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Take a stroll around Western's campuses to see what's new

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… center and dining facility is finished! The gold fins are designed like Michigan tree foliage to help shade the building … almost time for demo day! Construction fencing is going up around Dunbar Hall to reimagine learning for students . … Lee Honors College near Rood Hall? Get excited, an even bigger dino is on the way! Check out the new Aviation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65100

WMU alumni entrepreneurs reveal how they built their businesses

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… enterprise "The world of an entrepreneur and startup business is full of pivots," says Adam McFarlin , a 2008 … a business is a critical feature of our economy, and startup activity is a standard gauge of economic vibrancy. "Young … As with many entrepreneurs, Brandon Zavala's first and biggest pivot was leaving a steady job to pursue his startup. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47050

Nutrition and dietetics students share healthy eating habits with community youth

College of Education and Human Development

… and dietetics master's program. HCPP students fill empty cups with sugar to guess how much is in an unhealthy drink. … trivia game.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Through the Michigan GEAR UP summer camp, high school students participating in the … populations by mentoring high school students from those groups. Supported by a partnership between the WMU College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71963

Travel the world without leaving Michigan at 29th annual International Festival

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by international students in campus kitchens under the supervision of WMU Dining Services employees. For the first … from 96 countries and has many international student groups. The groups hosting this year's event are: Afghan Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45418

Technical skills and personal growth propel student's experience

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… to the students,” explains Roberts. “Through policy change, uplifting student voices, and providing feedback, WSA has … Affairs and Division of Student Affairs, things are looking up for this initiative,” says Roberts. “The goal is to have … I can be a part of those programs,” says Roberts. “Each design and program are going to come with its own challenges, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75386

Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… are excited and grateful that this funding will once again support the survey to conduct resource assessments and … 167 of 2011, the scientific functions of the survey were assigned to Western, which was already home to the Michigan … of the MGS and director of MGRRE. “This really is a significant turning point that can lead to impactful …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73664

Two to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

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… It pays tribute to individuals whose work constitutes a significant body of achievement that is widely recognized … building an impressive body of her own scholarly work, and supporting the careers of countless others. In addition, many … "I want to emphasize that Rozanne Elder can be looked upon as the keystone holding together monastic and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19495

Annual women-of-color luncheon open to public

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… challenges that women of color encounter. Overall, the group's mission is to provide a forum and means of support for women of color employed in faculty, … nationally with the ACE Office of Inclusive Excellence Group to identify, develop, encourage, advance, link and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43476

Autonomous electric vehicle donation will bolster research opportunities at Western

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… be at the forefront of emerging technologies and set them up for success in the sustainable energy field. "It will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/68426

Humanities speaker series focuses on education in the 21st century

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… and the land of opportunity. College students often load up on debt only to graduate into an economy that does not … public school teachers and university professors struggle to define and defend the goals of a liberal education … The annual Center for the Humanities speaker series is designed to nurture a conversation among scientists, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42622