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WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families
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… the grant through the U.S. Department of Education's Promise Neighborhoods Program . One of the largest federal … for the children of Southeast Grand Rapids." The W.K. Kellogg Foundation , which has invested in Grand Rapids and built … programs in the country to do so. “The work will build on what we have done through the HIL Project/SEED Grant and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66620
South campus transformation moves forward with opening of Arcadia Flats
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… by Erin Flynn on Move in begins at Arcadia Flats. Twin sisters Tomi and Tobi Awojobi, from Nigeria, begin to unpack … "I really love how modern yet conducive for living the flat is," says Tomi. Staff members remove ice from the steps in … "Western's vision was captivating when it first released what the apartments would look like," says Kiara Hickey , a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62814
South Haven lighthouse logbooks shed light on 1800s coastal life
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… life Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Student assistant Lawrence Stout works on digitizing the South Haven … are being painstakingly digitized in high-resolution, tagged image file format—TIFF—images, giving as close a … weather observations and a historical record of commerce in what was then a fairly busy port. The logbooks also shine a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23022
Bronco lineman recognized among elite student-athletes in the nation
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… in the nation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Mike Caliendo is a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, known as the … preventative medicine is just as important to reacting to what someone already has. So there definitely is a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66104
Event set to help students, employees learn about rec center
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… up with their Bronco Card and workout clothes and check out what the facility has to offer. Scheduled activities An … tax on their membership fee. For fee structure details, visit wmich.edu/rec/facilities/access . For more SRC information, visit wmich.edu/rec . For more WMU news, arts and events , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44327
WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president
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… as University’s 10th president Submitted by Paula M. Davis on The Bronco community welcomed Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., … that colleges and universities serve. Though the value of what Western Michigan University and higher education as a … the right leader at the right time,” says Trustee James Liggins Jr. , who co-chaired PSAC. “We have a president-elect …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/trustees-appoint-russ-kavalhuna-10th-president
Herbert "Herb" E. Ellinger obituary
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… in 1942 as a flight instructor during World War II, joining what was then Western Michigan College in 1944. He earned a … WMU in 1983. Ellinger wrote two books, "Automechanics," published in 1972, and "Automotive Engines," published in 1974. … where he worked on airplanes, vehicles, small engines and whatever needed to be fixed while teaching mechanics how to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41022
Research opportunities, campus involvement set biomedical sciences student up for success as future pediatric heart surgeon
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… heart surgeon Submitted by Erin Flynn on Grace Filpi is a proud Lawson Lunatic and soon-to-be graduate of … energy in the student section in Lawson Arena, which is consistently ranked among the top atmospheres in college … my future, and I cannot wait for medical school. ...It's what I've been dreaming of for so long." STAYING BUSY Filpi …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70165
Accountancy students take first and third at regional competition
Haworth College of Business
… In back row, left to right, are Lori Terrell, Shelby Christian, Max Fiebelkorn, Adrian Kunina and Norman Weber. … a Legacy of Excellence," challenging students to present what they do in their Beta Alpha Psi chapters to promote … an extraordinary work ethic, the utmost professionalism and grace under pressure as they competed and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53127
Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments
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… Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments Submitted by Erin Flynn on Read more stories about Bronco innovation in the summer 2019 issue of W Magazine . KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An experience with a … only detects obstacles on the ground," says Ari-Gur. "But what if there is a low-hanging branch in front of them? …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55553