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Local chocolatier to speak as part of Entrepreneurship Forum

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… public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at … Court in Kalamazoo. While counseling, it became apparent to Anderson that talk therapy was often not enough to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12371

Remembering trailblazing alumnus who reshaped college experience for foster care youth

W Magazine

… alumnus who reshaped college experience for foster care youth Submitted by Deanne Puca on John R. Seita John R. … and most comprehensive collegiate program for foster care youth, passed away on June 11, 2023 , in Battle Creek, … about how students made their way to Western from foster care. The three-time Western alumnus is one of the architects …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73609

Staff member recognized for leadership

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… passed in her honor and facilitated by state Sen. Margaret O'Brien . In announcing its award, El Concilio cited Hernández for her passionate support of the area's Latinx community as well as advocating for WMU's … supports first-generation undergraduate students who are migrant or seasonal farmworkers. WMU was awarded $2 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49698

Western to confer more than 1,400 degrees during in-person, virtual commencement ceremonies

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… have thrived at WMU by finding support in pursuing their career aspirations and purpose. Read their Stories KALAMAZOO, … Auditorium. Seating in the auditorium is limited; all seats are general admission. Guests without tickets may view the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66338

Big data and the future of diagnosing mental disorders

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Michigan University and Florida International University are teaching machines to accurately identify autism spectrum … the large sample can find the evidence of disorders in the aggregate. Functional magnetic resonance imaging simply tells … inconsistencies in gathering data across different sites are all issues we see that affect the accuracy of current …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65069

WMU hailed as a top producer of U.S. Fulbright Scholars

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… for decades, and at the same time our faculty members are active internationally, we have been host to record … WMU's Fulbright Scholars for the 2016-17 year and their areas of focus include: Dr. James Butterfield, professor of … sculpture in Nigeria Lynn Kelly Albertson, director of Career and Student Employment Services, the German- American …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38326

WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty

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… women of color and women with family responsibilities. “We are excited to have these 20 impressive universities expand … second cohort will grow our potential to identify and share the most promising innovative practices towards … Other research shows when underrepresented students are taught by diverse faculty members they achieve at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56137

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… the love of reading and to promote literacy in students who are responsible for reading two books and prepare with their coaches and teammates. Thursday, Jan. 11 "The … of the Global Automotive Alliance. Register at  tinyurl.com/BLS2018 .  Wednesday, Jan. 24 "The Easiest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44323

WMU to host watch party for football bowl announcements

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… bowl announcement watch party Sunday, Dec. 4, in University Arena at Read Fieldhouse on main campus. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. and fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 2 p.m. General … coach of the year | Dec. 7, 2016 WMU football Broncos are headed to the Cotton Bowl | Dec. 4, 2016 WMU football …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36760

Engineering students move research in the right direction

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… left-handers, directions for the middle finger and thumb are reversed. "We worked quite a bit on the calibration, so … to control a radio-controlled car wirelessly. Health care is currently the strongest FHE segment, where performance and reliability are critical, says Dr. Massood Atashbar , WMU professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53718