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WMU's Heritage Hall garners highest green building ranking

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's historic Heritage Hall has earned platinum status, the … in Environment and Energy Design—LEED—system, which is the nation's most widely used green building ranking. … into Western Michigan University. In 2015, renovation of what is close to the building's original footprint was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40423

WMU set to honor two for distinguished service

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… WMU set to honor two for distinguished service Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … toward him." A faculty nominator noted that Tavares sees what he does on behalf of WMU as "so much more than work." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27354

From the soccer field to electric fields, aerospace engineering degrees propel Bronco toward career success

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… summer 2023 with the third-most career shutouts in program history and tied for most wins in a season for the Broncos. … MAC Medal of Excellence and has been named to several all-district and all-conference teams during her tenure on the … one of just two programs of its kind in the state. It's what drew Sargent to Kalamazoo when she was being recruited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72012

WMU hosts screening of award-winning 'Most Likely to Succeed'

Sustainability

… be made at wmich.edu/sustainability/events/mlts . A panel discussion and reception will follow at 8 p.m. The panel will … "Most Likely to Succeed" offers an inspiring look at what students and teachers are capable of and explores … made on the topic of school. The film screening and panel discussion are intended to foster meaningful discussion among …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38769

WMU journalism students pen issue of West Michigan magazine

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… WMU journalism students pen issue of West Michigan magazine Submitted by Anonymous (not … Diana (Photo credit: Encore/Brian Powers) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What would college journalists choose to write about if they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39823

WMU advertising students take second place in national competition

Haworth College of Business

… WMU advertising students take second place in national competition … on KALAMAZOO—A team of 28 Western Michigan University advertising and promotion students took home second place in their … about the advertising campaign process since it mirrors what they will do for a real client when they enter the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39733

WMU makes deep cuts in tuition for future nonresident undergrads

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… that left out-of-state students paying more than twice what Michigan students pay, Western Michigan University … that adjustment to the University's residency policy. "Historically, tuition and required fees for on-campus, … , vice president for business and finance. "Over time, this practice has caused an enormous disparity in the dollar …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37694

WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees

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… back in their chairs, six teenagers sit in a circle listening to a story. A volunteer teacher gestures to the … but all of them share a need to better understand English as refugees starting a new life in the United States.  … help children dealing with war trauma.  “These parents want what is best for their children but they have no idea how to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617

Learning across the globe in WMU's College of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

… and academic study. “The College of Arts and Sciences is incredibly supportive of study abroad programs, … Hispanic culture and improve their language skills.  “What we do is provide the means for students to find their … peoples and cultures, more compassionate about their struggles, more sensitive to other people’s needs.” With these …

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

DENSO Foundation gives $50,000 to support WMU student engineers

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… approved the grant that will provide three well-established engineering teams a leg up in their preparations for … important for students to work with technology, to make mistakes and collaborate as a team on solutions. This type of … "Together, we were able to give DENSO a complete picture of what we accomplish in automotive engineering. These teams …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26445