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WMU researchers creating national database of religious response to COVID-19

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Research underway at Western Michigan University will create a national archive of religious response to the pandemic. Funded by a University COVID-19 response grant, the … the development of relevant coursework for students at WMU and other colleges and high schools across the country.  A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60002

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… in November Submitted by Raine Kuch on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University and the extended Kalamazoo community will offer numerous … SW Grand Rapids, hosted by the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan. This talk about Saudi Arabia will be led …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49856

Program celebrates 40 years of supporting "ATYP-ical" young students

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… knew she wanted more of a challenge in her schoolwork and college was her goal. “I not only wanted a challenge, … for the future,” says George. Now a graduate student in Western Michigan University's distinctive physician … Board of Directors member. Both have generously donated to Western and the community over the years, including the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67780

Award-winning playwright on deck in Frostic Reading Series

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… won numerous awards will be the next featured writer in the spring 2014 Frostic Reading Series at Western Michigan University. Arlene Hutton will read from … April 3 , in 208-210 Bernhard Center. The event is free and open to the public. Arlene Hutton Hutton is perhaps best …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14718

Anorexia, bulimia, death imagery next up in Ethics Center talk

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… Schild KALAMAZOO—The connection between anorexia, bulimia and death imagery in the popular media will be under the microscope next week when the Western Michigan University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society continues its spring presentation series. Heather D. Schild , a WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14475

WMU student develops AI solutions to enhance K-12 education assessment

College of Education and Human Development

… Amoateng is leading WMU's Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies in the use of artificial … (AI). A doctoral student in the evaluation, measurement and research program, his dissertation is integrating … to help reduce scoring bias, improve consistency and increase scalability in student assessments. "My …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/06/amoateng-artificial-intelligence-education-research

Planned public safety officer training happening at the Bernhard Center beginning July 31

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… July 31 Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s currently vacant Bernhard … provides the perfect condition for large-scale training, and we are grateful that the University is allowing us to take advantage of this and also extend this opportunity to KDPS,” says Merlo. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72233

WMU provost again named among top 200 education scholars in the nation

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Submitted by Emily Monacelli Guzman on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig , provost and vice president for academic affairs, has once again been … nationwide who have influenced educational practice and policy, looking at his work during his previous position …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74507

Online repository provides publishing option for campus community

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… but many in academia dream of seeing their names in print. Western Michigan University students and employees don't have to dream any longer. Getting their research and scholarly and creative work published is just a few …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/261

Podcast demystifies behavior change strategies to promote public health

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the relationship between technology … The duo, who met decades ago as professor and student at Western Michigan University, created a podcast to share … CEO of Maia Synergy —a company he and Bensley spun out of Western in April 2020. "It's a platform for us to discuss …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64067