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Greenhouse staff pushes past glass ceiling for Alice the Agave plant
College of Arts and Sciences
… Before beginning to bloom, all Jackson had to do for Alice was soak the area of her roots twice a year, as she required very little water. But now he regularly heads to the roof every few … the air—but that doesn’t make the view any less amazing. After Alice finishes blooming, her removal process will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71874
Free Speech
Free Speech
… as flag-burning, wearing armbands, using the symbol of the swastika or political cartoons, some types of speech are not … a pamphlet published by the Congressional Research Service. Is hate speech protected by the first amendment? … Yes. Hate speech is generally defined as insults towards a person or group of people based on their race, …
https://wmich.edu/freespeech
Commission OKs more WMU offerings in Florida
News
… in something other than music therapy to begin working toward becoming a board-certified music therapist. Students … is designed to address one of the most critical and sought-after competencies required in today's organizations—the … and in Florida, EUP is committed to providing support services to enhance the learning process and to assist …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46279
Cold Case Program gains national attention, inspires expansion
College of Arts and Sciences
… WMU students Carl Huber, Samantha Rogers, Michelle Wadas and McKenzie Stommen. The students were featured in a … Justice Program. "I just thought this would be a good way to give students research opportunities while solving a … genius," Sheinelle Jones , co-host on the "Today Show" said after the national program featured the work of Kuersten's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68777
College of Health and Human Services offers new, redesigned programs for fall
College of Health and Human Services
… College of Health and Human Services offers new, redesigned programs for fall Submitted … WMU’s commitment to health care fields, creating pathways for Western students to highly rewarding careers in … discover these career paths later in their academic career, after they have chosen a different major. This certificate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68762
WMU employees going the distance, can participate in Kalamazoo Marathon at no cost
News
… by Megan Looker on Thomas Delves (left) and Kim Hemingway (right) celebrate at the beginning of their training run … The 2020 Kalamazoo Marathon and Borgess Run are pressing forward amid restrictions due to COVID-19. Despite a … time to qualify for a t-shirt and medal to be distributed after campus reopens. Results for the races will be posted …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59104
Making sense out of Donald Trump
College of Arts and Sciences
… and campaigns. “What this means is that he can say what he wants—and he usually does,” said Wielhouwer. “On top of … candidate Mitt Romney made some scathing remarks that Trump was a phony, a fraud, a misogynist and a bully who threatens … GOP leaders are warming up to him , including Paul Ryan after Super Saturday, because they believe a Trump …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/donald-trump
Past News
History
… Past News NEWS ARCHIVE Contact Us 2023 Dr. James Palmitessa was interviewed by FOX affiliate WXMI on the history of … Dr. Hanmo Zhang with this year's Alumni Achievement Award. Dr. Zhang graduated with an M.A. from Western Michigan … Award National association honors Dr. Sally Hadden for service Dr. Sherwood "Woody" Cordie r Memorial Spring 2018 …
https://wmich.edu/history/news
Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad's drive for success
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… Mich.— Taylor Gaines is no stranger to hard work. Since she was old enough to be employed, she's been bringing home … hard to provide for her family and for her future. "I was working two jobs in high school, helping pay for rent … but I also want to open a pro bono clinic, giving free services to people that can't afford them. Once I get my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66430
Caring cases: Luggage for Love seeking donations for foster children
News
… collects suitcases for foster children in need of a way to transport their personal belongings from one foster … Mich. — Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, a noble community service project, conceived by graduate students from the … you in some sense of having been there.’” Luggage for Love was developed from an assignment for the spring course …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58665