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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
Accreditation assessment team invites public comment
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… from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission will arrive on Thursday, Dec. 21 , to examine all … Safety meets the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission's 'best practice' standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve accreditation, a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73789
Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality
W Magazine
… into reality Submitted by Erin Flynn on “The day-to-day is very fun and engaging. But when you take a step back, you remember what you’re working on is going up into space, and it’s very humbling," says Greg … would be blown right now. The two-time Western alumnus is a senior spacecraft mechanical engineer at Rocket Lab, a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822
Online repository provides publishing option for campus community
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… Online repository provides publishing option for campus community Submitted by Anonymous … Getting their research and scholarly and creative work published is just a few mouse clicks away through ScholarWorks at WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/261