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New fund affiliated with WMU aims to raise $50M to acquire small businesses in West Michigan
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… McIver and Doug Lepisto , co-directors of the Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy at the … talented future owner-operators. To solve this, the Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy will soon … of this training program will then be eligible to apply for a competitive process where aspiring owner-operators …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60872
Law enforcement accreditation assessment team invites public comment
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… Law enforcement accreditation assessment team invites public … Mich.—A team of assessors from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission—MLEAC—will arrive on … by the team that WMU Public Safety meets the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission's 'best practice' …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62245
Sales and business marketing earns national top program accolades
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… Sales and business marketing earns national top program … a top national program by the Sales Education Foundation. For the 14th consecutive year, WMU's program was recognized for preparing students for careers in professional selling …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61874
WMU professor develops face shields to make children safer at school
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… between Western Michigan University's Laboratory for Advances in Rehabilitation Sciences and Synergy Applied … owner of Pre-K International in Kalamazoo confirmed a need for more protection for kids on school buses in her district, so …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60916
Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan
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… communities and make their own decisions. We must never forget the centuries-long campaign of violence, … our country." Biden also issued a proclamation on Oct. 11 for Columbus Day, a federal holiday celebrating the day … in the Americas in 1492. Indigenous Peoples Day is an effort to acknowledge the violence that came with claiming …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65903
Redesigned WMU Signature program focuses on unique student experiences
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… about their passions and what they might want to do for their Signature Experience from the time they enroll in … Heiser says. "Employers and grad schools have been asking for students to be able to talk about their experiences and have these applied learning opportunities for a long time. WMU Signature is a simple program that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65312
Counseling Services helping students cope with pandemic-related anxiety, stress
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… anxiety and stress, and is committed to doing so for the duration of this crisis and beyond. Located at … Counseling Services is now offering telehealth counseling for qualifying students both on and off campus, as long as … For those suffering from anxiety and stress, Fuller suggests the following reduction measures: Try to limit the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58671
WMU and Greenleaf Trust celebrate 2021 scholars
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… scholars Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on New and former Greenleaf Trust scholars from the Haworth College of … Trust has been committed to building a diverse workforce. Yet William D. Johnston , founder and chair, was … of Business have been recruited by and are engaged by many fortune 100 companies in finance. We are thrilled to witness …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66096
New virtual WMU parking permit system, parking hours coming fall semester
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… The virtual permit system will first be established for student permits. WMU employees will have a similar … the process. Virtual permits are then scanned by parking enforcement officers to verify the vehicle is parked according … can be easily read. The system has a number of advantages for the Bronco community, including: Increased convenience …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60508
Fueled by resilience, social work student advocates support through mentorship
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… has beaten the odds is an understatement. Just days before Christmas in 2020, he was headed to finish up a final … feel we can't get through; I want to be that driving force that breaks down those barriers and challenges that … he says. Having to fend for himself while his guardians struggled with their own demons fueled his passion to help kids …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/64961