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Global water supply crisis informs research of WMU professor named American Association of Geographers Fellow

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… and researcher of water resources management at Western Michigan University. “We are facing a global water supply … boards of several international journals such as Ecosystem Health and Sustainability, Geography and Sustainability, … of Geography, Environment, and Tourism at Western Michigan University and beyond. The faculty, staff and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66997

WMU co-leading new NSF-funded center dedicated to advancing sustainable packaging

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Engineering, presented at the first C3PS member meeting at Michigan State University. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Western Michigan University is taking on a leadership role with the … at WMU. Dr. Kecheng Li This initiative is jointly led by   Michigan State University’s School of Packaging and WMU’s …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/center-plastic-paper-hybrid-end-life-solutions

Travel Award Winners Announced for the 61st International Congress on Medieval Studies

International Congress on Medieval Studies

… Institute  and the  Richard Rawlinson Center  at Western Michigan University offer competitive travel awards for …

https://wmich.edu/medievalcongress/news/2025/11/icms-2026-travel-awards

Efforts to boost registration, early voting ramping up on WMU campus

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… message from WeVote , a nonpartisan organization at Western Michigan University focused on increasing civic engagement … beginning on Sept. 25. You can go and vote early in Michigan or you can request an absentee ballot and then drop … you can become a lifelong voter." Getting the Word Out New health and safety guidelines prevent WeVote from using many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61321

Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will honor two faculty members this week … been in evidence more than ever recently despite her own health challenges. Her commitment to her students to build … material culture. "In partnering with tribal communities in Michigan," one nominator wrote, "Michael and his students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27321

Campus community, alumni welcomed to homecoming week events ahead of game

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Cheer on Bronco football during Western Michigan University's Homecoming week beginning Sunday, Oct. … Arena. Purchase tickets Friday, Oct. 14 The College of Health and Human Services’ Occupational Therapy Rider …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69383

Paper produced at WMU could provide clean water for millions

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… has been successfully produced on a pilot scale at Western Michigan University this fall and may be on its way to … "I hope that these filters will one day help improve the health of millions of people around the world," she told the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36402

Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities

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… confident leader, Jessica Cortes has blossomed at Western Michigan University. "I don't know what my life would have … Charities, where she worked with migrant families in West Michigan. The sacrifice those families make for the promise … and academically, from mentorship to community and mental health support. "(It) let me know I have a voice and I have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67907

Western celebrates impact of student employees on campus

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… projects or washing dishes in the dining hall, Western Michigan University's student employees provide essential … National Student Employee Week, April 10-16 . “Western Michigan University could not function without its student … and Floyd Hall as well as the atrium of the College of Health and Human Services on Monday and Tuesday, April 11 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67736

Governor reappoints trustees Burris, Liggins to the WMU board

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… Mich.— Gov. Gretchen Whitmer  has reappointed two Western Michigan University Board of Trustees members to new … and invaluable experience to the board and to the Western Michigan University community,” says WMU President Edward … of Law.  He serves on numerous boards, including Bronson Healthcare Group, where he is the incoming board chair; the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/governor-reappoints-burris-liggins-new-terms-through-2032