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Fulbright specialist envisions more conflict as Arctic ice melts

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… Fulbright specialist envisions more conflict as Arctic ice melts Submitted by … workshop that developed realistic scenarios for what future Arctic conflicts might look like. The event, … industry and government. Among the questions debated were: What would border security look like for Arctic nations? How …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47942

Three accountancy students receive $15,000 scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… excellence and hard work. The merit-based scholarship is intended to encourage accounting students to pursue … college student, I initially thought I would struggle; however, the accounting curriculum and professors … all of it: Dr. Carrie Burke. She helped me understand what WMU Haworth can provide—from career fairs, to resume …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/pcaob-scholarship

WIDR staff brings home two national awards for Best Radio Drama and Best Faculty Advisor

Student Affairs

… national awards for Best Radio Drama and Best Faculty Advisor Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on (L-R) (Front) Ryan … Dillon's approach "allows us to grow and shape WIDR into what we want, and what we think it should be."   The nomination came as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75005

Fueled by her own trauma, doctoral student fights to break cycle of sexual violence

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… when she had a life-changing conversation. "I asked around what I could do from a mental health point of view. And this teacher—very nonchalant—said, 'There is a 9-year-old girl … was just about seeing the humans in front of me and doing what I can for them. And that's where it began and how it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65358

Child and family development student puts learning into practice to help create a thriving community for youth

College of Education and Human Development

… help create a thriving community for youth Submitted by Chris Hybels on Carly Smith talks about her internship and work … for the circle of control activity.  Classroom example of what can be placed inside the circle of control. Robert Lee … “The circle of control is important for youth to understand what things are inside of their control and outside of their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71158

Engineering student's internship builds future while leaving permanent mark on Western campus

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… on Zach Turner stands outside the new student center, which is slated to open in fall 2022. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … his supervisor at the student center construction site. "Whatever anyone needs that day, I basically go and help do … come back in the future and see the building and remember what it was like going up—that will be cool." The valuable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66057

Exercise science students polish interview skills with YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… Exercise science students polish interview skills with YMCA of … and they knew their drive and their passion towards what they wanted to do as a career," says  Erik   Anderson , … at a non-profit organization, like the YMCA. "I think what we are learning in this class will be helpful for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73586

Pathway Tutoring program connects teacher candidates to community youth

College of Education and Human Development

… teacher candidates to community youth Submitted by Chris Hybels on The Pathway Tutoring program has provided … exercise, like playing a game or finding out what motivates a student to learn,” says LaLonde. “So, the … the Read by Grade 3 Law to identify learners who are struggling with reading and writing to provide them support. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71518

WMU engineering student's prototype design unveiled at Frankfurt Auto Show

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… Show Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Knepley with his prototype KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University … a prototype of a wheel he designed for the world's biggest automotive stage. Conner Knepley , a junior from … Knepley says. "The purpose of bringing it there was to see what kind of interest there was. Since there was such good …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28063

Business college one of the 'Best 296 Business Schools'

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Business college is a top destination for MBA students. KALAMAZOO—Western … Michigan University's Haworth College of Business is an outstanding business school, according to the … and co-curricular programs for graduate students is what draws bright, creative, high-quality students to our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2939