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Award-winning economists lined up for Sichel Series' 50th year

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… Award-winning economists lined up for Sichel Series' 50th … of MacArthur Foundation Fellowships, commonly referred to as the "genius grants." Two of the speakers won the … MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, "The Once (But No Longer) Golden Age of Human Capital." Jan. 22: Dr. Avner Greif, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10155

Ethics Center starts spring season with Ninth Amendment talk

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… the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." … Before coming to the MSU College of Law, Kalt worked at the Washington, D.C., office of Sidley and Austin in one of the … He earned his juris doctor from Yale Law School, where he was an editor on the Yale Law Journal. After law school, he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/56

WMU's Graduate College names fellows

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… Puca on KALAMAZOO—Five Western Michigan University doctoral students recently received a fellowship from the … and Creative Scholar and Graduate Teaching Effectiveness Awards for 2012-13. Fellowship recipients Clara Adams , a … microbial pathogens based on new nanostructures. Liyana A Wajira Ariyadasa , a chemistry student of Kalamazoo, is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7016

WMU grants top $1.5 million mark in January, February

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… WMU grants top $1.5 million mark in January, February Submitted by … meeting. Research grants soar Grants for research led the way, soaring past $1.3 million, while grants for public … $1,500. Notable research grants included a new, $447,616 award from the U.S. Department Of Education, Office of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22714

Accountancy student earns competitive $10,000 scholarship

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… academic year. The merit-based scholarship is intended to encourage accounting students to pursue careers in audit. Larner was selected for the scholarship based on her interest and … she uses her accountancy skills in a variety of meaningful ways, including: Serving as former vice president of chapter …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54772

Accountancy student earns competitive scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… academic year. The merit-based scholarship is intended to encourage accounting students to pursue careers in audit. Larner was selected for the scholarship based on her interest and … she uses her accountancy skills in a variety of meaningful ways, including: Serving as former vice president of chapter …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54717

Seita Scholars coaching program becomes national, international model

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… Seita Scholars KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What started as a program to help youths who have aged out of foster care go on to … but also skills that they will need in life." The model was developed from research by WMU faculty, staff and … by Zayed University. Attendees will share and hear the latest scholarly research that sheds light on best practices, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29829

Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation

Haworth College of Business

… Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation Submitted by Samantha Hooker on … the $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award for Turtle Jump Technology. In addition, Brennan Vaughn … and business marketing, received the $5,000 Wendell Christoff Award for SnapDuct. George Joshua Turtle Jump …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53252

Western student chapter receives superior merit award

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… Western student chapter receives superior merit award Submitted by Samantha Hooker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … for providing superior growth and development opportunities to its student members. The SHRM student chapter merit award program encourages the development of more effective …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64880

Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns

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… Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns Submitted by … small businesses in West Michigan can apply for funding to help them hire Western Michigan University student … and math—STEM—disciplines. "The Small Company Internship Award Program provides matching funds to help businesses with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29954