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Students help lead COVID-19 prevention, education efforts on WMU campus

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… two goals that a year ago might have seemed simple but are now complicated exponentially by the pandemic. A group of Western Michigan University … Vice President of Academic Affairs Jennifer Bott . "This is what they've chosen to do as their career, and so what

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61540

Students honored for entrepreneurial innovation

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.─Two Western Michigan University student entrepreneurs are being recognized for their original business ideas. Avery Green , a senior from … men. "I came into Starting Gate with just a vague idea of what I wanted my business to be," says Green. "The fact that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46807

NeoVent duo wins innovation prize sponsored by U.S. Patent Office

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… Joseph Barnett, Stephen John and Mo Rocca KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The creation of a lifesaving medical tool for use in … as the University of Virginia, the WMU duo takes home a $12,500 cash prize. Barnett and John's invention, NeoVent, which … for leaders in global health to collaborate on healthcare solutions for the underserved. Barnett's trip was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28697

WMU digital marketing student wins first place in national Adobe competition

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Imagination unleashed, paired with careful planning and execution. That is what Western Michigan University student Crizio Sinuraya … to Adobe’s 2023 Digital Edge Awards where he was named the overall winner and recipient of a $10,000 prize. The WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73024

Haenicke Institute announces new senior director of International Student and Scholar Services

International Student and Scholar Services

… Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich.-- The Haenicke Institute for Global Education welcomes Dr. … services and international enrollment management.   “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Brian Childs as the Senior …   Contact: Beth Walton Braaksma November 15, 2024 …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnewsdirector

Students take third place in national student advertising competition

Haworth College of Business

… and Kirill Eydinov KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Led by Dr. Karen Lancendorfer , WMU professor of marketing and director of the advertising and promotion program, a team of advertising … about the advertising campaign process since it mirrors what they will do for a real client when they enter the

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53330

Graduate students win leading geology awards

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… Michigan University graduate students brought home two of the top honors presented during the Geological Society of America's annual meeting Oct. 22-25 in Seattle. Additionally, a third WMU graduate student … is bestowed by the GSA's Geoscience Education Division. Karem Abdelmohsen , a doctoral student from Egypt in the

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43875

WMU launches Best Midwestern High School Writing contest

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… Writing contest Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Deadline for the high school writing competition is Jan. 10, 2013. … the honors college, who pledged financial support to launch what will become an annual program. "It was inspired by … respect for WMU’s outstanding creative writing program and are eager for the whole nation to know about it." Best …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2938

Group started to fill students' critical unmet needs

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… unmet needs Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The project is seeking donations from the campus community. … students accessing the food pantry will be the reception area for the Office of the Vice President for Student … to graduation, while building a strong community." What food items to donate Only nonperishable food items in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18486

WMU efforts for former foster youth earn national recognition

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… (not verified) on Seita Scholars and staff members with at the April 2013 commencement. Photo courtesy of the Seita … and understand the higher education needs of former foster care youth have been singled out for national recognition by … and the commitment needed to stick with them, no matter what." About the Center for the Study of Social Policy The

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12750