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WMU engineers design novel methods that could accelerate virus vaccine development

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… research studies using new methods that could help scientists create more effective vaccines for viral infections … the cause of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an as-yet unpublished paper titled “Structural Motifs, Disorder, and the Efficacy of Viral Vaccines” recently …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60015

Financial, academic support available for student-parents in need of child care assistance

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… available for student-parents in need of child care assistance Submitted by Erin Flynn on Gabriel Josts makes a … Josts , a busy, curious, almost 18-month-old boy, spends his time at day care playing pretend, chasing friends on the … my wife makes as a teacher weekly. We would have been struggling financially and with a whole bunch of other things if …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64780

Asylum Lake Stormwater Treatment System awarded $550,000 to effectively address phosphorus, road salt pollution from stormwater runoff

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… pollution from stormwater runoff Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A recent $550,000 state grant is helping make possible an innovative new system engineered … to improve the water quality of Asylum Lake, which is located in Western Michigan University’s 274-acre Asylum …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68473

Final parking strategy set for Arcadia Flats

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… the west end of Arcadia Loop and Moore Drive. Lot 23, which is currently being used for construction activities, will … the project wraps up. "We appreciate the students who raised concerns and provided input at the initial project … and in this case, it is also a great start to something bigger—Hilltop Village," Dakin says. Stay up to date on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58162

WMU offices to close for Memorial Day

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… Day Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Memorial Day is Monday, May 30. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential and … in honor of U.S. Memorial Day. There will be no classes. Listed below are Memorial Day weekend hours for selected … call ahead to make sure that a particular office on campus is open. For emergencies only, contact WMU Public Safety at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32262

Balancing cybersecurity and business goals

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… University senior cybersecurity student Jesse Blaine is poised to join the growing profession in protecting … possess a broad knowledge set to combat threats. “The biggest challenge is being able to balance the need for … and hydraulic technician. His experience exposed him to cryptologists, who piqued his interest in encryption. Now a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68924

Updated WMU post-grad data shows 92 percent find immediate success

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… 84 percent were employed in jobs related to their academic discipline, 88 percent were satisfied with their jobs and 76 percent were employed in … of WMU are eager to learn and share their ideas and suggestions to challenge the status quo by offering new and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37696

Bolstered by impactful experiences, 94% of recent Western grads securing jobs, furthering education

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… Ascension Michigan, Duncan Aviation and many school districts across Michigan.  “This report again demonstrates the value of a Western degree … of our faculty and staff to provide a cutting-edge, holistic education and develop each student's passion.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75483

Events throughout community set to honor King

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… and K College are again partnering with the Northside Ministerial Alliance and the city of Kalamazoo to memorialize … 14, with an MLK Celebration and Public School Students Visitation at WMU. That event is being offered to area high school students and will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/48

School of Medicine announces accreditation at groundbreaking

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… groundbreaking Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Artist rendering of medical school building renovations … has been granted preliminary accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, the national … downtown Kalamazoo building that will house the school. "This is an important step because we now have the go-ahead to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2192