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Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot

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… Mich.—Researchers at Western Michigan University are gaining insight into their knowledge of human-robot interactions with a new, glistening white-plastic being that stands nearly 4-feet tall, … pitch of its voice. But technically, Pepper is an "it." "In Japan, where Pepper is much more deployed already, it's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083

Championing diversity and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… Championing diversity and innovation Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on … The first in her family to attend college, she studied Spanish and Japanese at Western Michigan University, although her mother …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-moore

Spring ethics series begins with MLK panel presentation

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… Spring ethics series begins with MLK panel presentation … Luther King Jr . "Where Do You Stand in Times of Trouble?" is the title of this free, public event set for 7 p.m. in … New Yorker, 3508 Knauss Hall. Wednesday, Feb.  28, 4 p.m.: "Legal Ethics in the Media," with panelists Norman Hawker of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44741

Agreement reached for WMU to provide services to medical school

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Acting at its July 25 meeting, Western Michigan University … out the terms under which the University may provide administrative, operational and other services in support of the … funds management services, debt management, financial and legal services, assistance in the area of research grants …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1107

New business majors at WMU fill need for business professionals

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… New business majors at WMU fill need for business professionals … by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Beginning this fall, Western Michigan University will offer new majors … and discipline-specific business topics and perspective on legal studies topics from the College of Arts and Sciences …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33167

True belonging and troubleshooting: cybersecurity student finds joy in ever-evolving field

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… True belonging and troubleshooting: cybersecurity student finds joy in … some students, arriving to Western Michigan University is an exciting choice, made after careful consideration; for others, attending the university is a lifelong dream coming to fruition. But for …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/cybersecurity-fate-al-rasbi

Fort St. Joseph archaeological lectures available online

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… Fort St. Joseph archaeological lectures available online Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Free virtual … University's Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project is offering free virtual lectures designed to take classes … of curious school students or groups of armchair archaeologists behind the scenes of an ongoing WMU effort to uncover a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/292

From Northside to North Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future

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… guides community to more equitable future Submitted by Erin Flynn on February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of … advocating, so it was a natural pivot for me to go into the legal profession," Parker-LaGrone says. She hit her stride …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66942

Pursuing operational excellence, financial success and a positive culture

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Pursuing operational excellence, financial success and a positive … the iconic 16th hole at the WM Phoenix Open with his wife Jennifer Pierce Tedrow, B.S.E.’97, Jason Tedrow … business and support our investors through new projects, bigger events, and a series of successful acquisitions is what …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70807

Social work student finds passion, home at WMU

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… Social work student finds passion, home at WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on A … a week. The Western Michigan University graduate student is an advocate for homeless individuals, helping connect … work and to the greater society." Once homeless and struggling to find direction, Anderson feels like he's finally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57553