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USWNT's equal pay fight echoes challenges of female sports pioneers

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… the headlines after winning its second consecutive World Cup, with a 2-0 route of the Netherlands in the championship … Borish. "The women had to wear skirts. They had to wear makeup. They were playing baseball but had to be very much the … or in other areas of the workplace." There are encouraging signs, Borish says, that change is coming. In 2007, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54379

Pride Month celebrates resiliency of Western's LGBTQ communities

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… anti-Asian hate—and on top of that you have states ramping up anti-transgender laws. So, we're trying to work around … lives and stories, a virtual presentation on the Stonewall uprising and a workshop focused on relationship liberation. … Marts says. "I want students to remember there is a much bigger community out there that they're going to be able to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64363

World Language Testing Center host first groups of high schoolers for biliteracy test

College of Education and Human Development

… World Language Testing Center host first groups of high schoolers for biliteracy test Submitted by Chris … Special Education and Literacy Studies, hosted its first groups of students from Battle Creek and Kent County high … focus on literacy," says Randez. "You have kids who grow up with a second language in the household and can be highly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75238

University to honor its top four staffers for 2013-14

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… to help others. "I have never failed to receive support, a shoulder to cry on or a laugh from Mary Lou," one … I can do on my own—which lets me be self-sufficient and frees her up to work miracles for everyone else." Oswalt … services area of Facilities Management. He initially was assigned to the University's East Campus and in 2010 was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19194

Roads closed Homecoming Saturday for 5K Campus Classic

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… Oct. 6 7 a.m. —Race-day registration and packet pickup at the Student Recreation Center indoor tennis courts … , including online race registration, signing up as a race volunteer and a map of the 5K course. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1354

Supply chain student awarded national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Supply chain student awarded national scholarship Submitted … University senior Ally Resa of Fenton, Michigan, is a supply chain superstar being awarded the Achieving Women’s … of successful women,” Resa says. “This program is designed to connect and empower women in the supply chain …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71589

WMU partners with Benton Harbor schools to boost student achievement

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Under a five-year agreement signed this week , leaders of Benton Harbor Area Schools … Western Michigan University school-reform experts to support the K-12 district's efforts to boost student academic … professional development for teachers and recruit and train up a cadre of additional highly qualified professionals to …

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

Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on Mary Borkholder KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Growing up,  Mary   Borkholder  never thought she would realize her … young children with special needs to crucial services that support their social, health and educational development.  "I … distinction for undergraduates, the Presidential Scholar designation recognizes students who embody excellence in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75072

Bronco gymnast's resilience earns nomination for national award

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… resiliency, determination and success in overcoming significant health challenges and ongoing adversities." In … and the care she received. THE RECOVERY Bolstered by the support of her teammates, coaches, trainers and family, … for a few weeks to let her body heal. "I had to sleep upright in a recliner for probably two weeks, then I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68377

WMU alumnus breaks new ground with unique flooring business

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… University in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in industrial design and started his company shortly after. In his … when you had the time. I feel like this is one of the biggest lessons for starting a business. What's the biggest … have to be willing to put in the effort, sometimes giving up a lot in life. I always relate building a company to an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48159