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WMU researchers win $526,000 grant to better treat substance abuse

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… they have risky substance use behaviors, trainees learn how to intervene in a way that doesn't cause resistance," … With the help of graduate assistants, the team will assess how well participants are utilizing the techniques. "We're …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30797

'Overwhelming sense of Bronco Pride' on display at Western Weekend

W Magazine

… Effinger, Elisha Ewing, Opheria Cheng and Alex Kasprzyk show off their Bronco Pride. Dozens of prospective students … prospective students. Members of the Skydive Broncos RSO show off their Western Weekend stamps. Members of Future … Fair. Marionda Owens, who plans to come to Western in the fall, takes an iconic campus photo. The crowd at Read …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68120

St. Julian Winery makes gift to WMU leadership and business strategy program

Haworth College of Business

… for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy. “They can have real experiences understanding not only design, … with measurable performance outcomes. Through this, they can build on knowledge gained in the classroom.” The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67645

'Stomp' comes to Miller Auditorium

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… Plays. The performers “make a rhythm out of anything we can get our hands on that makes a sound,” says Cresswell. A … Tickets are on sale now and range from $35 to $50. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21941

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

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… the local community," he says. "Owners want someone they can trust that lives in the same community. With this fund … business professionals," says Lepisto. "We want to show them that there is an attractive, meaningful and viable … climbing a corporate ladder or starting a new company. They can buy a company. With the right training, support and …

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

Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching

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… that will set them apart." Another former student noted how thoroughly Downey read and responded to the stories … by students in the management seminar she teaches, and how she recalled their words, and used them as examples in … wider community. He is considered in the forefront of American archaeologists practicing community service learning, as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27321

Stanford design school names four WMU students innovation fellows

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… and leaders in academia and industry. "We believe students can help accelerate the pace of change in higher education," … and making a difference in the lives of their peers." Applicants were asked to set their innovation priorities and … video" as part of the application process. That video can be viewed at youtube.com/watch?v=Wu9ascKu2oI . The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45923

Sunseeker ties for third in track event, ready for cross-country race

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… has qualified for the Monday, July 21 , start of the American Solar Challenge that will see collegiate teams race more … around the world to have qualified to race in the American Solar Challenge. A total of 21 teams began the … on the race route and "stage stops" throughout the course can be found online at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17588

Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns

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… seventh consecutive year, small businesses in West Michigan can apply for matching funds to help them hire Western … for up to two interns from either one or two MCRN schools. However, the maximum award for a company is $3,500 from each … hour. She adds that there are few restrictions on who can apply, but the MCRN funding is targeted toward companies …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45200

Undergrad experiences fuel alumna's passion for climate policy

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… change—like rising sea levels and storm surge—on the African island nation and its infrastructure. "They're a … says Wilder. "My sister just started at Western (in the fall.) Thinking back to where I was at her age, just …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57475