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Two WMU leaders recognized as 'notable women in STEM'

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… and Dr. Carla Koretsky , both scientists and administrators at Western Michigan University, have been recognized as … The publication cites their leadership in the workplace and community and lauds their accomplishments in research, … who came to WMU in early 2018 from Rutgers University, where she did extensive work in molecular biology and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53579

Anthropology alumna digging life after graduation

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… employed or pursuing further education. Read more success stories here . FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.–No bones about it, … amazing. Being able to do my field school there and then come back as a lab coordinator is an amazing resume … that project wrapped up, Delmonico continued west to Utah, where she has been involved in a Phase I surveys on Bureau …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58025

Powerful piece wins WMU dance student prestigious choreography award

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… Michigan University dance student choreograph a path to success after graduation. Hayley Midea won the coveted … isn't something Midea, a Wixom native, has always been comfortable with. "I've really grown as a person at WMU, in … for jobs. "When you're out (of school), you can see where your training was either lacking or where you were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56188

Work with refugee family helps business student expand global perspective

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… in many cases giving employees paid time off to volunteer. A required upper level business class at … back. As a member of WMU's Global Leaders program, he's committed to learning about international issues and how his … that there are communities in need of help no matter where I am, getting my team involved in service learning or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53332

Update: Aerial mosquito treatment canceled for WMU campus area

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… Update: Aerial mosquito treatment canceled for WMU campus area Submitted by Erin Flynn on 9/30/19 Update: The Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department has announced that it will no longer conduct aerial insecticide treatments anywhere in the county. This is due to the number of opt-out …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55656

Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sam Beal takes part in a photo shoot for the Alzheimer's Association's #ENDALZ campaign. … to end the disease. Beal grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he watched his mother work as a caregiver for elderly … important," Lester says. "Our players are all required to complete community service. Most of them meet that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53687

Speaking the language of success

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… the language of success Submitted by Erin Flynn on Deniz Toker teaches English to refugee students. KALAMAZOO, … learn the language at a private high school. That's where he first learned about Western Michigan University. … to be one of them," says Toker. "I was in charge of welcoming and hosting representatives." Toker says he didn't …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53035

Health and Human Services' DEI office looks forward at end of successful year

College of Health and Human Services

… by Joel Krauss on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Sometimes from week to week, or month to month, it feels like you’re not getting … course of the year, you realize just how much you have accomplished. I’m very proud of everything our group managed … students,” says Dennis. “We want this office to be a place where CHHS students, staff and faculty feel comfortable, so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67756

Broncos give back: WMU students strengthen Kalamazoo community during annual Cares Day

College of Education and Human Development

… Broncos give back: WMU students strengthen Kalamazoo community during annual Cares Day Submitted by Chris Hybels … Opportunities and Design Association designed custom bandannas for the dogs at the WMU Therapy Dog Clinic. … . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/12/college-education-human-development-cares-day-2025-kalamazoo-community

Kalamazoo Beer Exchange awards WMU-KVCC brewing scholarship

College of Arts and Sciences

… year at Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College, area businesses are doing their part to ensure that future brewers have ample opportunity to hone … right here in Kalamazoo, we immediately said, 'that's where we want this scholarship to go.'" Flora said his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/36701