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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
Facing the future: Artificial intelligence is evolving at warp speed—but at what cost?
W Magazine
… Mich.—The printing press, electricity— the internet—human innovation has fueled the evolution of society for centuries. Now artificial intelligence (AI) is opening up a world of … new. It's not Alexa telling you the weather or Siri digging up an obscure fact on a celebrity; this technology is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71771
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
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
Students take on industry challenges for their capstone projects
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… spring semester, graduating seniors display their skills, innovation and creativity at Western Michigan University’s … to find opportunities within the company. There was no data, processes or guidelines to the project that laid … , visit WMU News online. Contact: Liz VandenHeede April 4, 2025 …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/04/senior-engineering-design-spring-2025
WMU congress puts focus of world's medieval scholars on Kalamazoo
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… of world's medieval scholars on Kalamazoo Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For four days in May, some … race, criminality, sexuality and gendered behavior may not all have begun during the long span of the Middle …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39837
New partnership puts Kalamazoo Public Schools students on path to Spanish minor at Western Michigan University
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… puts Kalamazoo Public Schools students on path to Spanish minor at Western Michigan University Submitted by Erin Flynn … Hagan, third from right, a nursing student with a Spanish minor, shows Kalamazoo Public Schools students around Brown … promoting pathways for student success." Starting in fall 2025, KPS students will be able to take WMU's …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/kalamazoo-public-schools-western-michigan-dual-enrollment-spanish-partnership
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