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WMU's Evaluation Center teams up with CDC to boost disease surveillance and response amid pandemic

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— A team of evaluation experts from WMU’s Evaluation Center is … to develop a strategy that could better track the spread of COVID-19. They’re evaluating an approach to electronic … wasn’t already electronic. “Currently, it’s pretty old school. Health care providers typically share the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59912

Ensemble celebrates its 50th anniversary and faculty retirement

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… by Deanne Puca on Concert celebrates the retirement of WMU faculty member Dr. Matthew Steel KALAMAZOO, … Musicum celebrates its 50th anniversary and the retirement of WMU faculty member Dr. Matthew Steel with a concert at … She is now graduating from the University of Michigan School of Music with two degrees in harpsichord. Colin Brown …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38946

Nobel Peace Laureate coming to Kalamazoo

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… She will provide her thoughts on advocating for the rights of indigenous people specifically, and working toward racial … session will follow her talk. A suggested donation of $10 per guest is requested. From 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 25 , she will join high school students from Michigan, Illinois and Ohio in Sangren …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38913

WMU finance student wins international scholarship from DECA

Haworth College of Business

… two college students in 2024. Involved in DECA during high school, Ferriell decided to continue participating at the collegiate level. DECA at WMU provides valuable hands-on experiences for students, including … “DECA at WMU has allowed me to grow both personally and professionally,” she says. “I took on a leadership position in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75391

Undergraduate selected to receive prestigious Boren Scholarship

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… 2018 and spring 2019 semesters at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, where she will be studying Portuguese. Wiley was selected as one of 221 Boren Scholarship recipients out of 794 applicants … after being introduced to federal public service in high school. "I realized immediately it was the career path I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47663

Baby to ballerina and beyond: Dance double major can plan for the future at Western

First-Year Faces

… to catch up. My physical therapist suggested dance as part of my therapy.” Tate discovered more than therapy in dance: … Over the coming years, she participated in all types of dance forms and won awards in numerous dance … to start thinking about college, Tate talked to her high school counselor. She took a serious look at the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69084

Nutrition and dietetics student receives award for excelling in internship with VA

College of Education and Human Development

… and dietetics  internship program, has received one of the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' … Food Co-op  and  teaching healthy eating habits to high schoolers  in the West Michigan Health Career Pipeline … community nutrition, food service management, wellness, and school food/nutrition. Upon completion of the program, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75532

Standout business graduate enters workforce armed with grit, resilience

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… April and my back was against the wall,” he says. “I kind of began to lose the excitement of what was a big life … who grew up in Southfield, Michigan, had visited three schools. None seemed to fit, and he’d have to choose between … raving about their choice: WMU. To his surprise, the school also boasted the top sales program in the nation in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59046

WMU women aviators ready to tackle national cross-country race

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… Michigan University women aviators will join 50 other teams of women pilots Tuesday through Friday, June 20-23 , for the … Satkowiak Satkowiak, a 2013 graduate of Mio AuSable High School, earned a bachelor's degree in aviation flight … Quandt Co-pilot Quandt, a 2013 graduate of Grosse Ile High School earned her private pilot license two years ago and is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40531

Broncos head into fall with updated look and revamped athletics website

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… they convene on campus this fall. The University’s Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has undergone a subtle design … modern and consistent, and appeal to the next generation of Broncos with an updated primary logo and customized marks … for one common goal—success. In addition to using WMU’s school colors of brown and gold, the new athletic apparel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34745