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WMU secures NIH grant to use technology to battle opioid addiction

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… NIH grant to use technology to battle opioid addiction Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Research on the … company DynamiCare Health , in collaboration with WMU, has been awarded a $222,383 grant from the National Institutes … DeFulio The project focuses on contingency management—a behavioral intervention that employs incentives to motivate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55634

WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection

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… WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Whitney DeCamp KALAMAZOO, … it does. "Even though my research has covered many topics before, this one feels like the work that could make the … has seen a murder conviction reversed, in a case where he's been tried six times. If it had happened so many times in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344

WMU to celebrate reopening of Grand Rapids Beltline facility

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… WMU to celebrate reopening of Grand Rapids Beltline facility Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Rendering of new … renovation also includes a conference center, new classrooms, computer lounge, family restrooms, additional seating, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26242

Student-designed neonatal ventilator wins two more prestigious awards

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… neonatal ventilator wins two more prestigious awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Stephen … designed by Western Michigan University students, has been chosen as the first-place winner in the 2015 BMEStart … and Stephen John earned a $10,000 cash prize. The two will be honored at the 2015 Biomedical Engineering Society Annual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/25963

Western unveils new public electric vehicle chargers on campus, more than any other Michigan university

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… electric vehicle chargers on campus, more than any other Michigan university Submitted by Erin Flynn on Western … in the state. "Western Michigan University has long been a leader in promoting sustainability and innovation," … in front of Floyd Hall; at the Office for Sustainability; between Sangren Hall and Seibert Administration Building; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68042

WMU received nearly $2 million in externally funded awards in April

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… WMU received nearly $2 million in externally funded awards in April Submitted by … the $1.3 million mark, while grants for public service climbed past $547,779. Grants for academic support came in at … awards to $26,923,255. May and June grants are still to be added before the June 30 end of the year. Notable grants …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24633

Business college dean first speaker in community breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… college dean first speaker in community breakfast series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … of Western Michigan University's business college will be the first topic at the Mercantile Bank of Michigan … in Room 1035. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m . Reservations are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49012

Student's award-winning film captures peer's never-give-up spirit

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… award-winning film captures peer's never-give-up spirit Submitted by Paula M. Davis on From left: Billings and Simon … for storytelling. As a youth, cruelly and frequently teased because of his condition and treated in school as though he … fingers caused by cerebral palsy. Billings recognized the beauty and inspiration of Simon's life experiences after the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32044

2018 Study Abroad Fair open for students, public

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… 2018 Study Abroad Fair open for students, public Submitted by Raine Kuch on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … part of their college degree programs. This free event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 , at … who coordinate programs and courses around the globe. WMU study abroad specialists also will be available to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48322

WMU graduate student awarded addictions counselor fellowship

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… graduate student awarded addictions counselor fellowship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Ursery KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—A Western Michigan University graduate student has been selected for a coveted addictions counselor fellowship. … Ursery will receive an $11,000 tuition stipend and will be recognized at the May 2015 Minority Fellowship Program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23156