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Future educator hones leadership skills, gives back with student organization 'Blankets for Bronson'
College of Education and Human Development
… student organization 'Blankets for Bronson' Submitted by Chris Hybels on Caitlin Darrah, a student in WMU's early childhood unified education program, is the founder of the Blankets for Bronson at WMU club and … Mich.—Western Michigan University's Caitlin Darrah is making a difference with her registered student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72253
WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter
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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is putting students in control of their lives and future. A … the future and yearn for control over their lives. Western is responding with a first-of-its-kind effort for any … kinds of things aren't always top of mind when you're struggling, and to have them right there as a reminder that they …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62074
Balancing cybersecurity and business goals
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… University senior cybersecurity student Jesse Blaine is poised to join the growing profession in protecting … possess a broad knowledge set to combat threats. “The biggest challenge is being able to balance the need for … and hydraulic technician. His experience exposed him to cryptologists, who piqued his interest in encryption. Now a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68924
Open house, commencement honor first medical school grads
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… in programs around the nation. To mark and celebrate what is a significant milestone for medical school students, … Campus, 300 Portage St., in downtown Kalamazoo. The public is welcome and no reservations are required. The following … ceremony at WMU’s Miller Auditorium. That event also is open to the public without advanced reservation. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46878
Oprah's favorite guest Tererai Trent will speak at WMU
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… Michigan University Wednesday, Jan. 25. A WMU alumna, Trent is returning to Kalamazoo to speak at Southwest Michigan … the Kirsch Auditorium of the Fetzer Center. The WMU event is free and open to the public. Those interested in … dreams of building a school there will become a reality, thanks to a $1.5 million donation from Winfrey. The school …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/65
Professor wins Google grant to offer game-design workshop
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… applications to their own students. The $13,500 award is from Google’s Computer Science for High School program, … in high school and middle school curricula. The idea is to stir up student interest in computer science … attract students to computer science careers and to the promising field of game design," says Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6292
Report details successful first year in implementing WMU strategic plan
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… Michigan University's 2012-15 Strategic Plan has been published online. The report outlines the infrastructure built … the number of students who study abroad to the establishment of professional development options for student employees and a decision to launch an affiliation with Thomas M. Cooley Law …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8969
WMU named a top sales program for 16th consecutive year
Haworth College of Business
… Anderson on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Sales Education Foundation is sold on Western Michigan University, naming the sales and business marketing program to its listing of top sales programs in the country for the … which institutions are ultimately included on its list—highlighting sales programs that are the very best at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72255
WMU Public Safety joins the 5% of Michigan police agencies to achieve accreditation
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… DPS meets the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission's "best practice" standards to achieve accreditation, … that designation in Kalamazoo County. The accreditation "raises the bar" of the department's practices, says Deputy … safety agency against 107 different standards for high-risk liability actions, including use of force, vehicle …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63372
Final parking strategy set for Arcadia Flats
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… the west end of Arcadia Loop and Moore Drive. Lot 23, which is currently being used for construction activities, will … the project wraps up. "We appreciate the students who raised concerns and provided input at the initial project … and in this case, it is also a great start to something bigger—Hilltop Village," Dakin says. Stay up to date on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58162