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WMU secures federal grant to battle opioid epidemic

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… Disorders—MY-PROUD—program at WMU. "This grant presents WMU with an opportunity to make far-reaching impacts through … and Bridget Weller created the MY-PROUD program. A team within the College of Health and Human Services recently … practices that can make a difference in the communities struggling with opioid use and substance use disorders …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54593

WMU professors developing prototype to give doctors extra level of protection against COVID-19

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… mitigate some of the risk. "We're just trying to come up with some sort of solution that will protect health care … The WMU team started working after Kuder connected with a sculptor friend in Arkansas who'd been recruited to … there. "I happen to know a lot of doctors and people with the skills to design and fabricate using acrylic, so I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58767

Historic walks showcase the hidden history of Kalamazoo's neighborhoods and districts

University Libraries

… 90 minutes and travels approximately 1.5 miles.  The walks with Gazelle Sports initially started to get people more … in tandem provides additional context and connects people with their community. "I like connecting with people working in the community now and getting people …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71724

WMU's new physical therapy department names founding chair, director

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University is going full steam ahead with plans to open its new Department of Physical Therapy with the hire of a founding chair and program director. Dr. … for successful accreditation, and will work closely with Dr. Earlie Washington, dean of the WMU College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33780

Collect/Project offers free performance

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… Aulbert's extended vocal techniques and range, coupled with fully interactive electronics. Beginning with Luciano Berio's monumental "Altra Voce," the audience is immediately enveloped in with music that blends the live and electronic animations in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35638

Fueled by her own trauma, doctoral student fights to break cycle of sexual violence

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… manifests in many ways. Tabitha Mpamira became fascinated with its complexities while working in psychology … and overcoming sexual violence that she came to terms with her own childhood trauma.  She was volunteering with a nonprofit in a Ugandan village ravaged by HIV/AIDS in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65358

Student earns outstanding poster award for machine learning work

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… opened up a lot of great connections through conversations with other scientists about how machine learning and data … for influencing the end result of a growth trial. With this information, he then used a learning algorithm to … systems. Some of these projects involve collaborations with research groups at Pennsylvania State University, where …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/72992

Community leader appointed new WMU development and alumni VP

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… (not verified) on Terrentine KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An alumnus with an extensive track record in building the leadership … Colonial Williamsburg. "Tim Terrentine is an executive with enormous talent for making connections and matching talented people with the resources they need," says WMU President John M. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33587

Sessions set for campus community to discuss program review

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… of academic programs designed to align effective assessment with campuswide continuous improvement, and provide meaningful data-driven information to assist with strategic planning.  The academic review process should … post enhanced instructions in the self-study guide along with FAQs through the months of July and August. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17237

WMU using NEH grant to aid first-generation college students

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… charity Open Doors Kalamazoo. About the grant Coupled with funding from other sources, the NEH grant will enable … learning and educational studies. "We believe that without exposure to a rich and engaging curriculum, without emotional and academic support from committed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37253