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Dunn visits China and Malaysia to celebrate partnerships

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… in Malaysia and the 30th anniversary of a WMU partnership with that organization that created a "twinning" program … WMU," Yaman says. "The joint institute is one more way we can provide a global education to our students." GUFE … the Ministry of Education controls a lot of variables and you must seek special approval to deviate from them." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41069

Alumnus helps Western esports program focus on well-being, level up skills

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… industry is a booming, billion-dollar business complete with massive global tournaments and a worldwide fan base. … skill that has earned him the attention of some of the biggest teams in esports. His company incorporates things like … we need performance health, especially mental health. If you ask gamers why they won or lost a competition, they tell …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69809

Film about young adults, suicide highlights spring lecture series

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… Film about young adults, suicide highlights spring lecture series … The entire series is free and open to the public, with seating offered on a first-come, first-served basis. In … and hope that those dealing with these types of challenges can be successful and thrive," says Bischof.  Spring Lyceum …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44658

Disability services office slates employee lunch and learn series

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Being successful in college can be daunting for students who have a variety of … implementation grant, will focus on how faculty and staff can help support students with disabilities on their path toward academic success. It …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21425

An exemplar of excellence in education, Dr. James Springstead receives MAC's Outstanding Faculty for Student Success Award

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… lab could lead to lifesaving innovations to treat buildup within arteries, but it's his work with students that is … Dr. James Springstead accolades right now. The Mid-American Conference (MAC) Academic Consortium selected … institution based on the many different ways faculty significantly impact students. The award celebrates the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64282

Education career fair promotes networking and job readiness

College of Education and Human Development

… Hybels on Education students had the opportunity to speak with recruiters from 25 schools districts. KALAMAZOO, … (CEHD) hosted a career fair where school districts engaged with education students. Organized by WMU's Career and … success coaching available on-site. "No one ever teaches you how to write a strong resume, so having career and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75083

Graduate student endeavors for social change through communication

College of Arts and Sciences

… then take action. It made me realize just how powerful I can be as a journalist.”  Despite Ebo’s interest in … in the U.S., he only applied to political science programs—with one exception.  “Western was the only school that I … social change,” says Ebo. “So I was trying to look at how I can bring my experience as a journalist to my interest in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74552

Cold Case Program gains national attention, inspires expansion

College of Arts and Sciences

… The students were featured in a story about the Cold Case with Michigan State Police program on NBC’s Today Show … for closure of cold cases involving their loved ones, which can linger unsolved for years or even decades. And … getting calls from all over asking how other schools can set up a similar program," Kuersten says. She's going on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68777

Local chocolatier to speak as part of Entrepreneurship Forum

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… on entrepreneurship. Dale Anderson , owner of Confections with Convictions, a Kalamazoo-based artisanal chocolate store dedicated to hiring young workers with criminal records, will speak at 8 a.m. … with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12371

Student designs sales tool to help boost Stryker profits

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… management, was fortunate to land a coveted internship with Stryker. But it's what she did with that rare … what I needed to add, certain types of videos and other suggestions." Simic also had to work with regulatory … to work on it 20 hours a week, making it the best it can be, while also going to school full time. The site …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6422