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New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education
College of Arts and Sciences
… histories to explain the gaps. At WMU, Zárate- Sández set out to tackle one piece of the multi-faceted issue: the … for and received a Modern Language Association (MLA) Pathways Step Grant to support a year-long research and … provided crucial insight on the design, research and execution of the project. With the Fall semester completed, …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/01/zarate-sandez-spanish
Community invited to help WMU celebrate 2015 Homecoming
News
… are gathering across campus to welcome home alumni, stage award programs and hold special pregame tailgates Oct. 24 to … Heritage Hall on Prospect Hill off of Oakland Drive. Ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by self-guided tours, 2 to 4 p.m. … are James S. Brady , office managing member of Dykema Grand Rapids, and Thomas P. Englert , past CEO of Discount …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27946
WMU and WMU Cooley Innocence Project garner $418,000 grant
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… The grant is one of the largest wrongful conviction grants awarded by the Justice Department so far in 2015. Since its … common in wrongful convictions, including police and prosecutorial misconduct, plea bargaining, eyewitness … law school has campuses across Michigan in Auburn Hills, Grand Rapids, Lansing and a campus in Tampa Bay, Florida. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27269
Finding the next best meal: Bartek Scheibe’s road to the food industry
Haworth College of Business
… dinner table no matter where you are in the world, Scheibe wants to make his food from home accessible through … The options are limitless, and having a goal in mind will set him up for success. “The entrepreneurial mindset can be … skills to acquire the momentum to keep the idea moving forward takes practice and patience. Yet, Scheibe has been …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69901
WMU professor’s research shows social connection leads to success in health goals
Haworth College of Business
… exercise programs and more. Despite the prevalence of smartwatches, fitness influencers and health-related information, … analytics at Auburn University, compiled a unique data set from a leading online health community in the U.S. to … prove to online health community leaders that health goal setting can be a great tool to enable online peer-generated …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74530
Public invited to read 'Life of Pi,' attend author's talk in fall
News
… Journeys: Crossing the Pacific, Dealing With Trauma" set for Oct. 23 in Miller Auditorium . It is being … sinks. A single lifeboat remains afloat on the blue Pacific waters. The only survivors are Pi, a hyena, a wounded zebra, … session hosted by ABC News in 2003 that he wanted Pi to reflect the idea that life is an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15540
Professor honored for her service, commitment to students
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… University, will be honored with the Distinguished Service Award during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Oct. 11 . “Dr. DeChano-Cook … to their success, both academically and personally, sets her apart as a leader who genuinely cares about every …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-dechano-cook-receives-2024-distinguished-service-award
The love of learning: Karen Larsen’s enthusiasm for discovering new things
Haworth College of Business
… believes her curiosity and love for learning is what will set her apart from others. “I love learning about … people, and people are what Larsen knows best. Even if she was unsure of where the perfect fit for her was before committing to her programs, she had supporters …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69665
Business student ready to get into the game at Nike
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… process to land what he calls a dream job. "Growing up, I was a Nike fan. My favorite athletes are endorsed by Nike," says Tuggle. "It's a long distance away, but it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." Tuggle will … bachelor's degree program in business administration set Tuggle up for success when it came time to start …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53037
WMU Theatre hosts American Sign Language shadow-cast performance of 'Clue'
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… of 'Clue' Submitted by Erin Flynn on Donovan Boursiquot Wade holds James Cech during a "Clue" rehearsal. Cech is … stage and integrates it with the play. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It was Col. Mustard in the library with the candlestick. Or was … says Brooklynn Hebert , fourth-year acting student from Grand Rapids, Michigan, who plays Miss Scarlett. "I think …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73296