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Trustees vote to keep tuition cost below statewide average
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… universities--the University of Michigan; Michigan State, Wayne State and Michigan Technological universities; and … is difficult, but we chose to recommend an increase that was even a bit lower than 4 percent because it is the right … step up every day to provide the level of instruction and service our students need and deserve," Dunn said. "We will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1079
Gov. appoints two to WMU Board of Trustees
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… of Detroit, head of Detroit-area automotive firms Bridgewater Interiors and New Center Stamping and a 1965 WMU … WMU President John M. Dunn of the appointments. "We look forward to their counsel and leadership in the coming years as … private entities. His past community engagement includes service on the board of St. John's Hospital and as chair of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3281
Travel agency with a twist wins WMU's business pitch contest
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… competition serves as a test run for student entrepreneurs wanting to present their original business ideas to … about what it would take to launch their product or service. Top finishers for 2018 Multiple panels of judges … surfaces. Third place and an $800 prize went to Seat Swap, an individual company pitched by junior Lincoln Heaphy …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46167
WMU offers summer writing workshops for teachers, kids
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… on Workshops begin June 17. KALAMAZOO—Registration is under way for summer sessions at Western Michigan University that … 2): Co-sponsored with the Allegan Area Educational Service Area, the invitational workshop focuses on teaching …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5567
Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of color
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… Michigan found Black and Arab American mothers who sought services from mental health therapists for their adolescent … to not be called back is very damaging, especially if it was the first time they were trying to reach out for help," … reasons also as to why these things occur." Going forward, Gates sees potential for testing whether implicit bias …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63368
Aviation alum delivers critical supplies, personnel for pandemic response
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… stands in front of his Alaska Airlines aircraft. SEATTLE, Wash.—Hospitals across the country are seeing an influx of … routes take him everywhere from New York to Honolulu, Hawaii. “With that said, Alaska Airlines has always been an … Boeing and Airbus aircraft, in addition to normal passenger service, the airline has transported hundreds of thousands …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58982
WMU education professor offers teaching advice for caregivers of homebound special education students
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Luchara Wallace (left), Greg Wallace (right) and their son Michael Wallace (center). … but for K-12 students who receive special education services and instruction, the challenges are more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59245
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 … gain the background to successfully launch my career." Hayward accepted a position in the TRACK Rotational Program at … have faced critical challenges in manufacturing and service delivery. The pandemic will likely drive long-term …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60197
Alumna helps craft Michigan K-12 fall return-to-learn framework
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… her recent Michigan Return to School Advisory Council service. As Calhoun Intermediate School District’s … us to more effectively begin the healing process moving forward. As we approach school this fall, we must remember to … says Blood Starr. As of early July, the advisory council was recommending health and safety protocols designed for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60219
First-year biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art
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… dedicated to multiple areas of the environment that need awareness," says Rogalski, who will be a first-year biology … at Western Michigan University in the fall. "The first look was a globe falling apart and the other half of it was a … people face-to-face more on campus," she says. "Finding new service opportunities and ways to get involved with the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64418