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Business pitch competition open to WMU student entrepreneurs
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… Competition are due March 20. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students from across campus are invited to present their business … be evaluated in progressive rounds by panels of judges comprised of faculty, entrepreneurs and members of the business … who successfully state a problem in three minutes, how it will be solved and what is needed will have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21767
Battery research project will support company's clean energy plan
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on A banner at the event shows how the facility and its racks of batteries work. … included a ribbon cutting for the battery facility, which is unique to Michigan and has been erected on WMU's Parkview … left, and Consumers Energy Vice President Tim Sparks. So far this year, WMU has earned more than $132,000 in energy …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49068
Art galleries reopen to public at WMU
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… Tent Transit" by Patrick D. Wilson KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Art is meant to be experienced. While the pandemic extinguished … he saw his creative vision come to life. "The translation from what you think it's going to be to what it ends up … reserved for nationally or internationally touring shows, but the uncertainty of the pandemic led to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62793
Preparing workforce for state-of-the-art bridge construction
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… Michigan University. Bridge engineers, contractors and decision-makers are invited to attend the workshop from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, March 13-14 , … systems tout such advantages as minimal traffic disruption and on-site construction time, improved work-zone …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/225
Longtime staff member recognized with semi-annual award
College of Education and Human Development
… member recognized with semi-annual award Submitted by Chris Hybels on Amy Burns joins Derek Andree, assistant … for the newly constructed Sangren Hall. Amy Burns (second from right), CEHD staff and former Dean Ming Li (far left) attend an awards event. Amy Burns (center) and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70233
Broncos Lead intern pursues passion for early child development at preschool
College of Education and Human Development
… for early child development at preschool Submitted by Chris Hybels on Allison Hoeksema, a student in WMU's child … as a paid intern and is receiving professional development from the internship program this summer. "I decided to live … I needed a job to pay rent, but I also wanted experience in my field. And through Broncos Lead, JDI is able to pay me …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72185
Film festival examines human inequality, solutions
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… on the campus of Western Michigan University. Three films from the America Divided docu-series , produced by Norman … Feb. 21 , "The System"—Producer Common returns to his hometown of Chicago, the epicenter of national debates … in the Water"—Correspondent Rosario Dawson investigates how a government could poison its own citizens, what forces …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45308
WMU building foundation for safe, secure artificial intelligence development with NSF grant
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… development with NSF grant Submitted by Erin Flynn on Clockwise, from top left: Drs. Alvis Fong, Shameek Bhattacharjee, … is working to ensure AI isn't hijacked or misused for nefarious reasons. Drs. Alvis Fong , Shameek Bhattacharjee , … as practitioners who use AI, understand its limitations and how to develop robust and dependable AI." Increasing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60501
Expect festivities and finances to be top of mind as holidays approach
Haworth College of Business
… to be top of mind as holidays approach Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the busy holiday season … Dr. Russell Zwanka “The key to the holidays for food is to remember food connects people, and the holidays … Matt Ross “Around the world, inflation has eroded some joy from the upcoming holiday season,” says Dr. Matt Ross , …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/festivities-finances-2024
Strengthening interprofessional education: Nursing and medicine collaborate on renal lecture
College of Health and Human Services
… on renal lecture Submitted by Jillian Fraze on An established relationship between faculty from the Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine ( WMed ) and … proved valuable students asked insightful questions and showed strong interest in the topic. In a powerful …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/08/nursing-wmed