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New cannabis marketing course puts students on forefront of burgeoning industry

Haworth College of Business

… New cannabis marketing course puts students on forefront of burgeoning … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It’s no secret recreational cannabis sales in Michigan are continuing to climb. With that … the annual Food Marketing and Supply Chain Conference. More than 80 leading businesses comprise the WMU Food Industry …

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

WMU hailed as a top producer of U.S. Fulbright Scholars

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of the nation's top producers of U.S. Fulbright … annual ranking of its flagship program, which was just published by the Chronicle of Higher Education. With six WMU … inception in 1946, the Fulbright Program has provided more than 370,000 participants—chosen for their academic merit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38326

Grow Your Own student applies literacy skills in elementary school

College of Education and Human Development

… literacy skills in elementary school Submitted by Chris Hybels on Lupita Eufracio leads first graders through a reading exercise. Eufracio's WMU tuition is fully-funded by the Grow Your … College of Education and Human Development hosts more than 25 of those school districts, including Van Buren …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74874

Education and human development alumni recognized as most influential people of West Michigan

College of Education and Human Development

… leaders. Sandra Upton , f ounder and chief DEI strategist at Upton Consulting Group and a graduate of WMU's … equity and inclusion (DEI). Crain's describes these lists as the "who's who" of power brokers across the West … hiring practices and diversity programs. Over her more-than-25-year career, Upton has worked with notable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73266

Bronco Marching Band: An instrumental part of Western history

W Magazine

… Bronco Marching Band: An instrumental part of Western history Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bronco Marching Band … love of Broncos and the love of being a part of something bigger than any one individual have conspired to keep the band …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68141

Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching

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… Michigan University will honor two faculty members this week for being exceptional educators and mentors and demonstrating outstanding dedication in their work. Allison Downey , associate professor in the Department of … commitment to her students has been in evidence more than ever recently despite her own health challenges. Her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27321

Nominations sought for three prestigious campuswide awards

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… of WMU's most prestigious annual awards. Friday, April 1, is the deadline to make nominations for the 2016-17 Emerging Scholar Award, Distinguished Service Award and Distinguished Teaching Award. … They also must be in good standing and tenured no earlier than January 2012. Untenured faculty members are ineligible. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30626

WMU United Way celebration slated

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… January, faculty, staff, students and retirees pledged more than 93 percent of the campaign's goal of $282,335, a number … United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region funds is continuing to collect pledges. For more information , contact @email . For more news, arts and events, visit wmich.edu/news . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21043

Broncos take first place in inaugural Air Race Classic Derby

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… Michigan University aviation students and recent alumni is flying high after winning a cross-country race involving … to map a route that incorporated five legs totaling more than 325 nautical miles and estimate how long it would take … how it has allowed me to take part in something that is bigger than myself,” says Hughes, who served as pilot and team …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65143

WMU trustees approve naming BTR road for the late Robert Jones

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… as part of the BTR Park 2.0. The new 55-acre development is adjacent to the original BTR Park near the intersection … the project, which ultimately led to the generation of more than 800 high-paying jobs in the community at 42 private … Fifteen years later, when he was serving in the Michigan Legislature, Rep. Jones played a significant role in removing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44980