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WMU received nearly $2 million in externally funded awards in April

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… WMU received nearly $2 million in externally funded awards in April Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … at their June 3 meeting. Grants for research led the way, passing the $1.3 million mark, while grants for public service climbed past $547,779. Grants for academic support …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24633

Balancing leadership and learning at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… his career as a project engineer at  Georgia Pacific . After spending a few years there, he transitioned to  … skills. The most appealing aspect of the WMU program was the focus on understanding how to use data to achieve … and participated in organizations like DECA, so I always knew this would be an area of interest in my career …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/mba-jumangie-smith-leadership

WMU named 'Best for Vets' by Military Times for sixth consecutive year

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… on WMU's Office for Military and Veterans Affairs offers services to military veterans. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … then nurture these wonderful communities. We award the Best for Vets designation to the very best—the … enrolled at a public university in Michigan. The office was established in 2009 to support veterans, service members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28436

WMU research team wins grant to study impact of speed on crashes

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… researchers from Western Michigan University has been awarded a $161,802 grant from the Michigan Department of … whether changing speed limits on Michigan interstate freeways has had an impact on crash types and severity. The … says. A study by Michigan State University shortly after that found the marginal increase in speed did result …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33086

Aviation college honors individuals for diversity, historical achievements

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… flight teams. Honored with 2016 Excellence in Diversity awards from the college were: Gregory A. Lyman , retired … to be an annual event. William 'Bill' Hatfield Hatfield was honored for 46 years of service that put him at the forefront of the agricultural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37239

WMUK's 'Grassroots' celebrates 35th anniversary

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… music to listeners across Southwest Michigan. With a postal service mentality for making its weekly audio delivery, … show's lengthy service to the local acoustic music scene was celebrated Friday, Feb. 15, at the Cooper's Glen Great … music program. Sahlgren, a longtime guitarist for the band, was joined by Sweetcorn soundman Fred Sang and fellow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4771

WMU's Walker Institute hosts series of community conversations regarding race and society

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… WMU's Walker Institute hosts series of community conversations … Flynn on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … social justice through many applied research and community service projects. The Walker Institute continues this work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59824

Football Broncos move up to No. 17 in AP Poll

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… up to No. 17 in the AP Poll and No. 18 in the USA Today Amway Coaches Poll. Four previously undefeated college … and Toledo. Remaining schedule Tuesday, Nov. 1, 8 p.m., away at Ball State Tuesday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m., away at Kent … MAC West Championship | Nov. 28, 2016 WMU football at 11-0 after 38-0 win over Buffalo | Nov. 20, 2016 ESPN College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/36052

Championing diversity and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… diversity, along a road that starts in Detroit and ends in Washington, D.C., lies A Tiffany M. Moore's remarkable … welcomes innovators from around the world. Her path to WMU was fueled by the commitment to education of her … visit was her first trip to the nation's capital, just after her freshman year, for the goth anniversary of the …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-moore

WMU group helps rural Alaskans do their taxes

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… philosophy, included four WMU students from Michigan. This was the fourth year Allhoff has led a tax-assistance … of Philosophy participates in the Internal Revenue Service's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program with help … around Alaska. "Overall, the tax-assistance program services 150 native villages and does about 7,000 returns," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45953