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From military service to serving up community, Navy veteran finds new passion at Western
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… specials and a growing professional league. And a Western Michigan University business student is hoping to build on … He wanted to finish a degree he had started at another Michigan university before enlisting, and Western—where his … chain department in the Navy," he says. "But I was struggling with a class, and I guess it was fate or destiny or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70095
New cannabis marketing course puts students on forefront of burgeoning industry
Haworth College of Business
… Mich.—It’s no secret recreational cannabis sales in Michigan are continuing to climb. With that growth, skilled … in the industry are now in high demand, and Western Michigan University students will soon be prepared to meet … goods segments in the industry. According to reports from Michigan.gov , over $1.1 billion in cannabis sales were …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68892
A catalyst for environmental justice
W Magazine
… is now shaping the future of climate change education in Michigan and beyond with an emphasis on environmental justice. She received a grant from the Michigan Space Grant Consortium through the Michigan Resources on Climate and Land Change Education …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68145
Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast
College of Education and Human Development
… Vasquez Heilig and Laura Dinehart. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig , provost … it is already having to address the teacher shortage in Michigan and how the college is supporting new students. Funded by the Michigan Department of Education, Grow Your Own (GYO) …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75250
Fort St. Joseph archaeological lectures available online
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… research without getting any dirt under the nails? Western Michigan University's Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project … the scenes of an ongoing WMU effort to uncover a major Michigan historical site. Virtual lectures using the popular … learning more about Fort St. Joseph and its importance to Michigan's heritage. The lectures will be offered on a first …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/292
Emeritus pens book about local vintage car museum
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… (not verified) on Lyon KALAMAZOO--Ducking into Western Michigan University's Waldo Library during a downpour … the basement of the building, looked up the Kalamazoo-built Michigan car and found an interesting story about Maurice and Clarence Blood, who helped start the Michigan Automobile Co. at the end of 1902. I was hooked ... …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/138
Dorothy J. McGinnis obituary
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… established the first college-adult reading program in Michigan along with Carter, an innovator in reading research … as numerous professional articles. She was a member of the Michigan Reading Association Board of Directors for … was a member of the American Psychological Association, Michigan Psychological Association, International Reading …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4083
WMU service-learning, community work wins national praise
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… for National and Community Service has named Western Michigan University to a select list of the nation's … the annual awards program that was established in 2006. In Michigan, only three schools earned the recognition. In addition to WMU, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan-Ann …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5565
TowerPinkster selected as architectural firm for WMU Alumni Center
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… rendering of a renovated East Hall. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University has selected a Michigan firm with a strong background in historic … Historic Landmarks as the Grand Hotel, Fort Mackinac, the Michigan State Capitol and Fort Wayne. East Hall gained …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7507
Inspired to give: Kerry FitzGerald
University Libraries
… experiences in and out of the classroom at Western Michigan University led Kerry FitzGerald to embark on a … environment that has inspired FitzGerald to support Western Michigan University Libraries. “Supporting WMU Libraries is … of Information and Library Studies from the University of Michigan, FitzGerald started her career, serving in various …
https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/12/inspired-give-kerry-fitzgerald