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Fueled by resilience, social work student advocates support through mentorship

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… Mich.—To say Maliek Hargrave has beaten the odds is an understatement. Just days before Christmas in 2020, he … breaks down those barriers and challenges that interfere with human growth." A scar on the left side of Hargrave's … Having to fend for himself while his guardians struggled with their own demons fueled his passion to help kids going …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/64961

Investment, pandemic pivot spur success for genomics company

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… Investment, pandemic pivot spur success for genomics company Submitted by … an uncertain economic time, it helped Genemarkers thrive. With demand reaching upward of 20,000 tests per week, the … Langerveld says. "The way you interact as a service with doctors and doctors' offices had been changing before …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64148

Outstanding student employees, supervisor recognized

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… Outstanding student employees, supervisor recognized Submitted by … while building important career competencies to carry with them long after graduation. Challenges brought on by … delivered dozens of meals to students over the past several months. Hughes is from Morgantown, West Virginia, and has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63563

Stanford design school names three WMU students innovation fellows

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… Stanford design school names three WMU students innovation … trio will travel to the Silicon Valley Meetup March 19-23 with 400 students and faculty from around the world. The … to teach attendees new skills and mindsets to help them with their campus projects. WMU's 2019 University Innovation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56492

Glasser, Quada win Distinguished Service awards

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… Glasser, Quada win Distinguished Service awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A driving force … into a 'living learning laboratory' for students … We say with confidence that without Dr. Glasser, Western would not be the recognized …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18458

Western's Cold Case Program helps crack second case

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… Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten launched the Cold Case Program in 2021 with several criminal justice students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For … 35 years, the family of Cathy Swartz has been searching for answers in the young mother's murder. Students in Western … students have been involved in the Swartz investigation for months. As part of their work in the Cold Case Program, they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71545

New state funding will help WMU's aviation programs soar

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… funding will help WMU's aviation programs soar Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Construction design and planning … for the WMU project that is expected to cost $20 million, with $15 million from the state and the balance raised by … W.K. Kellogg Airport campus in Battle Creek, Michigan. With a target completion date of summer 2019, the enlarged …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32902

WMU's Unified Clinics offer specialty care to thousands each year

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… WMU's Unified Clinics offer specialty care to thousands each year Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Read more … who had suffered brain injuries successfully using a spoon with his weakened hand in a public setting. In addition to … facility in Bay City and later this spring will spend three months in an outpatient medical practice. She expects to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45318

Psychology department to host day-long focus on research

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… department to host day-long focus on research Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A psychology student gives a … free and open to the general public. Research Day will open with brief remarks by Dr. Stephanie Peterson , chair of the … an 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. lunch break, presentations will resume with an additional six topics covered before the close of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13485

Award-winning pianist to perform benefit concert

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… Award-winning pianist to perform benefit concert Submitted by Anonymous (not … critics in America. He has shared the concert stage with Liza Minnelli, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, … development of WMU music students.  Through collaboration with the local and national associations, members form …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13039