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The birth of a new career: Externship leads to labor and delivery job for nursing grad

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… Hine is starting his career as a labor and delivery nurse after earning his bachelor's degree in nursing from Western. … have seen myself going anywhere else. Realistically, this was the perfect fit for me; it's exactly what I needed." … Michigan, to Kalamazoo. The College of Health and Human Services facilities, he says, sealed the deal. "We toured a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71474

Bridging the Gap: Kyle Kos explores the impact of artificial intelligence on nursing education

College of Health and Human Services

… his final semester in the College of Health and Human Services, the excitement of completing his nursing degree is … ChatGPT, on nursing education. Kyle knew that this was a chance to explore an area of great potential, but one … "I chose the topic of Artificial Intelligence because I was unfamiliar with how it worked and how it would impact my …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/kos

Brunch to honor human performance, health education alumni

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… for the professional accomplishments, contributions and service of outstanding alumni. Eight individuals who earned … for the event, visit mywmu.com/hphehonoracademy . 2018 award recipients Tracy Ciucci , B.S. exercise science, 1999, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/46044

Willie J. Mitchell Jr. obituary

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… in Facilities Management-building custodial and support services at Western Michigan University, died suddenly at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo  Sept. 16 . He was 40. Willie J. Mitchell Jr. Mitchell joined the WMU staff … officer and began working as a custodian in 2009. He was an active member of WMU's local of the American …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9614

Professor elected president of national organization

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… president of national organization Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Lancendorfer KALAMAZOO— Dr. Karen M. Lancendorfer … to president in 2015 and past president for 2016. She was elected following the organization's annual conference … Teaching Award and the 2012 Haworth College of Business Service Award. She is faculty advisor for the WMU AdClub, an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11307

Western Michigan University teams up with Detroit Lions as official educational partner

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… received the Detroit Lions Western Michigan University Service Award at Ford Field ahead of the Lions' matchup against the … the Detroit Lions Western Michigan University Service Award. This $5,000 scholarship recognizes Cross’ extensive …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/western-michigan-university-detroit-lions-official-educational-partner

We have lift off: WMU launches UAV certificate programs

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… their geospatial applications, and both programs pave the way for students to become certified as remote … the University's introduction of a UAV-related consulting service earlier this spring and years of faculty involvement … for their preferred types of skills or credentials." After considerable study, Martini says the working group …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54033

Taste of Kalamazoo features food, music

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… 4 p.m. Thursday admission is $3 from 4 to 6 p.m. and $7 after 6 p.m.
 Friday and Saturday admission is $7 from 4 to … Michigan, slated for Saturday at 12:30 p.m. in the waterway outside of the Kalamazoo Valley Museum. Music and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17088

WMU sales program ranked among top programs 18 times in a row

Haworth College of Business

… graduates are working or continuing their education quickly after earning their degree. 100% of sales and business … prepared them for their profession. “ Selling the Western Way is the real deal,” says  Dr. James Eckert , associate … lab allows students to practice role-plays, watch recordings of their performances and interact with …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/sales-education-foundation-program-ranking

Speaking the language of success

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… is difficult in itself. Doing so in a foreign country after leaving your family and home behind is a far more … abroad. WMU happened to be one of them," says Toker. "I was in charge of welcoming and hosting representatives." … while he studied, Toker was connected to Bethany Christian Services. He began volunteering with the organization, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53035