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Caring cases: Luggage for Love seeking donations for foster children

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… From the child’s perspective, removal from their home can happen suddenly. When officials do so for abuse and … used tissues or soggy leaves, such bags are hastily filled with precious and necessary possessions like pajamas, school … child forced to use trash bags to carry their belongings. “You kind of feel like you’re nothing, bouncing from one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58665

Evaluation Café announces fall 2025 speaker lineup: Learn, connect, and get inspired

The Evaluation Center

… October 22: Mary Gayen, Alana Bartley, and Julio Cano Villalobos, Corewell Health, "The evaluation journey: … their calendars, register, and join the series to connect with colleagues and gain new insights into evaluation practice and scholarship. You can learn more about Evaluation Cafe and register for …

https://wmich.edu/evaluation/news/2025/09/cafe24

WMU-related travel to China prohibited

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… of our community, which is always the first priority. With that goal in mind, all WMU travel to China is … and the State Department’s Travel Advisories website . What you need to know about coronavirus: Novel coronavirus … patients and other close contacts. For the general American public, who are unlikely to be exposed to this virus, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57804

Returning to Congo, fashion student seams learning with experience

College of Education and Human Development

… Returning to Congo, fashion student seams learning with experience Submitted by Chris Hybels on Anaia Kassenda … the customer. "They're very extravagant; they're not what you will wear on a daily basis," says Kassenda.  Beyond … thing we learned in the fashion program is that classes get you through knowing what you're doing, but the internship …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/10/fashion-student-internship-experience-congo

Getting career-ready during a pandemic

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… Submitted by Stacey Anderson on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How do you prepare for your career when in-person contact is no … that many students are learning to answer creatively with assistance from the staff at the Zhang Career Center. … normal,” says first-year business student Jacob Myers . “I can’t thank the Zhang Career Center team enough for making …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58851

WMU Athletics kicks off official NIL partnership with Broncos Will Reign Collective

W Magazine

… WMU Athletics kicks off official NIL partnership with Broncos Will Reign Collective Submitted by Erin Flynn … season, I was presented with transfer options and significant NIL opportunities, but thanks to the support from the … it’s a practical experience in business that I don’t think you can get elsewhere.” Supporting the next generation of …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/wmu-athletics-nil-partnership-broncos-will-reign-collective

WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year

College of Education and Human Development

… Development. “Her accomplishments exemplify how education can transform not only individual lives but entire … foundation she credits for shaping her approach to leading with both courage and compassion. She will be recognized …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/kimberly-carter-michigan-superintendent-state-award-winner-battle-creek

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

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… Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on … by DeCamp. "His expertise in the field has made a significant impact on my (honors) thesis, and I can imagine it … to many that states, 'Students don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.' Well, that sums …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

Accountancy professor finds formula for connecting with students

Haworth College of Business

… Accountancy professor finds formula for connecting with students Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, … of her classroom. Senior David Jones recalls, “I was struggling with a financial analysis paper for another class and … open and relating concepts to everyday things we like and can understand, accounting was manageable. For example, when …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/accounting-connections-brittani-shantel-jackson

Summer camp inspires youth to dream big, envision college life

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… Summer camp inspires youth to dream big, envision college life Submitted by Erin … those from historically marginalized backgrounds, can explore the exciting worlds of mathematics, technology … Walker Institute. "By blending real-world applications with foundational learning, we aim to foster a deeper …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/wire-math-science-summer-camp-lewis-walker-institute-2025