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Turning adversity into opportunity, WMU social work student ready to make a difference

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… a difference Submitted by Erin Flynn on Khadejah Al Muhaisin is among more than 800 WMU students who received … Al Muhaisin wants to give them hope. "Sometimes I think, 'Why are we different than other girls around the world?'" In … to gain knowledge and skills to practice what I love in better ways," she said in a keynote speech during the School …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60157

Western to host fall 2025 career fairs connecting students with leading employers

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… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is launching its fall 2025 career fair season with an … events effectively. In addition to traditional fairs, WMU is also offering a unique networking opportunity on Tuesday, … main lobby of Floyd Hall on Western’s Parkview Campus, more than 150 companies from the state, the region and across the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/western-hosts-2025-fall-career-fairs

Summer writing programs offered to teachers and kids

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… kids Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Registration is underway for summer sessions at Western … professional development for teachers since 1994. More than 400 teachers have completed its flagship program, the … grade 12. The program helps teachers and their schools better understand the Common Core and successfully integrate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/358

WMU's Walker Institute hosts series of community conversations regarding race and society

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… Erin Flynn on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic … Conversation on June 3 June 3: How did we get here? Why now? The death of George Floyd in police custody is … ; Gwen Moffit , Michigan Office of Civil Rights; Stacey Ledbetter , member of the Truth, Racial Health & Transformation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59824

Physical therapy student receives DEI award from state association

College of Health and Human Services

… The association presented the award, along with its $2,500 cash award, at its fall conference, which was held at Boyne … was unable to attend the event and did not receive his award in person.  Dr. Betty Dennis , director of the … perspective at WMU, we've been talking about what we can do better. We've changed our admissions processes to reflect …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70688

Business students take first place in ACG finance competition

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… Michigan University students in the Master of Business Administration program recently placed first in the West Michigan … for Corporate Growth Cup Competition , winning a $5,000 cash prize. Drew Guinn of Mattawan, Mich., and Matthew … says. "It provides an introduction into the merger and acquisition world that is invaluable to someone considering this

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/237

Alumna's personal experience will drive national strategy to combat human trafficking

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… WASHINGTON, D.C.—A Western Michigan University alumna is on the frontlines of combatting human trafficking … trafficking. She was just 9 years old when her dreams of a better life in the United States were shattered by a trusted … across me at the salon and would ask, 'You're so young, why are you working here and why are you not in school?' we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56872

Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set

College of Aviation

… Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … enterprise based in Utah that flies a fleet of more than 520 planes to 258 destinations throughout North … forward to going to classes," Dillon says.   "There is no better classroom than one in the sky," he says.  "I had a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon

WMU researcher finds little connection between violence, video games

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… violent people just gravitate toward violent video games? His research shows it's the latter. The research DeCamp … non-significant after you included those other controls." Better predictors DeCamp found that what was going on in the … also powerful predictors. So home life seems to matter more than just playing violent video games." Another parental …

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

Flu and meningitis vaccination clinics announced for 2012

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… Flu and meningitis vaccination clinics announced for 2012 Submitted by … (not verified) on Protect yourself against flu and meningitis. KALAMAZOO—The Sindecuse Health Center is holding six … for vaccinations may be made by personal check, with cash or, in the case of students, charged to a University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1429