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Two Broncos tapped to help address racial disparity in COVID-19 outcomes

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… Two Broncos tapped to help address racial disparity in COVID-19 outcomes Submitted by Erin Flynn … because they play out in public, says Canady, and they can often lead to an overly cautious—and slower—approach as … white women who had not completed high school," she says. "My own experience with infant mortality and the memory of my

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59420

From frontline worker to a future in HR: Jessica Robach has found her purpose

Haworth College of Business

… From frontline worker to a future in HR: Jessica Robach has found her purpose Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— For human resource … Upon her start at MANN+HUMMEL, Robach quickly learned how well the Haworth College of Business was preparing her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73614

Holiday poinsettia sales support PSSO

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… Holiday poinsettia sales support PSSO Submitted by Anonymous … is $6 for a small plant and $10 for a large plant. Cash or check payment must accompany all orders. Checks should be made payable to PSSO. Send completed order forms …

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The rise of women’s sports—triumphs, challenges and the road ahead

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… season, league standouts, especially Caitlin Clark, were often in the news. The uptick in interest extends beyond … that women were not to play and compete,” Borish says.  However, trailblazers like Gertrude Ederle , who became the … we pay attention to these changes that are emanating, we should be able to capture it (momentum), and women won’t be …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/rise-womens-sports-wmu-coaches-athletes-weigh

World-renowned artist carved path to success at Western

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… World-renowned artist carved path to success at Western Submitted by Erin … up. And part of that opening up process is remembering how it happened.” Johnson began carving his path as an … Manifesto. It’s a space many contemporary artists don’t often find themselves in. “I looked into the room and my

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70894

WMU researcher wins $800,000 NSF grant to assess education efforts

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… to develop resources to plan studies that can better assess how well professional development initiatives for science … answer those questions." Studies inconclusive Too often, such large-scale teacher development randomized … how many schools need to be studied and how many teachers should be tested within those schools to answer those …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29895

Nour Khaiara is growing into her goals

Haworth College of Business

… Nour Khaiara is growing into her goals Submitted by Janine Adamskiit provide crucial financial support, but it also validated my efforts and commitment to my studies. It allows me to … but also significantly enriched my understanding of how various aspects of the industry operate.” However, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/humanresourcemanagement-nourkhaiara-scholarship-growth

"Material Nature" - Sarah Wheaton

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… "Material Nature" - Sarah Wheaton Submitted by Megan Looker on "Material Nature" "In taking a moment to look at my home, I was shocked to find how much faux-nature decorations filled the space. With all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59473

Molding next generation of artists, Morean Ceramics Research Center draws national talent to lead workshops

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… Molding next generation of artists, Morean Ceramics Research … recognized and renowned in our field," says Caitlin Zachow, a graduate student from suburban Detroit. Once students … highly ornamented, figurative ceramic sculptures that are often underlined by a connection to sociopolitical issues. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75741

Acclaimed journalist, WMU alum marks Homecoming as distinguished speaker

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… Acclaimed journalist, WMU alum marks Homecoming as distinguished … to speak and is inducting him into its alumni academy. The College of Arts and Sciences also is honoring him … story — pulled from the WMU Magazine archives — about how he came to WMU and blossomed: 'I loved my time at …

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