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Fine arts staff using skills for pandemic-fighting mask production

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… production Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Department of Theatre costumer Kathleen MacKenzie sews masks from home for … engaged in constructive and compensated work. "We were going to start on Tuesday, March 24, after setting up the atrium lobby as a sewing area with tables at least …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58953

CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning programs

College of Education and Human Development

… Mich.—Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development's (CEHD) faculty were recently … learning grants announced during President Montgomery's 2023-24 State of the University address … financial resources for well-established programs to scale up their impact on students. Meanwhile, the two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74780

New cannabis marketing course puts students on forefront of burgeoning industry

Haworth College of Business

… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It’s no secret recreational cannabis sales in Michigan are continuing to climb. … Arguably, cannabis is one of the fastest expanding consumer goods segments in the industry. According to reports from … it is essential to have complete knowledge of the supply chain, cultivation, cannabinoids, history, trends in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68892

Michigan mom finds fix for cold, wet winters

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… is part of the less than 7 percent of women who are sole patent holders in the United States. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After years of dealing with her children's soggy mittens and stinky winter boots, Western Michigan … will not come knocking on your door. You have to go find them." Contact: Zack Zagula June 29, 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47805

WMU hosting inaugural conference, forming statewide coalition to bring more teachers of color to classrooms

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… WMU hosting inaugural conference, forming statewide coalition to bring more teachers of color to … regarding financial, logistical and educational support services to help more students of color realize their … will help educators identify best practices, develop governmental advocacy initiatives, and “create pipelines and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58144

Supply chain students tackle real-world challenges with Kenco and local alumnus

Haworth College of Business

… Supply chain students tackle real-world challenges with Kenco … alumnus Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — At the Haworth College of Business, Experience-Driven … service provider, in solving issues relating to cargo packing materials that were costing the company money.  …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/supply-chain-management-students-experience-kenco-project

WMU teacher ed programs projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own

College of Education and Human Development

… projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own Submitted by Nicole Leffler on KALAMAZOO, … finally what to do with them, you're excited to be able to go into the classroom and apply it.," The College of … announced by the Michigan Department of Education in May, supports 80 school districts in the state by providing school …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72182

University's green cleaning efforts recognized nationally

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… University's green cleaning efforts recognized nationally Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Cordless … WMU came in first place in the Higher Education Category of the American School & University competition. The … cleaning at WMU The University's building custodial and support services unit in Facilities Management has been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39972

Attend and ascend: Education alum's pilot program increases 10th grade attendance by 14%

College of Education and Human Development

Attend and ascend: Education alum's pilot program increases … rewards, which range from snacks, drinks, toys and school supplies. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Turning around attendance, Western … like snacks and 6 points for writing tablets. "There's a good group of kids that are working for the biggest purchase …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/05/alumna-education-special-attendence-intervention-success

WMU researcher making groundbreaking gains in filtration of toxic chemicals

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… industrial plant. "Whatever you purge from that plant, it's going to eat that gas and send clean gas back up into the atmosphere. And it's going to keep accumulating … so anyone can use it anywhere in the world." And it doesn't stop at gases; Atilhan's team is creating a toolkit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72846