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Recent graduate pursues dream to ignite students' passion for learning and discovery

College of Arts and Sciences

… Mich.—When Dr. Alberto Cintron-Colon started his undergrad program at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey, he was … change that trajectory.  In 2012, Cintron-Colon met Dr. John Spitsbergen , a Western professor of biological … selected for the 2020 Yale Ciencia Academy (YCA) fellowship program, which emphasizes mentorship, networking, skill …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69137

Scholarships available for short-term study abroad

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Scholarships available for short-term study abroad Submitted … or summer. KALAMAZOO—Applications are being accepted for scholarships that offer awards of up to $2,500 to offset the … participating in a select group of short-term study abroad programs this spring and summer. The Haenicke Institute for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3836

WMU grants soar past $13 million mark in September, October

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… principals in high-need school districts and monitoring program effectiveness. The Geneva Foundation awarded … grant from Howard Hughes Medical Institute to Dr. John Geiser , professor of biological sciences, and Dr. … for public service nearly reached $1.4 million. Grants for scholarships and fellowships totaled $101,228, and grants …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20827

Nutrition and dietetics students share healthy eating habits with community youth

College of Education and Human Development

… Migdalia Martinez from the nutrition and dietetics master's program. HCPP students fill empty cups with sugar to guess … participating in the West Michigan Health Career Pipeline Program (HCPP) had the opportunity to come to campus for six … students and faculty from the nutrition and dietetics program taught students about added sugars, healthier …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71963

WMU boosts need-based aid for 10 top incoming students

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's new Foundation Scholarships consist of 10 $50,000 awards. KALAMAZOO, … to expand access and opportunity," says WMU President John M. Dunn . "Too often, we meet students with real need … . For additional information about the new scholarship program, contact Dr. Christopher Tremblay , WMU associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20296

WMU welcomes over 150 students and professionals across Great Lakes region for IISE conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Maria Bautista , who served on the marketing team and as program designer for the conference. “They gave me the … of WMU’s industrial and entrepreneurial engineering programs.    “While we may be smaller in size than some of … impact, initiative and close-knit culture that define our program,” says Hammond. “It reflects our students’ ability …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/iise-conference

Soga Japan Center receives Champs award

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU in August 2009 as part of a Japan Outreach Initiative program to promote awareness and understanding of Japan in … developing and facilitating Japanese culture and language programs for local K-12 schools, libraries, museums, …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/06/soga-japan-champs-award

WMU student studies the effectiveness of corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes

College of Education and Human Development

… CHANGE LEADERSHIP AT WMU The masters and Ph.D. program in organizational change leadership is designed to empower the next generation of change leaders and scholars to revolutionize organizations and … in a rigorous curriculum that prepares them to become scholars and practitioners in the dynamic field of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73148

TRIO future educators celebrated during cord ceremony

College of Education and Human Development

… during cord ceremony Submitted by Chris Hybels on Denzel Johnson, music education major and TRIO FESP graduate. Tyler … presented to graduates of the TRIO Future Educator Success Program. A dinner was held to celebrate the graduates of the TRIO program at WMU's Bernhard Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71435

WMU named finalist for national Climate Leadership Award

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… schools in its category for national honors in the awards program sponsored by Second Nature, a national nonprofit … "This is enormously gratifying," says WMU President John M. Dunn . "We've been committed to sustainability for a … on campus and in our community." This year, the award program's fifth, drew the largest and most competitive pool …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14863