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WMU chef earns two bronze medals at culinary Olympics
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… every four years in Erfurt, Germany. "I've dreamed of doing the competition for 30 years. It's the pinnacle of … pastry chefs from around the globe. Founded in 1896, it showcases culinary expertise and innovation by national teams … spent two years practicing their skills and learning to work together in order to perfect their chosen creations for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36355
Externships, research opportunities helped nursing grad chart path to success
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… path to success Submitted by Erin Flynn on David Le will work as a graduate nurse in critical care at Bronson … began having trouble swallowing food. After much testing, doctors discovered Le suffered from a rare esophageal … says Le. "I really love research, and this project reflects how much care has evolved—and we're adding to it. And I …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75401
Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact
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… to say you want to change the world and another to go and do it. Omer Idris is just getting started. He'll graduate … early on. As a child, he was fascinated by medication and how it worked within the human body, and he was always looking for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75831
Western's Cold Case Program helps police net arrest in decades-old murder
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… Flynn on Ashley Chlebek, Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten and Carl Huber worked with Michigan State Police to help crack a … 2021. The Cold Case Program was featured on NBC's "Today Show" in April 2022. "I would call it highly successful in … they're learning in the classroom into practice. There are dozens of unsolved cases in the southwest district of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67430
Campus gets ready for United Way launch
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… Way campaigns are set to launch Tuesday, Sept. 16 . Through donations of time, money and advocacy, these efforts support … income tax and credit returns for low- to moderate-income workers through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistant … cards to all faculty, staff and retirees is underway. How to make a gift One-time donations by cash, check or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18457
WMU expands, re-envisions definition and measures for sustainability
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… is embracing a new nationwide program aimed at expanding how higher education views sustainability and transforming the way campuses collect data to document sustainability achievements. The University is a … a way that will make it easy for our campus community to network and connect with others on campus who are doing similar …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11612
WMU sales students land in the winner’s circle at the Desert Cup
Haworth College of Business
… companies, including WillScot Mobile Mini, Paycom, Paradox and Unum. For the sales role-play, students acted as … a million.” Nielsen felt proud watching the students’ hard work pay off. “The students supported one another throughout … employers,” she says. “I felt very emotional seeing how well everyone did, and I was especially gratified to see …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71400
Bronco Hockey goalie looks to net support for autism awareness
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… support for autism awareness Submitted by Erin Flynn on Brandon Bussi defends the Bronco goal during a game in Lawson … mask," he says. The helmet designed for Bussi. Bussi worked closely with Allen Schneider of Vice Design to design … it would be good to have a little bit of a voice or show how much (this cause) means to me, because it was a huge …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66854
Fast-tracking dreams into reality: Urban Teacher Residency Program a ‘blessing’ for one of cohort’s first graduates
W Magazine
… and charter schools. “My heart was in it; I wanted to do it very badly, but I didn’t have the right credentials at … to earn their teacher certification while they continue working, developing a pipeline to fill the dire need for … “One of the administrators came right up to me and said how happy she was to see my smiling face in the building …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69855
WMU and new medical school offer dual MD-MBA degree
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… efficiency and effectiveness of a physician's day-to-day work, a growing need in the medical field. "We are very … of best practices in many different areas of business." How it works Applicants for the dual-degree program must … revenue, research activity, tuition from students and endowment income. In March 2011, Western Michigan University …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13776