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WMU business professors see signs of economic recovery amid pandemic

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… in, there are signs of hope the U.S. economy is on its way to recovery. Unemployment is decreasing, jobs are being … now struggling with COVID. What happens if there's a second wave? What if vaccines don't get approved until next year? … each of those jobs accounts for about 10 jobs in the service sector. The index has been above 50 now for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60747

Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad's drive for success

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… Mich.— Taylor Gaines is no stranger to hard work. Since she was old enough to be employed, she's been bringing home … hard to provide for her family and for her future. "I was working two jobs in high school, helping pay for rent … but I also want to open a pro bono clinic, giving free services to people that can't afford them. Once I get my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66430

Caring cases: Luggage for Love seeking donations for foster children

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… collects suitcases for foster children in need of a way to transport their personal belongings from one foster … Mich. — Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, a noble community service project, conceived by graduate students from the … you in some sense of having been there.’” Luggage for Love was developed from an assignment for the spring course …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58665

'Ultra Reflection' student fashion show takes sustainability to the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… Backstage designers helped models get show-ready for the runway. Model Kennedy Johnson prepares for the show. With 17 … other textile annually. And the American Textile Recycling Service estimated the recycling rate for clothing and … Gutierrez tried to reflect the impact of fast fashion and industrialization in his designs by incorporating natural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71360

Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards

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… Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Drs. … with Western Michigan University’s Distinguished Teaching Award during a ceremony Friday, Oct. 29 . “We do not often … this instruction has been partnerships with WMU’s Office of Service Learning and more than 25 community organizations. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66033

Business college receives naming gift for financial wellness center

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… alumnus Todd Sanford , CEO and founder of Sanford Financial Services of Portage, Michigan. The gift establishes a new … Financial Planning and Wellness will provide a variety of services and impactful programs for members of both the … communities. Building a network of planners and financial services professionals who give of their expertise. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44734

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in June

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Force on International students grab a coffee on their way to enjoy the Holland Tulip Festival. KALAMAZOO, … —12:15 to 1:30 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency West Campus, 4606 Croyden Ave., Kalamazoo, … 9:30 p.m. at The Fountains at Bronson Place, 1700 Bronson Way, Kalamazoo, hosted by the Center for English Language …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40055

Recognizing excellence: College of Education and Human Development hosts 27th annual Alumni Awards

College of Education and Human Development

… Education and Human Development hosts 27th annual Alumni Awards Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Drs. Tasia Fields and Andrew Rynberg with Golden Apple Awards, Lindsey Hemmerlein with a Keystone Early Career … for both ELA and math in all assessed grades. Rynberg’s service has been lauded by US and NATO military leadership, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/10/college-education-human-development-awards-alumni-annual-2025

CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning programs

College of Education and Human Development

… CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning … and Human Development's (CEHD) faculty were recently awarded three grants from the University to start … social justice through applied research and community service projects. As part of the mission, the institute is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74780

Paper plane prowess propels Western aviation student to international competition

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… by chance when he showed up for work one day as a line service representative at Western's College of Aviation . … National Finals in Dayton, Ohio. (Courtesy: Red Bull) "I wasn't even scheduled that day, I just needed some extra … all just messing around throwing airplanes, so it really was kind of a fluke that I showed up that day." Cooper …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68114