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WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields
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… workshop. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is leading the charge in diversifying science, technology, … the number of female STEM faculty across the country. "It is so exciting," says Dr. Carla Koretsky , dean of the … things are challenges that are more significant for women than men. So, understanding and addressing them and finding …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54945
Student group recognized for excellence in academics, professionalism and leadership
Haworth College of Business
… group recognized for excellence in academics, professionalism and leadership Submitted by Stacey Anderson on WMU Beta … its outstanding efforts during the 2017-18 academic year. This is the 35 th time the chapter has received the Superior … year brings." Gamma Rho chapter Beta Alpha Psi has more than 300 chapters on college campuses and over 300,000 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50497
Willow Martin: Finding your balance
Haworth College of Business
… her grandparents, who winter there, back to Michigan. But this year’s trip was anything but typical. Near the end of … Florida, COVID-19 was spreading in the U.S. and critical decisions were being made—sometimes hour-by-hour. While Martin … a large group in most of her courses, which is more complex than she first thought it would be. For now, she is trying …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58744
A lifelong gift: 1980 graduate gives back to Department of Philosophy
College of Arts and Sciences
… of Philosophy, and he recently arranged for a gift in his will to create an endowment for the department that will … Western’s senior director of major gifts, Kyle Herm, to discuss making a donation that will continue in perpetuity. … decade. During that time, he was lead counsel for more than 160 jury trials and argued cases before appellate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69151
Margaret J. Watson obituary
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… joined the WMU staff in 1981 and retired in 2015 after more than 33 years of service to the University. The Kalamazoo … she had worked while a student at WMU. She became supervisor of the Media Laboratory, a student-centered multimedia lab in the Division of Academic Services, in 1983 and classroom technology …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35347
Western students roll out 'Wild Wheels' for wheelchair users to express themselves
Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs
… Jillian Fraze on Occupational therapy doctoral student Alexis Bailey works with participants from the Center for Disability Services to create wheel-enhancement covers. … to meet the needs of all participants. Established more than 40 years ago, the Skill-building Program provides …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74885
Born to be a Bronco: finding pride in being a leader
Haworth College of Business
… that she has found pride in. However, being able to say she is the first woman in her family to graduate with a … the advertising world through a different perspective than others in her field with the efforts she has made to … Scholarship for her academic achievements. “One of my biggest highlights at WMU has been winning my scholarship. In …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69625
WMU student veteran honored with Operation Hat Trick scholarship
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… Turkey, served 5 1/2 years in the U.S. Air Force and is currently in WMU's Air Force ROTC program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Bronco pride is honoring the service of a Western Michigan University … . Since 2014, Operation Hat Trick has donated more than $1.8 million to fill critical gaps in care for military …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62011
Concerto competition winners perform at Miller Auditorium
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… 3 p.m. Sunday, April 22 , in Miller Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. Featured performers include … the "Concerto for Trombone" by Henri Tomasi. Alto saxophonist Andrew Keating, student of Andrew Rathbun, also will … across the nation. Bags and purses should be no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches or approximately the size of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46247
Ira Glass to spin stories of 'This American Life'
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… Ira Glass to spin stories of 'This American Life' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … , the creator of the award-winning public radio show "This American Life," is coming to Western Michigan … is heard each week by over 2.2 million listeners on more than 500 public radio stations, with another 2.2 million …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29734