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Voter education gets a boost with new online campus tool

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… through Western Michigan University. Learn how to register, when and where to vote, and even what choices you … sign up for election reminders, get help with voter registration or voting by mail, and even find issues on their local ballot. The platform is the latest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69564

WMU emerita receives American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's highest honor

College of Health and Human Services

… its ASHA 2023 Convention in Boston on Friday, Nov. 17 . This is the highest honor bestowed by the organization, … their communicative successes,” says Hyter. “The struggles I have had as a Black woman in a discipline that still …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73379

Defining your success

Haworth College of Business

… on Anna-Maria Astor KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Managing finances is an overwhelming task for many individuals across the … and security create a foundation for living without distress,” Astor says. “One challenge is that financial literacy is not common in many U.S. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69900

Broncos find meaning, networking and career prep through Detroit’s Umoja Debate Team internship

W Magazine

… summer camp offered through Umoja Debate Team in Detroit is no ordinary kids camp. It's a unique youth empowerment … of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Supporting those students this summer were five current Western students interning as … Dobson , a psychology major who transferred to Western this year, sees the relationship-building aspect of her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72532

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

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… children Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on An interdisciplinary team of researchers from Western Michigan University, WMed and University of Michigan is working to develop new technology to help paramedics … situations requires quick thinking and accurate decision-making. Unfortunately, administering medications to …

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

Math and science experts chosen for teaching fellowship program

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… rural schools. KALAMAZOO—The third class of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellows , announced July 15, is bringing 13 new math and science professionals to Western … offer both cutting-edge preparation and real-world expertise in math and science.  The 13 fellows selected to attend …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8125

Western staff honored for making a difference for students, University success

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… Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Denise Champion , Lisah Crall, Andrew Francisco and Scott Hennessy will be … comfortable in approaching him with questions or suggestions,” writes his colleagues. Scott Hennessy Scott …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72256

Following her father’s footsteps: Lily Zwanka’s breakthrough into food marketing

Haworth College of Business

… opportunities for where I could go after graduation which is a fantastic feeling to have.” There are many reasons why Lily is excited to be a part of this field, but the work … I am today. It is how I got my first internship with Kellogg’s, made many friends, and learned how to network …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69899

Fall lecture series taps international ethics experts

Study of Ethics in Society

… Mich.—From controversies surrounding fictionalized historic dramas to problematic trends that have shaped … lecture series with national and international experts discussing topics that are relevant and timely. All events … the WMU Student Center, Dr. Lucia Krämer, professor of English cultural and media studies at the University of Passau …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72760

Educator honored with Emerging Scholar Award for global work to expand critical public health knowledge

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Dr. Shannon McMorrow is being celebrated for her teaching and research that has impacted multiple disciplines and shows great potential for future work. McMorrow, associate professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs and returning master’s of public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72654