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WMU sees enrollment gains in key areas, with slight decrease overall

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… class number. Incoming freshman credentials continued the upward trend of the past three years, with the average high … Lee Honors College grew again this year to 1,708 students—up 4 percent over last year's number. Over the past five …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18997

Two more students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships

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… selected to receive the Gilman Scholarship. It provides up to $5,000 for American students to pursue overseas study … Assistance provided by WMU Bean and Pena were advised and supported in applying for the Gilman Scholarship by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17186

WMU Signature awarded for outstanding innovation

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… WMU Signature awarded for outstanding innovation Submitted by … others falling in step with the beat. Working her way up the ranks to drum major in the Bronco Marching Band , she … students to share their own classroom challenges and struggles with classmates to collectively find solutions, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56585

Bridging science and community

W Magazine

… the importance of bridging science and community. “Growing up, I’d never been approached with fun science, and it … interact with one another and their environment. One group explored how microorganisms receive and respond to … High School science teacher Liz Ratashak joined in building upon Beane’s research on regeneration utilizing planarians, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69848

Western staff honored for their commitment to student, University success

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… a Difference Award, one of the highest accolades bestowed upon nonfaculty employees by Western, and chosen from the … Frostic School of Art. She is a registrar, preparator and designer, and she is able to keep pace with the expectations … wonderful direction to our student employees who are assigned to help her," the nomination states. Her relationship …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68716

WMU historian awarded National Humanities Center fellowship for early Supreme Court book

College of Arts and Sciences

… awarded National Humanities Center fellowship for early Supreme Court book Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … of her collaborative efforts on the book "One Supreme Court," a scholarly endeavor that delves into the … the narrative of the early Supreme Court, underscoring the significance of the 18th century as a pivotal phase in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72562

Graduate student set to earn first dual degrees from WMU and University of Lisbon

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… between Western Michigan University and the Instituto Superior Técnico at the University of Lisbon, Portugal, with … industry, doing finite element analysis and working with designing and testing software.” Sousa learned about the dual … and aerospace engineering, in his area of interest—design optimization and finite element analysis. For his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71261

Top seniors to be honored as 2013 Presidential Scholars

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… senior class of 6,386 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow … Scholars include a talented young woman who grew up in the foster care system, came to WMU through the … Miguel A. Acuña of Grand Rapids, Mich. Integrated Supply Management— Jordan S. Tauriainen of Milford, Mich. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5560

Upjohn Center takes top international honor for map product

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Upjohn Center takes top international honor for map product … map product or service in North and South America. The W.E. Upjohn Center for the Study of Geographical Change received … map product or service . In earning the overall award, the Upjohn Center bested public and private organizations …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10286

WMU Ethics Center announces lecture series for spring 2023

Study of Ethics in Society

… and Plastic Trees: Working Toward a Future Ecology Next up is “ Grasslands, Garbage Islands and Plastic Trees: … This talk’s co-sponsors are the Climate Change Working Group and the Department of Philosophy. Navigating a Health … War (KNOW). All Ethics Center events are eligible for WMU Signature credit. To learn more, visit the Center for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70568