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Trustees authorize acquisition of property adjacent to campus

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… of Trustees authorized University officials to move forward with the acquisition of 10 homes on pieces of property … East Hall, the University's birthplace, is located just up the hill from the 10 pieces of property and is about to … the appearance of an area that serves as the formal gateway to our East and Oakland Drive campuses," says Van Der …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12922

Prof writes book on legendary health pioneer, John Harvey Kellogg

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… the older brother of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. He was interested in writing about the religious history of Battle Creek, which was founded as a Quaker town and became a hotbed for spiritualism, attracting other, radical religious groups. "I started reading about the Seventh-day Adventists, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19089

WMU students encouraged to seek campus sustainability grant funding

Sustainability

… WMU Student Sustainability Grant competition, which supports student research, projects and initiatives that have … cycle are due on Thursday, Nov. 18, by 11:59 p.m. Awards will be announced by mid-December 2021. Collaborators expect to award up to $32,500 this fall semester. Funding is awarded …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65899

Work experiences shape student's future in public policy

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… future in public policy Submitted by Erin Flynn on Li Cheng WASHINGTON, D.C.—Graduates thrive in their fields because of … applied what they were learning in the classroom. Li Cheng was already working at the American Academy of Child & … so I decided to pursue a Ph.D.," says Cheng, who grew up in China. "I chose WMU because the School of Public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53043

WMU celebrates graduation of its 100th Seita Scholar

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… celebrated Seita Scholars program, designed to support young people who have aged out of the foster care … the Miller Auditorium stage to receive her degree, she was one of more than 1,700 students recognized during three … that day. Students' names are announced as they step forward to accept the diploma they've earned from WMU President …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37026

Ethics Book Clubs examine environment, prison and racism

Study of Ethics in Society

… clubs are open to the public. The first 10 people to sign-up receive a free book. Fill out this form to register . … , professor, will lead each discussion. This book explores ways to address wildlife decline at the individual level … August 1985, the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society was created after WMU faculty across the curriculum met to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72887

Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list

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… and their families." This year, 325 schools made the list, up nearly 5% over last year, according to the Military … the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs to help support this population of students assisting with the … serving or prior service, and dependents. The office was established in 2009 to support veterans, service members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73500

WMU makes 22nd appearance on U.S. News' list of top universities

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… of more than 1,500 four-year colleges and universities was unveiled today at usnews.com  and will be available … WMU's numerical rank this year is 189 among the total group. This is the 22nd year WMU has appeared in the magazine's … the U.S. News listing comes just weeks after WMU learned it was included on the Washington Monthly's list of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1590

Renowned scholar to tackle evolution, intelligent design

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… faculty member since 1980, is a leading voice of support for science in national conversations about teaching … The parents won their suit and "intelligent design" was found to be a form of creationism, and therefore, … the teaching of evolution and climate change. In 2003, he was named the Western Evolutionary Biologist of the Year, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/249

Two candidates named finalists for Graduate College dean

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… lead to a doctoral degree. Graduate students at WMU make up more than 20 percent of the student body and have their … Freudenburg joined the WMU faculty in 2006 when he was appointed department chair and professor of mathematics. … Engineering at the University of Southern Indiana, where he was professor of mathematics and assistant dean. He was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/217