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Political economy of inequality examined during Sichel Series

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… Irene and Bernhard L. Schwartz Professor of Economic Analysis and director of the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis at the New School of Social Research in New York. Her … the Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, "Why has Income Inequality Increased while Education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42434

Brown University professor to kick off Ethics Center fall 2017 season

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… Baruch KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The belief that practicing medicine is an art will come into sharper focus when a Brown … Baruch will talk about narrative risks in medicine and why physicians need to think like artists. For more … and Fear." Thursday, Oct 19: Dr. Kentaro Toyama, W.K. Kellogg Professor of Community Information, University of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42292

WMU named a top business school by Princeton Review

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Samantha Hooker on Haworth College of Business is again recognized by Princeton Review. KALAMAZOO, … as one of the best places to earn a Master of Business Administration degree. The education services company profiles … College of Business  is among an elite group of fewer than 5 percent of business schools worldwide that are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50603

New $2 million grant supports nursing pipeline from KCC to WMU

College of Health and Human Services

… Michigan University's  Bronson School of Nursing and Kellogg Community College (KCC). The $2 million grant KCC received from the state of Michigan is designed to support associate-degree-level nursing … opportunities for ADN-holding nurses in Michigan to better access BSN-granting programs and obtain a BSN by …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/08/state-grant-supports-nursing-pipeline-kcc-wmu

Landscapers practicing natural selection management technique

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Student employee Louis Mitchell, left, and Gooch work on the Sangren Hall hillside during this year's Arbor Day. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Instead of mowing a … tree seedlings, or "whips," on problematic inclines rather than trying to maintain lawns there. "Slopes are difficult …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53340

Thousands of students, families on campus for 2015 orientation

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… Two types of orientation programs are offered. The biggest one, New Student Orientation, is for incoming first-year students. A smaller but no less … student support. Participants leave the workshop with a better understanding of the issues college students face and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24757

Student organization supports Black engineers and gives back to the community

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences student Madision Price-Yancy host a table to introduce NSBE to incoming … Pasport Day. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is home to more than 300 registered student organizations (RSOs) that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75001

Severe weather closes WMU on Thursday, Feb. 25

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… emergency services, Western Michigan University's campus is closed Thursday, Feb. 25 , because of severe weather … Programs Web page for information about those locations. This article will be updated with event cancellations and … delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, Nov. 21-22—Thanksgiving recess began Tuesday because of snow. 2006, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30604

Fall registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

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… Fall registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses … Confucius Institute at Western Michigan University is accepting registrations for fall Chinese culture courses … to adults age 18 or older for personal enrichment, rather than academic credit. Fall course offerings Basic Chinese …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1645

Eat your way around the world at International Festival

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… Center's East Ballroom. The event features cultural display tables, performances and a fashion show. Admission is free, and for a nominal fee, attendees may sample … enrolls nearly 1,400 international students from more than 90 countries and hosts many international student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/251