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Nutrition and dietetics program celebrates Michigan's new licensure law

College of Education and Human Development

… celebrates Michigan's new licensure law Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … of new law ( House Bill 4608 ) which requires individuals to become licensed before practicing medical nutrition … if you have to pay out of pocket to see a dietitian, it's going to be expensive. But if you have the opportunity to

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75523

Education meets innovation: Interior design students envision accessible future for teen living with rare progressive disease

W Magazine

… Education meets innovation: Interior design students envision accessible future for teen living with rare … and ride it to the garage and get in the car. That's how we function right now." A TURNING POINT Bridget Lassig … on a plot of land in Kent County in West Michigan that a farmer has agreed to sell the Lassig family. "They looked at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69849

Finding an open door: Jordan Chopp’s ambition towards education

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With time, the perfect opportunity will show itself when least expected. Senior Jordan Chopp , from … in human resource management. When Chopp originally began his college career, the time wasn’t right, and he made the … a new job that had a human resources department,” he says. “Going through orientation at my new employer really …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70178

Night Ranger, Hoobastank headline Greek festival

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… and Hoobastank will be featured alongside traditional Greek fare at the 36th annual Kalamazoo Greek Festival Thursday … Festival Place. Gates open at 11 a.m. each day, and admission is free until 4 p.m. Thursday admission is $5 from 4 … and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 before going double platinum. The group's 2006 album "Every Man for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/471

Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons

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… Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Imagine going to a theater performance but not being able to see why people are laughing or gasping during the show. With the help of a Western Michigan University graduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52232

WMU grads ready for diplomas and promise of 89 percent success rate

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… WMU grads ready for diplomas and promise of 89 percent success rate Submitted by Anonymous (not … of Western Michigan University seniors are hurtling toward May 2 graduation with the knowledge that last year's … very proud of the effort that has gone into documenting how successful our new graduates are," says WMU President …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22630

LBGT office celebrates 30 years of inclusion, diversity on campus

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… that aspect of myself," says Marshall Kilgore , an openly bisexual WMU student. "If there was not the Office of LBGT … says. "The institution at its highest level said we're going to include these people, and we're going to do it by a … on campus (in 2016), a lot of the work I would do is how to be inclusive, how to be an ally," Nguyễn says. "But …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56242

Graduate success reaches all-time high at WMU

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… high at WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Going to Western Michigan University and the experience I … of social work," says Johnny Anderson III , who earned his bachelor's degree in 2019 and is now pursuing his … "They taught me what truly goes into research as well as how to think critically during this process. Working in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57465

WMU garners more than $1.5M during 24-hour Giving Day

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… Mich.—Donors of Western Michigan University from as far as Australia and from 46 states came together on WMU's third Giving Day to raise $1,555,471. The Universitywide effort was led by the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55908

Helmet sensor technology business created by WMU team honored for innovation

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… Atashbar, left, and Dr. Binu Baby Narakathu, right, display their award for being a 2019 SmartZone Best Small … habits in players and correct them. "If you're learning how to hit the correct way in practice, you're going to play better and safer during the real game." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53495