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OT, social work faculty earn $1.8 million behavioral health grant

News

… and training will support a Western Michigan University project that aims to increase the number of thoroughly … Interprofessional Peer Education and Evidence for Recovery project, IPEER, a joint initiative of the Department of … Barry, Berrien, Branch, Cass, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Ottawa, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties. Harrison says the new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45083

Unbridled success: Broncos take horse-racing world by storm

W Magazine

… in 2019 after visiting a car auction where a company was selling shares in cars. He thought about how he could … a lifelong equestrian and fellow business Bronco, and it was off to the races. After two years in stealth mode, quite … "I'll never forget, (O'Reilly) brought me into a consulting project—myself and a couple of students who were in graduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71843

2023 Arbor Day celebration honors Western's commitment to Tree Campus designation

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… consistently recognized as a Tree Campus since the program was launched in 2008. The Arbor Day Foundation recognized … Day observance and sponsoring student service-learning projects. Western was among the inaugural recipients of the … itself in continually upholding the standards to remain a green campus committed to environmental stewardship. It's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71542

Anthropologist's research expertise showcased in 'Nova' documentary

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… cliff sides looking for clues to how people found their way into an area called "The Roof of the World" and adapted … disease, to signs of trauma and recovery," Eng says. "The ways in which people are buried also offer clues about … Upper Mustang region of Nepal as a member of the ongoing project featured in the PBS documentary. She joined the team …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37588

Students uplift community stories through film

College of Arts and Sciences

… of a WMU experience-driven learning grant along with Wendy Swalla , senior instructional designer, and Shawn Tenney , … I thought, 'What do students get out of it?' It was always very University-centered,” says Mukhongo, an … Each film will be five to seven minutes long, and the project is inspired by filmmaker Sky Bergman’s documentary “ …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/10/arts-sciencesnews202410mukhongocomm3550

Engineering team finds success at regional castings competition

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… success at regional castings competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Engineering students Levi Koebbe (left) and Rehan … second place  and the Judge’s Most Innovative Process award at the student casting competition  2022 American … throughout the entire process.” The team's castings project was to create a clamp set for docks. “My parents …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67265

New state funding will help WMU's aviation programs soar

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… (not verified) on Construction design and planning for the project will begin immediately. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … space will allow the college to grow enrollment in a way that will meet predicted job demand for aircraft pilots … their leadership in keeping the capital outlay moving forward. "This was an effort by the whole delegation," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32902

Over 50 camps offered this summer at WMU for youth

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… include a chess camp. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registration is underway for Western Michigan University camps for young people … at wmich.edu/gearup/summer-programs . Third Coast Writing Project Camp for Young Writers June 20-July 1 —for ages 8 to … and include two real-world projects. Classes are in WMU’s Greenleaf Trust Trading Room, Haworth College of Business, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31021

Global Engagement Scholarship opens up study abroad options

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… abroad. Upon returning to WMU, submit a global engagement project to the Study Abroad office. About the scholarship … abroad, which is often only the cost of a plane ticket. It was established in 2014 by the Haenicke Institute for Global … Students may apply for both financial-need and merit-based awards. The project that recipients are required to complete …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/20009

WMU Campus History Map update released

University Libraries

… shows how Western’s landscape has changed since the map was initially released in 2020 . Our campus continues to … Valley Apartments and Knollwood Elementary School. The project includes a mix of contemporary views and historical …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/10/campus-history-map-update