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WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide

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… WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian … number of children had been hit by cars going to and from school. One major contributing factor, says Van Houten, was … enforce the law when children were walking to and from school, along with an education campaign that highlighted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57296

Biggest Loser star Mike Danley discusses lifestyle changes

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… on Danley KALAMAZOO--Coach Mike Danley, a graduate of Western Michigan University who lost 96 pounds since … 12," is returning to his alma mater to share his message of motivation, health and wellness. Danley, a former Bronco … is an assistant football coach at R. Nelson Snider High School in Fort Wayne, Ind., one of the more successful …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/338

Dawn Foods CEO to discuss global business challenges

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… (not verified) on Jones-Barber KALAMAZOO--The top executive of a leading global food products company will be featured … sponsored by Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business. Carrie Jones-Barber , chief executive officer … in the Women's Leadership Forum through the Harvard School of Business. Jones-Barber earned a Bachelor of

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/228

Students and faculty join forces to offer varied musical program

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… Students and faculty join forces to offer varied musical program Submitted by Deanne Puca on Western Winds KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Ensembles composed of faculty and graduate students from the brass, wind and percussion studios in the School of Music at Western Michigan University will present …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44908

Fueled by resilience, social work student advocates support through mentorship

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… pierced his neck as he drove down the street—a random act of violence that nearly paralyzed him. Less than a year … experiences. A visit from a social worker in elementary school helped him connect the dots between purpose and … support of educators and administrators in Kalamazoo Public Schools—Hargrave considers Mark Hill , principal of Phoenix …

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

Outstanding staff members recognized for making a difference at Western

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… Western Michigan University staff members will receive one of the University’s highest accolades and be honored at the … Awards on Tuesday, Dec. 6 , at 2 p.m. in room 157 of the Bernhard Center. Family, friends and co-workers are … Haenicke Institute for Global Education Christine Hummel , School of Public Affairs and Administration Christopher …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70027

Award-winning professor, performing arts design expert dies at 60

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… Award-winning professor, performing arts design expert dies at 60 Submitted … auditorium and support facilities at Kalamazoo Central High School. Roehrick was a guest artist at Idyllwild (Calif.) … Academy, Interlochen (Mich.) Arts Academy and the Virginia School of the Arts in Lynchburg, Va. He also was a resident …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13843

Acclaimed journalist, WMU alum marks Homecoming as distinguished speaker

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… the most prominent voices in journalism today on a variety of national news topics, including the death of an unarmed … — the subject of his Oct. 22 talk at Sangren Hall . The WMU School of Communication invited Granderson to speak and is … I was a wreck. I had no plans" for what to do after high school, he says during an interview in Grand Rapids, where …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19764

Trustees to meet Thursday, discuss board's presidential assessment

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees meets at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16 ,  in formal session, trustees' annual assessment of President Edward Montgomery is on the agenda. A … of capital expenditure for the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, a lease agreement with FedEx Office and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66552

Free financial aid event set for college-bound students

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… is being held at sites across the country to help high school seniors and others fill out their Free Application … the most financial assistance possible. WMU's event, one of dozens being held around the state as part of the … number of students who continue their education beyond high school and earn post-secondary degrees. The FAFSA is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13373