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Podcast demystifies behavior change strategies to promote public health

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… technology and wellness. Virtual workout apps, telehealth visits and distance education are now the norm. Keeping users … in positive behaviors and effectively using the technology, however, can be difficult. That's where Dr. Robert Bensley … they can do to help people with their behavior change." So far, the podcast has discussed topics such as the luxury of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64067

CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning programs

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… CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning programs Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO. Mich.—Western Michigan University's … to be teachers with fully covered tuition, fees and books. However, one of the partnering school districts, Van Buren …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74780

Foundation Scholar driven to care for communities in need

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… biomedical sciences degree puts him one step closer to his dream of becoming a doctor and delivering a critical … he says. "Never did (my family) think that any of us were going to have the opportunity to go to college. And now that … understood that I wanted to pursue a career in medicine. However, in Guatemala that is something that was not going

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67871

Final WMU graduating class of the decade ready to make its mark on the world

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… Dec. 14, during the University's 327th commencement exercises. Among the graduates are 61 military veterans and … be closer to home, and he transferred to WMU. "My dad was going through some health issues before I went to (college) … company with an artificial intelligence problem. Olinger, far right, and his team work on the Bronconess wine concept. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57111

Simulation trains employees to aid military veterans

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… Simulation trains employees to aid military veterans Submitted by Anonymous (not … in an online, interactive training simulation that assists in understanding the needs, experiences and cultural … veterans. Participants get hands-on experience learning how to: Connect students to appropriate campus resources. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37670

University getting ready to adopt new email system

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… University getting ready to adopt new email system Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The verdict is in: Microsoft Office 365 for Education—O365—will be … develop self-help documentation, and provide input for how to familiarize and train @wmich.edu email users. The …

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Western Michigan University receives a $9.6M federal grant to advance renewable energy research

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… Flynn on Dr. Qingliu Wu, Western Michigan University assistant professor and the project lead for Enabling Advanced … of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to supercharge ongoing lithium-ion battery research led by the College of … his presentation at the Energy and Environment Innovation Showcase. WMU’s longstanding reputation for discovery and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57986

Literacy education expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award

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… Literacy education expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award Submitted by Anonymous … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A young faculty member who already is becoming known internationally in the field of literacy … promise to achieve renown in their continuing work. Far-reaching research Dr. Maria Selena O. Protacio A WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48803

WMU Board of Trustees to meet Thursday

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… WMU Board of Trustees to meet Thursday Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University trustees … minors and degrees offered in a few colleges. Those who wish to address the board for public comment should notify …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64015

National Guardsman, a WMU alum, helps lead effort to feed thousands of Michigan families

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… number of Michiganders in need during the COVID-19 crisis is no small task. 2nd Lt. Hunter Davidson and his team … the civilians where we’ve worked have been blown away with how efficiently we’re working and how fast we’re able to do … extended a few times. They keep asking who wants to keep going, and we keep volunteering.” For more WMU news, arts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59294