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Turning adversity into opportunity, WMU social work student ready to make a difference

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… Muhaisin is driven by a higher purpose. Thousands of miles away, in her home country of Saudi Arabia, women face injustice daily—a grim future for little girls growing up like she did. Al Muhaisin wants to give them hope. … to gain knowledge and skills to practice what I love in better ways," she said in a keynote speech during the School …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60157

WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern

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… WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro … come up with brand new board game ideas or different ways to play the classic games. It's pretty great!" While … area that turned into mentors for me. They helped me better my portfolio and gave me tips and tricks of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216

Supply chain team claims first place in case competition

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… Supply chain team claims first place in case competition … supply management students—from left to right, Peyton Hurley, Alexandra Henson, Madison Dober and Connor … McKenney—finished in first place at the General Motors/Wayne State University Supply Chain Case Competition. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66118

Prescribed burns planned at Asylum Lake Friday, April 2

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… the Asylum Lake Preserve  through May 31 . Plans call for up to 14 acres of prairie to be burned along Drake Road west … area on the southeast shores of Asylum Lake has also been designated for a prescribed burn. Copies of the burn permit … Council has hired professional fire crews to manage the upcoming burns. The contractor for the burn is PlantWise LLC …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63807

Mathematics student accepted into prestigious international program

College of Arts and Sciences

… Nichols' path to this achievement began with a simple suggestion from a friend after a Math Club meeting, sparking … of students accepted into the program. For Nichols, the upcoming semester in Budapest represents an exciting chapter … he got to Western.  “This was hard to balance, but I’ve always loved pushing myself,” he says. “I am quite comfortable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75659

WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—More women are starting businesses than ever before. Between 2007 and 2018, the number of women-owned businesses … women entrepreneurs in growing their businesses, even after significant success has been achieved.” Ofstein adds that … bring together other women from their own industries as a way to leverage new opportunities. Capitalizing on personal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104

Former Obama official to discuss American democracy

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… talk by describing the personal experiences and career pathway that led her to a top leadership position in the White … including those of the Marguerite Casey Foundation and Year Up. For more information about her talk, visit the Walker …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48986

WMed to offer new elective that includes Michigan AHEC Scholars program curriculum

College of Health and Human Services

… Western Region Area Health Education Center  have teamed up to integrate the Michigan AHEC Scholars program … Health Distinction Program . This two-year program is designed to prepare WMed students to work in rural and … be included in their academic studies. AHEC Scholars is designed for students from diverse backgrounds interested in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62395

From the Eras Tour to embracing identity, WMU Haworth student thrives this summer

Haworth College of Business

… apply what she has learned at WMU Haworth in unforgettable ways. “As a marketing student, this internship has been … memories. Embracing your LGBTQIA+ identity, engaging with supportive individuals and joining campus communities at WMU … all students!” Connect with Vicencio on LinkedIn to keep up with her next adventure. For more WMU news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72060

Trustees to meet at WMU-Grand Rapids Beltline location

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… location at 2333 E. Beltline SE , trustees will take up two action items. They will consider approval of a new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45700