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WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance
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… within four-foot-tall foliage. “Look!” Lori Evesque says, carefully moving aside the large leaves to reveal an immature … plant workers, evidence abounds of increased interest in how food reaches our palates and the types of food available … commercial pricing have increasingly become a concern for many families. Therefore, the way we’re eating is evolving. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822
Updated location and time: MLK Day campus speaker is author, educator and daughter of Malcolm X
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… The Unseen KING. Student Panel Perspectives. What side are you on? “The theme for this year’s MLK Celebration is … there is a need for community if we are to address the many ills of our world," says Dr. Candy McCorkle , vice … It is our hope that she will inspire us and guide us on how to create a community to combat chaos caused by hate, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/73796
Food justice scholar to host day of events
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… , on Western Michigan University's campus. All events are free and most are open to the public. No registration is … amazing food justice scholarship and work on the ground in many communities and campuses across Michigan." He adds, … staff from WMU and other area institutions, discussion on how to utilize Dr. Taylor’s research to help advance …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8974
The philosophy of grief
College of Arts and Sciences
… seemed to be a part of her. Her mother recalls her asking “are there still philosophers?” at an age so young Atkins … does not even remember it herself. What she does recall, however, is always having an internal preoccupation with … thinking I should understand something about the grief that many people experience in their personal life,” she says. …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins
Cybersecurity student dreams big
Cybersecurity
… Cybersecurity student dreams big Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Focusing on coursework and hands-on … with experience-driven learning opportunities to prepare for the demands of his chosen field. He works part-time … Students get experience with real security tools, learn how to write reports, and practice skills. “I saw how new …
https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/lochlan-mcelroy-cybersecurity
Broncos recognized for commitment to diversity, inclusion with 2024 Excellence in Diversity Award
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… of individuals, departments and groups across campus who are dedicated to fostering a culture of equity and … in Diversity Award is an opportunity to recognize and show appreciation for individuals, groups or programs on … to eliminate a longstanding accessibility barrier for many blind and low-vision members by helping to implement …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/health-college-cynthia-klekar-cunningham-win-2024-excellence-diversity-award
Array of volunteering opportunities lead to 'eye-opening' experiences
W Magazine
… Array of volunteering opportunities lead to 'eye-opening' experiences … in need or mentoring middle school students, Broncos are volunteering their time and talents and learning through … Roosien. “By traveling across the barren tundra and seeing how another community lives, I was able to comprehend how we …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75863
Detecting threats and emergencies to protect infrastructures
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Detecting threats and emergencies to protect infrastructures … as vulnerabilities that exist in computer networks that are the root cause of the increase in cyber-attacks." - Dr. … or a lot of computing power.” Clearing the way in Nashville Many people dread driving through a city. Accidents, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70805
Fort St. Joseph receives Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation
College of Arts and Sciences
… Michigan Economic Development Corporation “These awardees are helping us build a stronger Michigan by preserving the … to the preservation of Michigan’s unique character and the many archaeological sites and historic places that … so much since then, so getting the award again to recognize how the Project has changed and created different programs …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/ftstjoseph-governorsaward
WMU launches major website improvement
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… Web design KALAMAZOO—Responsive design is revolutionizing the Web, and Western Michigan University is among the … system, and all will have responsive design. There are many other advantages of a single Universitywide system. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2341