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Western receives grant to aid student retention

Merze Tate College

… outcomes and reduce equity gaps in high-risk courses. WMU’s Merze Tate College will oversee the implementation of … courses.  The project has a 36-month timeline, during which WMU will work with the Gardner Institute and its partners to … out of Merze Tate College, the implementation of CCUE at WMU is led by project liaison Katie Easley , director of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70763

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences recognizes its 2023 Presidential Scholars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… position he accepted after graduation in December 2022. At WMU, he earned a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering. … English, Turkish and German. “I have lots of memories at WMU. As an international student from Palestine, getting accepted into WMU and starting a new student life at WMU was not easy but …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71264

Organize an Excitement Zone for the Kalamazoo Marathon

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… are registered for the second marathon in city history, and WMU is organizing Excitement Zones along the campus portion of the race route to cheer on the marathoners. Any WMU department, office or student organization can organize … line the campus courses with excitement zones to showcase WMU and to welcome runners to our great university," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/330

Staff member recognized for leadership

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… of the area's Latinx community as well as advocating for WMU's Latinx students so they can succeed in college. Under her leadership, WMU has secured two federal College Assistance Migrant … students who are migrant or seasonal farmworkers. WMU was awarded $2 million in 2012 and another $2 million in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49698

Racing into human resources: Tayler Trowbridge is crossing the finish line

Haworth College of Business

… and internship experiences. Throughout her time at WMU, Trowbridge has achieved a well-rounded education in … to giving me opportunities to apply my knowledge in class. WMU Haworth knows what we need to be ready for in the real … and listening to guest speakers’ advice,” she says. “WMU Haworth itself also provides its students with multiple …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73435

World's medievalists set to flock to Kalamazoo for annual congress

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… will feature more than 550 sessions in locations across the WMU campus. The sessions will shed light on a range of … The entire anniversary celebration is sponsored by WMU's Richard Rawlinson Center for Anglo-Saxon Studies and … at this year's event, says Jana K. Schulman , director of WMU's Medieval Institute, which organizes the congress each …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46742

Bronco Bash returns for 33rd year in new location

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… Mall. "Bronco Bash is a unique celebration that brings the WMU and Kalamazoo communities together for a common event," … to discover opportunities available to them as a WMU student and as a member of the Kalamazoo community. … Leadership Programs. Bronco Bash booth rental Affiliates: WMU Registered Student Organizations, departments and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7534

Western leading the charge in pioneering battery research

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… increasing costs of materials for lithium-ion batteries. WMU researchers are helping to lead the charge in developing … Communications." The Li-S battery chemistry work at WMU has been led by battery material specialist Dr. Qingliu … of Engineering and Applied Sciences and a team of fellow WMU research associates. “Dr. Wu’s leadership and expertise …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68591

Valley Dining Center achieves LEED Gold certification

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… of LEED certification, the achievement is evidence of WMU's commitment to excellence and sustainability in … state-of-the-art dining center opened in fall 2016 to serve WMU students, faculty, staff and visitors in the Valley … To commemorate the achievement, a plaque will be awarded to WMU Dining Services and displayed at the Valley Dining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47584

Student group once again recognized by leading human resource association

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… members. The society has awarded a Superior Merit Award to  WMU's SHRM student chapter  in recognition of the valuable … is the ninth time in 11 years the society has recognized WMU's chapter. THE MERIT PROGRAM The Society for Human … Dr. Christina Stamper , professor of management and the WMU chapter advisor. "In addition to doubling the number of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54130