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Candidates announced for 2013 Make a Difference annual awards

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… Candidates announced for 2013 Make a Difference annual awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The award committee invites additional comments in support of any … and will be honored at the 2013 WMU Academic Convocation, set for Friday, Oct. 4. Contact: Jeanne Baron April 25, 2013 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6857

College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… 2023-24 Arts and Sciences Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards. Recipients were honored during a ceremony on April 12 . The awards aim to acknowledge the exemplary work of individuals … of Arts and Sciences. "Their dedication and passion have set a standard of excellence that inspires us all within the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75480

Fighting fast fashion on the fast track to a career

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… expand the brand’s digital reach. “It has been especially rewarding to know that my contributions help educate and engage audiences on living a more sustainable, forward-thinking lifestyle,” she says. “This opportunity has … to see what Siera is capable of doing and how Western has set her up for success. This also being a woman-owned …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/broncos-lead-internship-julia-adams-social-media-sustainability-fashion

Student Spotlight: Ricardo Campos – Leading with Passion and Purpose in IT

Information Technology

… with seasons and a strong academic program, he found his way to Michigan and enrolled in WMU's Computer Information … program within the Haworth College of Business. "I've always loved technology," Ricardo shared. "I didn't want to go …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/10/ricardo-campos-it-student-highlight

Internship helps brew exciting career now on tap for student

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… train for six weeks at the company's headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin before selecting the region she will … who were in food marketing and they liked it, and it was an almost 100% job placement rate," says Taylor. Taylor … The real-world experience Taylor gained at Arcadia set her apart from the pack as she was interviewing for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53045

For the birds: Avian adventures at Asylum Lake Preserve

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… to one another and even battling, in some cases. Birdwatching at the preserve, which offers a publicly-accessible … birdwatching, Gill says.  Asylum “does offer a really nice set of features and different natural areas. So, we can go … as quiet observation—no sudden movements and full concentration. “Birdwatching is an activity in mindfulness,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58860

Music therapy student finds belonging through mental health advocacy

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… helped me through some of the darkest times in my life. I was like, 'You know what, if there's anything else I was put on this earth to do, it's to help people, and I … help people," Davis adds. Christian also empowered Davis to set up the Common Ground, a space on the second floor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71821

Cold Case Program gains national attention, inspires expansion

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU students Carl Huber, Samantha Rogers, Michelle Wadas and McKenzie Stommen. The students were featured in a … Justice Program. "I just thought this would be a good way to give students research opportunities while solving a … getting calls from all over asking how other schools can set up a similar program," Kuersten says. She's going on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68777

College of Health and Human Services offers new, redesigned programs for fall

College of Health and Human Services

… WMU’s commitment to health care fields, creating pathways for Western students to highly rewarding careers in … rewarding careers." Teaching nurses in classrooms and other settings requires a special set of skills. ​The WMU Bronson … in academic or staff development settings.  “One of the concentrations in our MSN program is nurse educator, so these …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68762

WMU research facility assists in rediscovery of rare mineral deposit

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… mineral deposit located under two West Michigan counties is set to spark a new multibillion industry in Michigan that … surface of West Michigan. A valuable resource The discovery was made by using the treasure trove of geologic data that … of the quality and amount of the potash in the Borgen Bed was done by using core samples provided by WMU geologists …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9197