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WMU president gives back salary increase as part of larger gift to WMU

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… president gives back salary increase as part of larger gift to WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dunn … , WMU President John M. Dunn's salary was increased, triggering a major gift by Dunn and a boost in scholarship funds for students. Praising Dunn's accomplishments and performance, trustees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29240

Bronson Healthy Living Campus to be the next subject of breakfast speaker series

Haworth College of Business

… Bronson Healthy Living Campus to be the next subject of breakfast speaker series Submitted … , president of Kalamazoo Valley Community College, will discuss "The Bronson Healthy Living Campus" at 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30 , in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27350

More than 1,000 staff members respond to HR request for job details

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… More than 1,000 staff members respond to HR request for job details Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A final report on the study is expected before the end of the academic year. KALAMAZOO, … provide detailed information for use in the University's ongoing Staff Compensation Project. The project is a study of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21034

Child and family development student puts learning into practice to help create a thriving community for youth

College of Education and Human Development

… Child and family development student puts learning into practice to help create a thriving community for youth Submitted by Chris Hybels on Carly Smith talks about her internship and work … Michigan University's child and family development program, is putting learning into practice at her internship with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71158

With rural and small clinics in mind, professor uses COVID-19 grant to create low-cost respiratory device

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… Danna-dos-Santos , a Western Michigan University professor, is developing a compact device with components that cost … pandemic increased that need exponentially. “We are now going through a very similar, but much much more amplified, … says Danna-dos-Santos.  A computerized spirometer assesses how well lungs work by measuring the forces of air flow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60231

WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields

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… WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields Submitted by Erin Flynn on An … workshop. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is leading the charge in diversifying science, technology, … the number of female STEM faculty across the country. "It is so exciting," says Dr. Carla Koretsky , dean of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54945

Update: Water main leak leads to boil water advisory at Draper/Siedschlag residence hall

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… Update: Water main leak leads to boil water advisory at Draper/Siedschlag residence hall … officials say, as there have not been any confirmed tests showing bacteria present in the water main at the location of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50453

WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth

Haworth College of Business

… founded solely by women.  Beyond access to funding, there is no shortage of challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. … revenue have clearly established a successful enterprise; however, $5 million tends to be a revenue plateau for any … says. “More angel investment and venture capital funds are going to women-led businesses than in the recent past, yet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104

WMU to announce region’s only graduate certificate in tribal governance as it hosts Native American U.S. assistant secretary for Indian Affairs at talk

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… WMU to announce region’s only graduate certificate in tribal governance as it hosts Native American U.S. assistant secretary for Indian Affairs at talk Submitted by … is We Talk’s Spring Keynote Speaker. He will discuss how the traditional Seven Grandfathers teaching has guided …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71354

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

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… 'Twist of fate' gives painting grad space to come into her own as an artist Submitted by Erin Flynn on … stands in front of a piece she created for her senior showcase depicting her grandmother. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—No. It's …

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