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WMU graduates succeed

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… Mich.— Sadarra Fields had no intention of staying in Michigan when she graduated in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree … But Fields made quite an impression on officials from a Michigan performing arts academy who attended a WMU career … satisfied with their jobs and 76 percent were employed in Michigan . The median salary range for all respondents was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46643

Politics played a role in pandemic shelter-in-place orders, WMU researchers find

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… down. The actions have ignited a tug-of-war between public health and economic prosperity, between government powers … at bay, a new study by an interdisciplinary team at Western Michigan University finds politics played a major part in … what factors led to issuing SIPOs. People gather on the Michigan Capitol steps to demonstrate against Gov. Gretchen …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61626

WMU to observe National Campus Sustainability Day

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University will observe National Campus … new location at the corner of Howard Street and West Michigan Avenue, and a keynote address by Dr. John Francis, … student luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. outside of the Health and Human Services Building. It will give students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1891

Student Rights and Responsibilities’ restorative justice program receives permanent funding

Student Rights and Responsibilities

… Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University President Edward Montgomery allocated … was a campuswide effort. SRR staff worked closely with Health Promotion and Education to develop the Medical … Okanagan Charter and its overarching philosophy of being a health and well-being promoting institution. “Western is …

https://wmich.edu/studentrights/news/2024/10/restorative-justice-program

WMU holds fun, informative Brain Awareness Fair

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… aim to boost public knowledge of brain science and health. KALAMAZOO—Students of all ages are invited to build … set for noon to   4 p.m. Saturday, March 29 , in Western Michigan University's Haenicke Hall. Along with being … possible by a Society for Neuroscience chapter grant to the Michigan Chapter Society for Neuroscience . For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14633

Grants to WMU pushed past $2.8 million in November, December

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Grants to Western Michigan University climbed past $2.8 million in November … included a $588,698 award from Kalamazoo Community Mental Health Services to Dr. Carol Sundberg , director of the WMU … public service grant, totaling $500,000, was awarded by the Michigan Department of Community Health to Drs. Stephanie M. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13203

Prevent the spread of seasonal influenza

Sindecuse Health Center

… of an increase in confirmed influenza cases, Western Michigan University students and employees are encouraged to … the flu. Dr. Lisa Marshall, director of WMU's Sindecuse Health Center, says there are steps members of the campus … vaccination. Vaccinations are available at Sindecuse Health Center for students, faculty and staff members, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37579

Overpaid state retirement funds will be used to help pay future costs

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As one of seven Michigan universities in line to receive a refund on nearly … 20 years of overpaid pension fund contributions, Western Michigan University is planning to use its refund to help pay future retirement and health care cost increases. WMU will use a $24.2 million …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27412

Business students take first place in ACG finance competition

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… (not verified) on Guinn and Maring KALAMAZOO--Two Western Michigan University students in the Master of Business … Administration program recently placed first in the West Michigan Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth Cup … The WMU winning team was announced at the ACG West Michigan meeting in mid-March. The WMU team placed first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/237

With rural and small clinics in mind, professor uses COVID-19 grant to create low-cost respiratory device

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… much as $2,000. Dr. Alessander Danna-dos-Santos , a Western Michigan University professor, is developing a compact … and shipping so smaller clinics and rural areas in Michigan can have access to this technology. … have toward making technology equipment accessible to small health care clinics,” he says. Given his professional and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60231