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Sustainability internships available for spring semester

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… Eligible students must have sophomore standing or above and be registered as full-time students taking classes on WMU's … from all academic backgrounds with the necessary skills to be well-informed and effective advocates in creating a … online at wmich.edu/sustainability/opportunities and can be submitted via email to wmu-sustainability@wmich.edu …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20382

Students earn accolades for innovative construction adhesives research

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Mich.—Two Western Michigan University students are being touted for their innovative approach to helping structures better withstand extreme weather, earthquakes and other … important structures, including our homes, the structures can be unsafe,” says Nath. “Our whole message is that we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66837

New cannabis marketing course puts students on forefront of burgeoning industry

Haworth College of Business

… New cannabis marketing course puts students on forefront of … verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It’s no secret recreational cannabis sales in Michigan are continuing to climb. With … demand, and Western Michigan University students will soon be prepared to meet the need. The Haworth College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68892

Nutrition and dietetics student receives award for excelling in internship with VA

College of Education and Human Development

… for excelling in internship with VA Submitted by Chris Hybels on Derek Fischer KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Derek   Fischer , a … surprised and grateful," says Fischer. "I was surprised because there are a lot of great dietetics interns out there … designation is the highest academic honor that Western can bestow on its undergraduates. Fischer was also heavily …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75532

25 Year Club to induct 72 longtime employees

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… WMU employees Nov. 27 KALAMAZOO—A total of 72 people who began their service to Western Michigan University in 1987 will be inducted into WMU's 25 Year Club during a gala honoring longtime … Dining Service Jacqueline R. Mills , finance specialist, cashiering Mark A. Mundo , food service stockperson, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2313

Educator honored with Emerging Scholar Award for global work to expand critical public health knowledge

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Dr. Shannon McMorrow is being celebrated for her teaching and research that has … had the opportunity to work with her again when she returned to the country as a Fulbright Scholar. Her scholarly … book on Photovoice. “She has demonstrated significant impact with research achievements in a relatively short …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72654

University summit to focus on student success issues

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… Michigan University administrators and faculty and staff members are invited to attend the 2017 Spring Student Success … Summit from noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7 , in the Bernhard Center's South Ballroom Lunch will be provided at … student success, including nonacademic barriers that can affect the ability of students to persist in college. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38392

WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind

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… WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Design and use of long canes will be studied. KALAMAZOO—People who are blind or have visual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15729

Looking for success at WMU? The sky is not the limit!

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the technical and the practical so that as engineers we can approach real-world problems effectively,” explains … produce parts with minimal delays and high quality.” Walls began his career at Williams as a rotation engineer learning … processes and improve production efficiency. Wall returned briefly to R&D engine testing before accepting his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69019

Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns

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… seventh consecutive year, small businesses in West Michigan can apply for matching funds to help them hire Western … to work on STEM or STEM-related projects that are both beneficial to the company and academically relevant to … hour. She adds that there are few restrictions on who can apply, but the MCRN funding is targeted toward companies …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45200