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WMU researcher finds little connection between violence, video games

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… three studies he has conducted over the past several years show very little connection between the two. Dr. Whitney … violent people just gravitate toward violent video games? His research shows it's the latter. The research DeCamp … controls." Better predictors DeCamp found that what was going on in the home was a better predictor of violent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36296

Medical Humanities Conference tackles wide range of issues

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… Medical Humanities Conference tackles wide range of issues Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Medical … humanistic dimensions of medicine and health will come into sharper focus later this month when the second Medical … University of Notre Dame "Cinemeducation: What Is It and How Can We Use It to Teach Medical Ethics?" with Dr. Gary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1748

Esports summer camp at WMU lets youth hone skills, explore growing industry

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… industry Submitted by Erin Flynn on A camper cheers as his team competes on stage in WMU's state-of-the-art esports … topic. They'll teach mindset, communication, leadership and how you use that in the game, and then they practice in the … for a diverse group of kids. "I don't ever see my kid going on a football field or baseball diamond, but put him …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54279

Frontline for relief: WMU team helps small businesses survive COVID-19 impacts

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… their employees, they’re relying on state or federal aid. However, preparing to secure disaster relief is no small feat, a detail the Michigan Small … relief, Davis says the benefit of this aid extends far beyond the next few months. “The impact to the Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58749

Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of color

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… Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of … Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Loneliness from isolation, stress and anxiety over health threats and … surprising," says Gates. "This is a problem that's been ongoing." For his thesis, Gates and his research team hired …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63368

Be a legacy: Special education student carries on family tradition

College of Education and Human Development

… time to choose a career path, she didn’t have to look any farther than her family for inspiration. Her mother, Ann … my grandmother cares for have been my family and I loved assisting her as a child. My mother was an elementary school … with. Finding out who they are, what they love to do and how they discover things in the world is fascinating to her. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69543

Environmentally-focused student reels in internship with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Kiona Powers , a rising sophomore at Western Michigan University, is already … directly with local fishers, anglers and river goers to promote the Eat Safe Fish Program, educating the … can't get this information in their language, they're not going to know of the concerns.” Her efforts in promoting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75928

Isaac Ortega creates real relationships

Haworth College of Business

Isaac Ortega creates real relationships Submitted by Janine … is making long-term connections.  From the classroom to his career, Ortega found encouragement at WMU Haworth. … after class, which helped me learn more about my field and how I can stand out to employers.” Ortega has also availed …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/business-analyticsisaac-ortegabait

Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2014-15

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… verified) on The deadline to submit supporting information is Sunday, May 31. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Twenty-five staff … reserved for the most outstanding employees—those who reach far beyond their assigned responsibilities to give … additional information should include specific examples of how the candidate has demonstrated dedication to outstanding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23978

WMU sales students land in the winner’s circle at the Desert Cup

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s sales talent was on display at the Desert Cup, Arizona State University’s … out of her way to make sure that we were healthy and happy going into the competition. She still checks in on all of us … employers,” she says. “I felt very emotional seeing how well everyone did, and I was especially gratified to see …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71400