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Education alum and teacher selected as state finalist for Presidential Award
College of Education and Human Development
… Science Foundation for the White House. The president can recognize up to 110 outstanding teachers annually and … researching and redesigning her teaching practice for young learners to improve their mathematical understanding. … Outside of school, Kato is a local coordinator for Youth For Understanding USA. The non-profit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75556
Ethics Center announces fall 2022 book clubs
Study of Ethics in Society
… and the ethical choices that confront us as we grapple with the housing crisis. Discussions will examine core … Santiago-Valles, associate professor emeritus of Africana Studies. This book is about the most contested ideas … 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 on Zoom at 5:30 to 7 p.m. Students can earn WMU Signature credit for any book club for which …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69336
Dozens of local internships up for grabs
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… . "But what we really want students to know is that they can come to our office and have their resumes reviewed … launched its internship program in 2006 in partnership with Southwest Michigan First and several area companies as … for 10 weeks. Throughout the internship, students receive hourly wages, valuable networking opportunities and applied …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/104
WMU to recognize top staff members for outstanding service
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… Office of Admissions Gracie K. Mae , dining unit manager with WMU Dining Services Jennifer Morrow , office associate … employees. She is very responsive when asked for her suggestions on how to enhance business or the customer … a particularly strong advocate for students from the Dominican Republic and that the Dominican Student Association …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9757
Fake news discussion to feature international, local panelists
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… crisis advisor for Amnesty International will team up with four Western Michigan University-connected panelists … news. The event, "Fake News—Falsehoods and Bigotry and What Can Be Done," is set for 7 p.m. in the Bernhard Center's … news, media analysis, independent and outlier voices, and youth participation. The featured panelist will be Rawya …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43637
Four WMU food marketing students win industry scholarships
Haworth College of Business
… goals. “Winning this scholarship has great significance for me. It’s not only about the financial support, but … opportunity to take on a leadership role and collaborate with a team of students has pushed me to grow both … will be industry leaders as their careers unfold, and I can’t wait to watch them do big things!” Meet the Recipients …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75742
WMU digital marketing students named world champions in 2025 Digital Marketing Competition
Haworth College of Business
… the United States, was narrowed to just six finalist teams, with three of the finalists from Western and coached by Dr. … experience-driven learning opportunities where students can apply their digital marketing skills. In fact, Cowley … for a product with strong sustainability potential. The biggest challenge was narrowing our audience because …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/05/2025-digital-marketing-competition
Fall residence hall sign-up is underway
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… Residence Life has a variety of halls to choose from, each with different room features, living options or learning … on campus, students who choose to live in residence halls can take advantage of hall activities, leadership … for students living in a single room next fall. Students with a cumulative grad-point average of 3.0 or higher at the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44901
WMUK announces new programming, classical FM service launch
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… . "Our listeners across the region will be able to enjoy without interruption the kind of programming they prefer … programming will feature such popular shows as "This American Life," "Radiolab," "Milk Street Radio," "A Way with … unique identifier, Williams says. "We're excited to bring you this new service, a service intended to deepen our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57354
WMU awarded $3.7 million for programs in blindness and low vision
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… a severe shortage of specialists trained to assist people with vision problems live fuller, happier lives. The … of specialists who will work with visually impaired youths and adults in schools and organizations, as well as … Institute estimated that there were up to 5 million Americans who were visually impaired and that more than 1 million …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20138