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WMU graduate student awarded addictions counselor fellowship

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… addictions counselor fellowship. Princilla Ursery , who is majoring in clinical mental health counseling and is … commitment, hard work and service to transition-age youth from underserved minority populations. The minority … who have a loved one with a diagnosed mental illness. "My overall goal in working in the mental health field is to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23156

Four staffers bestowed WMU's top honor

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… a.m. Friday, Sept. 20 , in the Bernhard Center. The award is the highest accolade bestowed upon non-faculty employees … by WMU and is given to four staff members selected from each academic year's Semiannual Make a Difference Award … and often tedious nature of her job. "I'm not sure how she manages to be excellent and on-point 24/7, but she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55240

Western honored for innovation, leadership in sustainability

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… network earned a second-place Innovative Project Award from the U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan. … a smaller carbon footprint, Western Michigan University is making its mark with sustainability accolades. The … better for the people who are using (the buildings). That's my driving force," he says. Before coming to Western, his

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70133

WMU Public Safety expands alert and advisory notification options

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… WMU Public Safety expands alert and advisory notification options Submitted by Anonymous (not … options for people interested in receiving alerts and advisory notifications. Employees and students All employees … in or change your alert and advisory notification settings. How to opt in To receive WMU Alerts or advisory …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49624

Drs. Chad and Autumn Edwards are Western’s own dynamic duo

College of Arts and Sciences

… flatness.  “They have a saying that the town motto is ‘Levelland: Where you can watch your dog run away for two … dating within a week and were married within six months.  “From the first time we met, we haven’t been apart very … demonstrated, it’s a logical fit.  Chad tells the story of how they got into robotics: he, Autumn and their colleague …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69149

Western Michigan University takes esports initiative to next level with new competitive teams

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… may involve virtual worlds, but the impact of esports is very real: It's a billion-dollar industry hosting … "I've talked to some other directors of esports programs from around the state and it's a very bullish atmosphere," … with esports. With the backing of University Recreation, however, he was able to hire three coaches to help guide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66222

Visiting scholar produces important sustainability and recycling research

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Visiting scholar produces important sustainability and … in such a short time are remarkable.” “I hope to continue my efforts to leave a more livable world for tomorrow by … year. The digital print market size is expected to grow from $24.8 billion in 2021 to $34.3 billion by 2026 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69741

Business of beer on tap for next Entrepreneurship Forum event

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… and Rene Greff, founders of Arbor Brewing Company, will discuss how a passion for beer and adventure launched their … close to a residential neighborhood. The Ypsilanti location, which includes a beer garden, quickly became a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20145

Product design students envisioning future of mobility with Eaton partnership

W Magazine

… Product design students envisioning future of mobility with Eaton partnership Submitted … for the future of mobility. “The students are learning how to use ‘design fiction’ to spur present-day innovation,” … storage cube will be its own robot that can move itself from different points and even stack itself on other cubes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59592

WMU teams claim top two spots at project management competition

Haworth College of Business

… Management Institute. The students placed in front of teams from Grand Valley State University, Michigan Technological University and Ferris State University. The team was led by  Dr. Daneshvar … project management certifications, Matt Mills and Nancy Howk , both of Stryker. With their guidance, the finalists …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59292