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Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching

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… Michigan University will honor two faculty members this week for being exceptional educators and mentors and demonstrating outstanding dedication in their work. Allison Downey , associate professor in the Department of … commitment to her students has been in evidence more than ever recently despite her own health challenges. Her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27321

WMU, KVCC partner with StoryCorps to gather veterans' conversations

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on StoryCorps will visit WMU July 16-18. KALAMAZOO—A national nonprofit oral history effort to record the voices of veterans, service … public broadcasting. It helps support the operation of more than 1,400 locally-owned and operated public television and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7822

Helping schools reaps rewards for computer science alumnus

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… from Western Michigan University in computer science and is a software engineer with Level Data, developing a web … not completely unexpected for me to get an email saying, “'THANK YOU LEVEL DATA!!' because we’ve managed to solve a … “Being able to take in ideas and knowing when to accept suggested changes to your solution can be tough,” he says.  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66811

Shining light on the future of disinfection

W Magazine

… Shining light on the future of disinfection Submitted by Erin Flynn on Students place their … Dining Center. In the midst of a global pandemic, WMU is at the forefront of cutting-edge disinfection innovation … gain with Western, tailoring and working together to find a better solution for taking care of students on campus, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61834

WMU trustees approve naming BTR road for the late Robert Jones

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… as part of the BTR Park 2.0. The new 55-acre development is adjacent to the original BTR Park near the intersection … the project, which ultimately led to the generation of more than 800 high-paying jobs in the community at 42 private … Fifteen years later, when he was serving in the Michigan Legislature, Rep. Jones played a significant role in removing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44980

Expedited counseling psychology master’s program now offered to meet industry demand

College of Education and Human Development

… Leffler on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is now offering an accelerated graduated degree in … According to zippia.com, the demand for counseling psychologists is expected to rise by 14% from 2018-2028, higher than the national average. This number reflects a growing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72294

Trailblazing company mophie to build at BTR Park

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… mophie to build at BTR Park Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Juice pack by mophie KALAMAZOO—Today, mophie, the … Business Technology and Research Park. The company is purchasing land at the BTR Park and will construct a … and artistic designs. Mophie products are available in more than 100 countries. They are available for purchase in Apple …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1095

Grants to WMU soar past $3.7 million mark in April, May

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… the year-to-date total for externally funded awards to more than $23.2 million , WMU trustees learned at their June 29 … new grants from the National Science Foundation topped the list of research grants, with the largest grant totaling … thinking and then use classroom observation and analysis of classroom video of implementations of those tasks to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40865

Transformational Dunn Decade comes to a close

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… of July, as the campus community offers a final round of thanks for what is now known as the Dunn Decade. The transformational Dunn … , will take the reins of WMU when he officially begins his tenure on Tuesday, Aug. 1. His selection as the ninth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41513

Arbor Day event to mark 10th Tree Campus USA anniversary

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… to select the tree that will be planted. Tree Campus USA is a national Arbor Day Foundation program launched in 2008 … for effective campus forest management: maintain a tree advisory committee, have a campus tree-care plan, dedicate … of their efforts during 2017. They invested more than $48 million combined in campus forest management last …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46520