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WMU partners with Benton Harbor schools to boost student achievement

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Under a five-year agreement signed this week , leaders of Benton Harbor Area Schools … Western Michigan University school-reform experts to support the K-12 district's efforts to boost student academic … serve our students and community," says Dr. Robert Herrera , BHAS superintendent and chief executive officer. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50367

WMU excels at educating, producing entrepreneurs

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… analysis of certain structural components used by design engineers at small- to medium-size manufacturers. … and resources inside and outside the classroom designed to support and produce the next generation of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30067

Student-athletes ready to tackle senior seasons

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… student-athletes are giving a glimpse into what it's like juggling academics, athletics and life in general. ENGAGING … from clearing brush for Habitat for Humanity. Tranquill signs an autograph for a young fan. As a red shirt senior, … trees for Habitat for Humanity and running grueling sprints up the dunes on Lake Michigan. "The relationships you build …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54896

USWNT's equal pay fight echoes challenges of female sports pioneers

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… the headlines after winning its second consecutive World Cup, with a 2-0 route of the Netherlands in the championship … Borish. "The women had to wear skirts. They had to wear makeup. They were playing baseball but had to be very much the … or in other areas of the workplace." There are encouraging signs, Borish says, that change is coming. In 2007, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54379

Roads closed Homecoming Saturday for 5K Campus Classic

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… Oct. 6 7 a.m. —Race-day registration and packet pickup at the Student Recreation Center indoor tennis courts … , including online race registration, signing up as a race volunteer and a map of the 5K course. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1354

WMU alumnus breaks new ground with unique flooring business

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… University in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in industrial design and started his company shortly after. In his … when you had the time. I feel like this is one of the biggest lessons for starting a business. What's the biggest … have to be willing to put in the effort, sometimes giving up a lot in life. I always relate building a company to an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48159

WMU introduces Google Apps for Education

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… community who have a wmich.edu email account. A group of five faculty members and more than 300 students were … ushering in the "paperless classroom," moving schedules, assignments, class discussions and feedback, tests, team … is available to assist new GAE users with issues such as logging in, mobile device configuration and data migration …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21478

WMU Sky Broncos qualify for national competition

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… Sky Bronco Head Coach Ryan Seiler, this year's team is made up largely of new pilots, having lost to graduation numerous … the regional event included a Top-Scoring Male Contestant designation won by Joseph Batchelder of Grand Haven and second …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2312

Food marketing students soar to second place at national university case competition

Haworth College of Business

… business case for the competition focused on Stepherson's Superlo, an independent grocer in Memphis, Tennessee, that … Once the presenters began practicing, it was up to the larger research and preparation team to give … are affiliated associations, manufacturers and service suppliers, as well as other entrepreneurial companies. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52530

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director

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… which is a University-based, community volunteer program designed for learners age 50 and above. Dr. Toni … replaces the retiring Shirley Swanson who is wrapping up a five-year term as director. Swanson's leadership played … had two separate stints as the director for Upward Bound at WMU with time between the two spent as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52789