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Detroit Free Press calls WMU one of state's 'green leaders'
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… WMU was named the winner in the public sector category in this year's statewide competition. The names of the paper's … during a Detroit Economic Club event. WMU was lauded for what the Free Press called "a remarkable range of green … thing I saw this year, especially among those who won, was what I call a real depth of system impact.” U.S. Sen. Carl …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7130
WMU launches new effort to advance climate commitment
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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is exploring ways to advance its commitment to reducing its … on this, everything is telling us we need to reevaluate what we're doing and what that goal is." The University is … carbon footprint in half by the year 2030. Taking such an aggressive approach, however, does not come without costs. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55956
Bolstered by impactful experiences, 94% of recent Western grads securing jobs, furthering education
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… Ascension Michigan, Duncan Aviation and many school districts across Michigan. “This report again demonstrates … Quinn Heiser , B.S.'23. "The interest that they take in what you're interested in, what you want to do with your life, what you want to do with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75483
Language department gets new name
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… their July 25 meeting means the WMU academic unit that is the home to instruction in the world's languages will get … new name. The Department of World Languages and Literatures is the new name for what was the Department of Foreign Languages. The new name …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1100
Annual Celebration of Excellence recognizes graduating students of color
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… ceremony, which was offered for the first time virtually this year, honored the accomplishment of students of color and … being, of being included, of being respected regardless of what gender they are, regardless of what race they have, regardless of what their socioeconomic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59283
From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po Hsien 'Johnny' Chen
College of Aviation
… Now with captain status for SkyWest Airlines, Chen is the poster child for any young person who declines to … due to the demanding work schedule of my parents, I was somewhat attuned to leaving my home country alone at the age of … of Indiana's South Bend campus and was introduced to what was offered by a collegiate aviation program based near …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/01/chen
Broncos find meaning, networking and career prep through Detroit’s Umoja Debate Team internship
W Magazine
… summer camp offered through Umoja Debate Team in Detroit is no ordinary kids camp. It's a unique youth empowerment … After (Umoja), I’ll be more open to interpreting what kids are saying. You have to slow down and listen to … when you’re younger, you have a harder time communicating what it is you’re trying to say. It’s my job to learn their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72532
Free flu shots available to limited number of students
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… have to pay for the vaccinations. WMU's Student Health Advisory Council has secured funding from the nationwide … support for families that have lost a child. Timing is important The U.S. Center for Disease Control recommends that everyone 6 months and older …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29003
Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program
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… Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program Submitted by Erin Flynn … if you work very effectively and have a clear plan of what's important, you can get anything done." Sun … Sun says it's worth it. "I wanted to test my potential for what I could achieve if I worked really hard. It's not easy, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546
Youth and community development student prepares juveniles for success after detention
College of Education and Human Development
… juveniles for success after detention Submitted by Chris Hybels on Donna Soko is a youth specialist intern at the … all of this movement, Soko is making sure they are doing what they're supposed to do. "I'm going to be the one to direct them on what they need to do, what they need to not do and what they …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72160