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Impacts of COVID-19 and social isolation on mental health explored in WMU study

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… and uncovers potential mitigation strategies as this new normal stretches on. Learn more about impactful research … in pandemic shelter-in-place orders, WMU researchers find With rural and small clinics in mind, professor uses … "Psychological flexibility is the ability to sit with and be with difficult thoughts and feelings when doing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61977

Jazz students again take multiple awards in DownBeat competition

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… take multiple awards in DownBeat competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … competition. Earning top honors was the University of Miami with eight wins, followed by the University of Massachusetts-Amherst with six awards and the Berklee College of Music, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40131

WMU Study Abroad Fair open to campus and community

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… Study Abroad Fair will provide area students and the public with the information to make an overseas learning experience … abroad programs are available to both current students and non-WMU participants who are at least 18 years old and … to QS Global, over 80 percent of employers seek graduates with study abroad experience." Activities and Resources   …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55371

Free at-home COVID-19 test kits distributed throughout campus

Sindecuse Health Center

… campus Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With generous assistance from Kalamazoo's Family Health … on a first-come, first-served basis. Test distribution is not recorded, but one kit is offered per student, faculty or … test or if they need documentation of a test result. Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 may call (269) 387-3287 to make an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69214

WMU research facility assists in rediscovery of rare mineral deposit

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… in rediscovery of rare mineral deposit Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Harrisons with Theodore Pagano (center) KALAMAZOO—Rediscovery of a … state's historical oil and gas production revenues and triggering explosive job growth in Osceola and Mecosta …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9197

Donation helps WMU foster entrepreneur success in Kalamazoo community

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… Khady Ndao-Brumblay has worn many hats in her adult life. Now, with the help of a program at Western Michigan University, … women in African history and creating dolls to go along with them. The stories would fill the gap in African …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55256

Generating Buzz: Regulating genetically modified mosquitoes

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… mosquitoes are generating a lot of buzz right now. The genetically modified bugs could potentially be used … crops. However, they will be among the first to be faced with decisions that relate to this technology.” Quemada … stops female mosquitoes from being able to bite or lay eggs. The gene is linked with another genetic element—“gene …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/57059

WMU men's soccer honored for team GPA

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… WMU men's soccer honored for team GPA Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … of America. The Broncos concluded the 2015-16 academic year with an overall team GPA of 3.34, which ranked among the top … The Broncos had the highest Division I GPA in 2011-12 with a 3.45, was second in 2012-13 with a 3.46, third in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35857

Broncos take first place in inaugural Air Race Classic Derby

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… Air Derby . "To see that our team's hard work this year not only allowed us to grow closer as teammates and to have … Airport (in Dayton, Ohio)," says Acosta, who graduated with a degree in aviation flight science in 2020 and … how it has allowed me to take part in something that is bigger than myself,” says Hughes, who served as pilot and team …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65143

Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Imagine going to a theater performance but not being able to see why people are laughing or gasping during the show. With the help of a Western Michigan University graduate … started looking into audio description services at the suggestion of an audience member. "We had a patron who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52232