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World-renowned designer works with WMU students on innovative solutions for aging in place

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… professionals and community partners.     “When I heard she was coming to Western, my first thought was, ‘How did we get her here?’” says product design major … of Research and Innovation , College of Health and Human Services , Sammons Center , and the Kohler company. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/11/universal-design-symposium-patricia-moore-visit

Free at-home COVID-19 test kits distributed throughout campus

Sindecuse Health Center

… The tests are provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Test kits will be distributed to the College of Aviation, College of Health and Human Services and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69214

Student finalists for $100K Cultivate 269 pitch competition announced

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… into reality. The finalists for Kalamazoo Forward Ventures’ inaugural Cultivate 269 pitch competition … the inaugural Cultivate 269 has been extraordinary,” says Dwayne Powell Jr. , chief operating officer and main street managing partner of Kalamazoo Forward Ventures. “When thousands of students engage in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/cultivate-269-finalists

WMU elevates well-being efforts to support student success, help campus community thrive

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… Okanagan Charter for Health Promoting Universities. Western was among the first 25 universities in the country to adopt …   “Health and well-being are essential to the experience we want every student, faculty and staff member to have at … Dr. Lillian Smith , dean of the College of Health and Human Services and co-chair of Western’s Well-being Collective. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/11/well-being-okanagan-charter-recommitment-2026

Geology students conduct research as part of carbon sequestration work

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Sara Dillon on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students might not always expect their professors to admit to them, “I don’t … focused on carbon sequestration may provide an important way to mitigate the effects of climate change caused by the … says.   Using a new state-of-the-art X-Ray Fluorescence spectrometer, an analytical instrument funded by the …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/11/kaczmarekgeos4350

Celebrating Those Who Keep Aviation Moving Forward

College of Aviation

… Celebrating Those Who Keep Aviation Moving Forward Submitted by Tom Thinnes on One of best events at the … people who have made aviation better through leadership, service, innovation, mentorship, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. This year's honorees …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/08/ard

UPDATE: City lifts boil water advisory; WMU finishes flushing water systems, changing filters

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… UPDATE: City lifts boil water advisory; WMU finishes flushing water systems, changing filters Submitted by Paula M. Davis … are cleared for use.  *** Tuesday, Sept. 22 update: Dining Services is back to normal operations, with the exception of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/09/campus-operations-update-amid-boil-water-advisory

CAS professor recognized for excellence

College of Arts and Sciences

… homicide and missing person cases. That innovative approach was one of the factors that led to sociology professor Dr. … the Mid-American Conference’s 2026 Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success.  Known for her leadership in … impact. Kuersten says the work helps students see public service “not as an abstract concept, but as a lived …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/09/cas-magazine-kuersten-mac-award

David Chaplin obituary

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… sociology at Western Michigan University, died July 27 . He was 86. Chaplin joined the WMU faculty in 1972 to serve as … of Sociology and retired in 1992 after 20 years of service to the University. He chaired the sociology … served on numerous national organizations and panels and was a member of such professional groups as the American …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42352

Dr. Shannon McMorrow awarded Haenicke Institute grant to enhance global public health education

College of Health and Human Services

… Dr. Shannon McMorrow awarded Haenicke Institute grant to enhance global public … in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences program has been awarded a Haenicke Institute for Global Education - Global … which had gained traction over the past two decades, was something she was eager to delve into. The second part …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/01/mcmorrow