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WMU’s ROTC cadets excel in state, region and nation during capstone training exercises
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… region and nation during capstone training exercises Submitted by Deanne Puca on Cadet Cyle Dyer negotiates a balance beam during the obstacle course. (Photo courtesy of Ashley … camp at Fort Knox, Kentucky, where thousands of cadets become one step closer to commissioning. Each year, more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72848
WMU professors developing prototype to give doctors extra level of protection against COVID-19
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… give doctors extra level of protection against COVID-19 Submitted by Erin Flynn on D. Lai Hsien-yung demonstrates how his aerosol box is used. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The number of confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Michigan … supply not just locally, but globally. A team of faculty members in Western Michigan University's Gwen Frostic School of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58767
Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU
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… Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Tawakkol … from across the Great Lakes have met in clubs and classrooms, exploring issues of violence and prejudice and studying …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58403
$1.5M in grants strengthen WMU's vision rehab and mobility programs
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… strengthen WMU's vision rehab and mobility programs Submitted by Joel Krauss on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two major federal … with state vocational rehabilitation agencies, WMU has been the nation’s largest preparer of vision rehabilitation … to strengthen recruiting efforts and increase the number of highly qualified vision rehabilitation therapists and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55979
Michigan has minerals America needs
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… Michigan has minerals America needs Submitted by Anonymous … are located in Michigan, although more research needs to be done to better characterize their locations, quantity and quality. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/54012
Celebration of freedom, 'Black joy' planned for Western community to commemorate Juneteenth
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… planned for Western community to commemorate Juneteenth Submitted by Erin Flynn on Black Graduate Student Association executive board members Devin Wills, center, and Dwight Bennett learn West African dances. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68335
Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney
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… learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU Lee Honors College students at … Mich.—The Disney name evokes nostalgia for many who remember their first visit to the Magic Kingdom, treasured … University students this summer had the opportunity to look behind the curtain at the process and journey of creator …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54752
Modeling justice and equity featured on the design summer camp drawing board
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… equity featured on the design summer camp drawing board Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sitting at the same … me,” says Babineaux, of Byce & Associates. “That has always been my passion and it is still my goal. My mission with … at local firms, including in leadership roles, can be addressed by supporting young people of color in their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72541
Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields
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… gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields Submitted by Erin Flynn on A team at Western is partnering with … left, and Dr. Kristina Lemmer stand with a vacuum chamber in Lemmer's lab. The device is used to simulate … women of color, in STEM. Work on the three-year grant began in early 2020 . Western's team created a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503
NYT gives first study abroad innovation award to WMU faculty
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… gives first study abroad innovation award to WMU faculty Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Palmer and Harrison … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Western Michigan University faculty members have earned the inaugural New York Times inEducation … of how The New York Times news, content and archives can be used to enhance education-abroad learning before, during …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50449