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Department and Future Teachers of Color host inaugural study night event

College of Education and Human Development

… working with her to develop a study night for students, like myself, who are currently in the program," says Lewis. … , a special education and elementary education student. "I liked that Whitney prepared us with different questions from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75245

Students present research at international conference

News

… our undergraduate students impressed everyone. Experiences like this play an important role in instilling confidence in … discovery is at the core of learning, and a global platform like CHITA provides a forum for ideas that lead to future … of a disease outbreak can be achieved. The findings suggest potential for developing a multifaceted system for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57402

Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees

W Magazine

… people fleeing from war, terrorism and poverty in places like Syria and Afghanistan have sought refuge. "Refugees … experience in Jordan, when a friend returning from Lesvos suggested he volunteer there. Sydney Fernandez, second from … lifting hundred-pound pots of boiling water. I spoke Arabic like it was a true second language. I was a different …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378

Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners

College of Education and Human Development

… of her multilingual learners are Amish speaking—often mistaken for Pennsylvania Dutch—like she was in school. Although spoken, Amish is not a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75072

New student center highlights diversity and inclusion

WMU Student Center

… by the following Land Acknowledgment Statement: “We would like to recognize that Western Michigan University is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67395

Championing diversity and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… became director of government relations for the Kellogg Co., serving as assistant U.S. trade representative for … governments in crafting trade policy, and there is nothing like giving someone the respect of speaking to them in their … office, where I was a counselor for the MLK program and an Upward Bound counselor among other assignments. Those women …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-moore

Super Bowl advertising: WMU expert shares what to look for during the Big Game

News

… the football, the most anticipated moments of football's biggest night tend to happen off the field. Super Bowl … are often the focal point of the big event. And costing upwards of $7 million for just 30 seconds, competition for … to advertise alcohol. It will be happy hour for brands like Coors Lite, Miller Lite, Remy Martin Cognac and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70643

Med school hosts Rep. Upton’s 'all-star' panel of medical innovators

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… laboratories to keep themselves going at the level we would like to see," Collins says. "We are leaving, as a result of … time on paper work. After gathering input from discussions like Tuesday's, Upton says his committee's goal is to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19523

The spirit of adventure

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… would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs? Embrace the struggle! Entrepreneurship is not sitting in a coffee shop on … for something, don't become an entrepreneur. Your love is like a savings account; it's what keeps you going when … however, all of these emotions come after years of struggle and typically when your journey is nearing its end. If …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48055

Executive board room at medical campus named in honor of Dunns

News

… on the Kalamazoo community and Southwest Michigan. "I do like to think that with a little bit of luck I will be alive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47508