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Three high-profile graduates to receive WMU's top alumni honor

News

… Distinguished Alumni Award--the highest honor WMU can confer on its graduates. The 2018 award recipients are … James Olson , an innovative scientist who researches brain cancer in children. Distinguished Alumni Award Established … He is the host and executive producer of "Ed Gordon," an hourlong quarterly news magazine on Bounce TV, as well as host …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49360

Area families needed to host visiting international teachers, students

International Student and Scholar Services

… new people, exploring new cultures and introducing American culture to international visitors, consider becoming a … hosting family for the duration of the guest's stay, which can range from four weeks to one year. Host families will be … may send an email to findyournest@gmail.com or call Barb Curley, host family coordinator with Lodge & Learn in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32108

Martin Luther King Jr. remembered with virtual events, community read

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… and Virtual Healing Experiences are and how the community can participate in the 5th annual National Day of Racial Healing. Those interested can register here . For accommodations and more information, … film viewing and discussion, 1 to 4 p.m. , "The Great American Lie," uncovering the lie behind the American way of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62609

Michigan State Police fund WMU Cold Case Program students: A win-win for justice and education

Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police

… has already shown that motivated, passionate students can achieve incredible results," says  Detective First … experience. Additionally, students in the pilot program can gain practical experience through lab work, ride-alongs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/72963

WMU researchers hope to revolutionize papermaking with $2.5M grant

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Sharma and Abdus Salam .  “Our work will contribute significantly to transforming the traditional energy-intense … use fewer chemicals and lower temperatures, but this method can also be incorporated into existing paper manufacturing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73114

Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields

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… and Dr. Michelle Hrivnyak "I enjoy thinking about how we can support women on campus, how we can support everyone on campus really, to make this a better … , and Deirdre Courtney , a part-time instructor and Ph.D. candidate, are fellows on the project. They facilitated the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503

Student Sustainability Grant proposal deadline approaching

Sustainability

… : Western Student Association T-Shirt Swap. Applications can be submitted as a hard copy at the Office for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27600

Mobility grant drives WMU and state forward as leaders in high-tech education, research and training

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by Cindy Wagner on Undergraduate research assistant Maggie Waechter (left) works with Dr. Claudia … to develop breakthrough technological solutions that can have deep economic, social, and environmental impacts, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75119

Walker Institute hosts judicial candidate forum focused on juvenile justice

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… Walker Institute hosts judicial candidate forum focused on juvenile justice Submitted by … forum on juvenile justice. All Kalamazoo-area judge candidates have been invited to participate in the forum, … idea to spend some time meeting with and talking to judge candidates to get a sense of their perspective of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69558

Luke Thelen’s career looks 'pitcher' perfect

Haworth College of Business

… as one of my greatest strengths. The only way you can grow is by trying something new.” For more WMU news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74603