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WMU entrepreneur wins Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… WMU entrepreneur wins Brian Patrick Thomas Award Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Delgado … mentorship through Kzoo Makers. Developing a business canvas and plan. Filing for a provisional patent. Delgado's … many opportunities, and now with this financial backing, I can move my business even further down the path to success," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39643

EUP 'Welcome to Someday' campaign garners marketing award

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… University's Extended University Programs has won a national award for a WMU campaign aimed at prospective students. The Welcome to Someday campaign … Grand Rapids and Metro Detroit areas. The EUP videos, which can be viewed at bit.ly/1LyC2Gb , were filmed and edited by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27399

Engineering professor receives award for support of students with disabilities

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Caroline Konstant (left) nominated Dr. Bob White, recipient of the 2022 Disability … a college education should receive all the assistance we can give them,” says White. “Everyone learns differently, … services, collaboration with DSS to provide significant and meaningful resources, and serving as an outstanding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67927

Why I Give: The Elshafeis

W Magazine

… CHICAGO—The adage “a picture is worth a thousand words” radiates from the smiles of Touline (Lulu), BA ’14, and Ramsey … and lose their academic focus or go part-time because they can’t afford tuition,” Lulu says. “If the scholarship helps … to be a better person.” ■ Contact: Amie Heasley June 25, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75870

WMU one of 50 U.S. universities set to launch survey on sexual assault

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… Michigan University will join campuses around the nation to undertake a detailed assessment of the climate … comprehensive new sexual misconduct policy that made significant changes to the way misconduct charges are investigated … and the prevalence of incidents among WMU students. We can use this information to further tailor our programs, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31050

WMU prepares for fall launch of master's degree in public health

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… being launched by Western Michigan University. An information session for the new degree program is slated for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 , at WMU’s Grand Rapids … In addition, this program includes a practicum so students can apply their learning through field experience. The MPH …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30268

Trustees opt to continue current operating budget for 90 days

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… Trustees opt to continue current operating budget for 90 days Submitted by Anonymous (not … on July 1 —the start of WMU's fiscal year. But two significant budget elements on the expense side—pay increases and … due to ongoing contract negotiations. Since compensation can account for as much as 80 percent of the University's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40856

COVID-19 response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic

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… COVID-19 response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic Submitted by Erin Flynn … and may provide timely information in the event of significant second or third waves of COVID-19. Development of … the best measure of pulmonary performance, but technology can be expensive. In order to reduce costs, Santos proposes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59443

WMU Department of Public Safety retains highly prized accreditation distinction

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… Department of Public Safety retains highly prized accreditation distinction Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU DPS Chief … and other places where compliance with the standards can be observed. Once the assessors complete their review of … well as internal operations such as officer and workplace training, command structure and recruitment. Additionally, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74773

WMU-trained high school teacher clues students in to forensic science

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… WMU-trained high school teacher clues students in to forensic … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The scenes high school science teacher Kathy Mirakovits sets up for her students sometimes appear to … to problem solve and work as a team. Those are skills they can use in any job they go on to do.” Mirakovits is an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46642