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Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast

College of Education and Human Development

… Grow Your Own on education podcast Submitted by Chris Hybels on Drs. Julian Vasquez Heilig and Laura Dinehart. … we had this discussion last spring, the interim dean said 'Can we manage this?' And what we said was, by any means … the 17 year old who's graduated from high school and comes into college living in the dorms. But we're talking about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75250

Digital media strategy addressed in next Keystone Series talk

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… president of MLive Media Group will share insights into digital media strategies later this month when he … Hall. The event, which is free and open to the public, begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Kayla Hunt at (269) 387-6059 or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6277

Insomnia prevention device takes first place at annual Pitch Competition

Haworth College of Business

… and Showcase held March 24 . From left to right are members of the Just Right Temp team: Sarah Jozwiak, Morgan … from across campus participate in Pitch to compete for cash prizes and take advantage of an important networking … am so proud of myself and my teammates for this win. I can't wait to see what comes next for our company." Now in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39431

Top seniors honored as 2012 Presidential Scholars

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… on campus in the Fetzer Center. Each year, faculty members from across the University select the most outstanding … The designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow on its undergraduates . Selection is based on the … Angie M. Paula Sanchez of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. English-- Christopher J. Hart of Lamoni, Iowa. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/278

Dismantling expectations: Nicole Miller’s future in advertising

Haworth College of Business

… have the skills to set herself apart.  “I chose my majors because I knew I wanted to be creative, work diligently with a team and be able to take an idea and turn it into a reality. I also knew I had leadership skills through … to nurture those skills and grow them into something that can be applied in the real world.” Advertising has given …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69895

Grad student looks to fill critical gap in orientation and mobility specialists in South Africa

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… in South Africa Submitted by Erin Flynn on Tracey Joubert plans to bring the skills she learns in Western's … goes unaddressed. Another survey estimates 97% of South Africans who are blind or visually impaired are unemployed. "In … implement full programs with children and get out into more schools and create awareness of this need as well …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65565

Uncharted Waters: Campus community navigates unprecedented shift to distance learning

W Magazine

… above was galvanized as the COVID-19 crisis swept the globe and campuses cleared out to mitigate the spread. From … commitment to giving us the best possible education they can,” says Jolin Cramer, who completed her bachelor's degree … new tools, as well," he says. "Our staff worked long hours, into the night and throughout the weekend, to make sure that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59590

Brandon Owen has found where he belongs

Haworth College of Business

… Brandon Owen has found where he belongs Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— For … met with Danielle Field , director of SPuRS, to dive deeper into the elements of his success.  “Being aware of my … MBA. Later, he hopes to attend a doctoral program where he can continue researching his passions in supply chain …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75420

Engineering alumnus produces ethically sourced chocolate

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… , recently moved back to Kalamazoo, and welcomed a baby into the family in 2021.  Chocolate Thunder is now available … chocolate.  Tierney’s entrepreneurial foray into chocolate began when he was off work for three months in 2020 due to … grow locally and eventually get into a rental kitchen so I can sell more online.”  Tierney hopes to scale the business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67926

WMU researcher making groundbreaking gains in filtration of toxic chemicals

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… The equipment Atilhan and his student researchers created can measure how much gas polymers and other substances are … change is fueled by carbon and other harmful chemicals being released into the atmosphere. A Western Michigan University professor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72846