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Philanthropic opportunities uncorked with new WMU wine
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… on Left to right: Dr. Derrick McIver, Joe Newman, Dr. Doug Lepisto, Megan Miller and Jason Olinger discuss the new Bronconess wine. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How do you create a purpose-driven brand that speaks to … students at WMU. Read more about the brand . The Project Working under the guidance of Drs. Derrick McIver and Doug …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55583
Alumna's personal experience will drive national strategy to combat human trafficking
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… of combatting human trafficking nationwide. President Donald Trump appointed Bella Hounakey to the United States … our country, but to also be part of a bigger system that is working on behalf of vulnerable populations," says Hounakey, … While she was free from the shackles of modern-day slavery, however, the trauma of five years of torture remained. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56872
WMU foster youth effort boosting its role as national training resource
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… care youth find college success is getting national kudos and is the base for a new service to increase … professional training to more than 200 new coach mentors working in nine states. With that full year of training to … student advising. Also last winter, Bennett was invited to do coach training for advisors in California's university …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33567
Snyder picks William F. Pickard to fill out term as WMU trustee
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… of experience to the board, and I am confident he will do substantial work to ensure the success of the University," Snyder said … a master's degree from the University of Michigan and a doctoral degree from Ohio State University. He has taught at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33143
Think Big initiative shifts from thought to action
W Magazine
… trying to differentiate ourselves," says Claire Herhold, a doctoral candidate at WMU studying public history. That … the rising cost of tuition, and the changing nature of work. The Challenges Nationwide, the number of public high … correlated with this trend," Proudfoot says. "We must do something different, and we must become more competitive, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57294
Why I Give: David Sluyter
W Magazine
… a half weeks. Finally, upon graduating from WMU with his doctorate in counseling psychology and subsequent work for community mental health organizations, he fell hook, line and sinker for the great outdoors. “I didn’t like my job at the time, so I left and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71780
Engineering students’ project designed to improve clinic’s efficiency wins national acclaim
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… Engineering Program is extremely proud of the work Sam, Sean and Paul completed,” says Dana Hammond , … challenges that spring 2020 presented as an opportunity to show their diverse skills and flexibility.” Paul Geyer, Sean … and installing hallway desks for specialists to reduce down-time between patients. Geyer also developed a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61515
Three high-profile graduates to receive WMU's top alumni honor
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… on its graduates. The 2018 award recipients are Ed Gordon , an Emmy award-winning journalist and radio and TV … Additionally, he can be heard on "The Steve Harvey Morning Show" and he delivers "Right Now" with Ed Gordon, daily … greener packaging, support literacy and art programs, work on the prevention of hunger, and provide vocational …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49360
WMU Study Abroad nears pre-Covid levels, faculty-led programs drive participation growth
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… students are traveling to Europe, Asia and Latin America. However, programs span the globe, with offerings in Africa, … with a trusted teacher. They appeal to students who are working, heavily involved on campus or busy with other … obligations. The short duration of the trip keeps costs down, and the university's scholarships and financial aid …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadgrowth
WMU now has rapid-result COVID-19 testing
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… and assist the institution with campus return plans. “The biggest advantage to WMU providing the rapid-result antigen … taken much longer to produce results. The antigen test, however, can offer results within 15 minutes, Slates says. … Critical infrastructure employees, especially health care workers and first responders. By understanding how the virus …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59788