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Merze Tate: A trailblazing Western alumna who made an international impact

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… Inventor. This 20th century renaissance woman may not have made it to the moon, but Dr. Merze Tate's resolve … University's brightest stars. Fueled by a thirst for knowledge and boundless ambition, she became the first Black … later become WMU—in 1927. But the road to get there was not easy. "She took the limits off herself, as an African …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62998

WMU to break ground on economic-development engine

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… WMU to break ground on economic-development engine Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The region's newest job …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50722

Global water supply crisis informs research of WMU professor named American Association of Geographers Fellow

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… American Association of Geographers Fellow Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on   Dr. Chansheng He KALAMAZOO, Mich.—There’s … by his experiences in the field, where he found people struggling to find clean water in both regions of China and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66997

Literacy education expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award

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… expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A young faculty member who already is becoming known internationally in the field of literacy studies will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48803

Western alumna named Distinguished Educator of the Year

College of Arts and Sciences

… named Distinguished Educator of the Year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Erica Wehrwein KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … in biomedical sciences from Western. “He was one of my biggest inspirations in life and he continues to mentor me to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69144

High school students can explore manufacturing and design careers through new WMU, GRPS partnership

Merze Tate College

… Students check out a car made with 3D printing technology in the lab. Students observe a JR Automation robotics … and cardboard to create a device that would protect an egg from a fall. Students developed innovative designs in hopes to avoid scrambling their eggs. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69313

Student, actor, advocate: Margaux Wellman takes leading role in breaking down barriers for people with disabilities

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… to shake up perceptions about disabilities. "Disability is not talked about often enough. So when people come to see our show, maybe not knowing that I have cerebral palsy, and the first person …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64331

Former congressman to lead talks about future of U.S. healthcare

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… the Historic Passage of Obamacare." He will provide the keynote address before a panel of experts discusses methods for … to achieve the passage of the Affordable Care Act. "I am honored to share my story during this important discussion in … right. All I ask is you do it based on policy reasons and not based on political reasons. The policy decisions are no

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43400

Researchers snag prestigious National Science Foundation prize

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… This year's recipients— Drs. Wendy S. Beane , Elena Litvinova and Fahad Saeed —are generating new knowledge and real-world solutions to advance such areas as … for the University as a whole, the recognition is a high honor. Beane Beane With her $800,000 CAREER award grant, Beane …

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

WMU trustees OK Southwest facility transfer to Lake Michigan College

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… facility transfer to Lake Michigan College Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU Southwest building entrance KALAMAZOO, … of online and in-person format that has become the norm. LMC will gain the physical space it needs to grow and …

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