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Groundbreaking research could provide key to kicking smoking habit for good

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… go cold turkey all the time. The problem is that there are withdrawal symptoms," says Dr. Ricky Stull , assistant … amounts in order to see all these beneficial effects; you could never translate it to people." The NicA2 enzyme … Stull says. "If we could come up with a new treatment that can help people get over their nicotine addiction or tobacco …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62413

Gold Company to 'swing better' in upcoming performances

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Gold Company is back and ready to swing with standards, rock and roll and current hits with "Gold Company: Anything You Can Swing, We Can Swing Better!" Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30199

Updated WMU apps for Android and iPhone released

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… for iPhone, iPod Touch and other Apple mobile devices. You can access the iTunes store and App Store through your … Technology and University Relations, in cooperation with the Department of Computer Science and with support …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/161

Moving into the next phase for voice-activated technology accessibility

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

… use. The consequences of not being able to access voice AI can range from being annoying to life-threatening. What if, for example, you're in a car accident and can't reach your phone?" With voice AI technology expected to quintuple by 2030, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74666

WMU engineering student excels in the classroom, on the rugby field

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… men's rugby team. The club just won the Mid-American Conference Sevens Championship and has its eye on the … "Most of our team is from the Chicago area, so I played with or against pretty much all of my teammates in high … It's a big school, but not too big, and it just feels like you have a better opportunity to succeed and thrive in this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53485

WMU grad student wins coveted NEA creative writing fellowship

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… She was told she had been approved, but that Hurricane Sandy had caused a delay in notifying the winners. "The … creative writing fellowships since 1967, providing writers with the time and freedom to pursue their craft. More than … and recreate the experience of living life. "Writing gives you the privilege of living twice."     Contact: Mark …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3834

Engineering students lead cutting-edge automation research at WMU

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… aimed at improving transportation options for people with disabilities. WMU is collaborating with a number of … partners across Michigan keeps both students busy. "You just have to focus on one thing at a time and try not to … levels in the process,” says Gilchrist. “These experiences can not only help to shape and define a student’s career, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56105

WMU students help show go on, virtually, at the Playhouse at White Lake

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… virtually. "We were really trying to focus on how we can still do what we want to do while keeping people safe," … the Playhouse decided to replace its planned summer lineup with a slate of virtual performances available via … the level of preparedness we actually have. Sometimes you don't realize it until you put it into action." The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60339

Music grad found voice at Western

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… by Erin Flynn on Marcell Pierre Whitfield celebrates with family after commencement on Saturday, June 24. … talent agency. While he grew up singing and performing with youth theater and in his high school orchestra, Whitfield … education aspect (that Western offers), there's nowhere I can go." Whitfield says he was empowered to succeed at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72011

High-energy fundraiser planned for campus United Way campaign

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… , for Western Michigan University's United Way campaign. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to build a … Phi Epsilon Kappa, the professional fraternity for students with majors within the Health, Physical Education and … on making a gift , contact @email . Contributions can be made as one-time donations by cash, check or credit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2602