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WMU students claim two of six statewide scholarships
Haworth College of Business
… Students must submit an application and transcript, along with essays demonstrating their knowledge and understanding … She is a senior majoring in advertising and promotion, with minors in management and general business. She has been active with WMU's AdClub for four years and is currently serving as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62542
Men's soccer captures MAC regular season title
News
… coach Chad Wiseman . "It's a special group of young men with unbelievable leaders. They have cemented themselves in … past, present and future Broncos share this championship with us today, Bronco Nation has never been stronger." … great. We thought we could have some success on set pieces with our size," says Wiseman. "We had a great service, and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43543
Spark for sustainability earns Western professor national electric vehicle award
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… traded in his Leaf for a Chevy Bolt in 2018—a pure EV with a much longer range. Pancella, seated, facilitates a … quickly as we continue to power our electric grid with cleaner energy sources in order to head off the worst … every town from coast to coast. That would not be possible without leaders such as these in the EV movement,” says …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69761
University welcomes two explosive-detection K-9s to police force
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… in our arsenal," says Merlo. "We wouldn't be successful without the assistance of each other." Besides explosive … around the dogs, and we encourage them to interact with the officers," Merlo says. Officer Michael Lininger, … Brax to WMU President Edward Montgomery. The dogs live with the officers in their homes, travel with them to work …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51620
Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees
W Magazine
… in Wadi Rum, Jordan, during their study abroad experience with the Global Leaders program. Surrounded by the crystal … Sydney Fernandez, who co-founded the organization along with fellow students MacKenzie King and Marisa Weller. A … experience in Jordan, when a friend returning from Lesvos suggested he volunteer there. Sydney Fernandez, second from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378
From cockroaches to xylophones: WMU education students engage in unique hands-on learning
College of Education and Human Development
… of an exploratory lesson and sharing my experiences working with living things in the classroom. I think sometimes new teachers jump into that without really doing the research,” explains Reinhart, … but some enjoyed the experience of holding and interacting with the cockroaches and worms. “The horn worms are really …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71263
Office of Research and Innovation launches Bronco Innovators Challenge
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… The challenge will kick off Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 , with a reception at the Fetzer Center. Students who come with ideas will get five minutes to pitch to the group. A … can recruit team members or students can hatch new ideas with each other. "We know students thrive when they learn to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70230
Portuguese scholar to lead WMU's international initiatives
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Portuguese political scientist with a long track record in international education has been … Dr. Zagalo-Melo has joined us," said Greene. "He brings with him considerable recent experience in global education … arena, and extensive experience over many years with the Fulbright Program." Zagalo-Melo Zagalo-Melo had …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41172
Student group focuses on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health
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… mental health Submitted by Erin Flynn on X-Hale worked with the Western Student Association to help coordinate a … all you want, but not being able to see them and have fun with them, that was draining me personally. So, when I was … and leaning on each other. "This is something that I struggled with and didn’t want to admit to myself," says …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61714
Latino Student Alliance to kick off 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month at Western
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… Latino Student Alliance (LSA) aims to share that excitement with the campus community through Hispanic Heritage Week. … Leadership Development Program, which connects students with Hispanic leaders in the local community; a night of … its members. "It feels like home away from my physical home with my family," Guandique-Benítez says. "I didn't really …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69230