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Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons

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… are laughing or gasping during the show. With the help of a Western Michigan University graduate student, a new … a dual master's degree in WMU's renowned Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies , will perform live … student Abby Tongue takes notes during a dress rehearsal of "Madagascar—A Musical Adventure JR." at the Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52232

Engineering students’ project designed to improve clinic’s efficiency wins national acclaim

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… to improve efficiency amid the pandemic could win a team of Western Michigan University industrial and … and Sam Olmstead have reached the top 10 in the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers’ 2019-2020 Outstanding … and Entrepreneurial Engineering Program is extremely proud of the work Sam, Sean and Paul completed,” says Dana Hammond …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61515

Mental health and wellness a priority at WMU

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… Mich.—Stress. Anxiety. Depression. A growing number of college students nationwide are seeking mental health … are developing new ways to help. "Mental health is a part of wellness that we often neglect or don't think about as much as we do physical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54667

WMU trustees approve naming BTR road for the late Robert Jones

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… its Jan. 24 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees unanimously approved naming a new roadway in phase two of the Business Technology and Research Park in honor of the late community leader Robert B. Jones . Robert Jones …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44980

Business accelerator launched to help student entrepreneurs

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… and models, provide mentorship from faculty and members of the business community, and help them build a network of contacts to support their burgeoning businesses. The … and Research Park and operated by the Haworth College of Business Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8806

Former facilities chief Williams dies at 97

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Robert "Herb" Williams of Kalamazoo died Jan. 16 in Battle Creek. He was 97. … University for 34 years, retiring in 1980 as director of the WMU physical plant. During his career at WMU, he was involved in dramatic growth of the University's footprint, including the development of

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29747

WMU teams identify potential for seven-figure Detroit city savings

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… savings for the city. Since early May, two volunteer teams of students, alumni and a faculty advisor have been working with city officials to identify operational efficiencies in two … and parts warehouse facility for buses that are part of the Detroit Department Of Transportation. Charged with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17539

National organization recognizes WMU advertising and promotion students

Haworth College of Business

… to participate in the prestigious program. Abrahan Garcia , of Holland, and Alex Gutierrez-Spencer , of Monroe, are two of only 50 recipients of the annual award for the nation's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45004

New rankings put WMU supply chain program at No. 2 in nation

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… program at No. 2 in nation Submitted by Stacey Anderson on Software Advice ranked schools according to program … in the nation for its emphasis on teaching technology, software and quantitative tools in its undergraduate program. The new ranking is by Software Advice , a company that does detailed research on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21637

Countywide Earth Day celebration set for April 20

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… , at Bronson Park. This year's theme is "101,000 Acts of Green." Dr. Allen Webb , Western Michigan University professor of English and chair of the Kalamazoo Earth Day Committee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52948