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Mathematics student accepted into prestigious international program

College of Arts and Sciences

… into prestigious international program Submitted by Sara Dillon on KALAMAZOO, MICH — Garrett Nichols , a 19-year-old … with his acceptance into the prestigious Budapest Semesters in Mathematics (BSM) program — a first for a WMU … over 60 credit hours by the time he got to Western.  “This was hard to balance, but I’ve always loved pushing myself,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75659

Moving beyond fitness tracking to wearable diagnostic solutions

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… to wearable diagnostic solutions Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Simin Masihi, assistant professor of … and other electrical disorders. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, sudden cardiac death accounts for nearly 2,000 deaths annually in the United States among …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/07/wearable-electrocardiogram-device

Student group focuses on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health

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… Student group focuses on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health Submitted by Erin Flynn on X-Hale worked … be stuck in the house every single day for (several) months was driving me insane," says Precious Onyegbule , a senior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61714

New WMUK-FM manager hails from NPR station in Maryland

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… Mich.— Stephen Anthony Williams , a National Public Radio station manager on Maryland's Eastern Shore, has been named the new general manager of Western Michigan University's … of Maryland Eastern Shore since 2011. Prior to that, he was interim general manager of the station for 18 months, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32272

Founder of innovative boxed water company to speak at business forum

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… Founder of innovative boxed water company to speak at business forum Submitted by … that is changing the way water is sold, shipped and consumed. The company aims to provide consumers a better option … The product is sensibly sourced and purposely purified near end consumption to reduce the transportation carbon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36054

College of Arts and Sciences alumni recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… College of Arts and Sciences alumni recognized for achievements Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on The College of Arts … Sciences is proud to announce the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award winners and to celebrate the outstanding contributions … and increased sales nationwide.  Albertson previously spent nearly 30 years with Diageo, a multinational beverage …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/aaa-awards-news

WMU is again home to Michigan Geographic Bee

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… WMU is again home to Michigan Geographic Bee Submitted by Anonymous (not … their knowledge of the world while vying for a trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the National Geographic Bee … Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. With a mission to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14886

Installation of innovative stormwater treatment system underway at Asylum Lake

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… Installation of innovative stormwater treatment system underway at Asylum Lake Submitted by … the impact and presence of phosphorus and salt from nearby roadways. The Asylum Lake Stormwater Treatment System … in partnership with Mark Kieser of Kieser & Associates, a scientific research and environmental consulting firm in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72823

Advancing environmental justice topic of humanities lecture

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… Advancing environmental justice topic of humanities lecture Submitted by … protection and health policy. A recipient of the Calver Award, the Heinz Award for the Environment and the Jane … need to know and do about it. The series is exploring how scientific research is defining issues that concern …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13515

Marketing professor honored by University for excellence in teaching

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… Veeck will be presented with Western Michigan University’s Distinguished Teaching Award during the Fall Convocation ceremony. Initiated in … 2006, the Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes faculty members for their teaching work. Veeck, professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68940