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WMU researchers get $12.5 million grant for school leadership renewal

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… million grant for school leadership renewal Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Reeves Shen KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two … school leaders and improving student achievement. Working with a pool of elementary schools in 20 West Michigan … Now Network findings and the GELN Literacy Essentials. "With this grant, we will focus on turning that commitment …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43228

Stanford University economist, MacArthur Fellow to speak at WMU

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… Stanford University economist, MacArthur Fellow to speak at WMU Submitted by … of economic institutions including their interrelations with political, social and cultural factors and their impact … for Employment Research. The lectures are formatted with the general public in mind. This year's series is being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12726

Date sugar is the winning ingredient for nutrition and dietetics students

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… prize in the student poster contest is impressive, but of note is that the WMU group were all undergraduate students … students baked four loaves of pumpkin bread, each with a different variation of date sugar substitute. Loaves … The nutrition and dietetics major at WMU equips students with the foundational knowledge needed for a career in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71622

Associate professor leads effort to save local restaurants, support front-line workers in pandemic

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… Mich.—A simple social media invitation has blossomed into a nonprofit helping the heroes of the pandemic in West … are sitting at home wondering how they can be supportive without actually going outside and compromising their … started to shut down, restaurant workers had to be furloughed or laid off, and those who were furloughed had to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62261

University summit to focus on student success issues

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… summit to focus on student success issues Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Register by March 5 for the Student Success … able to network and participate in facilitated discussions with the goal of moving toward increasing student success …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45457

Trustees adopt 2020-21 budget reflecting better-than-projected shortfall, enrollment

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… increased by 585 students through its expanded partnership with Guizhou University of Finance and Economics in China. "On balance, we've been able to prevail … Clearly, the value of a Western degree is strong both within the state, across the country and around the globe," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61258

China's rise in spotlight during 2015-16 Sichel Series

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… in spotlight during 2015-16 Sichel Series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tanner KALAMAZOO—Six experts on … Sichel Lecture Series. The series kicks off on Sept. 23 with Dr. Murray Scot Tanner , former WMU professor of … Mary E. Lovely, professor of economics and the Melvin A Eggers Economics Faculty Scholar in the Maxwell School of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26945

Shirley Van Hoeven obituary

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… Shirley Van Hoeven obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Shirley Van Hoeven Dr. Shirley … for Humanity Board of Directors and played leadership roles with such off-campus organizations as Community Advocates for Persons With Developmental Disabilities, the Western Theological …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18512

Students, employees encouraged to participate in COVID-19 screening events

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… smooth. The students are ready to go. They're coming in with their screening badge, they're ready to show it. So, … who are exhibiting symptoms or have been in close contact with someone confirmed to have COVID-19. "It's awesome that … tests and to ensure ample social distancing, walk-ins will not be accepted. "This is a key part of making sure that we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60914

Water quality research and engineering firm is newest BTR Park partner

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… engineering firm is newest BTR Park partner Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A veteran-owned … Dr. Donald D. Carpenter , an award-winning civil engineer with a long background in consulting and academia. He and … a capstone engineering effort in which seniors work with industry sponsors to find solutions to real-world …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43452