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48 seniors earn WMU’s highest undergraduate honor as 2026 Presidential Scholars

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… 48 seniors earn WMU’s highest undergraduate honor as 2026 Presidential Scholars Submitted by Deanne Puca … featured a keynote address by Sara Bussey , B.S.’25, a 2025 Presidential Scholar. WMU President Russ Kavalhuna ; … O’Donnell of Grand Blanc, Michigan   Statistics— Riley Biggins of St. Joseph, Michigan   Teaching, learning and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/seniors-earn-highest-undergraduate-honor-2026-presidential-scholars

New Michigan budget includes WMU funding for new geologic mapping

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… includes WMU funding for new geologic mapping Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Michigan Geological Survey … and develop collaborations with industry to assess water, aggregate, gas and oil, and subsurface storage capacity. Such … can still be recovered. Rediscovery of a Michigan potash deposit with commercialization potential if $65 billion. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32983

Work by WMU may reduce US dependency on China for critical minerals

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… US dependency on China for critical minerals Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on These rare earth oxides are used … lanthanum, neodymium, samarium and gadolinium (photo by Peggy Greb, U.S. Department of Agriculture). • President's … in Michigan several years ago in another forgotten mineral deposit located under West Michigan's Osceola and Mecosta …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53988

All WMU campuses close early Wednesday, Feb. 2, due to worsening winter weather

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… or is canceled. Campus Services Dining Services —There are no changes in hours for Henry Grab'n Go or for the Valley … UNIVERSITY CLOSINGS SINCE 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, Nov. 21-22—Thanksgiving recess began Tuesday because of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66987

Bridging science and community

W Magazine

… sciences and an Emerging Scholar Award recipient, is no stranger to scientific outreach, but her most recent … wouldn’t think you’d like.” Beane’s lab is already well-known for its outreach efforts, which have included bringing … community.” The BIORETS program, which is funded through 2025 to Drs. Yan Lu, director, and Silvia Rossbach , …

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

WMU’s student-run WIDR-FM receives national, international recognition

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… named finalists for a total of 16 awards between the 2025-26 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) awards and … community, and without our volunteers, [this success] would not be possible,” says Dan Hubble , 89.1 WIDR-FM’s general … at WIDR has opened so many doors for me,” he says. “The biggest way it has affected my life is by connecting me to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/widr-fm-best-student-run-radio-station-awards-2025-26

U.S. News ranks WMU health programs among best in nation

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… WMU health programs among best in nation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Nation's Best Grad Schools KALAMAZOO--U.S. … The occupational therapy program in Kalamazoo came in at No. 21 in the nation out of 151 programs ranked, while WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/605

Doctoral candidate charts course for success in world-class sailing win

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… on Mohammed Asif, center, recently became a champion at the 2025 Vintage Gold Cup alongside teammate Luke Lawrence. … space propulsion, would be an understatement. He sees nothing but possibility as he charts his course for … the top spot in the 2025 Vintage Gold Cup. “I feel deeply honored to have won against some of the best sailors on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/star-vintage-sailing-world-champion-mohammed-asif

Legislature invests $500,000 in Michigan Geological Survey at WMU

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… $500,000 in Michigan Geological Survey at WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Yellich offeres Iden keepsake … and develop collaborations with industry to assess water, aggregate, gas and oil and subsurface storage capacity. The … sequestration program and rediscovery of a large potash deposit. For more news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35323

WMU ranks nationally for best online master's in education programs

College of Education and Human Development

… the college tied for second in the state and ranked No. 73 in the nation. Additionally, the University also … the College of Education and Human Development. "We are honored to be acknowledged for our efforts in delivering excellence in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74785