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Facing the future: Artificial intelligence is evolving at warp speed—but at what cost?

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… for centuries. Now artificial intelligence (AI) is opening up a world of possibility that could redefine the future and … new. It's not Alexa telling you the weather or Siri digging up an obscure fact on a celebrity; this technology is … Bill Gates and Elon Musk, are also raising concerns. They signed an open letter in March urging AI developers to hit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71771

First-generation WMU graduate adapts to changing career outlook

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… increase sales. After graduation, Sánchez found himself struggling to find a job in the aviation industry amidst the … Sánchez says a college education wasn’t a given growing up. He’s one of four children, and the youngest of his … “[My parents] didn’t know what their kids would accomplish upon immigrating to the United States,” he says. “Being that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59302

Ethics event to feature Purdue scholar's discussion on preventing violence

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… Everyday Citizens in West Africa and Central America," is free and open to the public and will include coffee and … peacebuilding. Her published work has appeared in Small Group Research, the Journal of Communication, Management … Identification," was published in 2005. Her work has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the Carnegie …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37949

'Life-changing' gift: Western student receives hearing aids thanks to collaborative effort

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… Phonak. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Rattling silverware, clanking cups and the pitter-patter of water splashing off plates … helps fit Kibadi's new hearing aids. Growing up, Kibadi struggled to hear teachers and was often accused of not paying … says. It confirmed what he had known for years: Kibadi has significant hearing loss in both ears, likely caused by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65924

‘Greatest moment of my life’: WMU Theatre student blows judges away on ‘The Voice’

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… blows judges away on ‘The Voice’ Submitted by Erin Flynn on Update : On Monday, Nov. 10, Austin’s journey on “The Voice” … Town” on Spotify and has more original music in the works. Update : On Monday, Oct. 27, Austin was saved in the Battle Round by superstar coach Michael Bublé; he has now joined #TeamBuble …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/jack-austin-joins-voice-team-niall-horan

Units across WMU donate personal protection equipment to medical professionals

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… and medical offices are dealing with shortages of supplies necessary to keep themselves and patients safe as … research and innovation. "The Sindecuse team stepped right up to serve as the collection point.” Various colleges and … and staff from the Frostic School of Art have also been digging through their studios to find masks, disposable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58693

Four WMU varsity athletic teams make NCAA academic 'honor roll'

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… 418 men's or mixed squads. The number of honored teams is up significantly from the 976 teams recognized the previous … Division I) placed at least one team on the top APR list, up 19 from last year. "Each year, more and more teams are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15827

New Native American Affairs Council aims to build relationships, understanding across campus and in community

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… The new Native American Affairs Council will work "to support, elevate and advocate for Native American … campus. Western's Main Campus is on land historically occupied by Ojibwa, Odawa and Bodewadmi nations—tribes that … this but to also engage in work that connects to and supports our Indigenous people," says Dr. Jennifer Bott , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66068

Experts slated for upcoming Michigan Autism Conference

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… Experts slated for upcoming Michigan Autism Conference Submitted by Anonymous … interest to parents with children with autism will be a free session from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. as part of the … . Child supervision is available. Renowned keynote speakers The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34858

Check out WMU’s latest Human Library event Feb. 12

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… the opportunity or courage to ask about. During the lead-up, organizers this month have been offering a series of … in case conversations become too heated, traumatic or triggering. Last year’s event offered 16 books. This year, with … for WMU patrons. Western’s Human Library is an approved WMU Signature Program event, which means students can earn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57540