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Martial arts obsession inspires Japanese research focus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… at WMU since 1968, the center’s mission is to continue his work, including the expansion of Japan-related study to … focus became contemporary Japanese Buddhism. His body of work is enhanced by his former positions as a research … Buddhism” (University of Hawaii Press, 2005) and editor of works such as the special issue of the “Japanese Journal of …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/03/martial-arts-research-soga

Walker Institute’s new director ‘stands on business’ with youth community outreach 

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… of Race and Ethnic Relations plans to continue juvenile, social justice, and equity work at the University.  Dr. Bianca Nightengale-Lee  joined … earned her Ph.D. from the University of Louisville with her work focusing on the confluence of race, literacy, and …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/10/lewis-walker-nightengale-lee

Chen awarded third Fulbright award, research to focus on AI and business analytics

Haworth College of Business

… award with an interdisciplinary team to create an AI-ready workforce. He is known for keynoting at conferences and … non-technical scholars can expand their understanding of social science problems with AI and analytics.  The project … interests are in data analytics and data science, AI, social media, privacy and trust, and e-commerce. His work

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/kaunchin-chen-fulbright-specialist-award

WMU one of six in nation honored as top-performing green colleges

News

… return on investment of 18.6 percent. Recognizing great work "The Best of GRITS awards recognize some of the great work that is being done in the field," says SEI's Executive … projects and hope that other institutions can look to this work as strong examples of how an institution can cut their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28661

WMU Study Abroad nears pre-Covid levels, faculty-led programs drive participation growth

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… with a trusted teacher. They appeal to students who are working, heavily involved on campus or busy with other social activities and unable to spend an extended time … justice systems," says Dancy, a sociology major who now works for the study abroad office and plans to graduate this …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadgrowth

WMU secures federal grant to battle opioid epidemic

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… to make far-reaching impacts through health care workforce expansion in the state," says Dr. Ron Cisler , … therapy, Dr. Jennifer Harrison , associate professor of social work, and Dr. Bridget Weller , assistant professor of social work, created MY-PROUD to enhance interdisciplinary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54593

Cybersecurity duo places second in national competition

Cybersecurity

… overall was a great mix of both technical skill and social complexities, providing us a way to apply our skills … them and sending them money. By design, the students must work independently. “They put their best foot forward and … says Greer. Each year, Temple’s CAREs lab holds Summer Social Engineering competitions: one for high school …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72068

Alumnus Gang Chen is making strides in AI and machine learning

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… a principal engineering manager at Microsoft, Chen now works as a senior manager in Amazon’s Artificial General … which is usually less financially focused and more socially aware, in  their ability to stay on the front of … to the game fully recharged. Your passion in humanity and social science could play a big role in your career. — Gang …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/gang-chen-making-strides-ai-machine-learning

Three faculty members honored as academia's rising stars

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… and medicine, community and international development, and social and human services.  He has led or been the … The Evaluators' Institute, a prestigious national venue for workshops on evaluation. His scholarly contributions led to … noted, been "among a growing number of anthropologists and social scientists who aim to put their scholarly research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9808

WMU alumna receives Uganda’s Medal of Honor

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… science education program, was recognized for her work to increase educational opportunities for children in … of NETSTAR, a non-profit organization that complements her work as founder and chairperson for the Northern Uganda Girls Education Network. NEBSTAR facilitates agricultural, science, technology, …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/alumna-receives-medal-honor