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Student Recreation Center creates lasting impact on students’ personal growth, sense of belonging

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… creates lasting impact on students’ personal growth, sense of belonging Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on Students build … Consortium. The goal of this study was to capture valuable data on student experiences an d examine the impact … experience frequent bouts of stress as a result of their schoolwork . While the endless balancing act between school, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70910

College of Aviation's 75th anniversary celebration peaks in October

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… College of Aviation's 75th anniversary celebration peaks in October … Michigan University aviators marked the 75th anniversary of aviation education at WMU. Nearly 400 people from around … mechanics. That same year, WMU began offering the ground school portion of the Civilian Pilot Training program, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19950

Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize

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… Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize Submitted by Erin Flynn on … an idea that's in its very early stages that I thought of." Vaughn came up with the idea for SnapDuct—an innovative … I found to be a problem in the industry is the process of installing ductwork and sealing it at the same time. It's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52859

Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments

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… Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments Submitted by … audio board," says Anna Puca , a student at Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo. Puca and Portage Central High School student Julia Strauss worked in collaboration with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55553

WMU named one of top 100 schools for veterans by Military Times

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… WMU named one of top 100 schools for veterans by Military Times Submitted … annual set of rankings it calls the most comprehensive school-by-school assessment of veteran and military student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44012

Thought leader in food marketing takes reins of Western’s renowned program

Haworth College of Business

… Thought leader in food marketing takes reins of Western’s renowned program Submitted by Stacey Anderson … KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Russell J. Zwanka , associate professor of marketing at Western Michigan University, has been named …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66714

Join local events to honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

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… Join local events to honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Submitted by Deanne Puca on … time is always right to do what is right" is the theme of this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration , with … College, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Kalamazoo Public Schools and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Events are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66702

WMU Board of Trustees approves 2019-20 apartment rate increases

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… WMU Board of Trustees approves 2019-20 apartment rate increases … its Dec. 12 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved rate increases for on-campus apartments … in time for the 2020-21 academic year. The new housing will offer a variety of options at an array of price points. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50817

Molding next generation of artists, Morean Ceramics Research Center draws national talent to lead workshops

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… Molding next generation of artists, Morean Ceramics Research Center draws national … their heads to a larger art piece. Kyle Triplett, director of the Morean Ceramics Research Center, aims to encourage … summer workshops by bringing in artists with diverse points of view. The summer workshop is open to artists of varying …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75741

Mathematical musician says flexibility of Western's programs is music to her ears

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… Mathematical musician says flexibility of Western's programs is music to her ears Submitted by Erin … of the world! With my band after my freshman year (of high school) we went to Ireland, and I really want to go back—or … says Davé. Although she's taken several years of French in school, she's more excited to explore colder climates, such …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64400