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Recent graduate pursues dream to ignite students' passion for learning and discovery

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… body gets older. There’s no way of stopping it and we are all capable of exercise to some extent,” says … right? Anybody can read a book. So, how do I make you care about the information?” says Cintron-Colon. “How do I inspire you to actually study, or at least trigger your curiosity button that makes you ask questions?”  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69137

WMU medical school granted full accreditation

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… Dr. Hal B. Jenson , the founding dean of WMed, shared the news with the medical school's Board of Directors, … we make WMed an outstanding place to learn, teach, care for patients, work, and innovate." WMed began preparing … Licensing Examination. Graduates of LCME-accredited schools are eligible for residency programs accredited by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45417

WMU names economist, Washington labor expert as ninth president

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… stakeholders." During a more than 35-year academic career, Montgomery has held faculty positions at Carnegie … arts and sciences, coupled with strong programs in such areas as aviation, engineering, business, medicine and … economics from Harvard University. He began his academic career in 1981 with a position at Carnegie Mellon, where he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39331

Graduate students take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS

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… Graduate students take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … family members must take turns carrying the mantle of awareness. Frates told Matzka that it was his turn. Inspired … an organization, name it MyTurn and devote it to raising awareness about the disease, funds for his own care and funds …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40842

A future to smile about: Aviation grad on fast track to flight deck

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… to a job as a pilot for Delta through the Propel Pilot Career Path Program. Hartzell initially thought she might … students is to look at the opportunities in your future career that Western is able to provide to you. We have so … Michigan University alumnus who is now a Delta pilot, suggested visiting his alma mater. Hartzell will remain at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73692

WMU gets $3.2 million to build culture of degree completion, success

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… access and degree completion for underrepresented, underprepared or low-income students. The new grant is one of a small … to expand college access and improve student outcomes. We are confident these projects will have a positive impact on … Obama's 2020 goal, to once again have the highest share of college graduates in the world." Kalamazoo Promise …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19312

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… Competition will be displayed. Sponsored by Bronson Healthcare and Ascension Borgess Hospital. For more information, … of social justice. Students read the assigned books and prepare with their coaches and teammates for the competition. … the public to a free program to listen, reflect and share their thoughts, feelings and opinions regarding Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57191

Some 1.34M hours of service helps earn WMU coveted Carnegie recognition

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… such as poverty, racial equity, access to affordable healthcare, and the environment. “WMU has a long history of public … activity; enhance curriculum, teaching, and learning; prepare educated, engaged citizens; strengthen democratic values … engagement practices with public and private entities are longstanding, widespread, and diverse, as its  Community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57766

Top seniors to be honored as 2014 Presidential Scholars

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… Student Association. After each of this year's scholars are recognized and awarded certificates, a dessert buffet … babies with their breathing and can be used easily in rural areas and a biology major who has jump started her planned career in research by working with two faculty mentors from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14262

Battery research project will support company's clean energy plan

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… the planet and Michigan's prosperity," Sparks said. "We are excited to launch this project and see how it will … over that time period, yet reduced its energy use per square foot by 26 percent. Part of the reason for that has been … to use the solar facility to educate WMU students, expose area K-12 students to solar energy, and train emergency …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49068