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America's drift away from equal opportunity to be discussed

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… America's drift away from equal opportunity to be discussed Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Reeves … further away from the ideal of equal opportunity and what local communities can do to reverse this trend. Dr. … gap The impact of poverty and race on chances for upward mobility is well documented in Kalamazoo, is

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23269

WMU team finishes fifth in Formula Sun Grand Prix solar car race

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… WMU team finishes fifth in Formula Sun Grand Prix solar car race … Sunseeker team) Lessons learned "The team is still proud of what we managed to do, and we all know that had we been able … and a variety of hairpin turns. In all, the WMU team logged 620 miles over three days of racing. Related articles …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/7883

Celebration planned for 2024 Experience-Driven Learning Grant awardees

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… and change the world; they excel in opportunities to put what they're learning into practice. The institution is ramping up the impact of experiential education with the … and opportunity to speak with project team members. Comprising collaborators from a diverse array of disciplines …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75272

WMU nursing students lead hospital study that could change future of pressure-wound monitoring

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… the IPUP Survey. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An innovative effort is underway to better detect and prevent pressure wounds at … says Jaime Neary, faculty specialist II of nursing. "What the Western Michigan University students are doing is … assessment skills and communication skills in explaining what they are doing to patients," says Jaime Neary , faculty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75334

Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan

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… Michigan University recognizes the resilience and historical contributions of Native Americans to the … Ojibwe and AfroAnishaabe communities. They talked about what Indigenous Peoples Day means to them. NASO is also … and Lisa Martin of the Muscogee Nation will discuss what it means to be two-spirit, which refers to a spiritual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65903

Student plans to bring a helping hand to families through financial planning

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Driven by his goals to build-up others, junior Enrique Domeier majors … impact on those he meets. He says helping individuals is the most rewarding aspect of his upcoming career, … but he is confident in his abilities to take them on. “What excites me most is the growing demand for financial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69740

Shantytown fundraiser demonstrates need for affordable housing

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… Shantytown fundraiser demonstrates need for affordable housing Submitted by … University students will be pulling an all-nighter this month, but they won't be cramming for end-of-the-semester … housing in Kalamazoo, the need for affordable housing, and what Habitat for Humanity and student volunteers can do to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/318

NPR host to speak as part of the Reading Together program

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… verified) on Cover of Gladstone's book KALAMAZOO—Journalist, media analyst and author Brooke Gladstone , host of the … Reading Together 2013 activities. Her presentation is titled "The Influence of the Media" and is free and open … On her radio program, Gladstone gives an up-close look at what the news media are covering and why. While maintaining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5928

Trustees approve moving forward with Cooley Law affiliation

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… Michigan University and the Thomas M. Cooley Law School is a step closer to reality today after the WMU Board of … approval for the move and authorized the University's administration to proceed with the initiative. By voice vote at … Dunn said following the meeting. "This is consistent with what all of our stakeholders embrace, the idea of working …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6646

Employees urged to 'Go West' by finding their own paths of study

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… KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's leadership is urging faculty and staff members to take advantage of their tuition discount benefits by starting a new degree or simply … Greene. "All of us need to make sure we never lose sight of what being learner centered is all about and focusing on our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8571