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Survey shows campus diversity climate viewed as positive overall

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… and students to report inequitable treatment when it does occur. Those are the top line results of an extensive … be held in the Bernhard Center. Town hall meeting dates and times 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 , in Room 157 11:30 a.m. to … summary is that the campus should reaffirm and reinvigorate its Diversity and Multiculturalism Action Plan—known …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9448

Western honors, celebrates veterans with student scholarship, local events

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… to further their education," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . Coinciding with the financial support, Clark said … started a family, as both were on active duty at the time. She followed him in his military career, taking … impacted by both visible and invisible war wounds. It does so through the sale of branded merchandise and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66151

STEM instruction reform focus of $1.4 million Hughes Medical grant

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… to enhance undergraduate introduction to science , with the goal of attracting and retaining more students in the STEM … Susan R. Stapleton , dean of the Graduate College, a longtime science and science education researcher, and a … often overlooked. Students need the opportunity to learn what science is and what scientists do. By allowing them to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16296

Western celebrates impact of student workers on campus

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… Youker, pictured third from right, is Student Employee Supervisor of the Year. Katelyn Frankel, pictured holding … the National Student Employment Association added more categories in addition to overall excellence that highlight … also helped enhance the department's operations by suggesting a new method of organizing homework and test …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75290

WMU advertising students take first place

Haworth College of Business

… Advertising Competition. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the first time in Western Michigan University’s history, a team of 30 … developed an advertising campaign for Meta Quest with the goal of convincing 18 to 24-year-old college students that a … consumer touch points and carrying the tagline “Explore What’s Next. Quest is Ready.,” the WMU team conducted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68200

WMU football improves to 10-0 and climbs in rankings

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… Coaches Poll. Minutes before the WMU-Kent State kickoff, updated College Football Playoff rankings were released that … by 14 in the first quarter. A pair of Butch Hampton field goals and a two-yard touchdown run by Davon Tucker cut the … two regular-season games against Buffalo and Toledo. The times for those games have not yet been announced. Saturday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36282

Expedited counseling psychology master’s program now offered to meet industry demand

College of Education and Human Development

… at WMU in behavioral science or psychology can enroll in up 12 credit hours that count toward a master’s degree, saving them time and money. According to zippia.com, the demand for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72294

Moving into the next phase for voice-activated technology accessibility

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

… voice AI can range from being annoying to life-threatening. What if, for example, you're in a car accident and can't … experienced difficulty using voice AI at least some of the time, with 38% reporting frequently or always experiencing … standards to guide the development of voice AI technology going forward. In addition to her research role, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74666

Western’s women’s aviation team finishes fourth in ‘empowering’ cross-country race

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… and understanding this team has generated set us up to be successful,” Hume says. “Each of us had a vital … 11 out 18 collegiate teams. “Our team dedicated their time for the past nine months, and it paid off.” For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75918

Two more students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships

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… selected to receive the Gilman Scholarship. It provides up to $5,000 for American students to pursue overseas study … who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go. It is administered by the Institute of International … their international studies are important to our country in times of conflict as well as times of peace." Assistance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17186