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Mathematics student accepted into prestigious international program

College of Arts and Sciences

… over 60 credit hours by the time he got to Western.  “This was hard to balance, but I’ve always loved pushing myself,” he says. “I am quite comfortable … students:  “Keep setting big goals, but when those goals aren’t realized, don’t let that tear you down but let that …

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

WellTrack app gives WMU community tools to focus on mental health

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… connect as many students as possible to WellTrack. “If we aren’t taking care of ourselves, if we’re not taking care of … are we going to be able to thrive and do the things that we want to be able to do?” she says, adding that intentional … hope that through this app students can start thinking that way as well.” “Not everyone is open to participating in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61381

Spring 2026 lineup announced for Custer Speaker Series 

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Jacob Moeckler , founder of Coach Jacob LLC   "Multiscale Modeling of Electrospray Ion Beams and Beam-Surface … Thermal Desalination and Membrane Technologies for Clean Water" April 20 at 11 a.m., Parkview Room (D-132), Floyd …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/spring-2026-custer-speaker-series

Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage

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… a teacher certification while they work. "Our undergraduate model is a typical four-year degree and you’re getting your … 10 years. So, we need to think creatively about people who want to come back to this who are in schools already in some … for human resources at Kalamazoo Public Schools. "We want to lift up our community by lifting up individuals with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810

Consumers, WMU show solar energy commitment with 1-megawatt solar garden

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… Consumers, WMU show solar energy commitment with 1-megawatt solar garden Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … for 200 Michigan homes and businesses. The 1-megawatt solar power plant is the energy provider's second … Poppe pointed out that the program allows those who aren't able to install solar panels of their own an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35079

WMU nets $140,000-plus in energy savings during holiday closure

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… pieces of mechanical equipment. "We need to be good stewards of the University's resources and a model for campus sustainability," said Van Der Kley as she … the building space temperatures from Dec. 24 to Jan. 2 was originally estimated to avoid spending $140,000 and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12514

Clinical psychology Ph.D. student wins first place in regional Three-Minute Thesis

College of Arts and Sciences

… research for a general audience.  DiBacco's presentation was based on her dissertation project, which contends that … with is very succinctly communicating with people who aren’t in our area of expertise. And that’s really what the … of the project.”  One finding that stood out to DiBacco was that of the rising suicidality during the pandemic. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68578

Talks on community empowerment locally and in Middle East

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… in Torczyner's innovative rights-based community practice model, which teaches people about their rights and empowers them to access those rights. The model was adapted to the Middle Eastern context after having been … are the Canadian Bureau of International Education Award for extraordinary contributions to the field of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/91

Vandiver honored for research relating to ethnic minorities

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University professor was recently honored for her significant contributions in … professor of counselor education and counseling psychology, was awarded the 2017 Distinguished Career Contribution to … developed the theory behind the CRIS, Nigrescence Model, in 1971. The CRIS has become one of the most widely …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41682

Strong supporter of student success named dean of Merze Tate College

Office of the Provost

… by Emily Monacelli Guzman on KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Dr. Luchara Wallace , director of the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … for growth and expansion of the centralized advising model. “It allows us to take the best of what all our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75953