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Literacy education expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award

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… expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A young faculty member who already is becoming known internationally in the field of literacy studies will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48803

Western engineering alum helps power next frontier of military defense in Space Force

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… from the film script of "Men in Black." But there are no sleek black suits among the ranks of the United States Space Force —an elite group of military personnel known as guardians working to protect America's interests in … doing really, really helps keep morale high and keep you chugging along." As a member of WALI, Mostek designed a system …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66119

Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work

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… the impact Moses Walker had on Kalamazoo. However, he would not see Navia put her own education into action as he died … for Counseling and Psychological Services , which offers no- and low-cost mental health services to members of the … "With all of these experiences I've gotten, I feel like not only can I talk the talk but I feel so much more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75822

Former congressman to lead talks about future of U.S. healthcare

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… the Historic Passage of Obamacare." He will provide the keynote address before a panel of experts discusses methods for … to achieve the passage of the Affordable Care Act. "I am honored to share my story during this important discussion in … right. All I ask is you do it based on policy reasons and not based on political reasons. The policy decisions are no

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43400

Researchers snag prestigious National Science Foundation prize

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… This year's recipients— Drs. Wendy S. Beane , Elena Litvinova and Fahad Saeed —are generating new knowledge and real-world solutions to advance such areas as … for the University as a whole, the recognition is a high honor. Beane Beane With her $800,000 CAREER award grant, Beane …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43181

WMU trustees OK Southwest facility transfer to Lake Michigan College

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… facility transfer to Lake Michigan College Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU Southwest building entrance KALAMAZOO, … of online and in-person format that has become the norm. LMC will gain the physical space it needs to grow and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42776

WMU’s century plant reaches new heights

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU’s century plant reaches new heights Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western Michigan University's at least … and beginning to enter the protective tube that extends another 6 feet above the roof. (Photo by Michael Lanka) The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70881

Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits

College of Education and Human Development

… Senior Center (ESC) is a welcoming hub in the Kalamazoo's Northside for individuals aged 60 and over, offering a … programs and services to enhance their quality of life at no cost. At the center, guests can participate in activities … capital campaign . As part of the campaign, ESC aims to renovate the exterior and interior of their current location …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73776

WMU congress puts focus of world's medieval scholars on Kalamazoo

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… of world's medieval scholars on Kalamazoo Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For four days in May, some … race, criminality, sexuality and gendered behavior may not all have begun during the long span of the Middle …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39837

Student, actor, advocate: Margaux Wellman takes leading role in breaking down barriers for people with disabilities

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… to shake up perceptions about disabilities. "Disability is not talked about often enough. So when people come to see our show, maybe not knowing that I have cerebral palsy, and the first person …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64331