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Trustees to consider lease for brewpub in new student center at Thursday meeting

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… meeting Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will consider … Co. , known as Latitude 42, is seeking approval to lease and operate the brewpub in the new student center when it … to offer opportunities to showcase the work of students in Western’s sustainable brewing program as well as the School …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66109

Engineering professor elected vice chair of worldwide computing society

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Dr. Ajay Gupta KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Ajay Gupta , professor and acting chair of Western Michigan University's Department of Computer … by various stakeholders,” says Gupta. “It’s good for Western to be on the map with one of the main professional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66831

Dylan Kalas is inspiring a new generation of healthcare business leaders

Haworth College of Business

… on Dylan Kalas KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Leadership is a breeze for Western Michigan University junior Dylan Kalas from Lawton, Michigan. With a double major in finance and leadership and business strategy, Kalas never imagined a … student organization on campus.” Inspired by his boss and Western graduate, Nick McLaughlin , B.B.A.’12, CEO and

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70675

New Broncos Lead Internship Program will benefit students, Kalamazoo community

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… Mich.—An innovative new paid internship program will ensure Western Michigan University students have access to … in its first year. "We're really excited about this program and the opportunities it will create, both for our students … from their employer, but the funding itself will come from Western. According to Western's 2021-22 Career Outcomes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71129

Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program

College of Education and Human Development

… education program Submitted by Chris Hybels on Austin Giles and mentor teacher Laurie Kuiper. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I had … a desire to work with special needs students, Giles joined Western Michigan University's special education expedited … night before," says Meagan Walsh , assistant professor in Western's Department of Special Education and Literacy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74283

Educator honored with Emerging Scholar Award for global work to expand critical public health knowledge

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… honored with Emerging Scholar Award for global work to expand critical public health knowledge Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Shannon McMorrow KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Dr. Shannon McMorrow is being … of public health program director, is the recipient of Western’s Emerging Scholar Award , an honor to be recognized …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72654

Trustees approve new contract for WMU public safety officers, detectives

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… Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—At its June 24 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees authorized the … to implement a new one-year agreement between WMU and its 22-member Police Officers Association. The … —provides a 1% raise for the 20 public safety officers at Western. The two detectives on the force will receive the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64606

Oliver Street near campus closed Friday for Stadium Drive project

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… Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Oliver Street at Stadium Drive and Ring Road S near Western Michigan University’s Main Campus will close for the … path at Oliver Street. This segment will help connect Western and Kalamazoo College and create a connection from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68679

From climate change to food waste, WMU mechanical engineering student brings her ideas to life

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… engineering student Renee Cilluffo explores her talents and interests across campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Whether … opportunities to succeed in all these endeavors right on Western Michigan University's campus.  “It is difficult to … wonder Cilluffo also holds multiple leadership positions at Western, including intramural soccer team captain, a peer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74832

Interdisciplinary faculty cohort works to expand project-based learning at WMU

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… Interdisciplinary faculty cohort works to expand project-based learning at WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Holistic, experience-driven education is Western Michigan University's north star, and a pioneering … faculty members representing every academic college at Western completed the transformative certification in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/interdisciplinary-faculty-project-based-learning-wmux