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Innovative ideas wanted: COVID-19 Response Grant established

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… the COVID-19 Response Grant program, designed to support small-scale research projects and creative … full display in response to this pandemic," says Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy , vice president for research and innovation. … of the effort to curtail and respond to this pandemic," Goss Kinzy says, adding that many of WMU's contributions to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58925

WMU celebrates graduation of its 100th Seita Scholar

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… celebrated Seita Scholars program, designed to support young people who have aged out of the foster care … of the program. Since its founding at WMU nine years ago, the Seita Scholars program has sparked creation of a … a statewide organization focused on increasing college-going rates and successful career transitions among …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37026

Cybersecurity duo places second in national competition

Cybersecurity

… WMU Cybersecurity Club. “Kane and Evey have really stepped up in leadership roles within the program, and that truly … victim with care and that the way we approached her and supported her helped us gather the information we needed,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72068

Ethics Book Clubs examine environment, prison and racism

Study of Ethics in Society

… clubs are open to the public. The first 10 people to sign-up receive a free book. Fill out this form to register . … wildlife decline at the individual level regardless of government policy while arguing for the need to plant more … illness. "Wretched of the Earth" covers the means of struggling against those who profit from racism and colonialism, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72887

Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list

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… and their families." This year, 325 schools made the list, up nearly 5% over last year, according to the Military … the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs to help support this population of students assisting with the … adds Mike Gruss , editor-in-chief at Sightline Media Group, parent company of Military Times. Each year, a survey …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73500

'Twist of fate' gives painting grad space to come into her own as an artist

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… Initially intent on working in theatre, Opolka, who grew up in Fowlerville, Michigan, applied to Western Michigan … a LeadCorp intern with the Office of Student Engagement and got involved in United Campus Ministry (UCM), one of more … says Opolka, ready to make the world her canvas. "I've gotten a fantastic base here that I can jump off of and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62508

Hockey Broncos ranked No. 11 in preseason poll

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… Collegiate Hockey Association Tournament champions moved up from 13th in the preseason poll of one year ago after finishing 21-14-6 and winning the program's second … return 18 letterwinners from last season's team including goalie and CCHA Tournament MVP Frank Slubowski, Second Team …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1810

Kellogg Co. and Consumers Credit Union honored by business career center

Haworth College of Business

… Kellogg Co. and Consumers Credit Union honored by business career … careers. These inaugural awards highlight employers who go above and beyond to assist students in their development … had the most significant impact on student development and support through volunteerism during the previous academic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26661

Kandeiss-Toi Ross obituary

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… University for 27 years. She started as a clerk and moved up in her unit as employment-related regulations and … Ross also had long been active in WMU's Professional Support Staff Organization and had worked on several of its … in capacities including vice president. A native of Chicago, she worked for insurance companies there and in Houston …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37149

Prof wins $416,385 NIH grant to involve students in research

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… Award—AREA—program sponsored by the NIH. The program supports research projects at educational institutions that … importantly, to engage students in that research. A major goal of Baker's project is to involve students in research … type of experience will be very beneficial if they want to go to graduate school in a neuroscience-related field," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24634