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Accountancy student earns competitive scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Oversight Board for the 2019-20 academic year. The merit-based scholarship is intended to encourage accounting students to pursue careers in audit. Larner was selected for the scholarship based on her interest and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54717

More than 3,000 expected to flock to WMU for Medieval Congress

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… More than 3,000 expected to flock to WMU for Medieval Congress Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A … panel discussions, workshops and performances. "We look forward every year to welcoming our colleagues from near and far, and this year we are grateful that spring has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15598

WMU earns sixth Tree Campus designation, finds rare tree species

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… with students, alumni and volunteers in front of the large dwarf hackberry tree. KALAMAZOO—The Arbor Day Foundation announced in January that it has named Western Michigan University a Tree Campus for the sixth … of them. So far, 29 dwarf hackberrys have been identified near the apartment complex by Stephan Keto , WMU's manager …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13807

Dr. Shannon McMorrow awarded Haenicke Institute grant to enhance global public health education

College of Health and Human Services

… Dr. Shannon McMorrow awarded Haenicke Institute grant to enhance global public … McMorrow , associate professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs and 2012 graduate of the Ph.D. … First, she would undergo training throughout the semester to master the best practices for facilitating a …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/01/mcmorrow

Generating Buzz: Regulating genetically modified mosquitoes

W Magazine

… Generating Buzz: Regulating genetically modified mosquitoes Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … is working to strengthen the understanding of African government and regulatory officials about the technology, so that … The development and release of gene-drive mosquitoes in scientific labs has generated some controversy. In order to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/57059

Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication

W Magazine

… Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication Submitted by Erin … break road trip. Alexa orders groceries and finds a bedtime story for your kids. Google Assistant turns off the … you forgot to dim on the way out the door or raises the thermostat when the polar vortex sets in. Living with robots …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097

Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons

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… is pursuing a dual master's degree in WMU's renowned Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies , will perform live audio description for two upcoming … "Sometimes you need to know that the villain is watching from above, because it changes the story, and you …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52232

Business student awarded patent for speaking device

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… Business student awarded patent for speaking device Submitted by Anonymous … , a device that assists those with speech impediments, as well as others seeking to improve their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20784

Food marketing: a recognized leader

Haworth College of Business

… leaders for the food industry. This past fall, Consumer Goods Technology named Western Michigan University’s … of our food marketing program,” says Dr. Russell Zwanka, director. “Our teaching philosophy is built upon the …

https://wmich.edu/business/foodspotlight2024

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. prepares to celebrate 60 years at Western

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… current Epsilon Xi chapter vice president, charter member Douglas Smith and Dr. William Pickard. Back row: Max … folklore hero High John the Conqueror is currently on display at the Venice Biennale, a historic show sometimes … Xi chapter during Western Homecoming 2022 festivities, was the first Black Greek organization established on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69476