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Event draws top students to vie for $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. The competition is one of the biggest events of its kind in Michigan. Since it began in … performance will be measured through essay writing and a group problem-solving activity. Student and parent registration …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13180

Western Michigan University receives a $9.6M federal grant to advance renewable energy research

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… Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to supercharge ongoing lithium-ion battery research led by the … the project team of scientists and engineers in seeking ways to create more cost-effective, fast-charging and … of the Department of Energy.  “This research is designed to also engage Western Michigan University students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57986

New drone program takes aviation offerings to new heights

W Magazine

… with the very basic things, such as manual flying all the way to autonomy. Then we might roll some computer science … some networking and then engineering computer-aided design.”  Once students master those basic skills, they … Adaora Osulu, an aviation flight sciences student. “Our assignments are highly structured and require students to pay …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/new-drone-program-takes-aviation-offerings-new-heights

South campus transformation moves forward with opening of Arcadia Flats

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… of living on campus with a contemporary housing design. The innovative apartment-style units and common spaces … University data show that by living on campus, students do better academically and graduate at a higher rate. I think, … in my free time," she says. "On top of that, I have always been more likely to go to on-campus student events if …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62814

Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company

W Magazine

… . Her company, Breaking Crucial Boundaries, is a podcast designed to have a direct mental and emotional impact on the … We mentor students in Starting Gate teams in a similar way.” The yearlong program gives students confidential … perspective has changed many of my business plans for the better! The students who take advantage of the program gain …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70888

Julie K. TerMeer obituary

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… as well as a genuine longing to help others find their way. The Kalamazoo resident graduated from Otsego High … to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 , in the Life Story Funeral Home—Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren, 120 S. Woodhams St. in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32212

WMU student team claims top spot at finance competition

Haworth College of Business

… CFA Institute Research Challenge. The competition team was supported by Michael Storms , certified financial analyst at … an investment research report on Domino’s Pizza which supported buying, selling or holding the company’s stock. The … for this challenge was hard work, but it was a great way to get exposure and is an excellent addition to a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58506

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign up for weekly update   WMU International Festival The … and Social Change in Early 20th-Century Xikang (in Tibet), China" talk —noon in 204 Bernhard Center, hosted by … fresh fruits and produce to campus for purchase. Email wayne.l.bond@wmich.edu for additional information. Free and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38968

Ebony Vision celebrates 20 years of dance at Western

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… (RSO). "We were seeking to create a space of love and support where we knew that there was somebody who had your … wanted to ensure you were loved and appreciated even in the way you hear music and dance to it and seek to create art … different aesthetics, and it's so beautiful to see one group create so many aesthetics." Three live performances are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70863

WMU engages football fans with Facebook team frame

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… Popeyes Bahamas Bowl, fans around the world will have a new way to cheer on the team from afar. WMU is one of only 33 … pride on Facebook Facebook team frames are still in the beta stage and have largely been reserved for bigger … and team fan bases. Efforts by social media, graphic design and marketing staff in the Office of University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29133