncos-lead-internship-sport-managment-experience