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Fostering success of STEM transfer students at WMU is focus of nearly $1M NSF grant

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… at the National Science Foundation is specifically to support low-income but academically talented students in STEM … transfer population tends to be underrepresented in many ways. They're often first-generation students, they're more … with," Kowalske adds. "So, they have more hurdles in the way to successfully complete a degree." The project will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61436

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… by the City of Kalamazoo in partnership with Gryphon Place, sign up for a volunteer opportunity at gryphon.org/volunteer. For … justice, racial double standards, the crises in relations between men and women of all classes and, as a result, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57191

Celebrating Legends: 2025 Hall of Honor & Diversity Award Recipients

College of Aviation

… not only achieved professional distinction but have also uplifted others along the way. The 2025 honorees exemplify the spirit of innovation, … helped establish a WMU chapter of PAPA and continues to support student engagement through Aviation Outlook Day and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/10/ard

WMU wins $779,072 grant, partners with Oxford in Web project

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… People involved in the project have referred to it as "uploading Tim's brain." "There are some issues that are always interesting, always sort of hot-button … professionally speaking, and what could be done to make it better, more interesting and more available to people?'" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18700

Podcast demystifies behavior change strategies to promote public health

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… Mich.—The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the relationship between technology and wellness. Virtual workout apps, … programs that can positively change health behaviors. "I always like diving into new technology, trying new things out, … domestic violence; and the power of the food industry. Next up is a sort of behavior change program boot camp: A …

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

Learning to lead from inside

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… "The program was highly specific and highly tailored in the way that I could really apply the lessons and learnings from … and practitioner. I sincerely feel like I have a leg up on others in my field who don't have the same educational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53033

Western joins new initiative to increase Michigan's child welfare workforce

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… coordinator at WMU. "It's really going to set our students up for success as they move into their future careers." … and retention of dedicated professionals," says  Elizabeth Hertel , MDHHS director. "A program like this has the … Central Michigan University, Michigan State University and Wayne State University. Western's first cohort will begin in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/western-joins-initiative

Enterprising alumna finds herself in fashion

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… girl, but fully embodies today, inspiring and teaching the up-and-coming generation of fashion lovers. Ware is the … in Brooklyn, New York, where she teaches sewing and design to young fashion enthusiasts. She also is a multiply … working in youth-related programming at nonprofits. A home away from home A Muskegon native, Ware has fond memories of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37905

3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world

W Magazine

… “We’ve seen 3D maps in the past that were beautifully designed, but that were missing the function for people who … “Through trial and error, we decided just using the hallways would be the best approach for the smaller model, and … to helping them navigate their experience in an easier and better way, that’s all I want from it.” VIRTUAL IMPACT …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071

Cybersecurity student is unlocking opportunities and finding success

Cybersecurity

… Capture the Flag scenarios is exciting because there is always something new to learn and new challenges to overcome … However, the field also has challenges, such as keeping up with rapid technological changes and staying ahead of … professors and staff made things easier. The transition was better than I expected, and I began to feel comfortable …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/aus-al-rasbi-cybersecurity