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Student group focuses on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health

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… mental health—particularly among young people. "I'm an outgoing person. For me to be stuck in the house every single … "You can't see your friends. You can text your friends, Facetime them all you want, but not being able to see them and … as long as we're coming together as a student body, that’s what matters," Reid says. He hopes to continue the mission …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61714

Historic walks showcase the hidden history of Kalamazoo's neighborhoods and districts

University Libraries

… I sit back and look at the entirety, I think, where's the time gone? It's been a lot of fun. It's fun to have the … associations and community organizations to share what's happening in their area today. Sharing current and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71724

WMU room and board rates to rise by 2.95 percent

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… in fall 2014. The new rates will provide continued support for educational campus living facilities that are … with other universities," Anderson said. "At the same time, a commitment to maintaining and advancing programs, … to live and eat while pursuing their academic and career goals. The planning and budgeting strategy includes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15072

Alumni classnotes, fall 2023

W Magazine

… in his series, which includes “Johnny Angel” (2020) and “Up North” (2021). Kirk Anderson, BS ‘73, MA ‘85, of West Linn, Oregon, received the United States Professional Tennis … Wilk Braksick , MA ‘87, PhD ‘90, received the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Organizational Behavior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73618

WMU student invention wins $10,000 Lemelson-MIT 'Cure it!' prize

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… and inspire creative thinking among youth." Award categories Prizes are awarded in the following categories: "Cure … provides this life-saving therapy. Babies born preterm sometimes have underdeveloped lungs and need some degree of … lab in WMU's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. What they ultimately developed is simple, energy efficient, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24028

Student Spotlight: Ellie Lundy – Leading with Compassion and Communication

Information Technology

… people who can help me in the future. — Ellie Lundy, Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student and Switchboard Student … adult novels (yes, she’s a Harry Potter fan!), spending time with friends, and walking around campus. She also works … Inspired by Family Ellie credits her parents as her biggest influences. Her mom’s dedication to special education …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/07/ellie-lundy-it-student-highlight

WMU student voting rate shows growing civic engagement

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… voter turnout," says Jeff Breneman , vice president for government relations. "The WeVote initiative—a non-partisan group up of students, faculty and staff—spent countless … campus.   "WeVote has been incredibly successful in a short time at institutionalizing civic engagement at WMU. As a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56808

Humanities talks explore 'Truth'

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… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The pursuit of truth in a time of widespread cynicism and doubt about the very idea of … food industry manipulates nutrition science and suggests what can be done about it. Nestle, Paulette Goddard professor, Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48836

Dr. Homer Hartman Stryker biography

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… and thus was much lighter than the cast iron heels of the time, so the patient's mobility was better. The Cast Cutter … realized that this bright, eager young man would be a good fit as a medical student. With his recommendation, … and more effective. During the 1950s, Dr. Stryker worked on what was arguably his most famous invention—the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14108

WMU welcomes new VP for marketing and strategic communication

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University President Edward Montgomery announced today that he has appointed Tony Proudfoot … attention, students, research talent and financial support." Since January 2015, Proudfoot has served at the … overseeing some $4 million in resources and a full-time staff of 36. At Ball State, he developed and led the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47241