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Western's Cold Case Program helps crack second case

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… Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten launched the Cold Case Program in 2021 with several criminal justice students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For … 35 years, the family of Cathy Swartz has been searching for answers in the young mother's murder. Students in Western … students have been involved in the Swartz investigation for months. As part of their work in the Cold Case Program, they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71545

Yousef Alavi obituary

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… Yousef Alavi obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Alavi Yousef Alavi, Western … his students was recognized in 1996, when WMU presented him with what is now the Distinguished Teaching Award. In … Mathematical Association of America, which presented him with its first Distinguished Service Award and with its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7363

Researcher earns prestigious fellowship for brain cell regeneration study

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… fellowship for brain cell regeneration study Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Erika Calvo-Ochoa is one of 40 researchers … Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in biology. With her $138,000 award, Calvo-Ochoa is studying the … says. "It's not been easy. But I share that openly with my students and those I mentor, so that I can encourage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50050

Date, time set for annual César Chávez march

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… Date, time set for annual César Chávez march Submitted by Anonymous (not … of area high school and college students will gather with members of the public at Bronson Park at 9:15 a.m. for … Mendoza is a West Bloomfield artist-activist affiliated with El Museo del Norte, a so-called "museum without walls." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22759

All things Russian to highlight 20th annual Russian Festival

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… All things Russian to highlight 20th annual Russian Festival Submitted by … history, music, art, dance and crafts while mingling with people wearing authentic Russian costumes. This year's … from Eastern Michigan University, will kick off the series with an interactive lecture and workshop on "Russian

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28235

Anthropologist's research expertise showcased in 'Nova' documentary

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Anthropologist's research expertise showcased in 'Nova' … Mich.—A Western Michigan University faculty member with expertise gained through years of studying the skeletal … to Nepal from 2010 to 2016, as well as interviews with Eng, along with other team members who are experts in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37588

Kalamazoo city manager to give update at community breakfast event

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… Kalamazoo city manager to give update at community breakfast event Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Ritsema KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m . Reservations are required and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46192

Nita H. Hardie obituary

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… Nita H. Hardie obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Hardie Nita H. Hardie , a former Western Michigan University faculty member, died Sept. 23 . She was 83. … liaison officer for the University's innovative partnership with Sunway College in Malaysia, which allowed students to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1856

Princeton Review names WMU to 'Best Midwestern Colleges' list

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… names WMU to 'Best Midwestern Colleges' list Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU makes Princeton Review list. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University has once again been named one of the "Best … This is the eighth year the University has been honored with that designation, which was made to 153 schools in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1296

Spanish instructor to read from, sign newly published poetry book

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… Spanish instructor to read from, sign newly published poetry book Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Habra KALAMAZOO—A Western … Habra's work … takes you on a voyage richly textured with Old World Mystery and New World urgency." Diane …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7694