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‘United is the Way’ for Broncos as WMU launches 2025 United Way campaign

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… campaign How to give   WMU faculty, staff , and students can make a secure online donation through the United Way … health and financial stability. I’m championing this drive because, as an educator and a member of this community, I know that when we invest in strong …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/wmu-united-way-2025-campaign-launch

Think Big initiative shifts from thought to action

W Magazine

… I am prepared for the business side of performing," says Kobe Brown, a theatre major. Western Michigan University is … differentiate ourselves," says Claire Herhold, a doctoral candidate at WMU studying public history. That … are beginning to create plans to put big aspirations into action. "This part, about what we can do if we realize …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57294

Climate crisis causes crescendo of catastrophe

W Magazine

… has led to catastrophic flooding in some areas of the globe, while others are plagued with extreme drought. An … Jones to swing in with his whip to prevent it from falling into the hands of nefarious actors. This very real scenario … several areas across the United States. In September, Hurricane Ian roared ashore in Florida as one of the most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69852

Third-annual AMP Lab Open House event welcomes STEAM-curious kids

WMU-Grand Rapids

… Open House event welcomes STEAM-curious kids Submitted by Beth Pappalardo on Kids and parents build LEGO creations … dream about careers that will drive technology forward well into the 21st century.” Occupying the first two floors of … and to be able to provide K-12 students a place where they can explore the many opportunities that exist in the fields …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75134

Barrier-breaking book program offers new chapter for parents of nonnative English speakers

W Magazine

… provide a good education for their children." Gutierrez She began surveying the parents as part of a family engagement … of laying in bed reading with my son and thinking, 'I can't imagine not being able to do that.' It literally … of pride in her heritage—something she struggled with even into her adult life. "(Growing up) I always felt that my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69835

So that all may learn

W Magazine

… disease abruptly shuts down what little normalcy you’ve become accustomed to, is beyond challenging. Dr. Selena … about this very vulnerable population and considered, 'How can we use this opportunity to help teachers assist English … The new coronavirus created crises and sent every sector into panic mode. It's important in situations like this, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61847

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

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… Borgess's Navigation Center to the hospital where they will begin observing patients. Western's student leaders gathered … Maddie Bees helps fellow nursing students enter information into the computer system. Students learn charting skills and … risk factors for ulcers. But scoring is subjective and can vary depending on who is filling out the chart. The …

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

Sculpture artist Harumi Ori creates fiery-hued mural for new student center

WMU Student Center

… the new student-focused space. Her sculptures, which have been installed in global art galleries and commissioned … 2021, 3:26pm."  Ori translates her flattened photographs into sculptures by layering folds of mesh and pinning them … have a face,” Ori explains. “It’s anonymous, but people can still recognize themselves in it.”  For Ori, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72374

Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize

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… it's important to get all your ducts in a row. The process can be labor-intensive and time consuming. But two Western … so that a contractor can easily and quickly snap ducts into place. "I grew up in a small family heating and cooling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52859

Students, employees have free access to New York Times

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… Western Michigan University students, faculty and staff members now have complimentary access to the digital edition of … digital content. As with an individual subscription, both can be used on a desktop computer, tablet and mobile device. … account using their WMU email address will need to log into that account after clicking the "Set up your free group …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35560