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WMU receives $1.4 million to start transportation research center

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… challenges. "University transportation centers are key to helping us address today's transportation needs, … Secretary Anthony Foxx . "The participating universities are a critical part of our national transportation strategy … a limited number of individuals in this important research area. However, we were successful in securing this funding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10797

Archaeological project earns state award

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… earlier this fall in Kalamazoo. The State History Awards are the highest recognition given by the state's official … Outreach and education Public outreach and education are major aspects of the Fort St. Joseph Archaeological … The documentary earned a gold award in the social sciences area of the instructional/educational/training programs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11236

WMU expands, re-envisions definition and measures for sustainability

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… and universities across the United States and Canada are part of the program that offers its own sustainability … own data platform that allows colleges to report and compare consistent pieces of information, the STARS initiative … community to network and connect with others on campus who are doing similar activities." Brylinsky notes that the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11612

Medieval Institute Publications partners with De Gruyter

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… allow MIP to expand its niche publishing market in these areas significantly over the coming years, while also developing new areas of publication. "We are pleased to enter this new partnership with De Gruyter …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48077

WMU engineers design novel methods that could accelerate virus vaccine development

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… manufacturing process. The premise is that since viruses are by nature highly complicated in physical arrangement and … of the vaccine to the corresponding virus. Makin and Durbin are going even further with their findings. They’re also … conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60015

New program pairs Western students with MSP to bring justice in unsolved murders

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… with Michigan State Police, criminal justice students are getting unprecedented access to case files from unsolved … . "I'm excited to get started." Christensen estimates there are more than 20 unsolved homicide cases in his district that are more than a decade old. Western students will help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63526

Student skin care company claims entrepreneurship award

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… Student skin care company claims entrepreneurship award Submitted by … can irritate sensitive skin is her inspiration for Transparent Beauty Company. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When you have sensitive skin, the struggle to find products that work well for you is very real. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64816

WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields

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… a lot of research on some of the biases and issues that are disproportionately faced by women. We know that women are very often given larger service loads. We know that there are often biases with respect to things like start-up …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54945

Bridging Barriers: A firsthand look at immigration issues

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… rust-covered fence separating El Paso, Texas, from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. “We were just chatting about school, what they … major from Kalamazoo. “One of the little boys asked me, ‘Are there bad guys over there?’ I said, ‘Yes, we do have … border. They’re getting an inside look at what some are calling the “border crisis,” examining the driving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57379

WMU students anxious to share their cultures at International Festival

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU students anxious to share their cultures at International Festival Submitted by … international students from 101 countries a chance to share their cultural heritage. It annually draws some 5,000 … a nominal fee, attendees may taste traditional cuisines prepared by international students with assistance from WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52294