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Politics played a role in pandemic shelter-in-place orders, WMU researchers find

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… by state leaders across the country to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 have drawn both applause and criticism. Schools, … and many businesses sent employees home to work or laid off staff and completely shut down. The actions have ignited … management, and Kevin Corder , professor of political science, along with graduate student Daria Blinova poured …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61626

Ten incoming students win $50,000 Foundation Scholarships

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… as well as demonstrated financial need. They are part of WMU's mix of top scholarships for beginning students. The awards will … is from Detroit and graduated from University Preparatory Science & Math High School. Bell plans to major in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25450

Four faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards, including one Distinguished Scholar Award

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… awards—including a Distinguished Scholar Award that is one of only 38 offered globally for the 2022-23 cycle—to build lasting … to test, discuss, debate, revise and advance the watershed science framework he and his colleagues have proposed; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68180

WMU launches new entrepreneurship opportunities for students

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… WMU's Schneider Hall KALAMAZOO—Adding to a growing number of entrepreneurial activities available for Western Michigan … students, two new programs—an entrepreneurship major offered through the Haworth College of Business and a … for the minor in the college of engineering and applied sciences, the new minor emphasizes creativity, value …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15728

Academic programs to highlight annual Russian Festival

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… Festival will be held Nov. 15. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A series of humanities lectures and readings will provide the focus … Saturday, Nov. 15 , in the Fetzer Center on the campus of Western Michigan University. This year, the festival is … Dr. James M. Butterfield , WMU professor of political science and a two-time Fulbright scholar, will focus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20065

Sleeping Giant Capital closes $10 million in funding, enhancing partnership with WMU

Haworth College of Business

… to scale operations, with a focus on empowering women professionals in acquiring and growing businesses. The funding … with Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business, allowing more students to benefit from … Tracy Thurkow , expert partner, global head of behavioral science at Bain & Co. Elizabeth Weindruch , managing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68153

WMU names economist, Washington labor expert as ninth president

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Edward B. Montgomery , dean and professor of economics at Georgetown University's McCourt … and community. Its strengths in the traditional arts and sciences, coupled with strong programs in such areas as … Edward. More than 35 years in academics Montgomery earned a bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39331

With rural and small clinics in mind, professor uses COVID-19 grant to create low-cost respiratory device

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… With rural and small clinics in mind, professor uses COVID-19 grant to create low-cost respiratory … Danna-dos-Santos , a Western Michigan University professor, is developing a compact device with components that … of more cost-effective solutions. The bridging of “basic science and clinical care” is all that’s required, he says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60231

Alumnus surfs the turbulence to success

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… could be “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” But the first of the three adjectives would be the star of the show. Denomme, BS ‘00, has weathered the impacts of … Waterford Township. As a Bronco majoring in aviation flight science with minors in business management and geography, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71774

Leveling up experience-driven learning opportunities

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… but Dr. Lisa Baker 's lab is filled with the excitement of discovery as undergraduate students venture into the … classroom knowledge in neuroanatomy and behavioral neuroscience. Dr. Jacob Berglin's project partners with community … to support and collaborate with K-12 students outside of the school day. It's one thing to read about best …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75848