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WMU fashion program recognized as one of the top in the nation

College of Education and Human Development

… that they are receiving an education that is up to par with industry standards.” Accreditation is not only an achievement for the department, as students will … that required long-term cooperation and collaboration within the FMD program as well as with myself and other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71303

WMU commercialization center invests in nervous system breakthrough

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… center invests in nervous system breakthrough Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Revolutionary treatment for … of Pennsylvania. Smith is scientific co-founder of Axonia with Dr. Harry Ledebur, president and CEO. The company's … education to the commercial arena. Established in 2003 with an initial cash infusion of $10 million from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/555

Citizen uprisings in Libya, Syria subject of annual talk

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… in Libya, Syria subject of annual talk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Lopez KALAMAZOO--An expert on … 2012 Samuel I. Clark Lecture. George A. Lopez , with the University of Notre Dame's Kroc Institute for … the New York Times, Reuters, CNN, PBS and CBS News. Working with David Cortright, Kroc Institute director of policy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/212

Health care activist, author to speak on health reform act

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… author to speak on health reform act Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kirsch KALAMAZOO—A noted health … still matter," Kirsch says. "It was grassroots activists with personal stories who led the fight for its passage. With all the money in politics today, organized citizens can …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2820

Professor wins Google grant to offer game-design workshop

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… Google grant to offer game-design workshop Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Ari-Gur KALAMAZOO—A Western … to high school computer science instructors. Equipped with these new skills, the high school instructors can then … WMU team developing the CS4HS workshop has long experience with computer simulation that supports classroom …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6292

Trustees approve retirements of five faculty, five staff members

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… of five faculty, five staff members Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Board of Trustees met June … All of the faculty members who are retiring are doing so with emeritus status. Their names, positions, years of … items The administrators returning to the faculty, along with their old and new positions, are: Dr. R. Wayne Fuqua , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7674

Report details successful first year in implementing WMU strategic plan

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… first year in implementing WMU strategic plan Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—A report detailing the … student employees and a decision to launch an affiliation with Thomas M. Cooley Law School.   Available at … Report reflects the actions and outcomes associated with the first full year of work focused on ensuring the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8969

Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free talk

University Libraries

… Kirsch Auditorium at the Fetzer Center. Dr. Emily Knox, associate professor in School of Information Sciences … in response. The event is hosted by Western's Libraries with support from the Midwest Collaborative for Library … the Beta Phi Mu Scholars’ Series. Knox recently edited “Trigger Warnings: History, Theory Context” and co-edited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70404

Professor’s research team helping MDOT reduce construction timeline

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Attanayake’s team showed the timeline requires just 21 days not the 28 days required by policy. Dr. Upul Attanayake … significant savings from project and road user costs without compromising concrete durability and overlay/healer … overlay bond strength data over patches and repairs with new concrete on two in-service bridge decks, and healer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70417

Western celebrates impact of student employees on campus

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… Week, April 10-16 . “Western Michigan University could not function without its student employees, and being employed on campus … recognizes the top student employee and supervisor annually with the Gary L. Belleville Student Employee of the Year and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67736