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Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success

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… definitely a place where you can go and thrive." Marin grew up going to Camp Blodgett, then volunteering and working as … education," she says, grateful for her family's constant support on her journey. "So, I'm just really proud, really … made at WMU to the Foundation Scholars program . "The support I've gained has definitely helped me be more social …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62463

Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research

College of Arts and Sciences

… Plants included in the study ranged from sunflowers to supermarket carrots.  “Although (each student) has individual … scientific data have been attained. Students would jump up and down hugging. That’s what it is all about.”  As for what is next, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68776

Crypto-mining student business honored with $10,000 award

Haworth College of Business

… in delivering value to customers. In high school, he designed and sold a clothing line based on student news. “My … others,” he says. And he found the perfect resource to support his entrepreneurial pursuits in college, WMU’s Starting Gate. “The workshops and support from Starting Gate have been pivotal in facilitating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72045

WMU homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

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… hold special pregame tailgates Saturday, Oct. 8, to gear up for the 93rd annual homecoming game, which will pit WMU … Record for most vow renewals in one place, at one time. Couples will recommit in an outdoor symbolic ceremony on the … will include commemorative photo stations, interactive couples' activities, live bands performing romantic hits, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35240

New home for Kalamazoo Autism Center to formally open

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… the Michigan Legislature in 2014, and some of that funding supported the renovation of the KAC's new home. Following the … renovated and will allow the KAC to ultimately serve up to 40 young people ages 2 to 21 who have been diagnosed … the autism spectrum. The center also will provide parent support services and be a resource on all aspects of autism …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34885

Area youths participating in 2016 Asylum Lake Adventure Day

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… nature center and WMU's landscape services department with support from the University's Office of the President. About … hands-on environmental lessons at educational stations set up throughout the Asylum Lake Preserve. Others will act as … participating schools and school districts, with funding support coming from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32040

WMU’s Food Marketing Conference to draw over 700 industry leaders

Haworth College of Business

… this year, the conference is packing "a stellar speaker lineup," says Dr. Frank Gambino , professor of marketing and … attendance to reach more than 700 people, and possibly up to 1,000, as a lineup of sought-after speakers takes the … from Kroger, Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Rite Aid, Kellogg and H-E-B Food-Drugs. About the conference Now in its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30897

Now is good time to consider winter weather issues

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… rushing to work who has slipped on the ice before and ended up with a broken bone. To view the Winter Safety Tips PDF, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29989

Inventive duo finalists in U.S. Patent Office-sponsored competition

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… Barnett and John's invention, NeoVent, is a respiratory support mechanism designed to treat critically ill infants, particularly those … and host of The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation. Leading up to the ceremony, finalists will be showcasing their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27898

From Hitsville to hit show, WMU alumna lives out childhood dream on Broadway

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… day. The iconic Motown headquarters in Detroit was just a couple blocks down from her dance studio. She didn't know it … dreamt of this moment for so long. I finally get to wake up and go to my dream job every day," says Francés, noting … home. "Even in the audition room, when a few of us were struggling with some of the steps in the dance, the professors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58011