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Education and human development honors alumni at 26th annual award ceremony

College of Education and Human Development

… University is honoring   Dr. Leadriane Roby  and   Dr. Donald E. Thompson  with Golden Apple Awards,  Dr. Odell … his first physical therapy clinic after graduation to work with clients of all ages, from aspiring NFL and high … of the Grand Rapids Gold, an affiliate of the Denver Nuggets (NBA). As one of the founding members of the Gold, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/09/education-human-development-cehd-alumni-awards-golden-apple-keystone-2024

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

WMU co-leading new NSF-funded center dedicated to advancing sustainable packaging

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Dr. Priyanka Sharma, Dr. Jason Wang , and students will work closely with industry members to translate scientific … discoveries into scalable technologies while building a workforce trained in circular materials and sustainable … of innovative packaging technology. Lastly, it is working towards developing a highly skilled workforce in the …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/center-plastic-paper-hybrid-end-life-solutions

Merze Tate Explorers discover cooking with STEM with WMU nutrition and dietetics program

College of Education and Human Development

… program Submitted by Chris Hybels on Merze Tate Explorers showing their drawings of a healthy meal using the MyPlate … included a food label reading activity complete with door prizes. The highlight of the day was a presentation … which included examples of settings where dietitians work and an interactive activity involving the U.S. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71324

WMU, WMed join forces in $1.37M project to reduce prehospital medication errors for children

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… Michigan University, WMed and University of Michigan is working to develop new technology to help paramedics better … who must often read tiny drug labels and calculate dosages on the fly.  That's why an interdisciplinary team … just 1-3% of paramedic emergency encounters, yet studies show a 31% error rate in all drugs administered by EMS to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71778

Visiting artists series celebrates international diversity

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… Thursday, Jan. 28-31 León Gabriela León , who lives and works in Oaxaca, Mexico, will be on campus working with … of being and perception of the world. She has shown those works in Mexico as well as abroad. In addition, … for the New York City Opera, U.S. Cultural Ambassadors of Music, Grammy Award-Winner Bill Summers, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4297

WMU’s East Hall to be renovated for use as alumni center

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… into play as a central part of campus life. “More than a dozen years ago, we had all of our East Campus buildings … Even that communitywide involvement and extraordinary work by KDC, they say, could not overcome the financial … constructed near the intersection of Oakland Drive and Howard Street. While the decision on the future is new and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3415

WMU to announce region’s only graduate certificate in tribal governance as it hosts Native American U.S. assistant secretary for Indian Affairs at talk

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… is We Talk’s Spring Keynote Speaker. He will discuss how the traditional Seven Grandfathers teaching has guided his work in public service and helped him to engage across … tribal nations allows the opportunity to provide tribally endorsed resources to increase capacity building within …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71354

WMU student one of four in state to win prestigious $5,000 scholarship

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… when I received the announcement email. My family told me how proud they were, and that was the greatest feeling." … deserving of this scholarship. I know Sean will continue to do great things in the supply chain industry." A ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18574

WMUK schedules on-air spring membership drive

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… "Listeners all over Southwest Michigan are letting us know how much they value having a public radio station based in … the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for local program work that was supported in part by station members. Licensed … began service in 1971. Learn more about WMUK or make a donation. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45779