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WMU expertise on display in Grand Rapids for Tech Week, ArtPrize

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… Michigan University-Grand Rapids will become a hub of innovation and creative expression during two upcoming … bring Western students, faculty and alumni into the heart of Grand Rapids and its vibrant community of artists and … Steve Butt , dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences   Thursday, Sept. 18 , from 10:30 a.m. to noon : …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/grand-rapids-artprize-tech-week-2025

Expert on campaigns to deliver Clark Lecture at WMU

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… the Western Michigan University campus this week as part of the Samuel I. Clark Lecture Series. Dr. Daron R. Shaw , professor of government at the University of Texas at Austin, … elections. Shaw has published articles in leading political science journals and has worked as a survey research analyst …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27857

Senior BFA dance majors to present concert

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… to present concert Submitted by Deanne Puca on Performances of "soft//power" will run April 6-9. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's senior Bachelor of Fine Arts dance majors will present their … in Dance serve as the culminating project for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance degree. The senior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38876

President Dunn heads to Malaysia to celebrate 25-year partnership

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… to Malaysia this month to celebrate the 25th anniversary of a partnership with a private college that brought … WMU to complete their final two years of study and earn a bachelor's degree. The 2+2 model is now used to educate … has transitioned into Sunway University and awards its own bachelor's degrees. The 2+2 plan that WMU created will also …

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

Western's Cold Case Program helps crack second case

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… justice students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For 35 years, the family of Cathy Swartz has been searching for answers in the young … Cold Case Program alumna Madi Price, who recently earned bachelor's degrees in criminal justice and psychology, … , who graduated the same weekend as the arrest with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. She is program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71545

Recent graduate pursues dream to ignite students' passion for learning and discovery

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… started his undergrad program at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey, he was sure he was on a path to … a chance encounter with a Western Michigan University professor would change that trajectory.  In 2012, … Dr. John Spitsbergen , a Western professor of biological sciences who was on a trip to Puerto Rico to deliver a talk. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69137

Music students invited to perform at Carnegie Hall

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—At the invitation of Manhattan Concert Productions, five Western Michigan … and conducting with Dr. Kimberly Dunn Adams. He earned a Bachelor of Music in piano performance from Las Rosas … where he studies with Dr. Stephen Jones. Bazz received his Bachelor of Music from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12663

Industrial designers to speak on education challenges, opportunities

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… opportunities Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO—Two of the nation's leading design educators will speak at … and problem solving in the design process. He holds a bachelor's degree from Philadelphia College of Art and a … speaking in New Zealand, Mexico, China and Korea. His bachelor's degree and Master of Industrial Design degree are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14034

WMU only Michigan university among 33 finalists in NSF Idea Machine competition

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich. —The next big idea to shape the future of science, technology, engineering and math research in the … Competition. The entries were among 33 selected from a pool of more than 800 entries from across the country. WMU is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53615

Registration begins for summer reading and writing camps

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… and engagement for all content areas including math, science and social studies with different content covered … From dinosaurs to spaceships, children's summer camp offers it all | March 1, 2013 WMU offers summer writing workshops for teachers, kids | March …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6090