New physical therapy doctorate gains pre-accreditation status
Long-awaited program focuses on saving students time and money as well as enlarging the talent base for southwest Michigan.
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Digging into History
Students are unearthing artifacts from the 18th century while working in the Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project's field school.
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WMU secures federal grant to battle opioid epidemic
A $1.35 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services will fund the MY-PROUD program. Created by an interdisciplinary team of professors, MY-PROUD aims to increase training and expand services in rural and medically underserved communities impacted by opioid and substance abuse.
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New climate and energy advisor develops vision for cleaner, greener Michigan
Dr. Brandy Brown, who earned a doctoral degree from WMU, is tasked with developing Michigan's response to climate change.
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WMU News website undergoes big, bold redesign
The site's revamped format displays stories about the University in a more engaging and reader-friendly way.
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Students pursue a better roadmap of Mars
The exploration of Mars is a major interest for the space community. However, current technology, such as the surface rover, is slow and isolated to certain areas of Mars. And satellites orbiting the planet cannot get the same image quality as equipment on the surface.
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Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges
A master's degree and graduate certificate in youth and community development were added to the current bachelor's and PhD. degree programs available at WMU.
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Kickstarting Change, Again
Despite decades of participating in sports, women are still fighting to bridge the pay gap.
Working With Nature
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Landscapers practicing natural selection management technique
Ecological restoration involving the planting of hundreds of trees is taking place across WMU's campuses.
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Sunseeker team engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix
The University's Sunseeker solar race car team celebrated its 30th anniversary by returning to the top-five in the single-occupant vehicle racing category at the FSGP.
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Doubling Down
Football players get extra strength training while clearing brush for Habitat for Humanity and living their motto: "Our Town. Our Team."
Impactful Experiences
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Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college
WMU students Levi Soto, Jalen Palmore, Irving Quintero, DeVante White and Tykese Brown also attended the Third Annual National Clemson Men of Color Summit this spring that promoted awareness of changing U.S. demographics and effects on college enrollment and student support.
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Work with refugee family helps business student expand global perspective
Dylan Coleman completed 15 hours of service with the family through the Refugee Outreach Collective.
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Nights at the museum: history student helps design Smithsonian sleepover program
Master's student Tre Goodhue is developing programming for experiences at facilities like the National Museum of Natural History and National Museum of American History, among others.
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Building a cultural bridge, engineering students teach refugees about science, math
WMU's chapter of Engineers without Borders recently organized a project for kids at the Refugee Education Center.
Launching New Opportunities
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Skyrocketing drone usage leads WMU to offer consulting service
Appropriate drones and onboard instruments are provided when clients contract with UAV consultants from the University to collect and analyze data.
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We have lift off: WMU launches UAV certificate programs
WMU is one of a limited number of schools to offer stand-alone academic programs utilizing consumer drones and is about to become the second organization in the world to have a VLF electromagnetic sensor system outfitted on one.