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Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU

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… Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Tawakkol … from across the Great Lakes have met in clubs and classrooms, exploring issues of violence and prejudice and studying …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58403

$1.5M in grants strengthen WMU's vision rehab and mobility programs

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… strengthen WMU's vision rehab and mobility programs Submitted by Joel Krauss on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two major federal … with state vocational rehabilitation agencies, WMU has been the nation’s largest preparer of vision rehabilitation … to strengthen recruiting efforts and increase the number of highly qualified vision rehabilitation therapists and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55979

Summer 2023

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… of Broncos Lead interns grows interest in sustainable farming From the President Dear friends and colleagues, We know … to contribute their skills to community enterprises and begin learning the intricacies of different industries and … our babies, what diapers we are going to use, how their rooms will be set up and even what their education will look …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/summer-2023

Modeling justice and equity featured on the design summer camp drawing board

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… equity featured on the design summer camp drawing board Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sitting at the same … me,” says Babineaux, of Byce & Associates. “That has always been my passion and it is still my goal. My mission with … at local firms, including in leadership roles, can be addressed by supporting young people of color in their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72541

Celebration of freedom, 'Black joy' planned for Western community to commemorate Juneteenth

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… planned for Western community to commemorate Juneteenth Submitted by Erin Flynn on Black Graduate Student Association executive board members Devin Wills, center, and Dwight Bennett learn West African dances. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68335

Michigan has minerals America needs

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Michigan has minerals America needs Submitted by Anonymous … are located in Michigan, although more research needs to be done to better characterize their locations, quantity and quality. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/54012

Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney

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… learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU Lee Honors College students at … Mich.—The Disney name evokes nostalgia for many who remember their first visit to the Magic Kingdom, treasured … University students this summer had the opportunity to look behind the curtain at the process and journey of creator …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54752

Career-Ready

Career-Ready

… the opportunity to demonstrate the skills employers seek before you graduate. Browse our student and alumni pairings below to see how opportunities at Western can lead you to a meaningful career after graduation. The sky is the limit for Joseph and Rebekah thanks to aviation partnerships …

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Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields

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… gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields Submitted by Erin Flynn on A team at Western is partnering with … left, and Dr. Kristina Lemmer stand with a vacuum chamber in Lemmer's lab. The device is used to simulate … women of color, in STEM. Work on the three-year grant began in early 2020 . Western's team created a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503

NYT gives first study abroad innovation award to WMU faculty

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… gives first study abroad innovation award to WMU faculty Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Palmer and Harrison … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Western Michigan University faculty members have earned the inaugural New York Times inEducation … of how The New York Times news, content and archives can be used to enhance education-abroad learning before, during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50449