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Bronson School of Nursing wins $2 million grant to boost diversity

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Stark KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What started with a modest $5,000 internal Western Michigan … Grant, through the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, will fund the Empowering Nursing Students for … challenges as they come to college," Stark says. Many struggle financially, graduate from underperforming K-12 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43577

Mental health and wellness a priority at WMU

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… National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1 (800) 273-TALK Crisis Text Line Text "start" to 741-741 KALAMAZOO, … needs of students, identifying systems already in place and what could be done to enhance care, and devising ways to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54667

U.S. Treasurer to visit for Sanford Center grand opening

Haworth College of Business

… U.S. Treasurer to visit for Sanford Center grand opening Submitted by Stacey … Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness is hosting a grand opening ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, … to Todd for his meaningful gift that so perfectly captures what higher education is all about." RSVP for the event at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50872

Multimedia arts technology student's success amplified by 'instrumental' Western instructors

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… Western instructors Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jacob Wolfe is putting his degree to work a full semester before … out electronic music, I was recording anybody else playing—whatever I could get my hands on," he says. "I spent all of … better," says Wolfe, who also credits Drs. Christopher Biggs and Carter Rice for helping him develop the audio and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66644

WMU chef earns two bronze medals at culinary Olympics

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… known as the IKA/culinary Olympics, the competition is staged every four years in Erfurt, Germany. "I've dreamed … of doing the competition for 30 years. It's the pinnacle of what you do, and especially if you medal, it's so rewarding," Giles says. "This was definitely the toughest competition I've ever …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36355

Sales students shine during two national competitions

Haworth College of Business

… place team honors at the competition. WMU students also finished strong in the State Farm Marketing and Sales … experience for our students," says Dr. Kelley O'Reilly , assistant professor of marketing. "Our students represent the … and mentally draining, but it reminded me that I'm doing what I love and that sales is the best career choice for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28900

Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards

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… Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … our graduates. Exceptional teaching is at the very heart of what we do, and it is where inspiration and lifelong …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66033

State funding to end sexual assault will turn bystanders into HEROES

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… championed by the first lady and appropriated by the Legislature at the recommendation of Gov. Rick Sndyer. This is the second round of funding and the second award WMU … trained in the past four years to work on campus to: Notice what is H appening E valuate the situation Take R …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36832

WMU philosopher-ethicist to be honored as an emerging scholar

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… WMU philosopher-ethicist to be honored as an emerging scholar Submitted by … Mich.--A Western Michigan University philosopher and ethicist whose research has broken new ground in the areas of … of Chicago Press. He also coauthored a scholarly book, "What is Nanotechnology and Why Does it Matter?: From Science …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19518

WMU public health students’ social media campaign: #Bewellwmu during pandemic

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… right, and professor Robert Bensley, middle, meeting to discuss their COVID-19 social media campaign. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Remember to “keep the social in social distancing,” “be a source of light and love for someone who may be alone during this time” and “focus on what you can control,” urge social media posts from Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58876