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WMU partners to host film, panel discussion on reducing gender bias in STEM fields

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WMU partners to host film, panel discussion on reducing … for a more diverse, equitable and inclusive STEM workforce. WMU—in collaboration with Iowa State University, Michigan … strategies to counter these inequities. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61054

WMU ends year with $23.5 million in grants, starts year with $1.2 million

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WMU ends year with $23.5 million in grants, starts year with … 2015-16 fiscal year with just over $23.5 million in grants, WMU trustees learned at their Sept. 7 meeting. Grants for … and were awarded to Shawn Mortimore , assistant manager of WMU Pilot Plants. The grants will be used to conduct …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35109

WMU alumna honored for efforts to curb human trafficking and end modern-day slavery

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WMU alumna honored for efforts to curb human trafficking and … she suffered. Learn more about Bella Hounakey's resilience WMU alumna's personal experience will drive national … Delorey , who serves as a Foundation Scholars advisor at WMU and helped create the Seita Scholars program, has no …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61417

WMU main campus closed beginning at noon Friday, Feb. 9, due to severe weather

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WMU main campus closed beginning at noon Friday, Feb. 9, due …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45221

WMU garners more than $1.6 million in grants in months of April, May

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WMU garners more than $1.6 million in grants in months of … $21 million since the start of the 2015-16 fiscal year, WMU trustees learned at their June 29 meeting. Research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33493

WMU taps alum, former K'zoo Public Safety officer as next police chief

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WMU taps alum, former K'zoo Public Safety officer as next … chief Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of the WMU police station KALAMAZOO, Mich.--A Western Michigan … officer with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is WMU's new top law enforcement official. Scott R. Merlo , who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19367

Fashion startup focused on sustainability wins WMU's business pitch competition

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… Fashion startup focused on sustainability wins WMU's business pitch competition Submitted by Samantha Hooker on WMU junior Rose Soma pitched her idea for a company that … marketing push using the funds from the pitch competition." WMU's pitch competition serves as a test run for student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52258

United Airlines' Aviate Pilot Development Program puts WMU aviators on fast track to careers

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… United Airlines' Aviate Pilot Development Program puts WMU aviators on fast track to careers Submitted by Erin … Lauren Quandt, an alumna and certified flight instructor at WMU, stands near several planes on the College of Aviation … initiative called Aviate . The partnership will put WMU College of Aviation students accepted into this new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57857

WMU professors developing prototype to give doctors extra level of protection against COVID-19

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WMU professors developing prototype to give doctors extra … The aerosol box that Kuder and Wilson designed. The WMU team started working after Kuder connected with a … of the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation at WMU, also provided feedback on the local designs. The team …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58767

WMU student one of four in state to win prestigious $5,000 scholarship

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WMU student one of four in state to win prestigious $5,000 … was the greatest feeling." Perkins Two straight years for WMU This is the second year in a row a student of Western … the ISM program In addition to its recent No. 5 ranking, WMU's integrated supply management program has been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18574