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WMU business professors see signs of economic recovery amid pandemic

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… that account for over a third of our economy are now struggling with COVID. What happens if there's a second wave? … if possible, eliminating the novel coronavirus. "Really without the social distancing, wearing our masks and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60747

Generating Buzz: Regulating genetically modified mosquitoes

W Magazine

… stops female mosquitoes from being able to bite or lay eggs. The gene is linked with another genetic element—“gene … there are examples of genetically modified mosquitoes without gene drive that are being used in their government’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/57059

Pedestrian mall will increase green space, change traffic patterns

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… of space to work with, particularly on West Campus. Even without the pedestrian mall project, it's physically …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/183

WMU student recruiting and orientation captivating from afar

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… and admitted students can gain a sense of belonging without having to leave home.  The “feels,” so to speak—that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59384

Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact

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… "I don't think I could have accomplished everything I have without this scholarship," Idris says. "I also had weekly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75831

Sisters of the Skies: WMU aviation alumni help dreams take flight for young women of color

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… firsthand the impact support can have. As a student at WMU, without a car, she had a flight instructor who would offer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62257

Moving beyond 'thinking outside the box' to see the world

Haworth College of Business

… Penner “ESG accounting has the potential to be one of the biggest changes to the accounting and auditing field since … both worlds—being able to experience a country and culture without being completely on their own.” Chen believes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73202

Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers

W Magazine

… Taboo Topics in 2015 and currently serves as the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Racial Equity Program officer.  Outsiders, … upon persuasion; one can comprehend a particular stance without agreeing with it, he says. Pulley, who … really hard,” Hernandez explains. Listening to her friend without judging or demanding action from her, as some family …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619

WMU men's rugby club eyes national championship

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… and passion with the players," Allen says. "Quite honestly, without his help, we would not be where we are." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53484

'Life-changing' gift: Western student receives hearing aids thanks to collaborative effort

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… helps fit Kibadi's new hearing aids. Growing up, Kibadi struggled to hear teachers and was often accused of not paying … music. "I’m able to hear and make the correct sound without a tuner and they increased my ability of playing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65924