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WMU-trained high school teacher clues students in to forensic science
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… Mirakovits sets up for her students sometimes appear to be gory and are always enigmatic at initial encounter. … to problem solve and work as a team. Those are skills they can use in any job they go on to do.” Mirakovits is an … away from her classroom for a few weeks and when she returned, her ninth graders were curious about her experience …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46642
Men's soccer to hold walk-on tryouts
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… (not verified) on Walk-on tryouts for men's soccer will be held Sept. 3. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's … A physical, sickle cell test and insurance paperwork must be completed to attend the tryout session. The required … for the sickle cell test. A copy of the results should be turned in with physical and proof of insurance. Physicals …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/9032
Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list
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… Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … compared to schools ranked in Michigan. This is a significant increase within the ranking, but there is still much … of Education and Department of Veterans Affairs, and turned into an official ranking. WMU Office of Military and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73500
WMU wins $500,000 grant to create wide range of autism services
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… the Michigan Department of Community Health. The grant has been awarded to Drs. Stephanie Peterson and R. Wayne Fuqua , … will then provide live feedback to participants, who can also go back and watch sessions again to review the … dedicated to the belief that children diagnosed with autism can live full and productive lives; as well as remarks by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13787
Travel agency with a twist wins WMU's business pitch contest
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… , who is not a WMU student. Their product is a custom rubber mold that users wearing cleated footwear step into after leaving a playing surface so they won't damage … who are unable to attend the event or choose to leave early can use the app to list their seat, while fans at the event …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46167
Broncos advance to CCHA championship versus Michigan
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… the University of Michigan came back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Bowling Green, 3-2, in double overtime. The Broncos and … getting to the goal line at the Miami end, he fired a pass into the slot and Squires banged it home top-shelf for his … the net. Witkowski and Leone each picked up helpers on what turned out to be the game-winning goal. Smith struck again …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/254
Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad's drive for success
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… a bachelor's degree in athletic training, has dreams of becoming a physical therapist and opening a free clinic for … open a pro bono clinic, giving free services to people that can't afford them. Once I get my athletic training degree … other young people connect with mental health resources. It turned into her PEAK (Providing Evidence of Active …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66430
WMU Evaluation Center celebrates 50 years of impact with $7.2M in recent grants
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… the 50th Anniversary Celebration at Heritage Hall in September. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Attracting more than $7 million in … wants to know more about evaluation—why it matters, how it can help them and how to do it well,” says Lyssa Wilson … and we continue to build on that legacy.” Moving into the future One of the center's recent initiatives, the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73086
Students invited to pitch business ideas in new competition
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… take part in a new competition and vie for a chance to win cash prizes totaling $2,500. The competition is called … idea for an audience of potential investors and will be evaluated in progressive rounds by panels of judges comprised of faculty, entrepreneurs and members of the business community. Cash prizes will be awarded …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5733
WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year
College of Education and Human Development
… 2026 Superintendent of the Year Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Kimberly Carter, superintendent of Battle Creek Public Schools … Development. “Her accomplishments exemplify how education can transform not only individual lives but entire …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/kimberly-carter-michigan-superintendent-state-award-winner-battle-creek