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From outlawed to sustainable: Fashion student's outfit from hemp to be featured in touring exhibit

College of Education and Human Development

… industry has a complex past. While commonly grown and used for centuries, the material was outlawed during the … '. So when fashion design student Sam Covell was looking for inspiration for her entry into Louisiana State University's (LSU) "Hemp …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/09/fashion-design-student-hemp-exhibit-winner

Chen awarded third Fulbright award, research to focus on AI and business analytics

Haworth College of Business

… MI— Dr. Kuanchin (KC) Chen , professor of business information systems and director of the Center for Business Analytics at Western Michigan University, has … with an interdisciplinary team to create an AI-ready workforce. He is known for keynoting at conferences and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/kaunchin-chen-fulbright-specialist-award

WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall

College of Education and Human Development

… According to the U.S. Department of Labor, demand for job positions in this industry is expected to grow by … fill the demand of our corporations and nonprofits looking for event producers who can do their internships here and … management combines courses from the Department of Human Performance and Health Education, the School of Communication, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71572

A winning combination: Natalie Samdal masters finance and golf

Haworth College of Business

… to join the Bronco golf team. It’s a winning combination for Samdal, one that offers her the flexibility to pursue … up any coursework that I may have missed while competing for WMU. The HyFlex  finance courses give students the … specialty that immediately translated to the requirements for my internship. In applying my data analytics education, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70503

Empowering Futures already making impact on student success

Empowering Futures

… project with the eight work groups, who all came together for the first time at the kickoff breakfast. Ashley Bravo, … Health and Well-being Work Group alongside Dr. Gayle Ruggiero (middle), medical director, and Dr. Reetha Raveendran … Scholarships, Navigator Program, Paid Internship Program, Salesforce Student Success Hub and Uwill, a 24/7 year-round …

https://wmich.edu/empowering-futures/news/2022/12/70204

Trailblazing Western alumna Dr. Merze Tate honored with celebration, statewide tributes

Merze Tate College

… Whitmer and the Michigan legislature signed tributes for Dr. Merze Tate Day. Pictured left to right: Tomika Ward, … in Merze Tate College; David Renkiewicz, district director for state Rep. Matt Hall; Dr. Edwin Martini, dean of Merze … Merze Tate College. Dr. Edwin Martini welcomes the audience for the Merze Tate Day keynote address. Members of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70638

Education and human development celebrates high achievers with annual award ceremony

College of Education and Human Development

… on April 21 to award students, staff and faculty for their accomplishments. The event was held at the Gilmore Theater Atrium, and started with a dinner before awards were passed out. Nine awards in total were given … College of Education and Human Development.  "We all look forward to it because it gives us the time to gather …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71533

Exercise science grad represents WMU on international rugby stage

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… played with the National Collegiate Rugby All-American team for a series of matches in France. (Courtesy: Geltman.co) "I'm grateful for the opportunity and grateful to be considered one of the … on the National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) All-American team for the  France-USA Rugby Centennial .  The France-USA Rugby …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/excercise-science-grad-international-rugby-star

Western unveils new public electric vehicle chargers on campus, more than any other Michigan university

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… Left to right: Pete Strazdas, associate vice president for facilities management; Sarah Nielsen, director of EV programs for Consumers Energy; WMU President Edward Montgomery; and … of charger use and will continue until the vehicle is unplugged and moved. Those fees are based on research conducted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68042

Campus construction projects enhancing safety, accessibility and green space

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… green space. "It's an exciting time to be on campus for students, faculty and staff. It's fun to play a small … says  John E. Seelman , Western’s director of engineering for the Office of Facilities Management. View summer … with a natural stone retaining wall. The project was informed by student input, emphasizing the need for better …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/campus-construction-projects-enhancing-safety-accessibility-green-space