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Insomnia prevention device takes first place at annual Pitch Competition

Haworth College of Business

… pitched Just Right Temp, says that the pitch competition got the team's product off the ground. "It was an incredibly rewarding experience. We all got a great idea of what it will really be like in terms of … is sponsored by Great Lakes Architectural Products Group, The Vernon Group and Robert and Risé Landeros. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39431

WMU makes deep cuts in tuition for future nonresident undergrads

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… any student now or previously enrolled. Beginning with the upcoming summer I session, new nonresident undergraduate … the rate down to 1.25 times the in-state rate puts WMU in good position to compete for out-of-state students. … will need to recruit larger numbers of nonresidents as time goes on. "As we move into this new tuition model, we've …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37694

WMU homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

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… Oct. 3-8 and Family Weekend Oct. 7-9 . "Forever Brown and Gold" is the 2016 homecoming theme, and a host of activities … hold special pregame tailgates Saturday, Oct. 8, to gear up for the 93rd annual homecoming game, which will pit WMU … of Education and Human Development Alumni Society—Annual Golden Apple and Keystone Awards reception and dinner, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35240

New home for Kalamazoo Autism Center to formally open

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… the Michigan Legislature in 2014, and some of that funding supported the renovation of the KAC's new home. Following the … new facility, which was purchased by the University a year ago. The former pediatric medical center in a neighborhood … renovated and will allow the KAC to ultimately serve up to 40 young people ages 2 to 21 who have been diagnosed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34885

World’s medievalists to convene virtually during annual congress

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… David Konstan , New York University. Virtual talent show Upload a short video to the virtual talent show from May 7- … ask questions about their offerings. Registrants can set up private appointments to meet with individual exhibitors, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/63939

Area youths participating in 2016 Asylum Lake Adventure Day

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… nature center and WMU's landscape services department with support from the University's Office of the President. About … hands-on environmental lessons at educational stations set up throughout the Asylum Lake Preserve. Others will act as … participating schools and school districts, with funding support coming from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32040

Western alum appointed to leadership post in U.S. Department of Transportation

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… of hazardous materials every day. "Given how important the goods are that we transport, I'd venture to say that we're likely among the most unsung agencies in the federal government," he says. "Directly or indirectly, our work is … commission's community development committee, and showing up and participating in volunteer activities were all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63812

WMU’s Food Marketing Conference to draw over 700 industry leaders

Haworth College of Business

… this year, the conference is packing "a stellar speaker lineup," says Dr. Frank Gambino , professor of marketing and director of the food and consumer package goods marketing program. The two-day conference will feature … from Kroger, Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Rite Aid, Kellogg and H-E-B Food-Drugs. About the conference Now in its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30897

WMU recognizes 2016-17 Presidential Scholars

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… highest honor WMU can bestow on an undergraduate. The award goes to the most outstanding seniors in each of the … Roosa has served as a Drive Safe Kalamazoo volunteer, supporting its mission to ensure safe rides home for college … a WMU Theatre Guild Scholar for one year. In addition, he does volunteer work for the department, which he says gives …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39545

Inventive duo finalists in U.S. Patent Office-sponsored competition

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… Barnett and John's invention, NeoVent, is a respiratory support mechanism designed to treat critically ill infants, … cash and prizes. In the competition's undergraduate category, Barnett and John are among six other finalists from an … and host of The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation. Leading up to the ceremony, finalists will be showcasing their …

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