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WMU researcher finds little connection between violence, video games
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… video games desensitize youths to violence, increasing their violent tendencies. But a Western Michigan University … another slam against violent video games, and those claims are often perpetuated by the news media, politicians and … those other controls." Better predictors DeCamp found that what was going on in the home was a better predictor of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36296
Grants to WMU top $22.7 million for fiscal year
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… more than $4.6 million in grants in May and June, bringing the year-to-date total for the 2011-12 fiscal year, which … than $22.7 million, WMU trustees learned at their July 25 meeting. Awards for May came in at $878,328, or 19 percent … surpassed $2.6 million, while grants for public service soared to nearly $2 million. One notable research grant, from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1106
First-year biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art
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… grew up surrounded by nature. It fueled her dream of a career working with animals and her passion for environmental … followers on TikTok for her impressive makeup skills. But there's more to her videos than artistic skincare; her … States. I ultimately want a career where I am happy with what I am doing and that gives back to the world in some …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64418
Business pitch competition open to WMU student entrepreneurs
Haworth College of Business
… by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students from across the Western Michigan University campus are invited to present their business pitches for cash … pitch to investors. Students get valuable feedback about what it would take to launch products and services, which …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45485
‘Greatest moment of my life’: WMU Theatre student blows judges away on ‘The Voice’
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… ‘Greatest moment of my life’: WMU Theatre student blows judges away on ‘The Voice’ Submitted … the support from my hometown and my school, because those are the people that have gotten me to where I am today,” he … he’s learned an important lesson: “Put yourself out there, whatever your dreams are,” he says. “At Western you have so …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/jack-austin-joins-voice-team-niall-horan
Event management students partner with Kalamazoo Promise for signing event
College of Education and Human Development
… signing event Submitted by Chris Hybels on Left to right are Claire Burton, Mallory Smith and Marissa Munson. The event had photo booths available with props for students … on stage and announce where they chose to go to college or what career path they chose to go into." Kalamazoo Promise …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71679
WMU, Haenicke Institute for Global Education, announce International Education Week
International Student and Scholar Services
… Internationalization on Campus and Beyond . Several events are scheduled from November 18-22 to celebrate global … understanding. All events are free and open to the public. Highlights include: A Glimpse into Global … in Nicaragua . This system is expected to impact about 500 lives and bring water to the village for generations to …
https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-0
Record number of undergraduate patent applications filed at WMU
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… by Erin Flynn on Students and instructors celebrate after the Venture Studio's first pitch night event. KALAMAZOO, … those concepts into real-world products," he says. "It's rare for undergraduates at any institution to get the … a patent, it was so worth it," Meyer says. "I'll be using what I've learned here for the rest of my life.” Having a …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/record-number-undergraduate-patents-filed-wmu-richmond-institute
Newman Civic Fellow from WMU receives additional honor
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… Civic Fellow and in May, she was named a Leadership and the American Presidency scholarship winner. Senior Alexis … as fellows from higher education institutions in 39 states and Washington, D.C., that are members of Campus Compact. Presidents and chancellors of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39772
Educational leadership alum appointed president of college personnel association
College of Education and Human Development
… Educational leadership alum appointed president of college personnel association Submitted by Chris Hybels … Mich.—A Western Michigan University alum was sworn in as the next president of the Michigan American College … for our HESA family across the state to collaborate and share innovative ideas and best practices," says Dubina. With …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/hesa-alum-elected-2024-president-michigan-educator-chapter