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WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection
News
… didn't have to look far. "I approached my wife, because I'm not an expert in race, but she is," says DeCamp, who also … justifications," says Elise DeCamp. "One of the things I noticed when I was looking into it is, a lot of race-neutral justifications were often socioeconomic indicators, like education or occupation, which are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344
Looking for success at WMU? The sky is not the limit!
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Looking for success at WMU? The sky is not the limit! Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Alumnus Tyler Wall not only works in the aerospace and aviation industry, he is … Salesforce or coding. “Many of these can be found free online or for a small investment with huge returns both …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69019
Anna Litvinova is off to a flying start
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Anna Litvinova is off to a flying start Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Anna Litvinova, B.S.‘20 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University alumna Anna Litvinova , B.S.‘20, has never shied away from spreading her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71875
The numbers are in: Marketing analytics course makes measurable difference
Haworth College of Business
… course makes measurable difference Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Alumni judges with Dr. Ann Veeck, left to right, are … give back to WMU. Becca Sly , B.B.A.’19, says, “It was an honor to be asked back to judge and exciting to see what … ways. They provided valuable feedback that we could not get from our peers.” Seeing these alumni who had …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70833
Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney
News
… life of Walt Disney Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU Lee Honors College students at the Walt Disney Family Museum in … Tremblay. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Disney name evokes nostalgia for many who remember their first visit to the … the trip is offered as part of a course in WMU's Lee Honors College's Study in the States program. Students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54752
World's medievalists coming to Kalamazoo for annual congress
News
… ranging from medieval herbal medicine and military technology to Norse mythology. Attendees will include professional … by a talkback—an opportunity to ask questions and share knowledge among the audience and performers. Exhibition of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53094
Exercise science student travels to South Korea for internship to promote WMU
College of Education and Human Development
… Lee, Smith and Erhardt spell out WMU at a temple. "I had no idea what they were speaking in the music video, but I … says Smith. "And then a couple of years later I found another music video, but this time I knew that it was K-Pop … in the language was limited to ordering items off a menu. Now she feels more confident in having conversations in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72268
Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work
News
… the impact Moses Walker had on Kalamazoo. However, he would not see Navia put her own education into action as he died … for Counseling and Psychological Services , which offers no- and low-cost mental health services to members of the … "With all of these experiences I've gotten, I feel like not only can I talk the talk but I feel so much more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75822
A growing inspiration: Undergraduates’ garden initiative motivates the masses
College of Arts and Sciences
… garden initiative motivates the masses Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Alexa Hempel, Lexus Lawlor, Joshua … won the Bronco Challenge for Sustainable Impact , is an innovative app dedicated to bridging the equity gap in home …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73961
Climate crisis causes crescendo of catastrophe
W Magazine
… or a forensic anthropologist," says Dr. Lisa DeChano-Cook , professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Tourism. It's also ominous and indicative of a more dire dilemma: Weather extremes … this point because of what we've done to our climate, and now we're seeing the effects of it." While it's not uncommon …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69852