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Gov. Snyder praises WMU foster youth program
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… (not verified) on Gov. Snyder KALAMAZOO--In his State of the State address yesterday, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder … that focuses on young people who have aged out of foster care and need support--the kind that families usually … and intense personal and academic support to students in what has become the largest and most comprehensive program …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/83
WMU to use large grants to study improvements to aviation safety
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… University has received three grants totaling $434,690 from the Federal Aviation Administration NextGen Weather … during adverse weather conditions and enhance crew awareness. "The bottom line is that aviation overall has … We've been looking to find where the gaps are and what we can do to close the gaps." innovative training Brown …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29646
Bilingual breakthrough: WMU double major completes high-impact special education internship in Costa Rica
College of Education and Human Development
… en Educación y Desarrollo). KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From the lush rain forests of the Manuel Antonio National Park, … from my previous internship experience with children who are learning to tie their shoes and reading," says James. … it which was really special." Returning back to the United States, James is excited to go back to elementary school …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/05/dhani-james-special-education-study-abroad-costa-rica
Local bakery highlighted at next entrepreneurship forum
Haworth College of Business
… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The entrepreneur behind a local bakery will be the next … Bakery, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37697
Owner, CEO and Bronco at helm of Kaiser Enterprise adds to significant gift
Haworth College of Business
… Kaiser Enterprise, has made an additional investment in the sales lab that bears his name at Western Michigan … best-in-class technology, faculty and experiences that prepare students for success in sales and business marketing. … Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation, with locations in the United States, Mexico, Canada and Germany, Universal Piping …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/08/robert-kaiser-sales-lab-gift
WMU’s ROTC cadets excel in state, region and nation during capstone training exercises
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… Puca on Cadet Cyle Dyer negotiates a balance beam during the obstacle course. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Goodwin of … Studios) Cadet Jose Lopez applies camouflage paint to prepare for tactical evaluations. (Photo courtesy of Ashley … adds Cadet Carly Ness . “Through all of this, CST taught me what my leadership style is while in garrison and the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72848
WMU students place first in high-profile national sales competition
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… of two WMU sales and business marketing students was named the overall winner at this year’s State Farm Marketing and … by a 20-minute marketing presentation. Prepped for success "What I think helped us stand out is definitely the amount of … wasn't too much they could throw at us that we weren't prepared for," says Ross, who adds that faculty advisor Dr. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20223
Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges
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… own rewards, challenges Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Karen Blaisure KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Support and education for … who work with young people in programs outside of the classroom are growing, and Western Michigan University … their resources," he says, adding Kalamazoo County has over 50 youth-serving locations. "Over time, we hope as we start …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53714
Institute is taking local high school students to China for summer camp
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… high school students will travel to China in July with the Confucius Institute at Western Michigan University for a … to Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou, China. Participating are Kalamazoo Central and Loy Norrix high school students … training, but also have ample opportunities to apply what they learn in the classroom. "Local students may have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40712
Educational leadership alum appointed president of college personnel association
College of Education and Human Development
… Educational leadership alum appointed president of college personnel association Submitted by Chris Hybels … Mich.—A Western Michigan University alum was sworn in as the next president of the Michigan American College … for our HESA family across the state to collaborate and share innovative ideas and best practices," says Dubina. With …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/hesa-alum-elected-2024-president-michigan-educator-chapter