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Anthropologist's research expertise showcased in 'Nova' documentary
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… (Photo credit: Liesl Clark) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University faculty member with expertise gained … international prominence as an expert in determining the health of ancient human populations as revealed by their … studies, investigating issues of settlement, migration, health and mortuary tradition. As a researcher, she is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37588
WMU named one of top 100 schools for veterans by Military Times
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has been named one of the nation's top … the nation's top schools in the ranking, making it the only Michigan school to appear on all eight Military Times Best … in the top 100 of this year's list are the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University. As with all …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44012
Gov. Snyder names new trustee to WMU Board
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… of Grand Valley State University) KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced the appointment June 13 … official James Bolger of Whitehall to serve on the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees . Bolger, a WMU … retired as lieutenant colonel and deputy director of the Michigan State Police in 1999, after a 26-year career with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16631
Big data and the future of diagnosing mental disorders
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… Dr. Alvis Fong. Fong and a team of researchers from Western Michigan University and Florida International University are … the impact of machine learning on the identification of health problems. Using health measurements, such as … At Florida International University, former Western Michigan University professor Dr. Fahad Saeed is working to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65069
Anorexia, bulimia, death imagery next up in Ethics Center talk
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… will be under the microscope next week when the Western Michigan University Center for the Study of Ethics in … communication from WMU with a focus on organizational and health communication. Her areas of research interest include … portrayal of the female body in popular media and holistic health approaches to body acceptance and spiritual growth. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14475
Autonomous vehicle research rolling onto WMU campus
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… of the future has arrived on the Western Michigan University campus. Research involving an autonomous … Sept. 19 . The $2.1 million project, funded through the Michigan Mobility Challenge announced by former Gov. Rick Snyder last year and administered by the Michigan Department of Transportation , focuses on improving …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55431
Campus office hours released for Memorial Day
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… Day Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will observe Memorial Day with no … May 25 , and reopens at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 29 . Sindecuse Health Center , including the pharmacy, is closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 26-28 . When Sindecuse Health Center is closed, medical emergencies should be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47146
Battery research project will support company's clean energy plan
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… Energy ushered in a new technology Sept. 17 at Western Michigan University by starting operation of a new … ribbon cutting for the battery facility, which is unique to Michigan and has been erected on WMU's Parkview Campus on … search conducted by Consumers Energy in consultation with Michigan State University. In the coming year, the company …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49068
Shirley A. Ray obituary
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… , who retired in 1991 after years of working with Western Michigan University students with disabilities, died … husband, Dr. Harold "Hal" Ray, WMU professor emeritus of health, physical education and recreation, who survives. She … memorial contributions be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, Michigan Parkinson Foundation or WMU Aging …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45853
WMU to host discussion on the fall and rise of income equality in the U.S.
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Ballard KALAMAZOO—A Michigan State University professor will address the … part of the 2017-18 Werner Sichel Lecture Series at Western Michigan University. Dr. Charles Ballard , MSU professor of … as a consultant with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Health and Human Services and Treasury. He also has served …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42876