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Western researchers develop a special boot to save limbs and lives
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… patients with non-healing foot ulcers. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Diabetes is a national concern, affecting more than one in 10 Americans. Among the many health challenges it causes, the … to the FDA for approval and generating funding to move into the commercialization phase. If all goes as planned, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64303
Sessions on solar garden project slated for campus community
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on The solar garden will be installed adjacent to Floyd Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two … WMU Board of Trustees authorized the University to enter into a series of agreements to grant an approximately … distribution system. Consumer Energy’s electric customers can receive solar energy credits from the program. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28105
Western students leave their mark near campus through mural experience
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… a gallery and to develop practical skills that translate into professional opportunities in the arts," says Weiss. … "As someone who is nearing the end of my degree, it has been inspiring to work with someone who graduated from … goes to show that there are jobs for us artists and that we can have success through pursuing our passions. It’s …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-students-leave-mark-through-mural-experience-gwen-frostic-school-art
TRIO future educators celebrated during cord ceremony
College of Education and Human Development
… celebrated during cord ceremony Submitted by Chris Hybels on Denzel Johnson, music education major and TRIO FESP … Participants in the program also have access to mentors who can assist them during career and graduate school … future educators give me a lot of hope for what is going into the classroom," says Tammy Eaton , coordinator of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71435
Stephen G. Jones obituary
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… who died suddenly April 25 . He was 70. Jones was a member of the WMU faculty for 42 years before his retirement in 2014. His tenure at the University … included many performances as a soloist and as a member of the Western Brass Quintet. He traveled …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46680
Carol Cochrane finds global perspective through WMU Haworth
Haworth College of Business
… , originally from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is taking off into professional worlds through Western Michigan … having thought about studying abroad, Cochrane’s journey began at WMU Haworth. “Like many first-year students, I … was incredible—students from France, Spain, Ireland, Canada, America, Turkey, Romania, South Korea, Taiwan, and …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/international-business-carol-cochrane-study-abroad
WMU gear featured in Costco this holiday season
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… Michigan University is now one of two Mid-American Conference schools featured in athletic-gear displays in … stems from the recent movement of Trademarks and Licensing into the Office of Marketing and Strategic Communications. … gear in just the five months since Trademarks and Licensing began working with the Office of Marketing and Strategic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62399
Aviation alum delivers critical supplies, personnel for pandemic response
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… Hawaii. “With that said, Alaska Airlines has always been an essential lifeline to many communities in the state … the store,” he says. “Yes, there’s still a risk that I take into account, but Alaska Airlines helps me mitigate that … His experiences during the Great Recession—when he was furloughed twice by two different airlines—and after 9/11 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58982
National Guardsman, a WMU alum, helps lead effort to feed thousands of Michigan families
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… [caption] [/caption] PONTIAC, Mich.—Feeding the growing number of Michiganders in need during the COVID-19 crisis is no … shifted their plans. 2nd Lt. Hunter Davidson packs food into boxes. “We were used as a quick deployable unit to do … says Davidson. His team from the 1433rd Engineer Company began work at the Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59294
Top brass: Western alumnus leads trumpet master class as member of U.S. Marine Band
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… Top brass: Western alumnus leads trumpet master class as member of U.S. Marine Band Submitted by Erin Flynn on Staff … and professionalism that I knew what I was doing and that I can play," remembers Proseus. "I was going through a lot … in what his goals were and then immediately walking into lockdown, you know, there's some irony there," says …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73221