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WMU to celebrate Arbor Day, Tree Campus recertification

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… canopy on its main campus. That commitment to forestry stewardship was recognized again in February, when the Arbor Day … activities Darrell Junkins , a grounds supervisor in WMU's landscape services who is coordinating the University's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31706

Trustees vote to name WMU engineering facility for Elson S. Floyd

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… verified) on The engineering building has become an area landmark. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University … College of Engineering and Applied Sciences facility that was begun during Floyd's presidency and serves as the anchor … first lady and President Floyd's surviving spouse. Floyd was president of WMU from 1998 to early 2003. He went on to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25452

Two WMU leaders recognized as 'notable women in STEM'

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… Executive Committee for the Association for Public and Land-grant Universities. She's also secured more than $9 … integrate field, laboratory and modeling studies of mineral-water-biological interactions near the Earth's surface. "I … problems, especially those related to issues like clean water and air," Koretsky says. She has been awarded more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53579

Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion

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… as fashion models for Indigenous fashion designer Jillian Waterman.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For fostering an inclusive … is being recognized with the 2025 Excellence in Diversity Award .   Awarded annually at Western’s Fall Award … Morseau also serves on the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi's Land Use Board and Constitutional Review Committee among …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/excellence-diversity-award-2025-native-american-student-organization

Prescribed burns OK'd at WMU's two nature preserves

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A combined 20 acres of land in two Western Michigan University nature preserves in … entrance to WMU's Gibbs House. In addition, 2.2 acres of wetland with scattered buckthorn brush piles in the Kleinstuck … be right for a burn to take place. Consequently, organizers wait until 24 hours before a scheduled burn to give the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45596

Water quality research and engineering firm is newest BTR Park partner

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… Water quality research and engineering firm is newest BTR … and sciences firm that is focused on sustainable water resource management and environmental restoration and … green infrastructure. The firm's other office is in Orlando, Florida. Together, the two offices serve the federal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43452

Airplanes, Students, and Camaraderie: Tracey Kauppila Keeps Her Head in the Clouds and Eyes on the Prize

College of Aviation

… represents something of a homecoming for her since she was born in Battle Creek but grew up in Plymouth in … She's kept the College of Aviation on the right course and away from turbulence as much as possible.    Her affinity for … the capability of vertical and short-range takeoffs and landings.  That experience, Kauppila says, "eventually grew …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/kauppila

Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… would send her on journey to Central America and help her land her first job in international education. Yet today, … and Global Citizen. Each status comes with unique rewards, including scholarships for studying abroad. Nearly … that traveling in general is not as scary as I thought it was, and it gave me the confidence to study abroad for a …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/program-feature-global-studies

Fort St. Joseph receives Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation

College of Arts and Sciences

… Fort St. Joseph receives Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation Submitted by Sara Dillon on … Archaeological Project and the city of Niles has been awarded the Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation.  Erika Hartley, second from …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/ftstjoseph-governorsaward

From Hollywood to the metaverse, WMU expert reveals how advertisers will try to score big during Super Bowl

Haworth College of Business

… our funny bones or make us grab for the nearest tissue.  Watch for funny ads like a forest full of wild animals … can work without limits. And Guy Fieri will take us to “the land of loud flavors” for Bud Light Seltzer Hard Soda. … the ad and it’s easy to see how brands could easily spend upwards of $10 million on just one commercial.  Stars like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67029