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Future educator hones leadership skills, gives back with student organization 'Blankets for Bronson'

College of Education and Human Development

… student organization 'Blankets for Bronson' Submitted by Chris Hybels on Caitlin Darrah, a student in WMU's early childhood unified education program, is the founder of the Blankets for Bronson at WMU club and … Mich.—Western Michigan University's Caitlin Darrah is making a difference with her registered student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72253

WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter

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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is putting students in control of their lives and future. A … the future and yearn for control over their lives. Western is responding with a first-of-its-kind effort for any … kinds of things aren't always top of mind when you're struggling, and to have them right there as a reminder that they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62074

Balancing cybersecurity and business goals

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… University senior cybersecurity student Jesse Blaine is poised to join the growing profession in protecting … possess a broad knowledge set to combat threats. “The biggest challenge is being able to balance the need for … and hydraulic technician. His experience exposed him to cryptologists, who piqued his interest in encryption. Now a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68924

Arbor Day event to mark 10th Tree Campus USA anniversary

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… to select the tree that will be planted. Tree Campus USA is a national Arbor Day Foundation program launched in 2008 … for effective campus forest management: maintain a tree advisory committee, have a campus tree-care plan, dedicate … and support a student service-learning project. This year, 344 schools were granted Tree Campus status in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46520

Open house, commencement honor first medical school grads

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… in programs around the nation. To mark and celebrate what is a significant milestone for medical school students, … Campus, 300 Portage St., in downtown Kalamazoo. The public is welcome and no reservations are required. The following … ceremony at WMU’s Miller Auditorium. That event also is open to the public without advanced reservation. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46878

Sales program again nationally recognized for excellence

Haworth College of Business

… With 320 students and more than 1,600 alumni, WMU's program is one of the largest in the country. "Our faculty works … "The recent renovation and expansion of the Robert S. Kaiser Sales, Negotiation and Leadership Lab ensure that … even more experiences to demonstrate their skill and expertise in the field of sales." One hundred percent of WMU sales …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47256

Engineering students win national green vehicle competition

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… Western Michigan University has won the inaugural Human Assisted Green Energy Vehicle design competition sponsored by … four-member WMU Broncos team and their BroncoBike entry finished among the top three in nine out of the 10 criteria … schools including the universities of Cincinnati, Illinois and Minnesota as well as California Polytechnic State, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/350

Visiting scholar to share poetry and visual art

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… Visiting scholar to share poetry and visual art Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Bervin … of art, poetry and scholarship will intertwine later this month when a visiting scholar and artist comes to town to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/259

WMU offers support to grandparents raising grandchildren

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… WMU offers support to grandparents raising grandchildren Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on National Research Center for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren KALAMAZOO-- Western Michigan University … in a new center that focuses on informing professionals, decision makers and the general public about the unique …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/57

Oprah's favorite guest Tererai Trent will speak at WMU

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… Michigan University Wednesday, Jan. 25. A WMU alumna, Trent is returning to Kalamazoo to speak at Southwest Michigan … the Kirsch Auditorium of the Fetzer Center. The WMU event is free and open to the public. Those interested in … asked to reserve a spot by sending email to @email . Trent is also scheduled to meet with a WMU Evaluation Center group …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/65