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WMU business professors see signs of economic recovery amid pandemic

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… in, there are signs of hope the U.S. economy is on its way to recovery. Unemployment is decreasing, jobs are being created and investors are … each of those jobs accounts for about 10 jobs in the service sector. The index has been above 50 now for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60747

Top seniors to be honored as 2014 Presidential Scholars

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… , on campus in the Bernhard Center. Each year, faculty members from across the University select the most … After each of this year's scholars are recognized and awarded certificates, a dessert buffet reception will be held … her the Michigan Campus Compact 2012-13 Outstanding Student Service Heart and Soul Award, one of this year's 10 students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14262

Caring cases: Luggage for Love seeking donations for foster children

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… for Love seeking donations for foster children Submitted by Megan Looker on The Luggage for Love team at Western … collects suitcases for foster children in need of a way to transport their personal belongings from one foster … Mich. — Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, a noble community service project, conceived by graduate students from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58665

Business college receives naming gift for financial wellness center

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… alumnus Todd Sanford , CEO and founder of Sanford Financial Services of Portage, Michigan. The gift establishes a new … Financial Planning and Wellness will provide a variety of services and impactful programs for members of both the greater Kalamazoo community and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44734

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in June

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Force on International students grab a coffee on their way to enjoy the Holland Tulip Festival. KALAMAZOO, … —12:15 to 1:30 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency West Campus, 4606 Croyden Ave., Kalamazoo, … in Kyoto that has preserved this traditional art form for nearly 400 years. Free and open to the public; coffee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40055

CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning programs

College of Education and Human Development

… CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning … Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development's (CEHD) faculty were recently awarded three grants … social justice through applied research and community service projects. As part of the mission, the institute is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74780

WMU Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

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… WMU Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned Submitted by … are gathering across campus to welcome alumni home, stage award programs and hold special pregame tailgates  Saturday, … Thursday, Oct. 10 Homecoming tailgate luncheon—WMU Dining Services lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all dining centers, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55720

Three high-profile graduates to receive WMU's top alumni honor

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… receive Western Michigan University's Distinguished Alumni Award--the highest honor WMU can confer on its graduates. The … WMU in 1982. He is president of Ed Gordon Media, a multi-service production company, and an active broadcaster. He is … Dawn Foods produces more than 4,000 products, employs nearly 5,000 people and does business in more than …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49360

WMU's statewide effort to boost foster youth college graduation receives funding

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… and Maddy Day KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kresge Foundation has awarded a second major grant to Western Michigan University … continue its successful Fostering Success Michigan effort aimed at helping former foster care youth access and succeed … nine funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services). 858 students from foster care have been supported …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29089

Study abroad on rise at WMU, international enrollment holds steady

International Student and Scholar Services

… additional support for bridging the financial gap. WMU awarded nearly $500,000 in student scholarships for study abroad … local economy and about 1,l09 jobs in direct and indirect service areas during the past year. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28607