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Adventures in sustainability: Students expand their horizons in India
Haworth College of Business
… Palmer , professor of educational leadership, the group was hosted by the Haworth College of Business’ partner … students were paired with a student from Christ University. After each day’s programming was complete, the students … to children in slum communities, as well as holistic services to their families in nutrition, counseling and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70967
Decline in pollinators prompts WMU staffers to build them a home
News
… Mostly made out of recycled material, the pollinator house was built by, from left, Moss, Youngs, Mullins and (not … office backyard because that's where the two Landscape Services staff members spend most of their work days. It … the 'bee-ginning' The pollinator house project was hatched after Mullins' sister-in-law in England sent her a photo of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54576
Burris family aviation scholarship will send air academy grads to WMU
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… next steps to launch what promises to be challenging and rewarding careers in aviation for WMAA graduates." "We are so … "When we started WMAA only five short years ago, our goal was to give more opportunity to more young people. That … long before expansion plans were on the drafting board. After the addition of a new 42,500 sq. ft. building, the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23194
WMU refocuses marketing efforts, updating on-campus communications
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… high schools started to decline. We believe to be about halfway through the trend, which is anticipated to continue … a family in Michigan with an $85,000 household income, what was about 10 percent of annual income is now about 14 … is a university that is ready to pursue new thinking in service to our students and our communities. This is our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49998
Spring Convocation celebrates investments in innovation at Western
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… hosted by Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland . Presentations on award-winning faculty research follow at 10 a.m. before a virtual Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award poster presentation session at 11 a.m. and a noon … to maintain the highest quality integrated transportation services to boost the economy and improve quality of life. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63859
WMU honored by University Business magazine for recruitment app
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… of prospective students so recruiting efforts don’t go to waste," said University Business senior editor Tim Goral. … or other error. Because of the backlog that developed, it was typical for weeks to pass before students received any … can send out custom emails to students immediately after meeting them." Student information is added to the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18264
Solar race team will take 25 years of experience on the road
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… next era in solar racing at WMU. "The team is looking forward to competing against and learning from those national … this year," Harris says, "especially as we look forward to building a new vehicle this fall semester." This … car racing at WMU. The first vehicle was built in 1989 after the University submitted a successful proposal to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17272
Education and human development alumni recognized as most influential people of West Michigan
College of Education and Human Development
… and a two-time e valuation, measurement and research alumni was honored as a Notable West Michigan Leader in DEI. Trey … '12, physical education, has seen much success. Shortly after graduating, Conner was hired by the Grand Rapids Gold … down barriers, creating awareness and providing inclusive services. Learn more about Jazz McKinney , one of Crain's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73266
Student group focuses on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health
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… be stuck in the house every single day for (several) months was driving me insane," says Precious Onyegbule , a senior … friends. You can text your friends, Facetime them all you want, but not being able to see them and have fun with them, … Reid says. He hopes to continue the mission of X-Hale even after he graduates, pursuing his passion to help others …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61714
Spark for sustainability earns Western professor national electric vehicle award
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… earns Western professor national electric vehicle award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Paul Pancella shows off … professor of nuclear physics received a City Captain Award in Plug In America's 2022 Drive Electric Awards Oct. 27 … short-lived as the company discontinued the model shortly after debuting it in the late 1990s. "As the first decade of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69761