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WMU professors developing prototype to give doctors extra level of protection against COVID-19

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… demonstrates how his aerosol box is used. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The number of confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in … up with some sort of solution that will protect health care providers who don't have enough protection," says … personnel are more valuable to us than ever. We have to do whatever it takes (to help them)—the sooner, the better." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58767

Theatre alum flips script, gets Broadway stars to open up about their love of Disney

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Theatre alum flips script, gets Broadway stars to open up … as an adult. Now, he's inviting Broadway stars to share their own Disney memories in his podcast, " E-Ticket to … Another off-Broadway musical was canceled. I thought, 'What do I do?'" says David Alpert , a theatre director who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64233

Artist, graphic designer to speak in Frostic School of Art lecture series

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… Artist, graphic designer to speak in Frostic School of Art lecture series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Richmond Center for Visual Arts KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Molly … artist, graphic designer and design educator, will speak at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 , in Room 2008 of the Richmond …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19985

Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors

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… Erin Flynn on Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver accept their award for Newsmakers of the Year from Mickey Ciokajlo, … art athletic performance and event center, Broncos are making bold moves—and they’re generating buzz across the … services sectors.   “Drs. Lepisto and McIver exemplify what Experience-Driven Learning looks like in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/crains-newsmakers-2025-russ-kavalhuna-doug-lepisto-derrick-mciver

WMU one of 50 U.S. universities set to launch survey on sexual assault

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… WMU one of 50 U.S. universities set to launch survey on sexual assault Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The survey opens March 21. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … and Safety Survey will allow WMU officials to pinpoint areas of concern that students have, according to Felicia …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31050

Maintaining a balance of quality and access, WMU sets tuition, room and meal rates for 2025-26

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… and access, WMU sets tuition, room and meal rates for 2025-26 Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees set … academic experience.    These investments prepare graduates to contribute meaningfully to their workplaces …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-sets-2025-26-tuition-costs

Alumni panel and scholarship presentation strike big during WMU and Grand Rapids Gold partnership

College of Education and Human Development

… collaborative event between Western Michigan University and the Grand Rapids Gold (NBA G-League) on March 15 at Van Andel Arena. "All of the panelists are WMU alums and their diverse … but at that time I went with a 'oh well' is better than a 'what if'. I can always come back to teaching, but I wouldn't …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/03/grand-rapids-gold-basketball-partnership-alumni-panel-scholarship

WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields

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… WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is leading the charge in diversifying science, technology, engineering … a lot of research on some of the biases and issues that are disproportionately faced by women. We know that women …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54945

Fast-tracking dreams into reality: Urban Teacher Residency Program a ‘blessing’ for one of cohort’s first graduates

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… Alumna Koretta King-Jackson looks forward to seeing the smiling faces in her kindergarten class at the Discovery Enrichment Center in Benton Harbor Area Schools. Koretta King-Jackson knew she had a passion … coaching and feedback in their cohorts as they apply what they’re learning in the classroom. By design, the

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69855

'Twist of fate' gives painting grad space to come into her own as an artist

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… she created for her senior showcase depicting her grandmother. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—No. It's a word that has the power to … learning communities in WMU residence halls tailored to areas of study and interest. "It really impacts your view of the world and your view of art. At the end of the day, whatever you make is from your viewpoint, so you should be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62508