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Historic $100M fund launched by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning

Haworth College of Business

… Learning. Entrepreneurship.  A recent collaboration between Sleeping Giant Capital , a private investment firm … understanding their business and in learning how consulting can create tangible value.”  In addition to developing her … a case study. These are exactly the skills I hope to carry into a future in product and business consulting.”  Lauren …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/sleeping-giant-capital-historic-fund

WMU offices to close for Memorial Day

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… services, Western Michigan University offices will be closed Monday, May 30, in honor of U.S. Memorial Day. There will be no classes. Listed below are Memorial Day weekend hours … Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32262

WMU women aviators ready for start of national cross-country race

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… featuring top women flyers from around the nation. Elizabeth Bates , an April 2016 WMU graduate from Plymouth, … over mountainous terrain, through America's heartland and into the the deep south. Official race checkpoints along the … progress A map of the race route and additional information can be found at airraceclassic.org . Bates and Satkowiak …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33082

Fall access improvements at health center explained

Sindecuse Health Center

… Students, employees, retirees and their dependents can pay out of pocket and receive some commonly prescribed medicines. Lexapro (Escitalopram), Zoloft (Sertraline … for a program. Interested University community members can easily self-schedule on  the patient portal  an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72642

2023 Arbor Day celebration honors Western's commitment to Tree Campus designation

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… rakes dirt around the newly planted tree. Western has been consistently recognized as a Tree Campus since the … of biological sciences, incorporates the campus vegetation into his classes. "We want to continue planting trees that he can use for his classes, because if it's an investment for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71542

Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU

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… Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU Submitted by Erin … of caution, following the University’s decision to cancel large events on campus to reduce risk related to … systemic government repression and calling for inquiries into corruption and other forms of social and legal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58403

Nutrition and dietetics internship program presented with School Spirit Award

College of Education and Human Development

… presented with School Spirit Award Submitted by Chris Hybels on Left to right are Meghan Wilkinson, Natalia Yuen, … because it gives them new perspective and insight into the different areas of research."  Beyond winning the … climate change in the world of nutrition and ways that we can implement our small change. One of those changes they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73203

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

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… left, and Dr. Kristina Lemmer stand with a vacuum chamber in Lemmer's lab. The device is used to simulate … and Dr. Michelle Hrivnyak "I enjoy thinking about how we can support women on campus, how we can support everyone on … and Allies program, which focuses on bringing male faculty into gender and racial equity and advocacy efforts. …

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

Installation of innovative stormwater treatment system underway at Asylum Lake

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… road salt runoff in Asylum Lake. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Work has begun on a project employing a two-pronged approach to … sediment and other pollutants from being released into the lake from untreated urban stormwater. A second … firm in Kalamazoo. Laboratory testing conducted thus far “suggests that properly designed stormwater treatment systems …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72823

WMU student takes passion for activism to Washington D.C.

College of Arts and Sciences

… on the issues they deeply cared about.  “I have always been very passionate about doing something for the queer … an 8-to-10-week immersive experience, providing insights into the legislative process and fostering collaboration … supportive networks to navigate through obstacles. "You cannot do it alone or it will destroy you. It's important to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73675