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Bronco Innovators Challenge inspires creativity, encourages entrepreneurship

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… and entrepreneurship, finished the spring semester with five teams of students earning funding to take their … students and then form teams to develop those ideas.  With support from the Office of Research and Innovation, … her jewelry-making business and open a studio where people can craft their own creations. She says the challenge …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72467

Connection, conservation at local zoo to be focus of upcoming talk

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Binder Park Zoo will be the focus at the upcoming Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series event … campus. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31951

Dr. Lizzy Coats’ journey of self-discovery, perseverance and success

College of Health and Human Services

… choice/multi-selection, computer-based, four-hour exam with content encompassing what an entry-level occupational … and importance of the test, many students invest significant time, money and energy preparing for and taking the … also reflect holistically on herself. After years of struggling with attention, Dr. Coats decided to seek a formal …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/coats

Western Michigan University’s Leadership and Business Strategy Program launches downtown shuttle connecting campus and city

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… Hall Foundation Downtown Initiative Fund, in partnership with the United Way of South Central Michigan and Sleeping … “The LBS Program is redefining what higher education can be,” said WMU President Russ Kavalhuna . “By uniting … investment firm advancing a new model for majority buyouts. Focused on the generational transition of closely …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/leadership-business-strategy-downtown-kalamazoo-juice-bus-launch

Garrison Keillor to spin tales at Miller Auditorium

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… Mich.— Garrison Keillor , one of the most prolific American storytellers of all time, is coming to Western Michigan … his journeys and experiences, Keillor captivates audiences with his unique blend of comedy, charisma and wisdom. … anthologies of poetry, most recently, Good Poems: American Places. A bestselling author, he has published more than …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31773

Western’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient engages learning inside and outside of the classroom

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… philosophy of science, particularly evolutionary biology, can be used to inform the teaching of science. He served as … to answering student questions about the online work with students being split into smaller groups. “This … and helpful teaching style, adds Peng Dai, a WMU Ph.D. candidate who worked as a graduate research assistant with

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72645

Daniel Tiger brings Mister Rogers' legacy to the stage

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… Mich.—The legacy of the beloved "Mister Rogers" lives on with the hit television series, "Daniel Tiger’s … have hopped aboard Trolley to delight live audiences with "Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!," which is coming to … Tickets are on sale now and range from $35 to $55. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30648

Mallinson Institute for Science Education celebrates 20 years of global scientific literacy

College of Arts and Sciences

… education and inquiry. The institute m arked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 20th anniversary in … the future of scientific fields worldwide. “Whenever you get to those round numbers, it’s a nice time to reflect … specialize across multiple scientific disciplines within the University. Dr. David Rudge , a professor of both …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74440

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to speak on campus

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… take questions from children since I’m fascinated with young ones who are interested in science." To learn … Entertainment. Tickets will go on sale Friday, Nov. 6. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27895

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offering new classes, trips

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… in 2011, it has offered 318 courses, events and trips with enrollments totaling 6,737. Membership has grown to … technology, and much more. Most courses meet once a week, with the first ones beginning in early February and the … concluding at the end of April. This semester, participants can enroll in classes that will allow them to discover who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29876