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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

WMU teacher ed programs projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own

College of Education and Human Development

… teacher ed programs projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own Submitted by Nicole Leffler … teacher at West Kelloggsville Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. VanderWoude has been trying for two years to … English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at Western Michigan University to help her make those accommodations. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72182

Western Michigan University Asian Initiatives presents 2024 Spring Gala celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

International Student and Scholar Services

… Western Michigan University Asian Initiatives presents 2024 Spring … for an afternoon of cultural delight as Western Michigan University Asian Initiatives proudly presents the … 2024 Spring Gala. Attendees will enjoy performances by: Michigan Hiryu Daiko drummers Award-winning Peking Opera …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75138

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

Western unveils new public electric vehicle chargers on campus, more than any other Michigan university

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… electric vehicle chargers on campus, more than any other Michigan university Submitted by Erin Flynn on Western … through the ChargePoint app. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is amping up sustainability efforts. The … public chargers of any university in the state. "Western Michigan University has long been a leader in promoting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68042

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

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials

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… Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and … credentials Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Michigan Center for Adult College Success has awarded a … directly supporting the growth of industries such as health care, manufacturing and information technology in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/wmu-kalamazoo-valley-kalamazoo-promise-recieve-innovation-investment-award-grant

Part of West Michigan Avenue at campus center will close for five days

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… Part of West Michigan Avenue at campus center will close for five days … been canceled. KALAMAZOO—Access to center of the Western Michigan University campus will be more difficult for five … undertakes critical infrastructure work that will shut down Michigan Avenue from Western Avenue to North Dormitory Road …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15400

Executive director of local nonprofit to present at first Mercantile Bank of Michigan Speaker Series

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… of local nonprofit to present at first Mercantile Bank of Michigan Speaker Series Submitted by Samantha Hooker on … will be the first speaker in the Mercantile Bank of Michigan Speaker Series at Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business. Luke …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54715

New fund affiliated with WMU aims to raise $50M to acquire small businesses in West Michigan

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… WMU aims to raise $50M to acquire small businesses in West Michigan Submitted by Stacey Anderson on (Left to right) … Capital , a private investment firm with ties to Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business, announced … generate economic, social and educational returns in West Michigan by acquiring small businesses. The fund seeks to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60872