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WMU Libraries publishes two new open textbooks

University Libraries

… and learners everywhere. These titles were created with support from the Libraries’ Open Educational Resources (OER) Grants program , which supports the adoption and creation of OER that are free for … share their expertise well beyond WMU. It is a powerful new way that we can contribute back to our core mission of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75382

Confronting racism and creating justice take center stage at WMU with book circles, play

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… essentially beginning slavery in America. "This is significant," says Dr. Luchara Wallace , director of the … on campus to engage students, faculty and staff. Each group will involve two facilitators to help lead discussions … "It helps to contextualize the drive and counsel that Reggie gave during the time he was my teacher." "Spiral: Up & …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55591

Partnership between Western, Gun Lake Tribe promotes suicide prevention

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… Partnership between Western, Gun Lake Tribe promotes suicide prevention … events to raise awareness of suicide and the warning signs. "There's definitely a stigma to suicide, and I think … QPR training in a culturally meaningful and relevant way," Granger says. "QPR training with Tribal TTA was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66452

WMU senior engineering students solve problems facing business, industry and people

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… pertaining to innovative exterior residential lighting design, herb garden monitoring, helmet-to-helmet impact … the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the cancelation of large group events, students presented their work online instead … a Muskegon, Mich. native. "Growing up, it's (narcolepsy) always been very impactful on their lives. Lots of people …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58984

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on … University. Outside of her studies, she couldn't get away from music. She'd go to the student center and hang out … in her sister, Cal (Gill) Street , and her best friend Betty Kelley —both still in high school. Barbee-McNeal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

Bronco in the Big Apple: Marketing student sees dreams come true at New York Fashion Week

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… She can still feel the goosebumps from attending a runway show for London-based fashion house Hardware LDN. … who might wear her looks if she were a big-name designer. "All the celebrities you look up to and admire are … where students were also joined by company co-founder Elizabeth Shirley for a discussion on starting and building a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67195

New Year, New You event for students and employees

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… center memberships, fitness programs and intramural sports. Sign up for drawings and giveaways. Workout during New Year, New You 2016 Fitness classes … ends with final giveaway drawings starting at 9:30 p.m. In between at set times, there will be activities such as: A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37049

WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

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… may receive a fresh artichoke or two in one of their upcoming weekly produce offerings from the couple’s organic … become a concern for many families. Therefore, the way we’re eating is evolving. “More people are cooking and … educating themselves and altering their farming methods to better align with their values. They have taken some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822

Sales students place first at National Sales Challenge

Haworth College of Business

… for Professional Sales at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. Seniors McKenna Farrell of South Bend, … in the overall competition, Farrell and Tungate racked up the most cumulative points in two events: speed selling … the right path for them.  Farrell says, “I am proud of the way I grew more confident throughout the week. On the first …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/national-sales-challenge-farrell-tungate

WMU secures $5.3M to boost Michigan innovation and biotech growth

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https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/biosciences-research-commercialization-center-inaugural-michigan-innovation-fund