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Prof wins $416,385 NIH grant to involve students in research

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… novel stimulant drugs, commonly known as "bath salts." Dr. Lisa Baker , professor of psychology, will implement animal … as "bath salts." She will conduct her study with the assistance of several undergraduate and graduate students, who … of the 21st century and began to be used in designer drugs. Legal in many jurisdictions, the drugs began to appear in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24634

Attorney, CEO awarded WMU's top alumni honor for 2015

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… Western Michigan University can confer on its alumni—the Distinguished Alumni Award. The 2015 award recipients are James S. … at Notre Dame, earning a Juris Doctor in 1969. Early in his legal career, he was appointed U.S. attorney for the Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27623

Former congressman to lead talks about future of U.S. healthcare

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… All Americans? The Future of Healthcare in America," is the title of an event at the Western Michigan University … of Medicine from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25. The panel discussion focuses on improving healthcare in today’s … Law. James B. Falahee Jr. , senior vice president for legal and legislative affairs, Bronson Healthcare Group. Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43400

Hazel L. Starcher obituary

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… college was being created in 1976 as Michigan's first interdisciplinary health and human services college and one of … handful of such colleges in the nation. She served as administrative assistant to the dean of the college from 1976 to 1981 and as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/172

WMU football to hold annual Fan Fest Aug. 11

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… place in conjunction with the Broncos' open scrimmage. Admission is free and open to the public. WMU will be partnering with … squads, and a post-practice autograph session. For fans wishing to get a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes operations …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48096

WMU public health students’ social media campaign: #Bewellwmu during pandemic

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… right, and professor Robert Bensley, middle, meeting to discuss their COVID-19 social media campaign. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Remember to “keep the social in social distancing,” “be a source of light and love for someone who … a Master of Public Health and a Juris Doctorate to practice legal epidemiology. “As this experience teaches us, public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58876

Federal judge, company executive awarded WMU's top alumni honor

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A U.S. District Court judge and a president of one of the world's … can confer on its alumni—the WMU Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award. The 2016 award recipients are … his career, Drain has worked in various positions in the legal system, beginning in 1972 as a law clerk for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35271

Trio of science innovators recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars

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… Trio of science innovators recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars Submitted by Erin Flynn on … and her creative problem solving," says  Dr. Matthew Baggott , CEO of Tactogen Inc, an early stage pharmaceutical … figure advancing scientific and practical understanding of legal and illegal psychopharmacological substances," says  …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-baker-kristina-lemmer-elena-litvinova-named-2024-distinguished-faculty

Expect festivities and finances to be top of mind as holidays approach

Haworth College of Business

…   Dr. Russell Zwanka “The key to the holidays for food is to remember food connects people, and the holidays … and the holidays usually call for higher-quality food. This year will be no exception to that rule, even with … digital marketing program   Dr. Scott Cowley “We expect a bigger increase in Gen Z holiday spending in 2024 relative to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/festivities-finances-2024

Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees

W Magazine

… by the crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Lesvos is idyllic. But growing among the olive … experience in Jordan, when a friend returning from Lesvos suggested he volunteer there. Sydney Fernandez, second from … the construction of an office for an NGO that provided legal services to refugees seeking asylum. Riley Richardson …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378