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WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families

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… receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A $29.5 … grant will help two Western Michigan University faculty members expand educational opportunities for thousands of … . “The College of Education and Human Development has been a key player in promoting learning in Southwest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66620

Entrepreneur to give Distinguished Speaker Series talk

Haworth College of Business

… Entrepreneur to give Distinguished Speaker Series talk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Pickard KALAMAZOO, … organizations and a recently appointed WMU trustee, will be the first speaker in Western Michigan University's … Entrepreneurship," is free and open to the public. It will be followed by a question-and-answer period. To RSVP and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34780

Broncos head into fall with updated look and revamped athletics website

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… fall with updated look and revamped athletics website Submitted by Deanne Puca on Intercollegiate athletics' website … Mich.—Western Michigan University sports fans will be greeted with updated merchandise, apparel and promotional … to represent our Broncos," says WMU Athletic Director Kathy Beauregard . "We reflected on our traditions, incorporated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34745

Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication

W Magazine

… leads the way in studying human-robot communication Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Siri maps out your … spring break road trip. Alexa orders groceries and finds a bedtime story for your kids. Google Assistant turns off the … with robots is no longer science fiction. Scientists have begun studying how humans and machines interact, and WMU is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097

Child and family development student puts learning into practice to help create a thriving community for youth

College of Education and Human Development

… Child and family development student puts learning into practice to help … create a thriving community for youth Submitted by Chris Hybels on Carly Smith talks about her internship and work … circle of control activity.  Classroom example of what can be placed inside the circle of control. Robert Lee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71158

Four staffers bestowed WMU's top honor

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… Four staffers bestowed WMU's top honor Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Supportive. Innovative. Inspirational. Four staff members who routinely go above and beyond their job …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55240

Math and science experts chosen for teaching fellowship program

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… science experts chosen for teaching fellowship program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fellowship program … and science professionals to Western Michigan University to be part of a program designed to provide Michigan's … districts where Fellows learn to teach in real classrooms from the beginning of their master's work, just as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8125

Western students lead strategy development to keep young professionals in Kalamazoo

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… development to keep young professionals in Kalamazoo Submitted by Erin Flynn on Students from the Biz Rizz team … the state is? How to get more young people to want to be here and stay here," WMU President Edward Montgomery told … projects that have materialized include: Kazooters : To better connect and engage college students with downtown, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75403

New affiliation creates opportunity for international experiences in student affairs education

College of Education and Human Development

… international experiences in student affairs education Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University College … Awareness and Programming for their global classrooms initiative.  The award recognized their international …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72637

Bernadine Carlson obituary

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Bernadine Carlson obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Carlson Dr. Bernadine "Penny" Carlson , professor emerita of English at Western Michigan University, died May 17 . She was 97. Carlson …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32963