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Theatre graduate ready for next act, bolstered by support and mentorship

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… never be too much." Now poised to graduate from Western Michigan University on Saturday, April 30 , with a Bachelor … if I could go for it," says Taylor, who grew up in Troy, Michigan. "I think the best thing that WMU has done for me … work environment, and participated in Theatre for Community Health, a peer-education program that presented health …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67925

University's geospatial sciences designation to be touted at open house

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University later this month will celebrate its … Upjohn Center for the Study of Geographical Change and the Health Data Research, Analysis and Mapping Center, known as … making, public health and natural resource protection in Michigan and beyond. Open house attendees will be able to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43392

Inventive duo finalists in U.S. Patent Office-sponsored competition

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… for their life-saving medical device developed at Western Michigan University. Joseph Barnett and Stephen John are … USPTO experts and scientists from AbbVie, a leader in the health care sector. The next day, winners will be announced … from WMU in May, is in his first year at the University of Michigan Medical School. Both students plan careers as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27898

Prescribed burns OK'd at WMU's two nature preserves

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A combined 20 acres of land in two Western Michigan University nature preserves in Kalamazoo could be … They are periodically necessary to maintain and promote the health of native vegetation. If weather conditions are not … species and restores the site to its former ecological health." Since 2000, small parcels were intentionally burned …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45596

Longtime professor, administrator to become new business dean

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… national search, Dr. Satish Deshpande , a longtime Western Michigan University faculty member and administrator, will … has focused on managerial decision making and ethics, health care management, and applied psychology. He is widely … as labor negotiations and unions, personnel management in health care, small business labor issues, and ethical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44324

CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad

College of Education and Human Development

… and resilience," says  Ethan   Cheatham , a Western Michigan University sport management student. Cheatham was … students and faculty from the college's of business and health and human services, allowing for a well rounded and … No Poverty: End poverty in all its forms everywhere. Good Health and Well-Being: Ensure healthy lives and promote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74398

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute slates January Thaw event

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… Mich.—The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Western Michigan University will host its third annual January Thaw … has offered. The courses cover topics such as technology, health, art, history and politics while the trips provide … points of interest. Courses Flower Arranging. Genetics and Health. Finding Your Family in a University Library. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20891

Trustees approve moving forward with Cooley Law affiliation

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… on KALAMAZOO--A proposed affiliation between Western Michigan University and the Thomas M. Cooley Law School is a … 501(c)(3) entity but would become known as the Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. The … focus on the legal environment for business, education, health care or intellectual property. About Thomas M. Cooley …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6646

WMU Food Marketing Conference previews conference speaker lineup

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—The Food Marketing Conference (FMC) at Western Michigan University is set to gather food industry … in the food industry, including leadership and strategy, health and nutrition, private brands, consumer trends and … and inspired. Returning this year is A Taste of Western Michigan, a signature event that highlights opportunities to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72393

'Life-changing' gift: Western student receives hearing aids thanks to collaborative effort

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… collaboration between Western's Unified Clinics, Sindecuse Health Center, the Student Academy of Audiology and hearing … always had the opportunity to fully appreciate. The Western Michigan University student is experiencing it all now at … says Erin Augustyniak , a doctoral student from St. Joseph, Michigan. "We have our ears, but we really listen with our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65924