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WMU’s century plant reaches new heights

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Michael Lanka) The protective system for the Agave can be seen extending six feet above the Finch Greenhouse. … extends another 6 feet above the roof.  Until Alice starts showing panicles, or flower branches, it’s hard to predict just how tall the plant will get or when it will bloom, though …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70881

Loretta Long: From big dreams to Big Bird, she used her talents to educate millions

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… millions Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From a farm in southwestern Michigan to America's most famous … University alumna says in a blog post , remembering how she loved to sing and dance with her parents when she … career on the longest-running children's show in American TV history, Long's parents weren't initially sold on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63204

Student pursues public service with prestigious award

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… Hiking at Chapada Diamantina National Park Boren applicants have to demonstrate how their area of study relates back to national security. … coast of Brazil, Wiley has been able to see the impacts of aggressive development firsthand during her travels across …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53032

University Theatre announces 2016-17 season

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… star-crossed lovers will be featured in period style this fall as the world commemorates the 400-year anniversary of … shy Charlie as shared secrets result in non-stop hilarity. Show Boat Nov. 11-30 This ground breaking musical, based on … people trying to cleanse themselves from the constant struggle of substance abuse. Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34598

Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project

College of Education and Human Development

… Iris Cooper is creating an archive for historically significant garments and accessories. The Historical Garment … we came back to in-person classes, the fashion faculty showed me this collection that had been sitting there … Collection, noting the amount of skill and time needed. However, with the support given by the department and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73074

NSF grant aimed at advancing construction education with generative AI and BIM

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… develop an AI-powered training platform that could reshape how digital skills are taught in construction, helping to …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/12/generative-ai-construction-engineering

College Signing Day celebration not just for star athletes anymore

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… the colleges or universities to which they've committed for fall 2016. About 1,500-1,800 graduating seniors from all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31904

Annual festival to bring 900 high school singers to campus

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… conductor is invited to work with select students in a fall workshop and conduct the daylong festival that occurs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30889

WMU students clean up in Clean Energy Challenge, win $31,000

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… in Ann Arbor, Mich. "We have proven that our students can play in prime time against the tough schools," says … that awards members with points for recycling members can use as discounts or coupons for products and services … on grid generation of electricity. Team members are Neil Hurley of Kalamazoo and Matthew Olsen of Escanaba, Mich. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/184

WMU, Honeywell showcase campuswide energy initiatives

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… WMU, Honeywell showcase campuswide energy initiatives Submitted by Anonymous … Oct. 23 to celebrate national Campus Sustainability Day by showcasing the University's successful efforts to reduce its … These efforts are part of the WMU's commitment to the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10592