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Award-winning singer, plane crash survivor to speak on resilience at WMU

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… "I hope people who come to the lecture gain an increased awareness and appropriate value of the personal quality of … program awards $60,000 scholarships to students who are enrolled in or eligible for the Federal Free or Reduced Lunch program; are wards of the state, orphans or in foster care; are

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55402

Efforts to boost registration, early voting ramping up on WMU campus

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… is really a fundamental goal of higher education to prepare citizens to live in this democratic society," says Dr. … office inside WMU's Bernhard Center. "Many students are first-time voters and they're just getting used to this … the pandemic and also decrease pressure on clerks. "There are lots of ways to become civically involved. One of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61321

From AI to detecting fraud to supply chains: WMU business faculty’s research applies to industry

Haworth College of Business

… and it makes fundamental differences in how businesses are run day to day. Check out some of the work of leading … to wade through the conflicting advice, it is easy to get bogged down in the details, and we often find ourselves … also assists in calling attention to and routing out illegitimate tax-exempt organizations. Data analytics, AI …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75907

Cold Case Program gains national attention, inspires expansion

College of Arts and Sciences

… across the United States and around the globe, messages are filling Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten 's voicemail and inbox. … across the state, and exponentially more worldwide, are desperate for closure of cold cases involving their … throughout this program will benefit my life and future career," says Savanna Dempsey , a fourth-year criminal …

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

WMU employees going the distance, can participate in Kalamazoo Marathon at no cost

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… run for the Kalamazoo Marathon. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Runners are off to the virtual races! The 2020 Kalamazoo Marathon and Borgess Run are pressing forward amid restrictions due to COVID-19. … cancellation of the in-person races on March 23, organizers are now offering the 5K, 10K, half-marathon and marathon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59104

Swain Library reopens for student study on Aug. 31

University Libraries

… says Julie Garrison , dean of University Libraries. “We are prioritizing this space for WMU students to create an … manager for University Libraries. “Swain and Waldo are both wonderful study spots for students, and we’re … Center facilities this fall.” WMU students and employees are invited to an open house in Swain Library to celebrate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68968

Single ticket on-sale dates announced for Miller's 2015-16 season

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… will be available for a limited time. Discounted tickets are available now for all shows through a season … Single ticket on-sale dates Single ticket on-sale dates are subject to change. Show dates are listed in parentheses after each title. July 31 The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25543

Institute is taking local high school students to China for summer camp

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… to Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou, China. Participating are Kalamazoo Central and Loy Norrix high school students … at least two semesters learning Mandarin. Mandarin courses are taught in these two Kalamazoo high schools by instructors from China whose appointments are facilitated by the Confucius Institute at WMU. Summer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40712

Opportunities abound for Western students with in-person, virtual career fairs

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… abound for Western students with in-person, virtual career fairs Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … running through Tuesday, Oct. 12 . Representatives from Career and Student Employment Services and the Zhang Career Center have had conversations with hundreds of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65067

WMU alumnus breaks new ground with unique flooring business

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… Jacobson, founding partner of Carpeturn.com, says there are many under-the-radar industries and processes that are ripe for change or improvement. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—This … when you had the time. I feel like this is one of the biggest lessons for starting a business. What's the biggest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48159