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WMU names economist, Washington labor expert as ninth president

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… to him. "I was drawn to the opportunity to lead an up-and-coming student-centric comprehensive university with … Its strengths in the traditional arts and sciences, coupled with strong programs in such areas as aviation, … He has worked on research efforts with Kalamazoo's W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research since the 1980s, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39331

WMU women aviators ready to tackle national cross-country race

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… Along the way, competitors cross nine states The trio make up a flight team, sponsored by the WMU College of Aviation, … they may face, since she served two years ago on the support team for the 2015 WMU team, tracking weather … the Battle Creek campus to provide the team with the latest updates. A similar team is supporting the women in this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40531

Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

College of Arts and Sciences

… colonial French newcomers and the Native Americans who occupied the area for centuries before settlers arrived. Dr. … the gap between the academic and public communities.” Digging into the history of The City of Four Flags Beginning … through surveys and excavation at the request of a group of local history buffs called Support the Fort. This …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70260

Kalamazoo to be home to nation's first sustainable brewing degree

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… country's highest per-capita densities of craft brewers. Designed to meet the 'industry's gold standard' Science courses will make up a large part of the curriculum. "Water use and water … we enlisted the help of our industry advisors and designed a rigorous science-based degree program that will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21143

Business student awarded patent for speaking device

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… patent process two years ago. "This patent validates the design of my product and my hard work to this point," says … also make it easier to speak with future influencers and supporters and grow my business." Starting Gate plays role … of Floyd's life since childhood. Speaking clearly was a struggle for Floyd, and therapy helped him immensely. Yet when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20784

WMU professor awarded for book that peels back the curtain on Fetzer's secret life

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… in 2015 for his religious study of Dr. John Harvey Kellogg , the Battle Creek Sanitarium director who essentially … very interested in biofeedback—this idea that if you hook up … autonomic functions in the body to a machine that can … the 20th century. "Fetzer developed an idea he called 'freedom of the spirit,' by which he meant that every …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58233

WMU center established with $6.5M to advance principled leadership and business strategy

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… executive mentorship for students, an investment fund to support small business acquisition by MBA students and … million from noted entrepreneurs and philanthropists who support the center’s mission. The Haworth family , Greenleaf … WMU. It provides differentiating experiences and lifts up our West Michigan business community. This will be a game …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56726

Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication

W Magazine

… level, and what it will mean for privileged groups and underprivileged groups and labor and reorganizing … says the demand for professionals in the field is staggering. “Last time I checked, there were tens of thousands … interact with the web interface of our app. What are good design principles? If we use artificial intelligence …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097

Math and science experts chosen for teaching fellowship program

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… rural schools. KALAMAZOO—The third class of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellows , … to Western Michigan University to be part of a program designed to provide Michigan's high-need urban and rural … schools. The newly selected 2013 class is the third group of fellows named in Michigan since the program was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8125

Early childhood educator appointed board president of Kalamazoo County Ready 4s

College of Education and Human Development

… professional development, tuition assistance and family support.  "It's a mission that I believe in so deeply about … the trajectory of a child's life that I just want to support it in anyway I can," says Nelson. "And if I'm asked … as the new board president."    Program Benefits The biggest benefit of the program for most families is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72088