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Big data and the future of diagnosing mental disorders

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… future of diagnosing mental disorders Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What if testing for Autism … disorder. Using the novel framework, ASD-DiagNet, the team was able to classify ASD using accessible patient data. “We … in data,” says Fong. Increased access to benchmark data sets such as the Autism Brain Imaging Data Exchange has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65069

Western honors staff for impact on students and campus community in 2023-24

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… recognize four exceptional staff members during the Fall Awards Celebration on  Friday, Oct. 11 , for their … are recipients of the prestigious Make a Difference Award, which is one of the University’s highest honors for … involved in providing thousands of meals daily. “What sets William apart is his work ethic and constant caring. At …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/make-difference-award-annual-winners-2023-24

WMU researcher wins $800,000 NSF grant to assess education efforts

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… that will mine a treasure trove of large-scale data sets, analyze them and come up with ways to inform the design of large evaluations of teacher development initiatives. "In education, we're always asking and trying to answer questions about what …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29895

More than a job: Gaining career-ready skills at the library

University Libraries

… students how to navigate the information universe is one way University Libraries helps them achieve academic success … job experience or opportunity to work in a professional setting. These early job experiences can help them gain … less anxious about not knowing how to do something right away, due to having a space to learn in without judgment.” …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/02/impact-report-more-job

Community values focus of Heritage Hall grand opening

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… heralded as "the Acropolis of Kalamazoo." Heritage Hall was the campus' first building and was constructed after the Kalamazoo community successfully … opportunities Additional self-guided tour opportunities are set for 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and 1 to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27910

Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching

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… as the recipients of this year's Distinguished Teaching Awards during WMU's Academic Convocation at 2 p.m. Friday, … address along with the presentation of other campuswide awards honoring this year's Emerging Scholar, Distinguished … disciplines. "Allison is passionate, dedicated and an asset to WMU," wrote one former student. "She has taken an art …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27321

Celebrations, activities mark beginning of fall semester

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… traffic, students who can't arrive by noon will need to wait and move in any time Saturday, Sept. 5, through Monday … move in. Most residence hall students are expected to be settled in their rooms by the end of Saturday. One Stop … and more than 450 booths, where students can peruse the wares of area merchants and get information about WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26602

Western students leave their mark near campus through mural experience

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… in the arts," says Weiss. For many students, this was the largest art project they've ever worked on. Students … Campus. On the side of the Campus Pointe strip mall, at Howard Street and Michigan Avenue, students armed with paint … Zenz himself understands the importance of building a broad set of professional skills. While earning his degree in art, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-students-leave-mark-through-mural-experience-gwen-frostic-school-art

WMU Study Abroad celebrates new, nationally competitive Gilman award winners

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Study Abroad celebrates new, nationally competitive Gilman award winners Submitted by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich. … of eight Western Michigan University students who were awarded the prestigious federal study abroad scholarship this … Harris from abroad. “This scholarship will help me offset some of the costs that studying abroad students incur …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/study-abroad-gilman

Experience a world of cultures during one week

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… its annual observance of International Education Week, set for Saturday through Friday, Nov. 15-21 . Many … traditional Chinese clothes, take your picture in the Great Wall photo booth, play traditional Chinese games and … Republic and learn about their country's culture and way of life through food, dance and more. Host: Dominican …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19974