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Honors college dean honored by international geochemists group

News

… be honored with the Geochemical Society's Distinguished Service Award when the group gathers for its annual meeting in Sacramento, California, in early June. The award recognizes and documents outstanding service to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15865

OT, social work faculty earn $1.8 million behavioral health grant

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… work, received the grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. The funding will support WMU's … Barry, Berrien, Branch, Cass, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Ottawa, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties. Harrison says the new … who decide to work in behavioral health practice settings after graduation." More information about the IPEER program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45083

So that all may learn

W Magazine

… they could read aloud to their students, but connecting was a challenge because many did not have internet access or … times with families and started seeing the benefits shortly after the program started. Frantz and Szafranski noticed … a good, positive experience." While providing a valuable service to young English learners, Szafranski and Frantz are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61847

Campus Classic 5K has new course and start times

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… Student Recreation Center on Western Avenue. The 5K run and walk will start at 9:15 a.m. on Western Avenue in front of … be available before the race and ending at 11:30 a.m. Those wanting to stay and tailgate will have to pay a fee to park … had to modify the event," says Race Director Sue Beougher. "After last year's race, we went to work changing the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1825

Events at WMU and across community slated to honor King

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… King Submitted by Deanne Puca on Martin Luther King Jr. in Washington D.C. KALAMAZOO—Activities at Western Michigan … Luther King Jr., including a convocation, march, day of service, educational programs and presentations. "Seeding … Thursday, Jan. 17 "Martin Luther King Jr. and the Vietnam War: War as the Enemy of the Poor," 7 p.m. , 208 Bernhard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4076

Sales students gain real-world experience through innovative business partnership

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… with selling to a customer. In fall 2024, this product was a type of window for Amtrak trains. Students spent the … A student gets a closer look at a TPI product. "After weeks of hard work and practicing selling techniques, … professors and classmates who have made the experience so rewarding." "What sets this class apart from others that I …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/sales-students-gain-experience-pitching-total-plastics-international

What you need to know about University Libraries: Top FAQs

University Libraries

… Where can I find a computer or print a document? Use any of Waldo Library’s printing stations and 100+ computers . … space for group meetings? Reserve a group study room in Waldo Library up to two weeks in advance, or check one out … time (two hours in most cases). Stop by Waldo Library’s service desk or search by title in Library Search to see if …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/08/library-faqs

WMU inventors win $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… WMU inventors win $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award Submitted by Stacey Lowis on From Left: Stephen John … model, they also developed a working model of NeoVent after extensive lab work. They currently have a patent … students must demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service, which can be launched within a short period of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25223

WMU reels in more than $700,000 in grants in a single month

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… April, WMU trustees learned at their June 7 meeting. The awards pushed the University's year-to-date grant total to more than $18 million. Research grants led the way and came in at $452,823, with notable awards coming from … on street crossing decisions by blind pedestrians. Public service awards totaled $254,944 and were led by a grant of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/781

Grants to WMU top $22.7 million for fiscal year

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… WMU trustees learned at their July 25 meeting. Awards for May came in at $878,328, or 19 percent of the … grants surpassed $2.6 million, while grants for public service soared to nearly $2 million. One notable research … scenarios. The largest research grant, totaling $467,857, was from the U.S. Department of Education to researchers at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1106