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WMU researchers' school renewal project expands with $15M grant

College of Education and Human Development

… with $15M grant Submitted by Chris Hybels on Students in an elementary classroom at Galesburg Augusta Primary … Renewal Project has been renewed and awarded $15 million by the U.S. Department of Education. The project, now called … and development practices.  Each school will decide how to use the HIL Principles, Practices, and Process to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72476

Economics, Chinese language profs snag Light Center research grants

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… Economics, Chinese language profs snag Light Center research grants … Mich.— Dr. C. James Hueng and Dr. Xiaojun Wang are the recipients of the fourth annual Timothy Light Center for … to build academic connections with Chinese scholars and to showcase Chinese economic studies and research at WMU by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22386

New director named for Michigan Geological Survey

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… KALAMAZOO—A geologist with more than 40 years of experience in mineral exploration, mineral development, environmental … and safety compliance has been appointed director of the Michigan Geological Survey at Western Michigan … and evaluations and negotiated regulatory agreements on many sites during the conduct of environmental liability …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10906

WMU welcomes more than 50 new international students this January

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU welcomes more than 50 new international students this January Submitted by Elizabeth … (WMU) welcomed 53 new international students from around the world this month. The incoming class joined 264 … K-12 schools; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and culture from around the

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/international-orientation-25

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 verified) on From left: May, … and wrote the feature articles in the magazine and also, in many cases, took photographs to accompany the articles.  The … students' articles are in keeping with Encore's mission of showcasing the greater Kalamazoo community, but, the articles …

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

Community involvement and engineering coursework helps engineering student make a difference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Community involvement and engineering coursework helps engineering … serve her local community. “I now believe that Western is the best school that will help me to achieve my dreams of … and Management Systems so far has been learning how to use AutoCAD software. AutoCAD is a computer-aided …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/05/making-difference-owens

First-year biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art

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… First-year biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art Submitted by Erin … apart and the other half of it was a clock to represent how the world is running out of time. I did a wildfire look; … wet with some field experience through one of Western's many study abroad programs. "It's always going to be a dream …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64418

Academic advisors at the Haworth College of Business win awards for impact on students

Haworth College of Business

… Academic advisors at the Haworth College of Business win awards for impact on … has given her valuable insight into what students need and how to be their advocate. She says, “I have a B.B.A. in

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/academic-advisors-haworth-awards

Why I Give: The Arnson Family

W Magazine

… Why I Give: The Arnson Family Submitted by Megan Looker on Honoring their family’s shared belief in higher education, the … started a scholarship at Michigan State that has changed many lives over the years,” shares Jon, BBA ’81. “We thought …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/why-i-give-arnson-family

WMU Theatre hosts American Sign Language shadow-cast performance of 'Clue'

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… Language shadow-cast performance of 'Clue' Submitted by Erin Flynn on Donovan Boursiquot Wade holds James Cech during … Hands, LLC. in an American Sign Language (ASL) accessible show on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. in Shaw Theatre. "It's … and accessibility challenges has broadened the horizons of many theatre students who are eager to explore even more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73296