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WMU research team wins grant to study impact of speed on crashes

News

… says. "That economic impact is coming from the fact that if you are raising the speed limit you have to modify the infrastructure to accommodate the … economic impact results from the reduced travel time with higher speeds, Kwigizile adds. "Since time has a value, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33086

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences celebrates 60 years of excellence 

College of Arts and Sciences

… and graduate students to engage in hands-on research with world class faculty,” Dr. Carla Koretsky, dean of the … community.     The department is looking ahead to significant growth, including expanded research in climate … that support travel and field courses, as many students struggle to afford the extra costs of meals, gear and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/12/geos-60th

Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' coming to Miller for two nights

News

… "Beauty and the Beast" is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is … trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he … and the Beast" features the Academy Award-winning score with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20934

Cybersecurity student finds her fit at WMU

Cybersecurity

… original college plan. “My plan was to transfer somewhere bigger and further away from home after a year at WMU, but I … intimate structure of Western, but I’ve really fell in love with it.” In part, it is because of her professors. “My … most excited to learn more methods for securing systems. I can’t lie I am not the best coder, but I am a good problem …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2024/09/terry-bbuku-finds-wmu-cybersecurity

Advertising students snag two of five statewide scholarships

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… and promotion program. "Robbie looks at advertising with a different lens; with a financial and return on … figures offset the expenses of the campaign. I love that he can see beyond the creativity of the message to the overall … , associate professor of marketing. "Andrew was a clear candidate for this award," says Atkin. "His GPA puts him …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16347

WMU trustees OK Southwest facility transfer to Lake Michigan College

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… Michigan University has agreed to move forward with the transfer of its long-term lease on the University's … office space in the building being transferred to LMC. WMU can extend this lease for an additional five years. In 2015, … the state needs to approve this move before WMU and LMC can proceed in naming LMC as the lessee with ownership …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42776

Trailblazing company mophie to build at BTR Park

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… facility to house its rapidly increasing North American distribution functions. Sale of the parcel to mophie was … for the company. "Not only will we be able to collaborate with WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and … or on Facebook at facebook.com/mophielovesyou . For more information on mophie and its suite of …

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

WMU researchers present findings at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… in the study of electric propulsion and to network with expert aerospace researchers and organizations, over … to improve my future research,” says Austen Thomas , Ph.D. candidate. “Additionally, I was able to see possible … to her future graduate research. “I was easily one of the youngest and most inexperienced people in attendance, so for …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/wmu-researchers-present-findings-international-conference

University College to become Merze Tate College, honoring legacy of trailblazing alumna

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… a bold and courageous trailblazer who explored the world with passion and purpose; that's the same type of spirit we … particularly those from historically underserved groups, can thrive." Merze Tate College will serve as a guidepost … since elementary school. "By continuing to motivate young girls in my community, upholding the values that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65686

Medical apartheid author Harriet Washington to speak on campus Oct. 11

Study of Ethics in Society

… The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present ," in light of … is free. The center is hosting Washington in partnership with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and WMU Homer … Takeover of Life Itself – And the Consequences for Your Health and Our Medical Future ." Washington has won …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69379