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WMU-trained high school teacher clues students in to forensic science

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… to problem solve and work as a team. Those are skills they can use in any job they go on to do.” Mirakovits is an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46642

Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find purpose

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… happened during a practicum required for her degree. She'd scanned various opportunities available within the Department … is something that I love and want to help with because they can be very misunderstood and I don't think they get enough …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73684

Partnership between Western, Gun Lake Tribe promotes suicide prevention

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… training and awareness about suicide among Native American youth. "Suicide prevention is everybody's business," … suicide prevention and early intervention in Native American populations in Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, Kent and … One factor Sherwood talks about with people in Native American communities is intergenerational trauma. "It's a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66452

Broncos are going places: New report reveals 93% of Western grads are employed or continuing their education

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… internship and information technology job at Kellogg. Jamilah Anthony , B.S.'21, M.S.'22,  found holistic … results based on student level and academic unit. "How we can listen to the students through data to get their … and internships—places like major corporations such as Kellogg, Stryker, Ford Motor Company, Hormel Foods, Google and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71441

WMU to announce region’s only graduate certificate in tribal governance as it hosts Native American U.S. assistant secretary for Indian Affairs at talk

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… certificate in tribal governance as it hosts Native American U.S. assistant secretary for Indian Affairs at talk … College of Health and Human Services. The WMU Native American Affairs Council is coordinating with representatives … building within communities in southwest Michigan. Students can engage with various tribal entities through subject …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71354

Triple major undergraduate takes on the world

College of Arts and Sciences

… a highly acclaimed Boren Awards scholarship for the African Flagship Language Initiative program. “I wasn’t certain … the immersive academic environment of the esteemed West African Research Center, further enriching her already profound … a language major,” says Kostbade. “It was so invaluable. I can’t thank my professors enough for pushing me to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72069

Student entrepreneur wins award for sustainable clothing company

Haworth College of Business

… solid financial standing and the ability to create bigger and better opportunities. It will also put the company … a promising idea for a product or service, which can be launched within a short period of time. For more WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68618

Pursuing operational excellence, financial success and a positive culture

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… business and support our investors through new projects, bigger events, and a series of successful acquisitions is what … the improvements we have made in this area my most significant accomplishment since I joined InProduction.   … for the future? Every event has a start date that we cannot miss. Shipping delays, labor shortages or bad weather …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70807

English department faculty, students help Kalamazoo high school students write scholarship essays

College of Arts and Sciences

… the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Photo credit: Jake Waggoner and the Kalamazoo Promise KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Department … pretty small,” says Bush. “But this year it got so much bigger, and we were so excited to be helping all these bright, … Students interested in getting involved in this effort can contact Bush . Anyone is welcome—the program is not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71174

Alumna’s HBO documentary shines light on medical errors

College of Arts and Sciences

… the damage that was done to us and to my mother-in-law, we can help others. That’s been huge for both of us.” The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74265