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WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection
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… "Even though my research has covered many topics before, this one feels like the work that could make the most tangible … system was sparked by a podcast focusing on the case of Curtis Flowers, a Mississippi inmate on death row. In June, the U.S. Supreme …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344
WMU faculty to reshape induction and mentoring programs of future educators
College of Education and Human Development
… and mentoring programs of future educators Submitted by Chris Hybels on Members of Project IMPACT, from left to right, … Rawls, Dini Metro-Roland, Kerry Hegele, Rena VanDerwall, Allison Hart-Young, Kristal Ehrhardt, Kwangmin Lee and Olivia Ngadjui. (not …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75967
Far out! Researchers at Western testing technology to propel NASA deeper into space
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Margaret Mooney, left, and Dr. Kristina Lemmer stand with a vacuum chamber in Lemmer's lab. … to gas to create a charged plasma, powering thrusters to hurl a spacecraft beyond Earth's orbit. While shuttles … of these propulsion systems, and they're actually the biggest failure mechanisms. So figuring out what drives those …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63430
Aviation student's rugby career taking off
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… Mich.—Hitting the books and hitting opponents— Noah Brown is mastering both. The freshman from Mishawaka, Indiana, is diving headfirst into aviation flight science while also …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56762
Campus living again in high demand as students return for welcome activities
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… heart of campus built with belonging in mind. Bronco Bash is just around the corner on Tuesday, Aug. 29, where … networks and fun activities they can take part in this academic year. There's plenty of activities for Broncos … day of class, meet new friends, mingle with faculty and advisors, find classrooms, navigate around campus and become …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72431
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
Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards
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… Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … Zeng will be presented with Western Michigan University's Distinguished Service Award during a ceremony Thursday, Oct. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65824
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
Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess 2024
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… encouraged to call ahead to make sure a particular office is open. Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 10 ; … 8 and on weekends. Many offices, including the Office of Admissions , Bronco Express and the Office of Student … health care providers. The Student Recreation Center (SRC) is open March 1 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 2 from 10 a.m. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74685
Education student receives achievement award from YWCA Kalamazoo
College of Education and Human Development
… achievement award from YWCA Kalamazoo Submitted by Chris Hybels on Whitney Lewis was one of six recipients who won the YWCA Kalamazoo's … 2023 Young Women of Achievement Award. Whitney Lewis, center, with Dr. Kristal Ehrhardt, interim dean of WMU's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71728