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WMU partners with Benton Harbor schools to boost student achievement

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… Western Michigan University school-reform experts to support the K-12 district's efforts to boost student academic achievement. WMU College of Education and Human Development and BHAS officials expect to … professional development for teachers and recruit and train up a cadre of additional highly qualified professionals to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50367

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing event offered as students return to campus

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… spring semester, a mass COVID-19 testing event aims to mitigate the spread of the virus. "It's a chance to start afresh … test results. Current students, faculty and staff can sign up for drive-thru testing through Sindecuse Health Center's … are following safety recommendations," VanDerBos says. The goal is to continue that trend until vaccines are widely …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62769

WMU students encouraged to seek campus sustainability grant funding

Sustainability

… WMU Student Sustainability Grant competition, which supports student research, projects and initiatives that have the potential to advance the University’s … by mid-December 2021. Collaborators expect to award up to $32,500 this fall semester. Funding is awarded twice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65899

Lifelong learning events, courses and trips announced for new semester

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A large crowd attended the last January Thaw reception KALAMAZOO, … activities open to area residents who want learn more about upcoming lifelong learning offerings. In the case of … Topics include community college leadership, corporate and government crime, water levels and diversion in the Great

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37257

Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers

W Magazine

… ever instructed during his decades-long teaching career. Upperclass students, student-athletes, honors students and … culture, race and qualitative research and pedagogy have resulted in hundreds of articles, chapters, books … “I realized that just because you have something to say doesn’t mean that, 1) it has to be said, and 2) you can …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619

Trustees authorize acquisition of property adjacent to campus

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Acting at its Jan. 22 meeting, the Western Michigan University … approved a resolution that will allow the University to "negotiate and execute the necessary documents" to acquire the … East Hall, the University's birthplace, is located just up the hill from the 10 pieces of property and is about to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12922

Born to be a Bronco: finding pride in being a leader

Haworth College of Business

… are many parts of Holly Jemkort ’s college experience that she has found pride in. However, being able to say she is … advertising, to maybe dropping  everything and picking up HR because being a teaching assistant made me realize how … the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I learned that I’m going to hit roadblocks and be confused, but that’s okay and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69625

Mentorship and externship in the era of COVID-19

Haworth College of Business

… Whether those externships are virtual or delayed to later this summer or early fall, they are a key way that … a peer mentor involved much more communication with my group of externs,” says James Rubio , a senior from Canton, … to talk any time made them feel more comfortable and supported.” Khansa Shaikh Organization and balance has helped …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59337

WMU, WMed join forces in $1.37M project to reduce prehospital medication errors for children

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… in April 2023 and will run through March 2026. “​​We’re going to use the functionality of the HoloLens to read drug vials and double-check doses pulled up in syringes, in addition to helping paramedics obtain a … helpfulness of the information in visuals, but make sure it doesn't distract or freak people out in high-pressure …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71778

ISM students earn honors in regional competition

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… Submitted by Stacey Anderson on The winning team of integrated supply management students KALAMAZOO—A team of students … performance in this competition, every year the WMU team goes up in placement," says Farwana. "It goes to show that

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14632