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STEM instruction reform focus of $1.4 million Hughes Medical grant

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… on WMU secured one of only 37 awards made by HHMI this year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A $1.4 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to Western Michigan … inquiry," Schwartz says. "Those two qualities are far too often overlooked. Students need the opportunity to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16296

Shane Clipfell named women's basketball head coach

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… as the sixth women's basketball head coach in program history. Clipfell is leaving Michigan State University, where … said WMU Athletic Director Kathy Beauregard. "My wife (Connie) and I are thrilled to come back to the … head coach at Colon (Mich.) High School. Clipfell graduated from Eastern Michigan in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/324

Broncos Lead interns grow job skills by helping kids grow in their love of nature

W Magazine

… Nature Playscape, something that helped solidify his chosen career path. Mary Howe, Gabe Bresnahan and Jenna Robinson impressed Nora … dinosaur cape races him. Children's Nature Playscape across from Bronson Park in downtown Kalamazoo is abuzz with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72461

Former PepsiCo CEO, industry leaders to speak at Food Marketing Conference

Haworth College of Business

… The event, presented in on-demand and in-person formats this year, will take place on Tuesday, March 22, and … Drive Results Across Generations.” Dorsey applies insights from his 65-plus research studies and experience working … Dorsey has appeared on 60 Minutes, 20/20, The Today Show, The Early Show and hundreds of other programs. Mel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66713

Professor wins Google grant to offer game-design workshop

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… Western Michigan University professor has won a grant from Google to teach skills in 3-D computer modeling and … applications to their own students. The $13,500 award is from Google’s Computer Science for High School program, … labs and improve on existing ones. For information on how to apply to take part in the CS4HS workshop, contact …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6292

Business student ready to get into the game at Nike

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… a swoosh for Donte' Tuggle . The Battle Creek native, who is graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration in … what he calls a dream job. "Growing up, I was a Nike fan. My favorite athletes are endorsed by Nike," says Tuggle. … having a background in all of that really sets me apart from other graduates competing for jobs." Membership in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53037

Film students capture top prize in national CNN contest

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… singled out for honors by an international team of journalists. Cassandra Stagner a sophomore from Troy, Mich., and Wil Granaderos , a sophomore from … They will be flown to New York next week to see their work showcased Thursday, May 3, for World Press Freedom Day. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/361

Veteran faculty member to address criminality of climate change

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… on Kramer KALAMAZOO—Most people would agree global warming is potentially devastating and costly. But is it a crime? An … and his most recent publications focus on climate change from a criminological perspective. He has addressed such … Government." A collection of case studies, it shed light on how the connections between U.S. business and government …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9484

WMU opens temporary service center for students and their families

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… Anonymous (not verified) on The One Stop Convenience Center is open beginning Aug. 26. KALAMAZOO—As thousands of … an assortment of campus services in one centralized location. The center will close over Labor Day weekend, … immunizations and health care services. Representatives from several areas will be on hand: Accounts Receivable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8773

Grad student looks to fill critical gap in orientation and mobility specialists in South Africa

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… to fill critical gap in orientation and mobility specialists in South Africa Submitted by Erin Flynn on Tracey … it comes to goals, Tracey Joubert sets the bar high. "My biggest thing in life is to be able to have a positive … of its kind in southern Africa—to have a certification from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65565