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Early morning robbery reported near Burnhams

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An early morning robbery was reported near the Burnhams residence hall facility on … public safety officials were on the scene immediately after receiving the 3 a.m. report but were not able to … described as two teenaged males wearing hoodies. The pair was reported to have approached a male visitor and demanded …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27973

WMU's nonprofit leadership program named best in nation

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… and faculty pose with the Sprint Program Excellence Award. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … is this year's winner of the Sprint Program Excellence Award. The alliance is a national organization of more than … Association focused their application on recruitment, service learning, internships, the rigor of the WMU program, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20904

WMU grants soar past $13 million mark in September, October

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… research garnered the biggest share of externally funded awards, breaking the $9 million mark, with four large … totaling more than $6.8 million and other notable awards coming from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Geneva Foundation. Department of Education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20827

The love of learning: Karen Larsen’s enthusiasm for discovering new things

Haworth College of Business

… people, and people are what Larsen knows best. Even if she was unsure of where the perfect fit for her was before committing to her programs, she had supporters … her toward something that would benefit her immensely. “After the internship I hoped to participate in was canceled …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69665

Utility work expands road closure on WMU campus

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… halls and include the temporary closure of Burnham sidewalks to the north as well as crosswalks and parking spots on Arcadia. Access to Dormitory Road from Arcadia Loop will also be blocked. Bus service is not expected to be impacted as the bus turnaround …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56204

Pandemic didn’t swallow restaurant industry’s appetite for innovation

W Magazine

… Pandemic didn’t swallow restaurant industry’s appetite for innovation … Commission,” Schmitt says. “They started offering the service and gradually grew their customer base by offering … moved to virtual spaces. John Schmitt “(Last summer) I was walking around downtown Kalamazoo, feeling a little …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63904

New permaculture orchard demonstrates WMU devotion to sustainability

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… Submitted by Madeleine Fojtik on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What was previously a parking lot and, for a long time after, hard pack land on WMU’s west campus is being … peach and plum—and other plantings.  WMU’s landscape services team, known for its out-of-the-box campus land-care …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46645

Alumna’s HBO documentary shines light on medical errors

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Anonymous (not verified) on LOS ANGELES, Cali.—In the aftermath of a harrowing family medical crisis, Margo (Towe) … When her mother-in-law fell into a coma following what was supposed to be a routine partial hip replacement … This journey led to the creation of “BLEED OUT,” an award-winning, critically acclaimed HBO documentary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74265

President Dunn heads to Malaysia to celebrate 25-year partnership

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… partnership Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sunway University KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University … private Malaysian universities. The 1987 opening of Sunway College near Kuala Lumpur and the launch of a "twinning … opened in 1987 in rented quarters. By 1997--10 years after its founding--Sunway had a 22-acre campus built by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/763

Public gets first look at design potential of East Hall renovation

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… be preserved during the East Hall renovation. KALAMAZOO—After four weeks of evaluation and initial design work, … core of the building—the part of East Hall that was completed in 1905 and is considered the birthplace of WMU. Discussions remain underway to assess the cost and feasibility of preserving the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8238