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University welcomes two explosive-detection K-9s to police force
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… detection and patrol in mid-January. "It has been a lot of work for the officers, but I think that they both would … in Kalamazoo County and the surrounding areas already work closely together. The explosive-detection K-9 unit is … live with the officers in their homes, travel with them to work and train several days a week—K-9 Oso with Officer …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51620
Dr. Lizzy Coats’ journey of self-discovery, perseverance and success
College of Health and Human Services
… the clock” breaks, allowing her to pause without losing valuable exam time. Going into her third attempt, she expressed … her fourth attempt with renewed focus and intention. She worked with a doctor to receive an additional accommodation— … the exam have built her confidence, resilience and empathy working with her patients. She expressed that she …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/coats
Spektral Quartet and Mark DeChiazza present new works
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… Spektral Quartet and Mark DeChiazza present new works Submitted by Deanne Puca on Spektral Quartet … Quartet will return to Western Michigan University for a workshop-performance of a gripping new work by WMU faculty composer Lisa Renée Coons at 7:30 p.m. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45969
College of Fine Arts taps Ohio educator as associate dean
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… I feel very confident that his leadership style and work ethic will inspire faculty and staff in the years to … "I look forward to learning more about all of the exciting work both colleagues and students are engaged in at this … Felise Dubiner of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. That work was the first "how to" dramaturgy book in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25096
New medieval book series could captivate public, scholars alike
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… and Middle Eastern history, non-Western subjects and the social impact of medieval studies today, including a volume … call-to-arms to those medievalists still on the fence about working for, among and with the public," the review wrote. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40229
Physician to discuss how inequities impact health care
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… differential exposure to environmental stressors and other social determinants of health related to racism and economic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40228
New York artist next up in WMU Frostic School of Art Lecture Series
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… approach to its calendar of events. Photo of "Untitled 1" work by Raafat Armita Raafat Raafat was born in Chicago and … Art Institute of Chicago in 2008. She currently lives and works in New York. Raafat's work has been featured in several solo and group exhibitions …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19656
Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support Submitted by Cindy Wagner on … of ways and it allows you to have so much freedom with your work,” says Hicks. This summer, Hicks is completing his … in his childhood where he spent his teen years doing farm work. “My dad is in the trades and raised me as a future …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75952
Be aware of Stadium Drive construction ahead of fall move-in
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… construction projects underway across the city, including work on the railroad crossing at Michigan Avenue in downtown Kalamazoo. Learn more about the city's projects Work is on track to be complete in October. The final … opportunity to extend connections in the non-motorized network around Western Michigan University," says Anthony Ladd …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68861
Western's jazz program earns accolades from international publication
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… 45th annual Student Music Awards as well as recognition for work from two faculty members. Graduate and undergraduate … continues to garner recognition of the outstanding artistic work of both its students and faculty alike. With a newly … magazine's August issue. Hall has been featured in numerous works, however this is his debut as a lead on an album. "As …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68549