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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
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
New event series explores, 'What is a life well lived?'
Study of Ethics in Society
… University’s Center for the Study of Ethics in Society . “Now more than ever, people are asking themselves the deepest … vision to build deeper human connection and answer life’s biggest questions has brought them together. Through 2025, "A Life Well Lived-Kalamazoo" will host several …
https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2024/09/ethics-0
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 engineering alum helps power next frontier of military defense in Space Force
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… from the film script of "Men in Black." But there are no sleek black suits among the ranks of the United States Space Force —an elite group of military personnel known as guardians working to protect America's interests in … doing really, really helps keep morale high and keep you chugging along." As a member of WALI, Mostek designed a system …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66119
Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work
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… the impact Moses Walker had on Kalamazoo. However, he would not see Navia put her own education into action as he died … for Counseling and Psychological Services , which offers no- and low-cost mental health services to members of the … "With all of these experiences I've gotten, I feel like not only can I talk the talk but I feel so much more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75822
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
WMU’s century plant reaches new heights
College of Arts and Sciences
… WMU’s century plant reaches new heights Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western Michigan University's at least … and beginning to enter the protective tube that extends another 6 feet above the roof. (Photo by Michael Lanka) The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70881