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WMU, Wayne State team up to improve health of state's foster youths

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… WMU, Wayne State team up to improve health of state's foster youths Submitted by Anonymous (not … to help youths both in and out of foster care, Western Michigan University is partnering with Wayne State University to improve the health of Michigan's foster youths. With the help of a $75,000 grant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25272

Travel the world without leaving Michigan at 29th annual International Festival

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Travel the world without leaving Michigan at 29th annual International Festival Submitted by … nearly two dozen cultures will be showcased during Western Michigan University's 29th annual International Festival …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45418

Dunn set to begin five-day tour of 13 Michigan cities and Chicago

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… Dunn set to begin five-day tour of 13 Michigan cities and Chicago Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University President John M. Dunn will spend five … a morning reception at the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine in Kalamazoo, continues on to a luncheon reception …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38143

WMU only Michigan university among 33 finalists in NSF Idea Machine competition

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… WMU only Michigan university among 33 finalists in NSF Idea Machine … research in the United States could be hatched at Western Michigan University. Three submissions from WMU faculty and … than 800 entries from across the country. WMU is the only Michigan institution included in the field of finalists, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53615

First-of-its-kind research shows lake-effect snow trends in Southwest Michigan

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… research shows lake-effect snow trends in Southwest Michigan Submitted by Erin Flynn on Data collected over the past century indicates a high probability lower Michigan will see more lake-effect snow than average this … is coming, and it could be a snowy one in Southwest Michigan. Dr. Lei Meng , associate professor of geography, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66178

Western Michigan University takes esports initiative to next level with new competitive teams

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… Western Michigan University takes esports initiative to next level … with bigger audiences than the World Series. And Western Michigan University is ramping up its esports presence, … , a third-year civil engineering student from Rockford, Michigan, who has been part of Western's Esports @ WMU club …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66222

Longtime educator, social work professional tapped to lead College of Health and Human Services as interim dean

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… social work professional tapped to lead College of Health and Human Services as interim dean Submitted by Erin … Dr. Jennifer Harrison , professor and director of Western Michigan University's School of Social Work , has been named … current and future behavioral health professionals, and the Michigan Youth Prevention and Recovery for Opioid Use …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72066

Western Michigan University, MEDC announce major new state-of-the-art EV and semiconductor technical learning program expansions

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… Western Michigan University, MEDC announce major new … expansions Submitted by Erin Flynn on Funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is helping Western … expand technical learning programs that directly support Michigan's talent pipeline in key industries and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/wmu-medc-kcc-electric-vehicle-semiconductor-training-program-expansions

Impacts of COVID-19 and social isolation on mental health explored in WMU study

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… Impacts of COVID-19 and social isolation on mental health explored in WMU study Submitted by Erin Flynn on … people around the globe. New research by a team at Western Michigan University shines a light on how that social isolation impacts mental health among Americans and uncovers potential mitigation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61977

Building student success center of fall career fair lineup, including new health care job fair

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… success center of fall career fair lineup, including new health care job fair Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is connecting students and recent … lineup of fall career fairs, including the inaugural WMU Health Care, Life and Physical Science Job Fair. Primarily …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69104