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From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles

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… knew I would get my needs met and the benefits were pretty good," the Fremont, Indiana, native says. "Plus, I wanted to … during his enlistment and began to entertain the idea of going to college. Around the same time his six-year military … and our food system is to climate change." The multiple support systems I found at Western—in addition to having a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed

First WMU cohort gains critical computer networking certification

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--A select group of Western Michigan University students is participating … computer networking, but also show students how to use good analytical skills," Katerattanakul says. "It's not … yet are the best classes I've taken at Western, which is why I've taken four of them," says Nikolette Huang Rivera, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/113

Joey Pisano scrubs into sales: finds his passion in the medical device industry

Haworth College of Business

… no day is ever the same is so exciting to me. I want to go into medical device sales specifically, and the endless … through his courses and academics. “This semester, I got my first taste of what the sales program is really like, … WMU Haworth so enriching. The students and staff here all support one another, especially in our sales classes. We are …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/sale-business-marketingjoey-pisanomedical-device-sales

Variety of campus youth summer programs available this summer

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… registration and $202.50 to $225 per child per week or hourly rates for WMU students, staff and community that range …  Find more information at nileshistorycenter.org . MI GEAR UP College Tour June 14-19 —for students entering the 11th … sites. Qualifying students must submit an application and go through an equitable selection process. Fee: free. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22435

Winter 2023-24: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy

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… Mich.—After a bit of snowfall on Halloween, it's a good reminder to review Western Michigan University's … operations will continue as scheduled. When the University does close, regardless of the reason, the closure is … canceled. Those who have posted items to the calendar must update the posting to indicate whether the activity will go

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73247

Alumnus turned top Seattle tech CEO tackles health care arena

W Magazine

… 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

‘Their energy is very powerful’: Guest artist choreographs special performance for Western’s Winter Gala Dance Concert

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… world premiere of Tsai Hsi Hung's  "Woman" in WMU Dance's upcoming Winter Gala Dance Concert. "There's a magic between … "In October when I came, (the students) were already very good. They were already 'there,' I mean, it was very … director asks students in first-year performance classes, "Why dance?" Hung talks with students after class. "Of course …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67175

From grading to wading, student finds success shifting academic focus to follow passion

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… at WMU, he began his Bronco journey more than a decade ago planning to major in English and theatre design. A few … With G.I. Bill funds still available after finishing up his English degree and earning a second bachelor’s degree … in my research or in me as a student," he says. "That doesn't feel like it's that common. I don’t know if I would …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60045

Fifth Wednesday Journal, Humanities Center present reading at WMU

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… the Humanities at Western Michigan University are teaming up to present a reading featuring WMU professors, students … reviews into people's everyday lives. For more information, go to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37271

Celebration planned for 2024 Experience-Driven Learning Grant awardees

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University students don't wait to go out and change the world; they excel in opportunities to … they're learning into practice. The institution is ramping up the impact of experiential education with the new … with a holistic perspective," WMU President Edward Montgomery says. "These projects will amplify Western's already …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75272