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Tweets net huge book donation and generous outpouring from Japan

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… Tweets net huge book donation and generous outpouring from Japan Submitted by … box of books arrived at my Tokyo apartment less than eight hours after the first tweet!" Within three days, Angles had … a city that they knew and loved," Angles said. "I can't imagine how surprised the people at the library must …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4831

Broncos are going places: New report reveals 93% of Western grads are employed or continuing their education

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… 93% of Western grads are employed or continuing their education Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jamilah Anthony, who earned … recent Western alumni thriving in their careers post-graduation. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Mey Wong , B.S.'22, made … results based on student level and academic unit. "How we can listen to the students through data to get their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71441

Triple major undergraduate takes on the world

College of Arts and Sciences

… Triple major undergraduate takes on the world Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … a highly acclaimed Boren Awards scholarship for the African Flagship Language Initiative program. “I wasn’t certain … the immersive academic environment of the esteemed West African Research Center, further enriching her already profound …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72069

Groundbreaking research could provide key to kicking smoking habit for good

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… try to go cold turkey all the time. The problem is that there are withdrawal symptoms," says Dr. Ricky Stull , assistant professor of chemistry at Western Michigan University, whose breakthrough research … Stull says. "If we could come up with a new treatment that can help people get over their nicotine addiction or tobacco …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62413

Part of Ring Road to close temporarily this summer

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… beginning of July. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Utilities work associated with construction of Western Michigan University's new … are blocked. The Valley I halls, where this summer's orientation students will be housed, as well as the Valley … and construction, says the closure is needed so crews can relocate all utilities for the Valley residence halls. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24379

Student chosen to represent WMU on youth voter engagement task force

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Johnson KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new state panel will offer recommendations to improve engagement … education in contacts, education in location, education in candidates." The group, which will meet three times this … with fellow students about their experiences so that she can share those stories with her colleagues on the task …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55833

WMU named to top talent list for consumer packaged goods industry

Haworth College of Business

… students present to their class. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Evaluating the best sources of food and consumer packaged goods … a professional category management certification and a cannabis marketing certification. Students can earn these certifications while also taking their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73189

Preston Koslakiewicz’s call to service

Haworth College of Business

… on Preston Koslakiewicz KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Learning what it takes to be a leader is rooted in  Preston Koslakiewicz’s  personal life mission. What does it mean to give back is a question that he asked … beyond the surface of his industry to learn everything he can about financial planning. “My internship has provided me …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69891

Students help lead COVID-19 prevention, education efforts on WMU campus

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… Students help lead COVID-19 prevention, education efforts on WMU campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on … We just want students to have a centralized resource they can use," adds Grace Filpi , a biomedical sciences student … our students safe at the same time? This is what they're training for. This is exactly what they're learning how to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61540

WMU researcher wins $800,000 NSF grant to assess education efforts

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… WMU researcher wins $800,000 NSF grant to assess education efforts Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Foundation to develop resources to plan studies that can better assess how well professional development … or 'No, it doesn't.' If the study is underpowered, if they can't detect a meaningful effect, then it's really a waste …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29895