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State lauds success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment

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… in the Cold Case Program because I know that the moment I walk into the bullpen, I’m able to provide help to those who … work, students are exposed to a variety of law enforcement settings and scenarios, interacting with detectives across a … assistance," Cole says. "I wish (a program like Western's) was there when I was in college." "Participating in the Cold …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/state-lauds-success-cold-case-program-major-financial-investment

Summer camp inspires youth to dream big, envision college life

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… Summer Camp hosted by Western Michigan University’s Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … exciting worlds of mathematics, technology and science in ways that feel relevant to their lives," says Dr. Bianca … foster a deeper understanding and love for these subjects, setting students up for success both academically and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/wire-math-science-summer-camp-lewis-walker-institute-2025

WMU administration to launch employee engagement survey

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… commitment to our students and our University," President Edward Montgomery told employees in a March 11 email message … those groups will receive an email invitation March 18 from ModernThink to take the survey. ModernThink is the external … engagement and satisfaction data. A survey website has been set up to explain the project and share information about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52385

WMU president announces plan to retire next summer

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… ninth president of Western Michigan University, President Edward Montgomery has announced he will retire in 2025. … KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University President Edward Montgomery , who for the past seven years has steadily … Western’s holistic and personal approach to higher learning sets students up to succeed and changes the trajectory of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/president-montgomery-announces-plans-retire

Bound for greatness: Chemical and paper engineering grad presses forward in career

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… greatness: Chemical and paper engineering grad presses forward in career Submitted by Erin Flynn on Elisha Ewing is … internships, multiple leadership positions, a full-time job waiting in the wings—it's safe to say  Elisha Ewing has … "To get to practice relationship-building in a professional setting here has been really beneficial," she says. "I feel …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-chemical-paper-engineering-elisha-ewing

Engineering grad manufacturing a successful career

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… like wherever I end up, as long as I find my niche, I'll be set." Poised to graduate with a bachelor's degree at … huge here in Michigan. Finding enjoyment in what I do has always been my main motivation. I could end up in any … he says. "A lot of people come to college and say, 'I want to build airplanes or roller coasters.’ For me, I'm …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73693

Better buildings through innovation and problem-solving

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… through innovation and problem-solving Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jessica Schneider chose the civil engineering … on the world around us,” says Schneider. “People no longer want to see buildings with excess energy waste and … compete against other schools to create memories I love and set myself apart as a leader.”  Schneider encourages other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73180

Bridging science and community

W Magazine

… , professor of biological sciences and an Emerging Scholar Award recipient, is no stranger to scientific outreach, but … up, I’d never been approached with fun science, and it wasn’t until I got to college that I had science teachers … typical high school outreach, instead of just bringing a set program, we work with the instructor of the classes to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69848

Bronco Innovators Challenge inspires creativity, encourages entrepreneurship

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… funding to take their projects to the next level. "I was impressed by the level of professionalism our students … a sustained flight model for gliders. Students receiving awards included Wesley Banks for Project Vinci, Renee … Over the summer, they've begun developing a webpage and set up a lab space with 3D printers to carry out projects. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72467

WMU president unveils goal to achieve one of Michigan's top graduation rates

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University  President Edward Montgomery  has unveiled a bold vision for the … State of the University   address Wednesday. When the new set of objectives is realized in 2032, WMU will rank third … exceeded only once in the past 23 years and the increase was the largest in nearly a decade. The University also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73200