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Consumers, WMU show solar energy commitment with 1-megawatt solar garden

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… Consumers, WMU show solar energy commitment with 1-megawatt solar garden Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Dean Houssam Toutanji, Dunn, Poppe and Michigan Public Service Commissioner Rachael Eubanks at the Sept. 16 ribbon … for 200 Michigan homes and businesses. The 1-megawatt solar power plant is the energy provider's second …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35079

WMU business college once again secures gold standard in accreditation

Haworth College of Business

… University’s Haworth College of Business received a renewal of its accreditation from the Association to Advance … provide you with what you need to succeed. You need a job after you graduate. And, you need to know that what you have … programs, co-curricular offerings and student support services. This is a team effort, and every member of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74692

WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields

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… in collaboration with three other research institutions, was awarded a three-year, $996,000 ADVANCE grant from the … by women. We know that women are very often given larger service loads. We know that there are often biases with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54945

Two WMU leaders recognized as 'notable women in STEM'

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… integrate field, laboratory and modeling studies of mineral-water-biological interactions near the Earth's surface. "I … problems, especially those related to issues like clean water and air," Koretsky says. She has been awarded more … as the winner of an international award for distinguished service to her profession by the Geochemical Society. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53579

Ryan Rubarth races into his finance future

Haworth College of Business

… of Business 2024 graduate from Macomb, Michigan, sped toward his future, getting involved in campus activities and … “I was interested in both corporate finance and financial services throughout my college career, and WMU Haworth did a … to tackle the supply chain growing pains in Recaro’s aftermarket seat division.  “Due to a rapid increase in …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/finance-ryanrubarth-internship

Still time to give to campus United Way, book drive

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… Still time to give to campus United Way, book drive Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Western Michigan University's campus United Way campaign reached close to 45 percent of its $200,000 goal during the first few weeks after its launch, gaining almost $89,000. Just 11 percent of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43489

Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan

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… to examine best practices in adult literacy and strengthen services for adult learners. The Adult Literacy Research and … priorities that will ensure we align our efforts moving forward." Speakers In addition to Evans, confirmed speakers and … Everybody, Kalamazoo. Dr. Timothy Ready , director of WMU's Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28805

Paper Tech Foundation bestows Honor Award on WMU researcher

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… Paper Tech Foundation bestows Honor Award on WMU researcher Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … the area of flexible printed electronics with its highest award. The foundation awarded Dr. Margaret Joyce , a WMU … the faculty, she was employed at SYN-CHEM Inc. as technical service manager and director of research from 1985-96. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28499

Focusing on the basics with aerospace engineer Adam Houtman

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… with aerospace engineer Adam Houtman Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Adam Houtman KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Brilliance is in … and most distinct parts, then act on those. This has always been vital in solving complicated problems that come … my aircraft design and business acumen,” he says. “After five years, I came back home to join WACO as they go …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67553

Virtual book clubs examine ethical questions on current social topics

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… courage and tenacity, this story focuses on how the Flint water crisis was discovered and then exposed to the world. This book club … the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society was created after WMU faculty across the curriculum met to discuss their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61261