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WMU efforts for former foster youth earn national recognition

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Seita Scholars and staff members with at the April 2013 commencement. Photo courtesy of … succeed and being able to learn from them about how we can better support students and make higher education a more … in Washington, D.C., CSSP translates research and new ideas into strategies for on-the-ground implementation. They use …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12750

WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families

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… grant will help two Western Michigan University faculty members expand educational opportunities for thousands of … we have done through the HIL Project/SEED Grant and take us into new venues for the work of positive, transformative … but also to add to the body of evidence of methods that can be used to improve all impoverished neighborhoods as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66620

WMU employees invited to special premiere

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on The video screening begins at 4 p.m. KALAMAZOO—All Western Michigan University … video Nearly a year in the making, the video features a number of WMU faculty, staff and students sharing information … means to be a WMU employee. Other segments follow, bringing into focus the University's history, structure, strategic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15037

WMU students claim top spot in national digital marketing competition

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… Hooker on (Left to right) WMU students Lexi Payne, Parker Hurley and Liz Volante KALAMAZOO, Mich.— A team of students … case competition and also claimed a category award for Best Research. The event featured more than 50 teams from … completely foreign, so the team had about two months to dig into regulatory constraints and investor behaviors and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57297

Mother-daughter duo seeking solutions for Pfizer as part of Senior Engineering Design Conference

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… Bridgitt Cornish and Matthew Baker Bridgitt and her team members— Matthew Baker and Caleb Norder, both industrial and … “ The diversity of skills, industries and projects you can really apply industrial engineering (IE) principles to … for potential issues like that.” Robyn adds, “One of the biggest challenges I observe in any of the industries I have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71406

Evening concert features music inspired by whale songs

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… , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert … Although the piece has eight movements, they are grouped into three structurally similar parts: the first two … Plaines, Illinois. She has performed in the United States, Canada, England, France, Germany, Hungary and Lithuania and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43617

Agreement speeds up time it takes GVSU students to earn master's degree

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… Kanley Memorial Chapel ALLENDALE, Mich.—A partnership between Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan … master's degree, including six credits by examination, may be transferred. Program benefits Melanie Shell-Weiss, GVSU … nonprofit work," Covell adds. "For students looking to go into these fields, the M.A. gives them a strong foundation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53604

Sustainability celebration showcases green programs

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… hour—all free and open to the public. Also featured will be the office's programs and projects that range from … research projects and new campus resources. There will be an opportunity to meet recent graduates who are emerging … happening in our community and we've only begun to tap into the possibilities." Parking and additional information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42800

Overcoming gang life is topic of diversity series talk

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A former gang member and student at risk who is now a nationally recognized … This is an interactive discussion that will offer insights into how the tools of media literacy can be used for a lifetime of smarter media consumption and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27152

Clear bag policy implemented at Waldo Stadium

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… University football games, a new clear bag policy has been implemented. The policy, which regulates the size and type of bags that may be carried into the stadium, became effective Sept. 1 . WMU Senior … . Prohibited bags Prohibited items must be returned to cars or disposed of before entering Waldo Stadium. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42349