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Savings add up for students under Libraries' grants for free online textbooks

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… Savings add up for students under Libraries' grants for free online … licensed and relevant to their learning experience," says Beth Martin , associate professor and OER librarian. The … this period of increased virtual instruction. "I've always been mindful about textbook costs and tried to choose …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63257

Popping with potential: Event management student plans pop-up fundraiser for charity during UK study abroad

College of Education and Human Development

… Popping with potential: Event management student plans pop-up fundraiser for charity during UK study abroad Submitted … to travel across the U.K. while abroad. Just a train ride away, she has visited different historical sites and museums … discounted. So we figured it would kind of be a good way to combine everything."   The idea for the pop-up

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/04/event-management-study-abroad-uk-ashley-dale

Still time to give to campus United Way, book drive

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… Still time to give to campus United Way, book drive Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … so far. To be included in a special thank-you drawing for up to $30,000 applied to a car of choice from one of the … Oakland University; WMU spirit wear and gear; a football signed by head coach Tim Lester; and Millennium dining gift …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43489

Team discovers way to 'tune' abundant elements for semiconductor use

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… Team discovers way to 'tune' abundant elements for semiconductor use … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In a world concerned about the dwindling supply and skyrocketing prices of rare elements used to make … disorder in a number of samples, and correlated this with a significant reduction in band gap energy—paving the way for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28099

WMU enrollment is up in teacher preparation programs

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU enrollment is up in teacher preparation programs Submitted by Tyler … programs, Western Michigan University’s enrollment is up this year by about 9% in these majors, or 70 more future … College. These early connections help build a bridge between WMU and other local schools for when the time comes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56731

Alumnus helps Western esports program focus on well-being, level up skills

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… helps Western esports program focus on well-being, level up skills Submitted by Erin Flynn on Students participate in … skill that has earned him the attention of some of the biggest teams in esports. His company incorporates things like … is supposed to be fun. It's a great opportunity to become a better person, and the science is showing there are definite …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69809

Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication

W Magazine

… Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication Submitted by Erin … Education When it comes to understanding the relationship between humans and robots, WMU is paving the way. The … interact with the web interface of our app. What are good design principles? If we use artificial intelligence …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097

Drawings to be held in November for campus United Way campaign

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… Drawings to be held in November for campus United Way campaign Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … Drawing for a new vehicle In addition, any new, undesignated gift of at least $50 to United Way, or an … be entered into a drawing for a new vehicle of choice up to a value of $30,000 from one of the sponsoring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35941

WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide

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… WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide Submitted by … is for his work developing the gateway treatment—placing signs on the edge of the road near crosswalks that drivers have to travel between. "It not only increases yielding, it reduces speed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57296

Local franchisee first up in entrepreneurship speaker series

Haworth College of Business

… Local franchisee first up in entrepreneurship speaker series Submitted by Anonymous … he had the opportunity to visit one in 2007, he was blown away by the customer service he experienced while dining. … or register at  wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . To suggest an entrepreneur who should be considered for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41931