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Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar honors

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… It pays tribute to individuals whose work constitutes a significant body of achievement that is widely recognized … at conferences, institutions and other universities. To support his research, he has had continuous funding for more … largely from NASA, as the principal investigator. He has supervised three postdoctoral research associates, and he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42952

Physical therapy program obtains accreditation, set to graduate first cohort

Physical Therapy

… who will graduate in December already have jobs lined up and nearly a third of them have already passed their … faculty and several staff members as well as the opening of updated space at the Ernest Wilbur Building, right next door … outreach for the department. "For the 2022 cycle, we had upwards of 250 applications to go through. It's amazing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66451

New name for WMU program reflects commitment to support students' Essential Needs

Student Affairs

… New name for WMU program reflects commitment to support students' Essential Needs Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot … of WMU's Department of Student Affairs, the program supports students who need food or self-care items or are … or having interactions with students who were struggling, and it seemed at the time like isolated pockets of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73121

South campus transformation moves forward with opening of Arcadia Flats

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… future of campus life is becoming a reality. The first group of students moved into the newly constructed Arcadia … of living on campus with a contemporary housing design. The innovative apartment-style units and common spaces … a workout room. "It's really unique," Anderson adds. "We design our housing with the maturation process in mind. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62814

WMU student invention wins $10,000 Lemelson-MIT 'Cure it!' prize

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… life-saving, low-cost invention, NeoVent, a respiratory support device designed to treat critically ill infants in developing … by the belief that invention can solve many of the biggest economic and social challenges of our time, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24028

Concerts in the Park schedule announced

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… gold medalist double bassist Nicolas Schwartz . Other supporters of Concerts in the Park are the Irving S. Gilmore … Presbyterian Church and the City of Kalamazoo. Additional support is provided by WMUK 102.1 and Adams Outdoor … in 1966, is a nonprofit organization with the mission to support, promote and fund artists and arts organizations in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24852

Western dance students will take audience on tour of campus with 'In-site/Outside'

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… new dance techniques as well as build community with upper-level students. It also provides important … in innovation and adaptability that sets Western students up for success not only in the arts but in whatever career … go on to professional dance careers. They're going to be occupational therapists or teachers, arts administrators or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65864

Prescribed burns OK'd at WMU's two nature preserves

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… the Asylum Lake and Kleinstuck preserves. Plans call for up to 18 acres of prairie in the Asylum Lake Preserve to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45596

MLK Day Teach-In on campus expected to draw hundreds

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… , in 210 Bernhard Center. In addition, local and campus groups will have information tables available throughout the … include economic inequality, gerrymandering and voter suppression, Katie Fahey, president, Voters Not Politicians, … 2:30 p.m. , "King, Non-Violence and the Present Struggle," Dr. Don Cooney, Kalamazoo City commissioner, WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44656

Men's soccer captures MAC regular season title

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… says WMU head coach Chad Wiseman . "It's a special group of young men with unbelievable leaders. They have … with 26. "To bring the MAC Tournament to Kalamazoo in a couple of weeks is awesome for our players, fans and supporters," says Wiseman. "This community deserves to have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43543