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Fostering success of STEM transfer students at WMU is focus of nearly $1M NSF grant
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… investigator on the grant, who aims to offer more support for transfer students at Western. "We have a lot of great … The five-year NSF grant will fund scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students in the … structured and targeted interventions, such as workshops to form connections with other students and faculty members as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61436
Podcast demystifies behavior change strategies to promote public health
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… things out, testing the waters, and this was an opportunity for us to have a little fun with something and not try to … and Bensley spun out of Western in April 2020. "It's a platform for us to discuss topics we are passionate about." "It's a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64067
Sky Broncos' fundraising efforts yield more than 100,000 happy returns
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… Sky Broncos' fundraising efforts yield more than 100,000 happy returns Submitted by … launched a campaign to collect and return bottles and cans for cash. About 15 students, head coach Marty Coaker and … social media in April and began traveling across the state for pickups. A few months later, the group netted about …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61095
WMU's Unified Clinics offer specialty care to thousands each year
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… skill in occupational therapy helped improve life for a patient. It involved a young man who had suffered … students engage in patient care multiple times before graduation. Casper's patient, Trevor Rhoda , began the … in occupational therapy after observing the care and comfort an OT provided her terminally ill grandfather. "If you …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45318
Pandemic pushes dancers to explore new territory in virtual Winter Gala
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… University, who recently received a Creative Living for Dancers Award to create work in a virtual space. The … inspired her piece "Recode," which she choreographed for Western students to perform at the annual Winter Gala Dance Concert . Teaming up …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63239
When opportunity knocks: Alum’s business acquisition funded by Sleeping Giant Capital
Haworth College of Business
… schools have a responsibility to not only develop students for future careers but to create opportunities that impact the world. The Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy at Western … Hall as a student, he saw opportunity at every turn—in the sales and business marketing program, in leadership …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64373
'Twist of fate' gives painting grad space to come into her own as an artist
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… on Rozlin Opolka stands in front of a piece she created for her senior showcase depicting her grandmother. … nature of her Western education opens the door for a world of opportunities in the art world. "In the … carry a painting by Dwayne Lowder in the Richmond Center for Visual Arts. Many WMU art students sing the praises of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62508
WMU students claim two of six statewide scholarships
Haworth College of Business
… and general business. She has been active with WMU's AdClub for four years and is currently serving as president for the club. Allen also studied abroad in 2019 at the … of the Lee Honors College and currently serves as president for WMU's American Marketing Association. Lemus also studied …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62542
Wrongful Conviction Program changing one life at a time
College of Arts and Sciences
… , director of the Wrongful Conviction Program and professor for the course. So she and her students work diligently to … exonerate the wrongly convicted through DNA testing and reform the criminal justice system to prevent future … Douglas AJ Ennis Kate Fournier Alexandra Houtman James Hurley Marilyn Laski Ryan Less Kate Marshall Joe McGrath …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/34861
De-stress, decompress and find community post-election at the SRC
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… access fees Tuesday, Nov. 3 , and Wednesday, Nov. 4 , for all current WMU students and employees who bring their … local and state authorities. Anyone interested can sign up for classes through ExperienceWMU . Many classes are also … way of us being able to continue that support process for our students, faculty and staff here on campus and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61878