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Western announces 2022 class of Presidential Innovation Professors

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… Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, have been awarded three-year Presidential Innovation Professorships. … in serving our students and society,” says WMU President Edward Montgomery . “We fully support their endeavors and look … in Detroit This is a public humanities and ethnographic project about Black Muslim community-building in Metro …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67866

Small business advocate: Madie Gracey’s journey to developing her local community

Haworth College of Business

… own a business of her own someday and help others along the way. Studying entrepreneurship, she is learning how to grow … hometown called Big City Small World Bakery,” she says. It was at Big City Small World Bakery where she decided she … Western. She’s been explorative, brainstorming her future projects, while reflecting on what truly makes a business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70832

WMU faculty promotes Seita Scholars Program at national conference for student social mobility

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on Dr. Ramona Lewis, third from right, was a panelist at the 2023 Social Mobility Symposium at … is one of the most important drivers of an individual’s upward mobility in society. Social mobility promotes … Republic to meet with policy makers, complete a service project with Dominican youth and network with many WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73514

25 Year Club to induct 72 longtime employees

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… website . The 2012 inductees Valerie Armstrong , building project specialist, building custodial and support services … academic advising, College of Fine Arts Kimberlee S. Hemingway , office assistant, Division of Intercollegiate … administrator, Department of Public Safety Linda C. Walker , administrative assistant, Extended University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2313

Researcher earns prestigious fellowship for brain cell regeneration study

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… Calvo-Ochoa is one of 40 researchers in the nation to be awarded a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship … of a select group in the nation to receive a distinguished award for her work that may lead to a better understanding of … sciences and Calvo-Ochoa's faculty mentor. "Erika's project will help us gain new knowledge about how the adult …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50050

WMU supply chain program once again named top program in U.S.

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… against much larger schools," says 2020 graduate John Hayward . "WMU offers a customized experience that involves a … and our career center sets the WMU program apart. My project and internship experiences helped me gain the background to successfully launch my career." Hayward accepted a position in the TRACK Rotational Program at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60197

WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern

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… the product design and innovation major is able to work on projects that could influence future games for kids. … come up with brand new board game ideas or different ways to play the classic games. It's pretty great!" While … as it has developed over the past three years. "He's always been working with my classmates and I side-by-side. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216

ISM student one of four statewide awarded $5,000 industry scholarship

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… ISM student one of four statewide awarded $5,000 industry scholarship Submitted by Anonymous … Transportation Club of Detroit scholarship for 2015, awarded for scholastic achievements, personal character and … planner at Flowserve and as the team leader in an industry project at Eaton Corp. as part of a course. She currently …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25688

UN-SDG Topics

Sustainability

… framework for organizing discussion and tracking progress toward global sustainability.    The color of the map reflects … The development of eco-friendly and affordable housing projects in urban areas helps reduce the environmental … Example: Reforestation projects, such as the Great Green Wall in Africa, aim to combat desertification, enhance …

https://wmich.edu/sustainability/bronco-challenge/united-nations-sustainable-development-goals

WMU ISM student one of four statewide awarded $5,000 industry scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… WMU ISM student one of four statewide awarded $5,000 industry scholarship Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … planner at Flowserve and as the team leader in an industry project at Eaton Corp. as part of a course. She currently …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25562