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Student awarded BCBS Michigan Foundation grant for addressing Black adolescent health disparities

College of Education and Human Development

… Student awarded BCBS Michigan Foundation grant for addressing Black adolescent health disparities Submitted … their personal experiences with racial trauma to then inform clinicians of best practices. "Despite recent attention … student award grant is part of the BCBS-MI Foundation's effort to fund progressive and behavioral health care projects …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/11/counseling-psych-student-research-award-grant-trauma

Ethical labor, sustainable supply chain among topics tackled in second Bronco Challenge

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… Drobny after winning first place in the Bronco Challenge for Sustainable Impact. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An … University students at the second annual Bronco Challenge for Sustainable Impact . The yearlong challenge culminated … opened my aperture recently and inspired me to think bigger. This challenge was my first opportunity to do that in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75531

WMU student develops AI solutions to enhance K-12 education assessment

College of Education and Human Development

… critical challenges in large-scale assessment, particularly for underserved communities and high-stakes testing … be conducted during my dissertation will offer a foundation for scaling AI scoring models across state and national … merit of his work, outstanding work ethic and the need for his expertise in American educational research." For

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/06/amoateng-artificial-intelligence-education-research

WMU board approves pay increases, benefit adjustments for full-time faculty

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… WMU board approves pay increases, benefit adjustments for full-time faculty Submitted by Paula M. Davis on … and adjustments to health care benefits and insurance for faculty represented by the WMU chapter of the American … changes include a retroactive 4% across-the-board raise for the 2024-25 fiscal year and a 3.25% across-the-board …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/wmu-board-approves-faculty-pay-increase

WMU students create apiary, study the imperiled honeybee

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… buzzing with thousands of honeybees, the students paused for a sweet, golden treat. "If I could eat like a bee all … the students checked to see if each colony had a healthy, egg-laying queen. And how was that "nuc" hive coming along? … this season's bees using more than $1,000 from the sale of that honey as well as beeswax products. This winter, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20781

WMU and Kent Career Tech Center announce dual enrollment partnership for aviation students

Early College Programs

… Career Tech Center announce dual enrollment partnership for aviation students Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … aviation curriculum, which is based out of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.  Additionally, students will have the option to dual enroll with Western for an additional three credits, which can be applied to the …

https://wmich.edu/early-college/news/2024/10/kent-career-tech-center-early-college-programs-dual-enrollment-aviation

Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign

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… Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign Submitted by Deanne … an easy-to-use  online portal or by submitting written forms, Western faculty, staff and students can contribute to this impactful initiative. To request a form, email  Courtney Arnold or call (269) 387-2072. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/wmu-united-way-2024-launch

2025-26 hall and meal rates to rise by 4.0%

Housing and Residence Life

… increase to student hall and meal rates and a 3.5% increase for apartment rates at Stadium Drive Apartments, Spindler … effect fall semester 2025, will provide continued support for living environments that are safe and attractive while … WMU in recruitment, retention and student success efforts.    In 2024-25, Western Michigan University operated …

https://wmich.edu/housing/news/2025/06/25-26-housing-rates

Western honors faculty achievements in tenure and promotion

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… and Engineering Management Britt Hartenberger , Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies Daniela … of Psychology Nicholas   Hanson , Department of Human Performance and Health Education Stephen   Kaczmarek , … of Sociology Zeljka   Vidic , Department of Human Performance and Health Education Robert   White , Irving S. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/trustees-approve-faculty-tenure-promotions-june-2025

Fashion student returns from 'life-changing' New York Fashion Week experience with industry connections, renewed runway resolve

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… Laura Argentati won a trip to one of the fashion world's biggest events through Western's 2024 New York Fashion Week Competition. Courtesy: Andrew Bourland Through U of NYFW, Argentati had behind-the-scenes … There were plenty of opportunities to strike a pose for the camera throughout the trip. Panel discussions gave …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74931