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Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Drs. Ann Miles and Ying Zeng will be presented with Western Michigan University's Distinguished Service Award … that reflect innovative and effective programming, increase Western's stature or extend the University's impact and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65824
Turning adversity into opportunity, WMU social work student ready to make a difference
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… received degrees Saturday, June 27. Read about how Career and Student Employment Services is helping connect students … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A passionate advocate for social justice, Western Michigan University graduate student Khadejah Al Muhaisin is driven by a higher purpose. Thousands of miles away, in her home country of Saudi Arabia, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60157
WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern
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… an intern for Hasbro. Despite moving online because of the pandemic, the product design and innovation major is able to work on projects that could … playing with toys all day, it hardly feels like a job. Western Michigan University product design and innovation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216
Crypto-mining student business honored with $10,000 award
Haworth College of Business
… Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University student entrepreneur Payton … $10,000. The award recognizes students in Starting Gate, Western Michigan University’s business accelerator, and specifically honors companies that have a great business …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72045
WMU part of $2.3 million program to boost diversity in economics
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… economics profession has faced a persistent lack of women and members of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. Addressing this gap is a priority for the Western Michigan University Department of Economics. Since …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53730
STEM Workforce Collaboratory established to improve WMU STEM programs, expand STEM workforce
College of Arts and Sciences
… Collaboratory established to improve WMU STEM programs, expand STEM workforce Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce. The Western Michigan University STEM Workforce Collaboratory … a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Western will be able to improve its STEM programs and expand …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69684
Miller Broadway lineup includes 'Grinch,' 'Les Misérables'
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… Misérables' Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium announced … Musical," "Les Misérables," "WAITRESS," "Blue Man Group" and "CATS." For more information, contact the Miller … Featuring the hit songs "You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas," the Grinch discovers there’s more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52449
Researcher earns prestigious fellowship for brain cell regeneration study
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… Postdoctoral Fellowship in biology. KALAMAZOO. Mich.—A Western Michigan University researcher is one of a select … award for her work that may lead to a better understanding of how to repair traumatic brain injuries or … Erika Calvo-Ochoa is one of 40 researchers in the nation—and the first at WMU—to be awarded a National Science …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50050
Travel agency with a twist wins WMU's business pitch contest
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… a creative spin on traditional travel won first place at Western Michigan University's sixth annual K.C. O'Shaughnessy Business Pitch Competition and Showcase held on campus March 23. Desi Taylor , a senior … agency with a twist. Cluventure Travel combines mystery and adventure to create an interactive vacation experience. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46167
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to join WeVote in final push to encourage student civic engagement
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… of Election Day, WeVote is making one last push to get Western Michigan University students equipped and excited to vote. The nonpartisan group, which focuses on … in various groups on campus about why they’re voting and what questions they’ve heard from their peers about the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61708