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WMU student receives $10,000 fellowship

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… significant scholarship and leadership skills during his time at Western, and is a worthy recipient of this award,” … in WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “Coupled with his intense work ethic and keen intellect, he … with a minor in mathematics in December 2023. During his time at Western, he served as president of the student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75453

University garners two new grants related to water quality

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… computer modeling and mapping. "These projects will support a cost-effective approach and guide our stewardship … or stormwater as it's commonly called. Wastewater goes into the city of Kalamazoo's system and is ultimately … sewer system that is 100 percent contained on site and does not contribute any runoff to off-site water bodies. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15425

WMU taps leader from Oregon State to take reins of Bronco Athletics

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… WMU taps leader from Oregon State to take reins of Bronco Athletics Submitted by … Board of Trustees approval. Bartholomae succeeds longtime Athletic Director  Kathy Beauregard,  who is retiring … a four-decade career at Western, including 24 years heading up the division. “We are grateful to Kathy for her many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66647

Impacts of COVID-19 and social isolation on mental health explored in WMU study

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… of the COVID-19 pandemic caused an unprecedented and abrupt interruption of physical and traditional social … grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic "What we found was that social isolation was a very strong … being accepting of the fact that we don't know what's going to happen and then not suppressing our emotions." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61977

ROTC holds on-campus blood drive

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… ROTC program in honor of U.S. Veterans Day. Donors can sign up at redcrossblood.org with the code WMU , but registration …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36129

Western students roll out 'Wild Wheels' for wheelchair users to express themselves

Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs

… to express themselves Submitted by Jillian Fraze on Occupational therapy doctoral student Alexis Bailey works with … funding for program supplies and materials. Bailey of Muskegon, Michigan, is heading up the project as her capstone … needs of all participants.  Established more than 40 years ago, the Skill-building Program provides opportunities for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74885

Western Michigan University, MEDC announce major new state-of-the-art EV and semiconductor technical learning program expansions

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… Western expand technical learning programs that directly support Michigan's talent pipeline in key industries and … Greater Grand Rapids and beyond beginning in 2025. The goal—announced by leaders with Western Michigan University, Kellogg Community College (KCC) and the Michigan Economic …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/wmu-medc-kcc-electric-vehicle-semiconductor-training-program-expansions

Western Michigan University to fund 1,350 student scholarships with historic donation

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… donation Submitted by Megan Looker on President Edward Montgomery announces the Empowering Futures Scholarships at the … show, however, that college students change majors three times on average. The University’s newest Living Learning … that could lead to their first job. But that experience doesn't always come with enough financial compensation to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66513

Three to be inducted into WMU's Aviation Hall of Honor

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… young people from traditionally underrepresented groups. In addition to his career with the VA, Adams has been … women and minorities. Schiffer Patrick D. Schiffer By the time Schiffer graduated from WMU in 1960, he had already … volunteered his time and expertise as manager of the Otsego-Plainwell Airport and was a volunteer with the Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/733

Updated WMU post-grad data shows 92 percent find immediate success

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Updated WMU post-grad data shows 92 percent find immediate … as actively engaged include alumni who were: Employed full time—71 percent In graduate school/continuing education—14 … data was collected to be considered valid. Each category includes detailed information on active engagement and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37696