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Three Broncos honored by YWCA as Young Women of Achievement

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… devoted themselves to systemic change and acted as positive forces within their communities. "On an evening filled with … award," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "We are all fortunate to have them leading the way for the next … Promise Scholar, is pursuing a bachelor's degree in sales and business marketing from Western. She is president …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71815

How to keep your body healthy during COVID-19 pandemic

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… rise and the fears mount. The CDC has a list of guidelines for  avoiding infection  and what to do if you think  you … age—to keep your body healthy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Just like the old adage … safe, and  it can be beneficial to talk about the struggles you're going through, whether it's from having to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58648

Education student receives achievement award from YWCA Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… end of year celebration. She received the Rising Star Award for undergraduate students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Whitney Lewis … education student, was honored by the YWCA Kalamazoo for her volunteer work and service to the community on May …     "It's humbling to be honored and recognized for the hard work that I put in as a student, but also the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71728

New app offers self-guided tour experience to prospective WMU students

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… the global pandemic. A new self-guided tour app—available for Apple and Android devices—gives families an innovative … participate in on their own time and as they are most comfortable." The app guides prospective students to different … WMU student ambassadors. It can also be accessed remotely for students and families who aren't able to travel to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62451

New $2 million grant supports nursing pipeline from KCC to WMU

College of Health and Human Services

… Michigan University's  Bronson School of Nursing and Kellogg Community College (KCC). The $2 million grant KCC … graduates from KCC to complete select courses required for transfer into Western Michigan University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program tuition-free. Dr. Tonya Forbes , KCC vice president for instruction, says the grant …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/08/state-grant-supports-nursing-pipeline-kcc-wmu

WMU Food Marketing Conference previews conference speaker lineup

Haworth College of Business

… attracted over 1,000 attendees. Its new “live-hybrid” format encourages engagement and interaction, and offers … and industry leaders who run merchandising and marketing for the best retailers and consumer packaged goods companies … 33 speakers , covering a wide range of topics, including “Sales Never Sleeps,” a session from Victor Antonio , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72393

Keep things moving during fall move-in by keeping construction in mind

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… campus will be buzzing back to life as Broncos prepare for  Fall Welcome 2024 . Western's  Housing and Residence … Aug. 16 , with all lanes reopening to traffic in time for move-in week. The city has  resurfaced Howard Street … a  series of utility projects aimed at preparing for a new event center downtown as well as future growth. A  …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/fall-move-kalamazoo-construction-updates-2024

New state funding will enhance carbon capture research at Western

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… Haagsma , director of the  Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education and assistant director of the  … the air and safely store it underground, aiding global efforts to limit the impact of greenhouse gas emissions. "The new funding from the state means more opportunities for our students,” says Atilhan. "We will be able to hire …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/new-state-funding-carbon-capture-research

He’s back: James Rhodes’ 40-year WMU story

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… has more than 30 years of professional experience in information technology, including 10 years in the airline … as automated vehicles and robots, mean job security—the biggest benefit of the computer science career. Students will … positions and to negotiate good salaries."—Rhodes But before completing his bachelor’s degree, he wanted to launch …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65975

Houshyar shares engineering expertise in Uzbekistan as Fulbright Specialist

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… at numerous universities in Uzbekistan; masterclasses for industrial and systems engineers; and workshops with the … with the enthusiastic students, faculty and staff and looks forward to sharing technical expertise from his lengthy … worked as a consultant and conducted workshops and training for Fortune 500 companies, assisting companies in the United …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71764