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WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth

Haworth College of Business

… founded solely by women.  Beyond access to funding, there is no shortage of challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. … the hurdles women face in growing their businesses: Market misperceptions: Women’s motives for starting a business are frequently misunderstood. Women entrepreneurs have often had their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104

Some 400 students to visit campus for Science Olympiad

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… Some 400 students to visit campus for Science Olympiad Submitted by Anonymous (not … events will take place in Wood Hall, Rood Hall, Chemistry Building, Sangren Hall, Bernhard Center and the … writing, astronomy and other topics. The Science Olympiad is a national, nonprofit organization designed to promote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22637

Podcast demystifies behavior change strategies to promote public health

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… technology and wellness. Virtual workout apps, telehealth visits and distance education are now the norm. Keeping users engaged in … trying new things out, testing the waters, and this was an opportunity for us to have a little fun with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64067

Gibbs Fellowship application deadline approaching

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… of Western Michigan University's Office for Sustainability, is accepting applications through March 30 .  Gibbs House … sustainability projects and policies while living in the historic Gibbs House on Parkview Avenue. The program runs … August 15, 2015 through July 15, 2016. The program cost is $2,000 and includes rent and utilities. About the program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22340

WMU hailed as a top producer of U.S. Fulbright Scholars

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of the nation's top producers of U.S. Fulbright … annual ranking of its flagship program, which was just published by the Chronicle of Higher Education. With six WMU … Scholars awarded grants for 2016-17, the University is tied in 10th place as a top producer among the nation's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38326

Horn and piano duo to present a jazz and classical program

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… both the classical and jazz idioms, Adam Unsworth and Willis Delony will bring a unique musical sensibility and … Michigan University’s Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Willis Delony Delony In a career spanning over three decades, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38478

Trustees opt to continue current operating budget for 90 days

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… 2016-17 general fund budget for 90 days to allow the administration to develop a balanced budget once all critical … with a 2017-18 budget on July 1 —the start of WMU's fiscal year. But two significant budget elements on the … the University's budget, developing a balanced new budget is not yet possible. Jan Van Der Kley , WMU vice president …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40856

Prof writes book on legendary health pioneer, John Harvey Kellogg

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… writes book on legendary health pioneer, John Harvey Kellogg Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wilson … arrived in mailboxes across the country. But Battle Creek history possesses another, equally rich legacy that a Western … Kellogg. He was interested in writing about the religious history of Battle Creek, which was founded as a Quaker town …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19089

Trustees approve new parcel sales in BTR Park North

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… and Research Park North . The 55-acre business park is the northward expansion of Western's original BTR Park … Avenue and Drake Road. The expansion formally opened this past fall , and the first property owner, Ascension … offer for a 5.52-acre parcel in the park. The corporation is a division of Bronson Healthcare. The other approved sale …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67547

WMU team places in top 3 in national castings competition

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… during the AFS Cast Expo and Congress in Columbus, Ohio. This follows another top three showing of this team at a regional casting competition in Wisconsin. Team … materials,” explains Derrick of the team’s process. “The biggest takeaway for me is we made a fundamental learning that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68171