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Sky Broncos top regional competition to advance to nationals
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… ground and flight events, Western Michigan University's precision flight team, the Sky Broncos , brought home top honors … May 8 to 13, 2023, at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The 15-member team is led by head coach Austin Barrett and assistant coach Jack …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69583
New app offers self-guided tour experience to prospective WMU students
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on A new self-guided tour app is available in the Apple and Android stores. As of Monday, April 24, 2023 , the self-guided tour app is no longer available. Explore the virtual tour or schedule a campus visit on the Visit WMU webpage . KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62451
‘Peppa Pig's Big Splash’ comes to Miller Auditorium
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… a stage show based on the top-rated children's television series, is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium … In "Peppa Pig's Big Splash," the nursery roof is leaking and Peppa and her friends must get it fixed …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35253
Pathway Tutoring program connects teacher candidates to community youth
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… teacher candidates to community youth Submitted by Chris Hybels on The Pathway Tutoring program has provided … special education and elementary education. Reilly Kristin, special education and elementary education. Katie … the Read by Grade 3 Law to identify learners who are struggling with reading and writing to provide them support. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71518
WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty
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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of 20 universities joining a three-year institutional … that began working together to advance such work earlier this year. The National Science Foundation funds the effort as … and computer engineering, does a demonstration in his lab. Aimed at ensuring all STEM faculty use inclusive …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56137
Western researchers develop a special boot to save limbs and lives
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… with non-healing foot ulcers. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Diabetes is a national concern, affecting more than one in 10 … Americans. Among the many health challenges it causes, the disease can put patients at risk for dangerous foot ulcers and lower limb amputations. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64303
West Michigan investment fund secures $21 million for local business community
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… Submitted by Stacey Anderson on From left, Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver stand in front of Western's Haworth … first close of the fund. Launched in August 2020, the fund is targeting $50 million with the aim of generating … social and educational returns in West Michigan through acquisition of small businesses. Sleeping Giant Capital will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64313
Canadian Brass Christmas comes to Miller Auditorium
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… Canadian Brass Christmas comes to Miller Auditorium Submitted by Deanne Puca … Mich.—Celebrate the holidays with Canadian Brass Christmas at Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium at … world, been seen by hundreds of millions of people on television, sold two million of its approximately 100 albums …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43913
Mental Health Week at WMU aims to raise awareness, offer resources
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… Mental Health Week at WMU aims to raise awareness, offer resources Submitted by Erin Flynn on 10/23/20 Update: Due to inclement weather this morning, the Hike for Mental Health Awareness will not be … distress, how to respond effectively to a friend who is struggling and how to identify when and how to share resources …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61633
Campus, local community members weigh in on transportation issues
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… Campus, local community members weigh in on transportation issues Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Take the WMU … mobility master plan. That sentiment was among the numerous issues and ideas more than 100 campus and Kalamazoo … attendees were given various ways to communicate their issues and ideas, including through this photo booth. Both …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53148