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WMU Board of Trustees approves updated contract with faculty union

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… Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—At a special meeting today, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a … COVID-19-induced fiscal challenges in the wake of the pandemic's economic impact on higher education and other … critically needed. There is no better evidence that all of Western is committed to navigating this crisis. Our students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59586

WMU, community groups developing plan for local waterways

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… waterways Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is working with community … organizations to develop a plan for reducing pollution and protecting and improving water quality for two local … 23, the lot near Miller Auditorium at the intersection of Western Avenue and Shaw Lane, from a two-acre asphalt …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45863

University establishes health data center

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… creation of Center for Health Data Research, Analysis and Mapping. KALAMAZOO—The recent proliferation of electronic medical databases, health registries and other Web-based health data has prompted Western Michigan University to establish the Center for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8305

Luke Thelen’s career looks 'pitcher' perfect

Haworth College of Business

… Caledonia, Michigan, the graduate student in accountancy at Western Michigan University is following his passions for numbers and baseball. With the support of the Haworth College of … point average, Thelen decided to continue his education at Western with hopes for a dynamic career. “The thing that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74603

WMU Food Marketing Conference brings innovation to the main stage worldwide

Haworth College of Business

… worldwide Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Food Marketing Conference (The … 1,000 industry professionals to downtown Kalamazoo Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26-27 , to hear speakers and attend … talent to The FMC,” says Dr. Russell Zwanka , director of Western’s food marketing program and the conference. “With …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74888

Sky Broncos tie for fifth in 2024 national flight competition

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… National Intercollegiate Flying Association National Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Sky Broncos, Western Michigan University’s precision flight team, soared … 31 schools in the competition,” says coach Nick Olnhausen , Western graduate and flight instructor at the College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75622

WMU Board of Trustees meets Thursday

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… meets Thursday Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees meets  … an honorary degree for President Emeritus  John M. Dunn  and a posthumous honorary degree for the late trustee  Shani … to continue the Law Enforcement Support Office Program at Western; adoption of an amendment to the Paper Tech …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73540

Graduate student recognized by traffic safety organization

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Wagner on Norran Novat KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Norran Novat , a Western Michigan University graduate student in civil and construction engineering, is one of just 19 students … safety at roundabouts, which is part his thesis work at Western. That thesis, titled “Evaluation of Pedestrian …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75328

Open house at Fort St. Joseph to feature food, culture

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… from the 2012 open house KALAMAZOO—Eat, shop, play games and learn in 18th-century style at one of the Midwest's … in Niles, Mich. The event showcases the year's findings by Western Michigan University's archaeological field school at … Joseph, one of the most important Colonial outposts in the western Great Lakes. WMU has conducted its annual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8574

WMU Sky Broncos takes top spot at regionals, advances to national competition

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… by Deanne Puca on 2023-24 Sky Broncos BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s precision flight team, the Sky Broncos, swept first place in both flight and ground events at its regional competition Oct. 16-21 , … says Olnhausen, who along with coach Jack Skoczen are both Western graduates and current flight instructors at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73192