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A vision to help individuals with autism thrive

W Magazine

… The Autism Wellness Center of Southwest Michigan accepted up to 20 registrants when it opened in September. Her goal … skills give you a distinct advantage in virtually every way,” says Beal. Although the mission of the Autism Wellness … advocacy and acceptance. “Is exercise a science-based way to reduce unwanted symptoms like anxiety and insomnia? …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62177

WMU students moved to retirement home as part of intergenerational study

News

… to be good neighbors,” explains Nancy Hock , one of two occupational therapy faculty members leading the study set at … gained insights they might not have gotten easily any other way, insights proving to be beneficial for their personal … spend at least 30 hours a month with their neighbors. So, between going to class and other aspects of their personal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46636

Student leader by day, business mogul by night

W Magazine

… the Eunique Kisses products include containers that light up. Richardson is pursuing a degree in criminal justice. … and handling sales. Now that fall semester is underway, she'll continue growing Eunique Kisses from her … attending Western,” says Richardson, who aspires to use her sign language minor and become an interpreter after …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62024

AI research at WMU: Advancing technology and education

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… of something as powerful as omnipresent AI would be right up there among all big challenges.”  – Dr. Alvis Fong … for “smart” machines to eventually take mundane tasks away from human operators in industry and elsewhere. But they … means knowing when other approaches are more appropriate—better, cheaper, simpler, realizable, more explainable. …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/ai-research-wmu-advancing-technology-education

New app offers self-guided tour experience to prospective WMU students

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… for Apple and Android devices—gives families an innovative way to experience campus on their own terms. "Providing a … for campus visit. "There are a lot of new things we've designed and we have been a leader in providing those … and interest, Western's seen an influx of applications—up 8%. The Early Action deadline for first-year, domestic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62451

Shelley S. Grant obituary

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… S. Grant Shelley S. Grant, a former manager of building support services in the Department of Facilities Management … to the University. During her WMU career, she worked her way up the facilities management ranks. By 2002-03, she had been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26321

WMU faculty head to South Africa, Thailand this summer on Fulbright Specialist Awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… summer on Fulbright Specialist Awards Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO – Two Western Michigan University … Voices Vocal Jazz Camp this summer. Others are exploring ways to collaborate with him in Kalamazoo. “I remain in … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/06/fulbright-specialist-summer-2025

Pandemic pushes dancers to explore new territory in virtual Winter Gala

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… perform at the annual Winter Gala Dance Concert . Teaming up with interactive media specialist Kevin Abbott , who runs … University's Virtual Reality (VR) Lab , Paschich imagined a way for dancers to be transported into a digital world. John … marketing. "It was really cool to see." "Recode" alternates between video of the dancers performing and digital …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63239

WMU sales students take third at national sales competition

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… finished as one of the top 24 students. Kirk moved all the way to the final four before finishing second. The students … other top university sales programs and see how we stack up," Eckert says. "Once again this year, we were able to … have represented what selling the WMU way is all about any better," Eckert says. "They were adaptive, relationship …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23291

Engineering grad manufacturing a successful career

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… loves to work with his hands; it's in his blood. Growing up around his family's farm in Sandusky, Michigan, which … huge here in Michigan. Finding enjoyment in what I do has always been my main motivation. I could end up in any … engineering before switching his major to engineering design. Two years into the program, he adjusted his plan again …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73693