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Bronco gymnast's resilience earns nomination for national award
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… resiliency, determination and success in overcoming significant health challenges and ongoing adversities." In … and the care she received. THE RECOVERY Bolstered by the support of her teammates, coaches, trainers and family, … for a few weeks to let her body heal. "I had to sleep upright in a recliner for probably two weeks, then I …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68377
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
Western supports new Grand Rapids scholarship recipients
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… Western supports new Grand Rapids scholarship recipients Submitted by … for expenses. In addition, students at Union will have an assigned admissions counselor to help them with the admissions … Student Transitions , Student Success Services and WMU Signature . "We are excited to welcome GRCF Challenge …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63159
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
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
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 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
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
Focusing on the basics with aerospace engineer Adam Houtman
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… alumnus Adam Houtman uses to describe not only aircraft design but also something Western Michigan University's … ago—figuring out how to streamline requirements to speed up innovation is also a factor,” explains Houtman. “I see … professional pursuits. “I have learned that one has to be aggressive about continuously learning. Read a lot, seek out …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67553
Fifty years of working at WMU evokes brown, 'golden' memories
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… N. DeRyke , director of budget, operations and service support in the Haworth College of Business, and Dr. Laurel A. … and received the Haworth College of Business' inaugural Superior Staff Award in 2011. "I'm most proud of being able … College dean until 1992. Under her 13-year tenure, WMU significantly expanded its doctoral degree programs as well …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18609