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Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields

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… technology, engineering and math (STEM) faculty is moving forward at Western Michigan University. Fueled by a nearly … then there are the training pieces … and support networks for faculty," says Dr. Heather Petcovic , co-principal … Dr. Michelle Hrivnyak , faculty specialist in the Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies , and Deirdre …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503

Development leader to discuss perseverance, success in bringing Costco to Kalamazoo

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… He then worked as associate athletic director responsible for external affairs and four sports before joining the AVB team in 1999. In 2006, he invested in … and Applied Sciences, Custer Speaker Series is designed for students, faculty and community members to hear from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67091

Circuits and music: Engineering student creates energy in and out of the classroom

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… allows her to make Western her own. Bright's passions for electrical engineering, service to community with … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What happens when you combine a love for a physics course assignment and the musical talent … me to learn about the world in a way I didn’t understand before. This major is my path to improving efficiency and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66114

Western Michigan University launches new course on tribal governance

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… future building," adds Morseau, Tribal Council secretary for the Pokagon Band. "This course is a testament of … share with students." The course offered early registration for a limited number of members of the three tribes before it opened to Western students.  "This is a way for us …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66272

CHHS DEI committee receives 2021 Excellence in Diversity Award

College of Health and Human Services

… with Dr. Candy McCorkle KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The CHHS Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has been recognized with … and Inclusion. Dr. Candy McCorkle , vice president for Diversity and Inclusion, came to the college in early … Equity and Inclusion at CHHS. The award recognizes efforts made to impact the University by fostering and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65259

Renowned author coming to Western teaches importance of conversations in divided times

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… Mich.—Can we transcend our instincts to label each other before we’ve even had a conversation? Why do we become more … Tuesday, Sept. 20-21 . An interactive panel presentation for We Talk , Western’s civil discourse initiative, is open … the person who’s disagreeing with me. My first and most formidable opponent can be my overly defensive ego. Only by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65252

WMU AD Beauregard announces plan to retire at year’s end

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… leader in her field, Beauregard has racked up many awards for her leadership in college sports. She is the … Athletics has achieved as a team over the years—first and foremost, helping to coach and develop the most exceptional … and been able to raise our son with memories to cherish for a lifetime," Beauregard says. "We are grateful for AD …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66092

Big data and the future of diagnosing mental disorders

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What if testing for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Attention Deficit … Disorder (ADHD) were as simple as running a test for diabetes or heart disease?  For Dr. Alvis Fong , … the large sample can find the evidence of disorders in the aggregate. Functional magnetic resonance imaging simply tells …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65069

From classroom to catwalk: Western students headed to New York Fashion Week

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… Mich.— Samantha Morehead has always had a passion for fashion, and now she will have the chance to rub elbows … Fashion Week. A group of finalists was chosen to compete for the grand prize: designing three to five looks for collegiate apparel, conveying what it means to them to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66946

First recipients of Western's vaccination incentive scholarships announced

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… Townsend - $1,000 "With the help of this scholarship to pay for my tuition, I will be able to save more money for my study abroad trip in the spring," says Kara Hepler , … on this campus grow is inspiring," says Dr. Gayle Ruggiero , medical director at Sindecuse Health Center. "Each …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65037