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Hackley Woodford: Doctor, Tuskegee Airman and social justice advocate left lasting legacy
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… husband, father, Tuskegee Airman." The words inscribed on Dr. Hackley Woodford's grave cover just a fraction of … physicians to become certified as a specialist by the American Board of Family Practice. He's also a charter member of … a lot of lives and have guided a great number of new lives into this world," Woodford said, adding the successes of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63002
WMU students take third place in national advertising competition
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… of Business placed third in its division of the American Advertising Federation's National Student Advertising … 6, which is considered a mega-district due to the high number of collegiate teams competing for the chance to move … that aims to create brand-loyal customers and turn them into advocates. Approximately 150 schools and 2,000 students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64051
Two WMU leaders recognized as 'notable women in STEM'
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… and administrators at Western Michigan University, have been recognized as 2019 Notable Women in STEM by Crain's … to encourage them to explore that." A fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Kinzy also has served in multiple roles with the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53579
Communication professor's immersive exhibit in media and news literacy will debut at Kalamazoo Valley Museum
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… If citizens do not have a shared system of facts, they cannot govern themselves effectively,” says Christian. “The attacks on honest journalism and the popularity of belief over fact are serious concerns in our society right … the current thinking on media literacy and news literacy into a dynamic community setting,” says Christian. “With …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67102
NPR favorite 'Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!' comes to Miller Auditorium
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… choice, fill-in-the-blank limericks, and discerning between real and fictional news stories. The show's "Not My … Court Justice Stephen Breyer and comedian Stephen Colbert. Learn more about the show at waitwait.npr.org . … Tickets are on sale now and range from $33 to $123. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13219
WMU food marketing program one of two to achieve CMA certification
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… from the national Category Management Association , becoming one of just two university programs to have … development, presentation development, syndicated scanner data methodologies, consumer panel data applications, … certification at the category analyst level. WMU students can now distinguish themselves from graduates at other …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13337
WMU grad student's poetry book published, wins big award
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… Michigan University doctoral student in English has just been published by the University of Pittsburgh Press after … of Writers and Writing Programs and named after American poet, writer, editor and critic Donald Hall, came as a … Nancy Eimers , professor of English, with honing her book into an award-winner. "Honestly, I feel my poetry collection …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26664
Big changes unfold at WMU Pilot Plants
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… provides an outlet for companies to test new paper types, fibers, chemistries and equipment on a smaller scale, without … their own production lines. The project "represents the best of WMU," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "It is … recovery rate of recycled fiber, to the new products that can be produced with those fibers. Today's student and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52982
International students at WMU to share their cultures
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… Cup soccer tournament and ends with Malaysian Night. In between, numerous events, all free or low-cost and open to … This year's week includes events during which attendees can test their knowledge of global trivia, see a traditional … experience the Caribbean way-of-life by way of the Dominican Republic. There also will be opportunities to sample …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43671
Stanford design school names three WMU students innovation fellows
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… University students are among students worldwide who have been named University Innovation Fellows by Stanford … for the program, which is designed to empower students to become agents of change on their own campuses and ensure … video" as part of the application process. That video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/fRiNDwXSRp0. This is the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56492