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Foundation Scholar driven to care for communities in need
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… populations. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Just seven years ago, Aunner Calderón didn't speak a word of English. On … and a world of possibility in front of him. "I grew up in an underprivileged area in Guatemala where education … says. "She has helped me understand that being a doctor doesn't make you a good human being; being human makes you a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67871
Fall honors college talks focus on global citizenship
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… Oct. 22 —"Queer Theory in Practice: What Is It and How Does It Work?," Dr. Jill Hermann-Wilmarth, teaching, … and literacy studies. Nov. 5 —"Learning With the World: Why International and Domestic Students Make Good Bedfellows," Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland, Haenicke …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18631
WMU aviation students to use leading-edge iPad technology
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… than two pounds versus a 40-pound flight bag that takes up space and can lead to back strain in the cockpit. "The … efficiently, and this vision is aligned with ForeFlight's goal of making pilots more productive before and during … and graduate students all the advantages and resources that go with being one of the top 100 public universities in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1651
Bronco Hockey goalie looks to net support for autism awareness
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… Bronco Hockey goalie looks to net support for autism awareness Submitted by Erin Flynn on … with the job of being an athlete; you have a bit of a bigger platform to speak about what you think is right," he …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66854
Alumnus turned top Seattle tech CEO tackles health care arena
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… Accolade combines virtual primary care, mental health support and expert medical opinion services with intelligent … at the first college he attended. “GMI (Kettering) wasn’t a good fit,” he admits. “I was miserable, so at 18 years old … for me to start my life over,” he says. “So, I basically begged Dr. Azim Houshyar to let me take 25 credits in one …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75128
The birth of a new career: Externship leads to labor and delivery job for nursing grad
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… Cade Hine 's college plans. But the care and holistic support he found at Western Michigan University propelled him … Methodist Hospital. "I don't think I could have seen myself going anywhere else. Realistically, this was the perfect fit … his doctor found a lump that turned out to be a rare and aggressive form of testicular cancer. Within days, he was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71474
Bronco gymnast's resilience earns nomination for national award
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… success in overcoming significant health challenges and ongoing adversities." In the end, another finalist was … inspire gymnasts—more than gymnasts, any other athletes—who go through an injury within their sport and have to come … and the care she received. THE RECOVERY Bolstered by the support of her teammates, coaches, trainers and family, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68377
Kalamazoo Promise comes full circle as Western education grad prepares for KPS career
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… Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS)—the same district she grew up in. "It is very cool that I'm able to come back to KPS as … because of the Kalamazoo Promise , a program that provides up to full tuition for all KPS graduates at any Michigan … or vocational program. "My sister also convinced me to go to Western because she's an alum," she says. "We took a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67863
Department of Energy grants WMU $5M to advance carbon capture and storage
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… Volcanics—a potential site for carbon storage—in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. (Photo courtesy Robert Mahin) Carbon … accelerate the growth of a carbon management industry. The goal is to make it equitable and environmentally responsible … in geologic carbon dioxide storage to engage and support a wide range of stakeholders in the development of …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/department-energy-awards-wmu-grant-carbon-capture-utilization-storage
WMU's family engagement office marks 10 years of success
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… staying connected; another 19 percent pointed to being supportive while letting go; and 3 percent felt the parent-child relationship change … can't be engaged in that same way," Glaser says. "That's why if you can create a vehicle for connecting with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44961