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WMU student program recognized by national diversity magazine

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… received acclaim from a national diversity magazine. WMU was one of 93 institutions from around the nation named an … each year since 2013. Diversity and inclusion efforts underway at the University helped it earn recognition for the … practices Participation in the Equity in Mental Health project in collaboration with national organizations the JED …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55464

Researchers snag prestigious National Science Foundation prize

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… each earned a coveted National Science Foundation CAREER award and associated five-year grant, a top prize for early … computational science and medicine. Those who earn the award have the potential to serve as academic role models in … Litvinova's award and accompanying $475,000 grant support a project titled "From fundamental interactions to emergent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43181

Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor

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… controversy, the conflict—that's what people gravitate toward. So those are the voices that get amplified on social … and that humans were the cause. Aside from government projects, from the late 1950s to early 1980s, the majority … in 1979. The climate scientists at the gathering predicted greenhouse gas emissions would cause global temperatures to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66880

WMU trustees OK Southwest facility transfer to Lake Michigan College

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University has agreed to move forward with the transfer of its long-term lease on the … acting at its formal Sept. 20 meeting, agreed to move forward with negotiations that will result in a new lease … its campuses in Niles, South Haven and Benton Harbor. The projects are funded by private donations, a $7.9 million …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42776

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 … to facilitate lessons. "I thought, 'Okay, if you really want to do read-alouds and have input, why don’t we use … learn all summer long." The unintended consequences of the project were even more encouraging. In addition to young …

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

WMU researchers showcase Fort St. Joseph at open house

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… Fort St. Joseph mission, garrison and trading post complex was occupied from 1691 to 1781 along the St. Joseph River in … is now the city of Niles. Built by the French, the fort was at times during its 90-year history, controlled by the … the fort's history. The Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project also sponsors a public education and outreach …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33692

Evaluation Center principal research associate honored with national evaluation award

The Evaluation Center

… research associate honored with national evaluation award Submitted by Samantha Hooker on Lyssa Wilson Becho (center) was honored by the American Evaluation Association in … her contributions to elevating equity in evaluation and her projects, and her outstanding leadership make her a true …

https://wmich.edu/evaluation/news/2024/11/becho-award24

Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad's drive for success

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… Mich.— Taylor Gaines is no stranger to hard work. Since she was old enough to be employed, she's been bringing home … hard to provide for her family and for her future. "I was working two jobs in high school, helping pay for rent … into her PEAK (Providing Evidence of Active Knowledge) project for WMU Signature. She created "Project Serenity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66430

Geography grad created road map to success at Western

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… is graduating with two bachelor's degrees and a job waiting for him at the Department of Defense once he … combination, but they both provide direction in a lot of ways. Geography is physical direction, while philosophy is … the prestigious NASA DEVELOP program, where he worked on a project in collaboration with the National Park Service. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71466

Lambert R. VanderKooi obituary

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… 2015 , at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. He was 80. VanderKooi, of Portage, joined the faculty in 1970 … during the early days of the computer revolution. The plan was an outgrowth of Project EXCITE—Expanding With Computers and Information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29872