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Life-saving innovation crafted by WMU engineering alum

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… alum Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Managing moving parts. It's Andy Bornhorst's life—both … frontline health care workers. Andy Bornhorst It started with a social media post from a friend. Brady Beauchamp , a … pandemic." On his own time, Bornhorst built a prototype box with a couple of friends. A local hospital put it into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59275

Final WMU graduating class of the decade ready to make its mark on the world

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… Broncos are ready to face the next decade, diploma in hand. They'll officially become Western Michigan University … There are sons and daughters, parents and even grandparents with dreams as diverse as the students who will walk across … professors Derrick McIver and Doug Lepisto are brilliant with their idea of learning by doing and learning by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57111

Barrier-breaking book program offers new chapter for parents of nonnative English speakers

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… School northwest of Kalamazoo. Books offer a portal to fantastical worlds and new adventures, allowing children to … imagination but also learn, build their vocabulary and bond with parents who read to them. But that opportunity is often … books that six of her students could take home and read with their parents. The books told stories in both English …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69835

Putting student well-being ‘front and center’

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… Putting student well-being ‘front and center’ Submitted by Megan Looker on Students spend time with therapy dogs as part of Mental Health Awareness Week in … toll. "For me to be stuck in the house every single day for months was driving me insane," says senior Precious …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63622

Veteran South Pole researcher to describe U.S. Antarctic efforts

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… Veteran South Pole researcher to describe U.S. Antarctic efforts … speak at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. KALAMAZOO—A scientist with a seven-year track record of conducting research at … 63 other people in a totally isolated community for eight months, in which they experienced temperatures of -107 F. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9604

WMU Department of Public Safety retains highly prized accreditation distinction

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… highly prized accreditation distinction Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU DPS Chief Scott Merlo (second from left) with (from left to right) Sergeant Dustin Hubbell, Officer … Johnson and Officer Sara Helmer who were each presented with an Award of Excellence by WMU DPS for their exceptional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74773

WMU engineering student one of nine nationwide invited to competition

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… one of nine nationwide invited to competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Theoret KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … for the Magna Student Innovation Challenge coinciding with the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. … were selected for the competition and were challenged with imagining what their lives will be like in 15 years and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31131

Sindecuse Health Center earns reaccreditation

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… Sindecuse Health Center earns reaccreditation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sindecuse Health Center has been … KALAMAZOO—The Sindecuse Health Center at Western Michigan University has been reaccredited for three more years by … It is the leader in ambulatory health care accreditation with more than 5,000 organizations accredited nationwide. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2476

Visiting scholar to discuss Iris Murdoch, moral growth

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… scholar to discuss Iris Murdoch, moral growth Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Snow KALAMAZOO--The moral beliefs of British author and philosopher Iris Murdoch will come into sharper focus … discernment that are essential for moral growth. Nancy Snow With research interests in moral psychology and virtue …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4732

Mindful change: One professor's vision to transform stroke recovery

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… Mindful change: One professor's vision to transform stroke recovery … in a specific way to the present moment experience without judgment, anchoring it with breathing. Dr. Lori Gray, MA '98 Along with physical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70900