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Business pitch competition open to WMU student entrepreneurs

Haworth College of Business

… campus are invited to present their business pitches for cash prizes totaling $5,000 at the K.C. O'Shaughnessy … Cash prizes are awarded to the top four finishers: $2,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place, $1,000 for third place and $500 for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45485

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in December

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… are published weekly online by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education.   Sign up for a weekly update December 2018 Saturday, December 1 … of Art. Landscape Restructured explores the cultural transformation of modern-day China and the hidden side of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50379

Autonomous vehicle research rolling onto WMU campus

News

… funded through the Michigan Mobility Challenge announced by former Gov. Rick Snyder last year and administered by the … , focuses on improving transportation options for people with disabilities. "I'm pleased to see that Pratt … lead, began work early this year, modifying two shuttles for accessibility. They lengthened the wheel base, added …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55431

Plan to #GiveGold in October

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… to WMU by participating in #WMUGivingDay , which returns for a second year on Western Wednesday during homecoming week and is an easy way for  Broncos across campus to #GiveGold . WMU’s Giving Day is set for Wednesday, Oct. 3 , but all gifts made during homecoming …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49347

$1.5M in grants strengthen WMU's vision rehab and mobility programs

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… totaling nearly $1.5 million to strengthen recruiting efforts and increase the number of highly qualified vision … and orientation and mobility specialists in the workforce. These five-year grants, awarded by the U.S. … Department of Education in October, will provide funding for tuition support for eligible individuals enrolled in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55979

Gibbs House hosts weekly volunteer days

Sustainability

… day cancellations and changes will be posted on the Office for Sustainability website. Letters and signatures are provided for community service hours. The permaculture research and … at the Gibbs House is an emerging program run by the Office for Sustainability that serves as a living laboratory for

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46249

Students learning to navigate, adapt to challenges of remote education

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… to distance education has changed the learning environment for Western Michigan University students. While today’s students are often technologically savvy and comfortable with online communication, it's still been a … in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Personally, my biggest challenge is dealing with the grief of leaving my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58706

Celebrated writer to speak at WMU

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… of the prestigious National Book Award and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. He is director of the creative writing program … His visit is being organized by WMU's Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies, and co-sponsored by the WMU Department …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45979

Student veterans find place to grow, thrive at WMU

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… officer, who retired from the Army after serving for 20 years. He points out that a number of other faculty … have also served in the military. Ranked a 2020 "Best for Vets" college by Military Times, WMU offers a number of … Corps veteran, Gough has seen friends from his old unit struggle to find their place once they finish their service. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56507

Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign

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… by Erin Flynn on Sam Beal takes part in a photo shoot for the Alzheimer's Association's #ENDALZ campaign. NEW YORK—A former Western Michigan University football standout is … his success to good use. Sam Beal , now a cornerback for the New York Giants, is teaming up with the Alzheimer's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53687