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WMU receives $1.4 million to start transportation research center

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… for additional years. KALAMAZOO—A multidisciplinary team of Western Michigan University researchers led by civil and … has received a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to create one of 33 transportation … systems for commuters, but will also focus on school children, older adults, individuals with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10797

Summer camp opportunities abound at WMU

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… abound at WMU Submitted by Deanne Puca on Summer camp offering range from athletics to aviation. … July and August— Bronco athletics sports camps for high-school-age and younger students interested in a variety of … Laptop Orchestra, July 21-25. An additional class for high school seniors, Writing the College Admissions Essay, will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14527

Western celebrates fall 2023 graduates Dec. 16; Dunn, Penn will receive honorary degrees

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… hail from 34 countries and will participate in one of three programs beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time … Emeritus John M. Dunn will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during the 9 a.m. ceremony. Dunn served as … Scholars Program, founding of the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and expansion of WMU's national and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73555

2017-18 Zhang Financial Broadway in West Michigan Series announced

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… in West Michigan Series lineup, which includes performances of "The Wizard of Oz" and "The Sound of Music," and which will be anchored by a two-week …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38628

Fine arts college announces recognition award winners

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… Center for Visual Arts KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The College of Fine Arts at Western Michigan University has announced … Keckler Keckler, office coordinator for the Frostic School of Art, is the Outstanding Staff award winner. In … role as office coordinator and budget manager for the art school, Keckler is a successful artist who exhibits locally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16678

WMU celebrates research, diversity and global engagement

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Spring Convocation: Recognition of Discovery, Diversity and Global Engagement" will take … Programs, Haenicke Institute for Global Education, Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Office of the Vice President …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38180

Updated Teach-in location: ‘Power of nonviolence’ highlighted at WMU MLK Day Celebration with national speaker, teach-in event

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… Updated Teach-in location: ‘Power of nonviolence’ highlighted at WMU MLK Day Celebration with … has been relocated from the WMU Student Center to Room 1910 of Sangren Hall.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—  Bakari Sellers , … and in his role at the Strom Law Firm, Sellers offers valuable insights on today’s pressing social issues through his …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/power-nonviolence-highlighted-wmu-mlk-day-celebration-national-speaker-teach

WMU public health, Unified clinics faculty forge ahead with experiential learning grants

College of Health and Human Services

… by Joel Krauss on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three separate groups of faculty from Western Michigan University's College of … applications together and who continue to develop these valuable experiences for our students each and every … Dr. Lori Gray in the holistic health studies program in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs. Read more For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74883

Facing the future: Artificial intelligence is evolving at warp speed—but at what cost?

W Magazine

… the internet—human innovation has fueled the evolution of society for centuries. Now artificial intelligence (AI) … an explanation of quantum physics for a group of middle schoolers? It can do that. Want to create an agenda for a … of what they do." PREPARING FOR A CHANGING WORLD The School of Communication has already begun incorporating AI …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71771

Top seniors honored as 2016 Presidential Scholars

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… the most outstanding senior in their various academic schools, departments and programs to represent their units … This year, 50 scholars were chosen from a senior class of more than 6,500 students. The Presidential Scholar … some Presidential Scholars have excelled after returning to school as nontraditional students. They include two mothers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31219