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Ohio family chooses WMU to use newly raised MSA research funds

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… from multiple system atrophy--MSA--but before he does, he wants to make sure he does all he can to make sure the … degenerative disorder. The $3,350 check they presented was raised in March in what is believed to be the first-ever … the New York Brain Bank at Columbia University. "The MSA project is the Holy Grail for our work over the past few …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/609

Thousands of visitors expected at Kalamazoo Blues Festival

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… p.m., Marisa & The Madcats 1 to 1:50 p.m., Duffield Caron Project 2:05 to 2:55 p.m., JR Clark 3:10 to 4 p.m., Frog & …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/792

Emeritus pens book about local vintage car museum

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… Lyon KALAMAZOO--Ducking into Western Michigan University's Waldo Library during a downpour 30 years ago led … a second career as an automotive historian and writer. "I was crossing Western's campus between meetings. It was … the nation's premier automotive history destination. The project not only allows members of the public to visit year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/138

WMU service-learning, community work wins national praise

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… meaningful outcomes in their communities. The honor roll was announced in Washington, D.C., this week at the American Council on … factors, including the scope and innovation of service projects, the extent to which service-learning is embedded …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5565

WMU Alumni Association board OKs $1 million for alumni center

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… efforts on renovating the original building that was the birthplace of the University. "As a board, we're … renovation of the core of East Hall into an alumni center was announced in December 2012 by the University. WMU has … effort. Material from that session, other details of the project and information about making a donation to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10111

Daneen Wardrop named WMU's 2013 Distinguished Faculty Scholar

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… Daneen Wardrop named WMU's 2013 Distinguished Faculty Scholar Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wardrop KALAMAZOO—An internationally known poet-scholar has … past two years, Wardrop has finished a book-length research project concerning Civil War narratives and was awarded the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9722

Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to cutting-edge research

College of Arts and Sciences

… since her undergraduate studies. Hack’s interest in science was sparked at a young age when her grandfather gave her a … to National Geographic. She became intrigued by biology and was inspired to conduct her own childhood research, eager to … where I can really take charge and ownership of the project.”    For more WMU news, arts and events ,  visit  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73663

Exercise science graduate finds success while juggling school, work and extracurriculars

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… by Erin Flynn on Read a special message from President Edward Montgomery  for Western Michigan University's 2020 … halt to her honors thesis study when campus closed. The project examined the effects of pre-workout supplements on … difficult to measure with social distancing.  “This was challenging, but what I thought would have been more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59084

WMU engineers design novel methods that could accelerate virus vaccine development

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… paper’s lead author, hypothesized the original research project could be used to inform vaccine development. A … from Drs. Robert Makin and Steve Durbin. “After that paper was published last year, we extended the range of … characteristic stalks sprouting from a sphere, is warranted. When examining the numbers, the structural motif …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60015

Week of Juneteenth events aims to celebrate emancipation, spark conversation

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… 1863, establishing the freedom of all enslaved people, it wasn't until June 19, 1865—more than two years later—that … focused on Black heritage and pride. Western's observance was planned in collaboration with Kalamazoo College and … and currently consults on a statewide Black history project. Poet, "artivist" and author Leslé Honoré will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64444