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Student pursues public service with prestigious award
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… in 2017 and didn't hear back until April 2018, two weeks before I was supposed to graduate," recalls Wiley. "So I … studies, but she did not have any background in Portuguese before receiving the Boren award. She did some basic … coast of Brazil, Wiley has been able to see the impacts of aggressive development firsthand during her travels across …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53032
U.S. Treasurer to visit for Sanford Center grand opening
Haworth College of Business
… Treasurer Jovita Carranza , allows campus and community members to tour the facility and learn more about its goals to … the center, which will serve students and community members in a variety of ways. One of those ways is through … advice and resources to fellow students and community members, under the supervision of experienced financial …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50872
Global water supply crisis informs research of WMU professor named American Association of Geographers Fellow
School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability
… to cause large economic losses.” At a rigorous pace, He has been working to address these issues, research the roots of … in affected areas. In honor of his achievements, He has been named a 2022 Fellow of the American Association of … by his experiences in the field, where he found people struggling to find clean water in both regions of China and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66997
High school students can explore manufacturing and design careers through new WMU, GRPS partnership
Merze Tate College
… careers through new WMU, GRPS partnership Submitted by Beth Pappalardo on Grand Rapids Public Schools students … and cardboard to create a device that would protect an egg from a fall. Students developed innovative designs in … perceptions of science careers first hand,” says Kimmy Beuchler , d irector of E arly C ollege P rograms in Merze …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69313
Love on the ice: A Lawson romance comes full circle
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… Western's synchronized skating team. While hockey may have been his first love, Lawson is also where Wheelright met the … Doug was super cute when I saw him at the rink! I remember telling some of my teammates that I really wanted to … at one of the hockey games that I was working," remembers Doug. "I finally got the courage to ask her for her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63180
Endowed med school scholarship honoring Dunn will benefit WMU alums
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… Endowed med school scholarship honoring Dunn will benefit WMU alums Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … by Western Michigan University President John M. Dunn has been honored by members of the Kalamazoo community with a $2.2 million endowed …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40050
Terrell named National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete
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… Michigan University quarterback Zach Terrell has been named a 2016 National Football Foundation Scholar … scholarship as part of the NFF Scholar-Athlete Class. Described by head coach P.J. Fleck as "the best young man I've ever been around," Terrell graduated cum …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36082
WMU researcher finds little connection between violence, video games
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… WMU researcher finds little connection between violence, video games Submitted by Anonymous (not … over the past several years show very little connection between the two. Dr. Whitney DeCamp , WMU associate … "The parenting measures in my study were some of the bigger predictors," DeCamp says. "The parental attachment …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36296
Fall virtual career fairs to connect WMU students to job seekers
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… seekers Submitted by Deanne Puca on Virtual interviews are becoming the norm for many students looking to secure their … in a safe and significant manner with virtual jobs fairs beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 , and scheduled through Monday, … and translation tools, which allows the greatest number of students and employer representatives to interact …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/60794
WMU’s Center for Integrated Supply Management expands services
Haworth College of Business
… services Submitted by Stacey Anderson on Ken Jones will be leading the Bronco Source efforts. KALAMAZOO, … solutions and integrated supply management faculty member. "Through its use of cutting-edge supply chain … solutions to small and mid-sized businesses in Michigan and beyond. “We’re excited about this innovative industry …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30206