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WMU recognized again for forestry management under national program with new focus

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… includes Tree Campus K-12 and Tree Campus Healthcare as a way to distinguish those institutions from college and … program, an Arbor Day observance and sponsorship of student service-learning projects. "Your entire campus community … be proud of your sustained commitment to environmental stewardship," read a letter from the Arbor Day Foundation. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61814

Public can review, 'invest in' student innovations at event

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… A product useful to police, fire departments or emergency service organizations. A product which has a significant … products and hear student pitches on several of them. While walk-ins are welcome, organizers are asking people to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20425

Communitywide race and fun run has Halloween theme

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… will take place on Nov. 1 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Don't pack away those costumes after the parties and trick-or-treating … building. Immediately following the race, there will be an awards ceremony featuring prizes for best costume as well as … provide students with opportunities for networking, service and cultural enrichment, helping them gain a broader …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19776

Nour Khaiara is growing into her goals

Haworth College of Business

… vital to my academic and career goals. Additionally, being awarded this scholarship has motivated me further and … support my professional goals,” she says. “The career services team offers valuable tools such as networking … of the industry operate.” However, Khaiara’s passion for HR was something she spent time discovering. She says this to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/humanresourcemanagement-nourkhaiara-scholarship-growth

Balancing cybersecurity and business goals

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… cybersecurity and business goals Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jesse Blaine KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Cyber-attacks can … bad actors can commit. Whether it’s social engineering, software vulnerabilities or even compromising hardware, … for security online with the need for companies to provide services that will generate profits,” says Jesse, who has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68924

WMU among grant winners recognized at 'Americas' summit

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… Innovation Fund competition April 9 . The universities awarded grants were celebrated the following day at a … piloted last summer by the College of Health and Human Services and funded by the Fetzer Institute in Kalamazoo. … of the Fence is offered through WMU Study Abroad in the Haenicke Institute for Global Education. To learn more, visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23193

WMU grads ready for diplomas and promise of 89 percent success rate

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… through employment, continued education or military service. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Thousands of Western Michigan University seniors are hurtling toward May 2 graduation with the knowledge that last year's … in the $40,000 to $45,000 range. A student looking into an aerospace engineering degree would find a 91 percent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22630

Business accelerator launched to help student entrepreneurs

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… students must demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service, which can be launched within a short period of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8806

WMU School of Medicine will be named for medical device pioneer

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… in his community. William Johnston "My grandfather always focused on patient outcomes," Stryker says. "His innovation work and research was never about himself but always about the patient, better … to medicine, medical research, innovative products and service to patient health care outcomes. We are thrilled to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14100

New affiliation creates opportunity for international experiences in student affairs education

College of Education and Human Development

… experience at WMU. The international exchange initiative was launched by  Dr. Ramona Lewis , HESA program … campus. "As an international student herself, Amie was interested in international student affairs, so they … experience. Lewis believes the willingness of student service departments at both campuses will be vital to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72637