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Far out! Researchers at Western testing technology to propel NASA deeper into space
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… once they're outside Earth's atmosphere. "It's really good for long-duration missions so you can get a much larger … actually the biggest failure mechanisms. So figuring out what drives those failure mechanisms is really important," … don't want your hollow cathode to fail while you're at Jupiter and trying to get to Pluto." Back on the ground at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63430
High-dose flu and updated COVID-19 immunizations available
Sindecuse Health Center
… High-dose flu and updated COVID-19 immunizations available Submitted by Joe … high-dose influenza vaccine on hand for patients age 65 and up, as well as the updated Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Both the … since mid-September to students, full- and part-time employees, retirees and other eligible individuals. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/72960
WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president
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… following the June 30 retirement of President Edward Montgomery. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University … the last three months, I know we are facing unprecedented times. But I also know WMU's strength—the power of Bronco … that colleges and universities serve. Though the value of what Western Michigan University and higher education as a …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/trustees-appoint-russ-kavalhuna-10th-president
Doris 'Dori' A. Rey obituary
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… (not verified) on Doris "Dori" A. Rey , a retired longtime Western Michigan University staff member, died Feb. 11 … been serving for several years as an office associate in what was then the Department of Health, Physical Education … with elementary-age through adult clients and setting up schedules for student tutors. According to an interview …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45487
WMU trustees vote to freezes tuition, housing costs to support students in response to pandemic
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… committed to affordability. Typically, the University's governing board would set tuition in June, when there's more … leaders felt it was important for students to know what to expect in 2020-21. The spring semester ends this week, as does the regular academic year. "It is our responsibility to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59125
Western students gain leadership experience at ROTC camp
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… us to bring in prospective students and let them see what it's like to be a cadet for a few days,” says U.S. Army … see different challenges and find different routes to go." Despite shimmying through the dirt under barbed wire, … their squad for strength and encouragement when tasks sometimes seemed impossible. Ben Higgins crawls under barbed …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65148
Director of executive education named for ISM program
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… Jones KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University’s Integrated Supply Management program has named Ken Jones its first … and executed. "We will provide numerous benefits that go beyond just providing participants a certificate," … experience. Prior to joining the WMU team, Jones was a full-time operations and supply chain management faculty member …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8869
Math professor awarded Fulbright grant to work in South Africa
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… and prospective middle school and high school teachers. What's talk got to do with it? Davis traveled to South Africa in January … act. "You explain a concept in English, then give students time to code-switch between languages to fully understand …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38948
WMU AD Beauregard announces plan to retire at year’s end
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… University community," said Beauregard. "I'm so proud of what WMU Intercollegiate Athletics has achieved as a team … able to raise our son with memories to cherish for a lifetime," Beauregard says. "We are grateful for AD Beauregard's … All-Americans over the years," President Edward Montgomery says. "She dedicated her life to advancing our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66092
Education students mingle with reptiles during visit from alligator sanctuary
College of Education and Human Development
… Students in a teaching elementary school science course got to hold some of the critters from the Critchlow … an African sulcata tortoise, is 30 years old and could live up to170 years. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students from the College … activities in here; I want students to really get a feel of what they’ll be doing in their own classrooms. As they are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75512