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Top seniors honored as 2016 Presidential Scholars

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… Mich.—Fifty students will be recognized as Western Michigan University's top seniors for 2016 during the … of Kalamazoo. Art— Sarah N. Spohn of Laingsburg, Michigan. Aviation sciences— Megan E. Voisard of Otsego, Michigan. Biological sciences— Joseph D. Barnett of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31219

Ethics Center announces book clubs for Spring 2025

Study of Ethics in Society

… Lyceum and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Western Michigan University.  Kalamazoo Lyceum Director Matthew … philosopher who used to be Google’s AI ethicist suggests that the best way to think of AI is as a mirror, …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/01/ethics-books

Two WMU faculty engineers garner MEDC funding for early-stage work

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… parts are the focus of work by two members of Western Michigan University's engineering faculty who are among five … innovators around the state to win new funding form the Michigan Economic Development Corp. to develop early-stage … technology projects within universities across the state of Michigan. Atashbar won support for his Impact Sensor and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43887

WMU, community groups developing plan for local waterways

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is working with community organizations … approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality in 2006. The … plan and qualified for competitive grant funding under the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's nonpoint …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45863

STEM-focused family event returns to WMU-Grand Rapids

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… Lego creations to watching robots in action, Western Michigan University-Grand Rapids, in partnership with … is an exciting and engaging opportunity to connect Western Michigan University with our local community. We continue to … engineering faculty, Autocam Medical, Bricks4Kidz, West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology and JR Automation to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71219

Readings, music featured as part of New Issues fundraiser

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Scott KALAMAZOO—Accomplished Michigan authors and live music from a well-known southwest Michigan Celtic band are on tap as part of a fundraiser for … editor of the literary press. A donation of $10 is suggested for admission or $5 for students. The event, called …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1293

Dedication set for Zhang Legacy Collections Center

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… new home for the historical records of southwest Michigan will be formally introduced to the community during a Friday, Oct. 18 , dedication of Western Michigan University's Charles C. and Lynn L. Zhang Legacy … designated a repository for regional history in 1962 by the Michigan Regional Historical Commission. The collections now …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10119

All WMU campuses close early Thursday, Dec. 22, due to impending severe weather

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… outages. 2007, Feb. 5—Extreme cold and snow closed many Michigan colleges. 2008, Feb. 1—WMU closed due to snow. … and expected severely cold temperatures prompted many Michigan colleges to close. The closure delayed the start of … several inches of snow and closed many schools throughout Michigan. 2019, Jan. 30—Snow and dangerously low …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70244

Nearly $3M grant will help WMU increase ESL-endorsed teacher workforce

College of Education and Human Development

… Leffler on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new grant will help Western Michigan University fill a critical need for teachers of multilingual learners (MLs) in Michigan. Dr. Selena Protacio , principal investigator (PI), … (ESL) graduate program, which will qualify them for the Michigan ESL endorsement provided they pass the ESL …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69606

Law enforcement accreditation assessment team invites public comment

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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of assessors from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission—MLEAC—will … on Monday, Nov. 30 , to examine all aspects of Western Michigan University Department of Public Safety's policies … "Verification by the team that WMU Public Safety meets the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission's 'best …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62245