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Faculty, staff urged to attend expo focusing on employee benefits

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University 2015 Benefits and Wellness Expo for … delivered on three tracks: wellness, financial and health plan including one by MPSERS. Participants may …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27006

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

Recent graduate pursues dream to ignite students' passion for learning and discovery

College of Arts and Sciences

… years into his studies, a chance encounter with a Western Michigan University professor would change that trajectory.  … in Spitsbergen’s lab at Western.  “I very quickly realized medicine wasn’t for me. That summer really changed a lot …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69137

WMU female aviators soar to top 10 finish in cross-country race

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… Lorelai Jousma and Josey Campbell. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s all-female team of pilots , The Golden … of the team,” says junior Evelyn Passejna of Grand Haven, Michigan. The first-time Air Race Classic competitor, who is … Jousma , an aviation flight sciences junior from Wayland, Michigan. Rounding out the team are co-pilot and spring 2026 …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/07/wmu-female-aviators-top-10-finish-air-race-classic-2026

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

Graduate success reaches all-time high at WMU

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Going to Western Michigan University and the experience I had with my fellow … the same program while working his dream job at the Family Health Center in Kalamazoo. College may be a place to go, but Western Michigan University students, faculty and staff know that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57465

Officials give OK for WMU 'takeoff' in Florida

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… Education has approved two provisional licenses for Western Michigan University, paving the way for WMU to offer … future and a wonderful partnership between Western Michigan University and the communities of southwest … for each site are several from WMU's nationally recognized health and human services disciplines, which could grow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33430

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

WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

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… food, and what can we learn from these experiences? Western Michigan University community members weigh in on locally … Now that the growing season is in full swing, Southwest Michigan’s edible abundance is evident, thereby providing … At Natural Cycles Farm, optimal nutrition begins with soil health and is enhanced by the short time it takes to get …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822

WMU partners with Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids for employee leadership, growth training

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… growth training Submitted by Deanne Puca on GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan—Western Michigan University is partnering with Goodwill of Greater … intelligence, diversity, equity and inclusion, and mental health, with courses taught by both WMU faculty and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55838