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Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage

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… Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage … coaching and feedback in their cohorts as they apply what they’re learning in the classroom to their coursework. … can be harmful to children if the teachers don't understand what certain behaviors mean, how certain families …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810

WMU professor’s research shows social connection leads to success in health goals

Haworth College of Business

… countless messages promoting weight loss plans, exercise programs and more. Despite the prevalence of … find ourselves falling short or giving up altogether. But what if you could harness the power of social media … completed by Song and Xu uncovered important data about what factors contribute to or impede users’ success when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74530

Geography alumnus successfully navigates detours on road to career

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… the results here . YPSILANTI, Mich.— Ryan Taylor's career isn't exactly as he'd mapped it out before college. … mentioned things like technology and science, and he said, 'What about geography?'" says Taylor, who admittedly didn't … and private defense companies. The technology is similar to what he used in a funded research project he was involved in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58014

Latino Student Alliance to kick off 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month at Western

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… Latino Student Alliance to kick off 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on … a culture," says Jackie Chavarria , LSA secretary. "What I hope the Western community takes away from Hispanic … That's just the start; look more into our work ethic, what we believe in, what we do around the community," adds …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69230

Honors College redesigned, expanded and upgraded for students

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… has undergone a $1.7 million expansion and renovation. This yearlong project added 4,000 square feet to what had been an 8,400-square-foot building. The facility … has a tiled screen with Skype capabilities that supports distant-learning sessions. The redesigned building also has a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1843

Honors College redesigned, expanded and upgraded for students

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… has undergone a $1.7 million expansion and renovation. This yearlong project added 4,000 square feet to what had been an 8,400-square-foot building. The facility … has a tiled screen with Skype capabilities that supports distant-learning sessions. The redesigned building also has a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1854

Wellness coach, nurse to speak at Keystone Series breakfast event

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… on Ratliff KALAMAZOO—The founder of The Wellness RN will discuss how to eat healthy while maintaining an on-the-go … at Western Michigan University. Heather Ratliff , a registered nurse and wellness coach, will speak at 8 a.m. … with weight management, lifestyle change and nutrition is what made her want to start The Wellness RN. Unlike …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10410

Third-annual AMP Lab Open House event welcomes STEAM-curious kids

WMU-Grand Rapids

… 4 Kidz during the 2023 AMP Lab Open House. Families explore what's inside the AMP Lab on a tour of the space. Kids have … building and constructing with Tinker Toys. Kids watch an EggBot translate their design onto a ping-pong ball. Kids … a fidget spinner cut by a CNC machine. The AMP Lab @ WMU is located in downtown Grand Rapids. GRAND RAPIDS, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75134

Former PepsiCo CEO, industry leaders to speak at Food Marketing Conference

Haworth College of Business

… The event, presented in on-demand and in-person formats this year, will take place on Tuesday, March 22, and … as one of the world’s most admired CEOs, Nooyi redefined what it means to be an exceptional leader. The first woman … who will detail “E-Commerce Outlook: After the Surge, What’s Next?” Presenting on the retail landscape overall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66713

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

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… Confronting racism and creating justice take center stage at WMU with book … at WMU. "How are we as an institution thinking about what that means for us and who we are? Those are the kind of … "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