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WMU researchers study food consumption behavior during COVID-19 pandemic

Haworth College of Business

… at the forefront of understanding how a pandemic like the novel coronavirus affects food consumption behavior, with the hope that their findings can help communities and … COVID-19 virus was rapidly spreading in several regions. With government guidance that people should leave their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58581

Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize

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… to "Shark Tank" for college students. The stakes are high, with more than $250,000 in prize money up for grabs for the … who make the best product pitches and develop the most innovative concepts during four separate competitions. "It's … in its very early stages that I thought of." Vaughn came up with the idea for SnapDuct—an innovative connection system …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52859

Leading scientists and treatment practitioners slated for Michigan Autism Conference

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… slated for Michigan Autism Conference Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Leading … families, practitioners, educators and researchers with the latest information on a variety of topics related … on-site during the conference. The conference begins with a free Kick-Off Presentation and Recognition Ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42964

Accomplished trombonist Brad Edwards to perform in free recital at WMU

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… Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. With a style that has been variously described as … recitals at colleges and regional workshops, and concertos with student and professional orchestras and wind ensembles. … University of South Carolina as well as the University of Northern Iowa. Other teaching positions have included …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42801

Academic advisor recognized for her support of 'holistic development' of multicultural students

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on Ayla Ludwig (second from right) with staff from the College of Education and Human … Through Multicultural Affairs, she became involved with the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Scholars Academy, a … from WMU, and I look forward to continuing my work with the wonderful people who also make it priority to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71888

WMU hosts area sixth-graders to show college life

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… look at college life and the opportunities available with a college education through a program called Bronco … Students. Through the initiative, the University partners with KPS to encourage early middle school students to set … BUDS is an annual program for KPS sixth-graders, beginning with the Class of 2016, that is reinforced with programs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57696

United Airlines' Aviate Pilot Development Program puts WMU aviators on fast track to careers

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is partnering with United Airlines under terms of the company’s new pilot … through Aviate than any other program. Aviate will be another option for an individual interested in becoming a … since 1997 at the Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field and has been the site of nationally recognized …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57857

University to honor its top four staffers for 2013-14

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… University to honor its top four staffers for 2013-14 Submitted by Anonymous … "We call her our 'mom' away from home. She has provided me with advice, humor, chocolate, lunch and love for the past … phone callers who reach her office in error to students struggling with big as well as small problems. Summing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19194

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