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WMU-led math innovation singled out by NSF for praise

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… at the end of 2012, is being featured as an NSF Highlight, with information about the software distributed to media, … art mathematics learning tools. Teachers and students can access and use the software online in mathematics … any other place that offers Internet access. The software can be freely downloaded to a user’s school or home computer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3373

Michigan Pre-College Youth Outreach Leadership & Program Excellence Award Recipient Announcement

Precollege Programming

… Michigan Pre-College Youth Outreach Leadership & Program Excellence Award … leadership, initiative, and operational excellence, significantly contributing to the success of their program.  … for students from more than 10 counties; collaborating with colleagues from WMU and across the state to serve the …

https://wmich.edu/precollege/news/2025/11/precollege-youth-award

Growing your own at Western: Bolstering the education workforce

W Magazine

… Growing your own at Western: Bolstering the education workforce … of up to $19 million 
to support their teacher education candidates. The College of Education and Human Development … teacher shortage. The University has partnerships in place with more than 20% of the first-round GYO district …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73397

WMU named one of America's top 'green colleges'

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… the free guidebook, released April 17, lists 322 U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities that "demonstrate notable … activities and career preparation." The guidebook can be downloaded from the Princeton Review website . In its … University was also noted as the only Michigan university with a student sustainability fee that provides support for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/347

WMU again named one of top 'green colleges' in U.S.

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… the free guidebook, released April 16, lists 322 U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities that "demonstrate notable … activities and career preparation." The guidebook can be downloaded from the Princeton Review website at … University was also noted as the only Michigan university with a student sustainability fee that provides support for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6804

University Libraries awards three scholarships to student employees

University Libraries

… in the Tech lab has helped Gatz gain valuable skills he can use in his future teaching career. “It's great because I can use these skills to teach health in the classroom. With computers, I can educate students in health education …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/04/student-scholarships

In the business of making a difference

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Can socks make the world a better place? Western Michigan … so. Through a social enterprise model and partnership with 20 Liters, Preisner and his business partners started … this world a better place." Contact: Zack Zagula and Tonya Durlach June 11, 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47536

New app offers self-guided tour experience to prospective WMU students

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… important to us, and COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions can change. Plus, not every family will want a traditional … needed a consistent way to connect students and families with campus; one they could participate in on their own time … Bernhard Center, narrated by WMU student ambassadors. It can also be accessed remotely for students and families who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62451

Online repository provides publishing option for campus community

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… Academic and administrative units are encouraged to work with University Libraries to create a space for uploading … and in early 2010, asked University Libraries to start scanning them. Bundza says that project dovetailed nicely … is more accessible--anybody with an Internet connection can get to what's posted," Bundza says. "Plus, everything is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/261

WMU senior engineering students solve problems facing business, industry and people

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… research in person at this annual spring conference, but with the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the cancelation of large group events, students presented their … been very impactful on their lives. Lots of people struggle with the side effects of narcolepsy medication, so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58984