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Western's Cold Case Program helps crack second case

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For 35 years, the family of Cathy Swartz has been searching for answers in the young mother's … solve the case. The Three Rivers (Michigan) Police Department, in partnership with the Michigan State Police, used … I am so proud of the students and Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten 's dedication to the program, the case investigation and our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71545

Accountancy students take first and third at regional competition

Haworth College of Business

… Jessica Chin, Angela Middaugh, Olivia Langdon, Veronicaa Mehta and Kevin Silitonga. In back row, left to right, are … best practices. "Our students demonstrated an extraordinary work ethic, the utmost professionalism and grace … of accountancy. First place team The first place team was composed of Jessica Chin , Shelby Christian , Max …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53127

Helping future investigators solve decades-old cold case

University Libraries

… solve decades-old cold case It turns out a small mention in a local newspaper can give clues to help solve a … help you find them. Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten, Cold Case Program Director and Professor of Sociology In 2020, Western … sociology and criminal justice studies faculty member. "He was able to identify several similar homicides from old …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/02/impact-report-helping-future-investigators

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

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… is taking local high school students to China for summer camp Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Shanghai … use it in the local community," says Wenfang Sun, associate director of the Confucius Institute at WMU. "And, they may … the decision to sign up her daughter for the summer camp was not a difficult one. A section of the Great Wall "The …

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

WMU's family engagement office marks 10 years of success

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… WMU's family engagement office marks 10 years of success Submitted by Paula M. Davis on WMU parent Nandita Bajaj pauses to embrace her daughter, Ragini, while the … says. "It's not necessarily challenging in a negative way, but challenging in that it changes the family dynamic, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44961

Kirstin LaDuke

First-Year Faces

… RICHLAND, Mich.—Changing the world one classroom at a time. That’s the goal for Gull Lake High School and Kalamazoo … but I think mainly what pushed me to go into (education) was to spark change.” The Richland, Michigan, native has … that you could change the system.” Fighting for more funding, fighting to ensure the right people are in crucial …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/kirstin-laduke

Meet Annabel: Physical and health education teacher education

College of Education and Human Development

Meet Annabel: Physical and health education teacher … I have a strong passion for movement and teaching. I want to teach children to love fitness and inspire them to … faculty? The faculty in the PHETE program have been incredible. They genuinely care about you beyond the classroom …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-annabel

Sew worth it—fashion design students use skills to craft masks for hospital workers

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the influence of automation grows, some have called sewing a dying skill. That skill, however, is now helping protect frontline medical professionals from the potentially deadly threat of … the need for hospital masks and realized, finally, there was a way for her to pitch in. "This was an awesome chance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58737

Expanding global educations while empowering future leaders

College of Arts and Sciences

… at enhancing student learning and creating new academic pathways, open doors for students to earn college credit at … students starting in ninth grade. Combined, there are nearly 250 students enrolled in these dual-enrollment … second place, third place and honorable mention awards. Furthermore, Xiang says, "A variety of Chinese cultural events, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-dualenrollment

Frontline for relief: WMU team helps small businesses survive COVID-19 impacts

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… small businesses survive COVID-19 impacts Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In an unprecedented time of … on state or federal aid. However, preparing to secure disaster relief is no small feat, a detail the Michigan … to the start of COVID-19, a significant amount of our time was assisting our clients with starting and growing their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58749