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Work by WMU may reduce US dependency on China for critical minerals

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Work by WMU may reduce US dependency on China for critical … already been doing just that. In May , the University began working on a grant its state geological survey received to … So from a student training standpoint, this is really valuable practical experience and one that lets them make an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53988

Impacts of COVID-19 and social isolation on mental health explored in WMU study

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… Impacts of COVID-19 and social isolation on mental health explored in WMU study … Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Humans are social beings. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic caused an … and abrupt interruption of physical and traditional social interaction for many people around the globe. New …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61977

Students put their education to work tackling industry projects for WMU’s Senior Engineering Design Conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Students put their education to work tackling industry projects for WMU’s Senior Engineering … Michigan University seniors are putting their knowledge to work tackling future needs of industry. Student teams will … students Steve Berg , Vidya Das and Gavin Hankins worked with their industry sponsor, Chad VanderRoest, senior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73581

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials

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… and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials … College and The Kalamazoo Promise’s efforts to help more working-age adults obtain the postsecondary degrees that … the program will increase the pool of qualified workers in high-demand fields, directly supporting the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/wmu-kalamazoo-valley-kalamazoo-promise-recieve-innovation-investment-award-grant

Fighting fast fashion on the fast track to a career

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… track to a career Submitted by Erin Flynn on Julia Adams, a social and digital marketing intern at sustainable fashion … entrepreneurship alumna Siera Gunnett , B.B.A.’23 .   “Working at a company that is so purpose-driven has … with more environmentally responsible practices. As a social and digital marketing intern at Plannett Gunnett, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/broncos-lead-internship-julia-adams-social-media-sustainability-fashion

Spring career fairs to bring top employers to WMU

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… post jobs), or navigating job search resources can work with well-trained student career ambassadors by … camps, government agencies, and criminal justice and social service organizations that are recruiting candidates … positions in sales, marketing and food marketing.   WMU Social Work Job Fair 2026 Set for Tuesday, March 24 , from 5 …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/2026-spring-career-fairs-begin

Broncos Lead interns grow job skills by helping kids grow in their love of nature

W Magazine

… their internships ended. Whether creating graphics for social media posts or snapping pictures to help publicize … put what he's learned in his sales and marketing classes to work for the nonprofit, leading the planning and execution … going next," she says.  In addition to cultivating valuable job skills, all three interns have cultivated lasting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72461

Permaculture project abroad receives grant from WMU Office of Sustainability

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… is led by Dr. Jennifer Harrison , a WMU professor of social work, during the University's spring break. It explores the … of the program, "Health and Permaculture in  Guatemala," works closely with two organizations that promote …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2019/01/sustainability-grant

Ali Neamah, from Iraq, Thrives at WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and Culture for International Students—Neamah said that his work here is easy compared to the life he knew in Iraq … preceding his name, Neamah said he will be available to work in Iraq if there is need for a person with his research … in the United States.  An active participant in the many social activities planned by the CELCIS office, Neamah has …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2019/09/ali-neamah

WMU in India: Sustainable business and human connection

Haworth College of Business

… to India for two weeks, focusing on the intersection of social entrepreneurship, justice and sustainable … the spirit of the trip” says Michelle Bouma , a social work master’s student at WMU and an administrative assistant … with Jangi Singh Girls College in Jaunpur has become a valuable addition to the WMU India study abroad trip.  “A …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/study-abroad-india-wmu-haworth