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WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty

News

… for them to aspire to be part of these fields going forward," says Dr. Jennifer Bott , provost and vice president … across the country. The work—made possible by a three-year, nearly $1 million NSF ADVANCE grant—focuses on challenges … degree completion and academic success, advancing scientific research, and expanding engagement. Annually, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56137

Marketing that makes a difference: Q&A with Dr. Ann Veeck

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Ann Veeck , professor of marketing, was honored this fall with Western Michigan University’s Distinguished Teaching Award . For nearly 25 years, she has put heart into marketing, making … for the award by her colleagues and current and former students. Q&A with Dr. Ann Veeck Q: Could you describe …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69503

Austin Fahrenkopf flourishes in finance

Haworth College of Business

… graduates from the Haworth College of Business.  In the summer of 2022, Fahrenkopf began his internship journey at KeHE Food Distributor. Working as an internal audit intern, he … period.   Fahrenkopf’s most recent internship experience was with Meijer as a supply chain network planning intern. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75149

WMUK holds on-air fall membership drive

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… WMUK holds on-air fall membership drive Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … to WMUK financially support the production of award-winning local news and arts content, as well as popular National Public Radio programs such as "Morning Edition," "All Things …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42316

WMU Libraries awards 10 grants to help reduce textbook costs for students

University Libraries

… WMU Libraries awards 10 grants to help reduce textbook costs for students Submitted by Sara Volmering on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The University Libraries has … resources that are free to access, use, adapt and redistribute. Western students in courses funded by the OER …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73818

Campus living again in high demand as students return for welcome activities

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… living again in high demand as students return for welcome activities Submitted by Deanne Puca on Students gather at Waldo Stadium to meet other students and participate in fun … games at Waldo Stadium Comedy show Plant potting party near Fountain Plaza for students to bring to their residence …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72431

University to honor its top four staffers for 2013-14

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four staff members who have made exceptional contributions to Western … University have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award during WMU's Academic Convocation at 2 p.m. Friday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19194

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 … Fueled by a Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award, Wilson's sculpture draws on research into westward … Tibetan regions of China. The massive project took nearly two years to complete. "I tried to create a space …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62793

NSF grant aimed at advancing construction education with generative AI and BIM

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… NSF grant aimed at advancing construction education with generative AI and BIM Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Hexu Liu KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Imagine using … funding from a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant of nearly $300,000. The team launched a pilot program at WMU in …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/12/generative-ai-construction-engineering

WMU’s 2025 Gründler Book Prize winner examines how early medieval money systems have influenced the modern economy

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… WMU’s 2025 Gründler Book Prize winner examines how early medieval money systems have influenced the modern economy … role in trade, power and social connections--much like wallets and digital transactions do today. It reveals that …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-grundler-book-prize-winner