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WMU names economist, Washington labor expert as ninth president

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… stakeholders." During a more than 35-year academic career, Montgomery has held faculty positions at Carnegie … arts and sciences, coupled with strong programs in such areas as aviation, engineering, business, medicine and … economics from Harvard University. He began his academic career in 1981 with a position at Carnegie Mellon, where he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39331

Recent graduate pursues dream to ignite students' passion for learning and discovery

College of Arts and Sciences

… body gets older. There’s no way of stopping it and we are all capable of exercise to some extent,” says … right? Anybody can read a book. So, how do I make you care about the information?” says Cintron-Colon. “How do I inspire you to actually study, or at least trigger your curiosity button that makes you ask questions?”  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69137

Graduate students take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS

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… Graduate students take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … family members must take turns carrying the mantle of awareness. Frates told Matzka that it was his turn. Inspired … an organization, name it MyTurn and devote it to raising awareness about the disease, funds for his own care and funds …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40842

The politics behind the Paris agreement on climate change

College of Arts and Sciences

… a consensus. The US, India and China—the world’s three biggest polluters—accepted that they would have to try to … Copenhagen 2009 conference, nations have been more transparent in reporting in advance their contributions to climate change. This allows everyone to see what the others are doing and it encourages cooperation among the nations. …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-earthday-keele-climate-change

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Seita Scholars Program

… Should Be Pressured to Help Students in Foster Care (Youth Today, March 21, 2018) Here's how we can make … to college smoother for students who've been in foster care (The Conversation, February 26, 2018) From Foster Care … teens leaving foster care (USA Today, June 15, 2009) Kellogg Foundation grants $500,000 to foster care efforts …

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Student Success

Vocal Studies

… and summer programs. Some of these recognitions are listed below. 2019 AIMS (American Institute of Musical … Short, 3rd place tie (4th/5th Year Classical Treble) Margaret Mooney, 3rd place tie (4th/5th Year Classical Treble) ( YouTube Video of Margaret) Travis Williams, 1st place (Upper Classical TBB) ( …

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Mario Matasovic

International Student and Scholar Services

… time as the season progressed. He scored a collegiate career-high five points against Central Michigan University … is still very challenging to manage your time well when you are a student athlete. “It’s not easy, especially during the … course work on time.”   Thanks to technology, Matasovic rarely feels homesick; he and his family …

https://wmich.edu/international/mario-matasovic

WMU gets $3.2 million to build culture of degree completion, success

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… access and degree completion for underrepresented, underprepared or low-income students. The new grant is one of a small … to expand college access and improve student outcomes. We are confident these projects will have a positive impact on … Obama's 2020 goal, to once again have the highest share of college graduates in the world." Kalamazoo Promise …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19312

Student's Experience in UAE

College of Arts and Sciences

… engaging in rituals, Dennis also got to visit surrounding areas. She traveled to Oman, the neighboring country, which … at once.” The religious impact on the country was very apparent to Dennis. “There were calls to prayer five times a … said Dennis. They also witnessed sea turtles laying eggs. “We went on a tiny boat, and went for a boat ride out …

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Top seniors to be honored as 2014 Presidential Scholars

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… Student Association. After each of this year's scholars are recognized and awarded certificates, a dessert buffet … babies with their breathing and can be used easily in rural areas and a biology major who has jump started her planned career in research by working with two faculty mentors from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14262