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The spirit of adventure
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… verified) on WMU alumnus Jon Good, founder of Green Door Distilling Co. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—This week's Broncos Building Businesses entrepreneurship story … would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs? Embrace the struggle! Entrepreneurship is not sitting in a coffee shop on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48055
Small business advocate: Madie Gracey’s journey to developing her local community
Haworth College of Business
… University senior Madie Gracey from Ann Arbor, Michigan, is eager to own a business of her own someday and help others along the way. Studying entrepreneurship, she is learning how to grow her community. Madie Gracey “I chose … their website and social media image. “I want to own this business because I see the bakery’s potential to be a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70832
Graduate student ready for new career in organizational change leadership
College of Education and Human Development
… career in organizational change leadership Submitted by Chris Hybels on Sarah Eggerstedt KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Where does a master's degree fit into all of this?" Sarah Eggerstedt never thought about going back to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75534
Engineering student designs her future at WMU
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… her future at WMU Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on Lily Kieliszewski KALAMAZOO, Mich.—During a visit to Western Michigan University's campus during high … to fill internship, co-op and full-time positions. “My biggest recommendation for any engineer is go to the Fall …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75588
WMU students clean up in Clean Energy Challenge, win $31,000
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… other schools." The Michigan Clean Energy Venture Challenge is a statewide competition that provides student teams … VermaBioMass team. "We put so much time and energy into this competition and, when our names were called, along with … on grid generation of electricity. Team members are Neil Hurley of Kalamazoo and Matthew Olsen of Escanaba, Mich. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/184
WMU honors two for teaching excellence
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is honoring Dr. Jon Adams , associate professor of English, and Dr. Richard Malott , professor of psychology, for … their work. The pair will be recognized as recipients of Distinguished Teaching Awards during WMU's Academic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1650
Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of color
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Loneliness from isolation, stress and anxiety over health threats and … They are a tell-tale sign of the times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the pandemic has pushed youth mental health concerns to crisis levels, yet a Western Michigan University study finds …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63368
Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations
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… care aspirations Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sierra Ward is an incoming freshman interested in pursuing a degree in … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From police officer to doctor to pharmacist, Sierra Ward's career aspirations have evolved with her … decided the best place to develop her passion into purpose is at Tate's alma mater in her hometown of Kalamazoo, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190
Counselor education professor featured on LGBT+ podcast
College of Education and Human Development
… professor featured on LGBT+ podcast Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Gary Bischof at the International Association of Marriage and … demanding due to the potential for partners to easily trigger each other's emotions. He also says it is crucial for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74964
Summer enrollment open for WMU's Campus Kids
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… feature a different theme with special-interest topics. It is open to children who have completed kindergarten, up to … up by the week or for the entire summer. Enrollment is limited, so those interested are urged to register early … $45 for registration and $202.50 per child per week or hourly rates for WMU students of $5.50 and for WMU emloyees …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38325