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Western alum appointed to leadership post in U.S. Department of Transportation
News
… by Erin Flynn on WASHINGTON, D.C.—There's a lot riding on Tristan Brown's success. As newly appointed acting … million shipments of hazardous materials every day. "Given how important the goods are that we transport, I'd venture … new regulations to reduce environmental impacts from pipelines and energy infrastructure. He also oversees …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63812
University Libraries 2024 Impact Report now available
University Libraries
… the previous calendar year. Check out our report and learn how we served the Western Michigan University community and … 2024 Impact Report For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/03/impact-report-2024
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to join WeVote in final push to encourage student civic engagement
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… Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to join WeVote in final push to encourage student civic … about why they’re voting and what questions they’ve heard from their peers about the process. Dr. Denise Keele , … That's on par with national voting trends, which show young adults historically have not been as involved in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61708
Kalamazoo Arts Council grant takes WMU dancer to Panama
News
… children in that nation's orphanages and centers for at-risk youth. Junior Sarah Mills is in Panama City this summer … much more than she ever imagined out of that dance degree. From learning how many different paths are available in the dance world to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24066
First recipients of Western's vaccination incentive scholarships announced
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… in its COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Program . Alexis Jenkins , a senior from Livonia, Michigan, won a $10,000 scholarship. "Winning … tool in keeping the virus from spreading on campus—and show gratitude to those students taking steps to protect the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65037
New dining center coming to Western's campus
Dining Services
… the third floor of the new Student Center when that project is completed. The 510-seat multi-venue new dining center has … the dining center. While the Valley Dining Center features My Pantry to serve students with dietary accommodations, … takes a different approach to meet these needs. Moving from a concept of accommodations to amenities, Student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66998
For virtual job interviews: Make a list, check your surroundings twice
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… For virtual job interviews: Make a list, check your surroundings twice Submitted by Deanne Puca … for students like Ghati to prepare them for everything from resume critiques to mock interviews. They are ready to … what opportunities they have. Now students are looking at how they should interact online and what different materials …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63027
Music of internationally known composer to be performed
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… be performed Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Curtis-Smith KALAMAZOO—The music of retired WMU professor and … Scholar Award at age 38. The program will include "Gold Are My Flowers," a cantata/melodrama featuring soprano Carmen … Hogan, portions of the Navajo Night Chant and excerpts from Christopher Columbus’ ship’s log. Other works being …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1614
Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage
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… Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage … some of the barriers that impede qualified candidates from pursuing a career. The program will pay for qualified … back to this who are in schools already in some capacity. How can we fast-track them to getting certification?" …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810
Pitch Competition draws range of student-led companies
Haworth College of Business
… of student-led companies Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Finalists and winners at the 2015 Pitch Competition KALAMAZOO, … Tyler Schramm , a sales and business marketing student from Jackson, pitched Illumipong, earning the company $1,700 … that comes with the purchase. "I wanted a platform to show off my product and see if I could convince people that a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22997