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WMU received nearly $2 million in externally funded awards in April

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… WMU received nearly $2 million in externally funded awards in April Submitted by … the $1.3 million mark, while grants for public service climbed past $547,779. Grants for academic support came in at … awards to $26,923,255. May and June grants are still to be added before the June 30 end of the year. Notable grants …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24633

WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection

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… WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Whitney DeCamp KALAMAZOO, … it does. "Even though my research has covered many topics before, this one feels like the work that could make the … has seen a murder conviction reversed, in a case where he's been tried six times. If it had happened so many times in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344

WMU Board of Trustees approves 2019-20 apartment rate increases

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… of Trustees approves 2019-20 apartment rate increases Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting at its … community market, monthly apartment rates will rise between $0 and $27 starting fall 2019. All campus apartments are currently per-bedroom WMU's Western View apartment-style housing single …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50817

WMU graduate student awarded addictions counselor fellowship

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… graduate student awarded addictions counselor fellowship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Ursery KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—A Western Michigan University graduate student has been selected for a coveted addictions counselor fellowship. … Ursery will receive an $11,000 tuition stipend and will be recognized at the May 2015 Minority Fellowship Program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23156

Inventive duo finalists in U.S. Patent Office-sponsored competition

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… finalists in U.S. Patent Office-sponsored competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Stephen … respiratory device into one that provides the additional benefit of a ventilator, but at much less cost. The … receive $15,000. Second- and third-place winners also will be recognized with cash and prizes. In the competition's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27898

Two WMU mathematicians are co-authors of new graph theory book

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… mathematicians are co-authors of new graph theory book Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The book is intended … of Mathematics. The third co-author is Dr. Arthur Benjamin , mathematics professor at Harvey Mudd College. The … book for a more general audience illustrating that math can be fun by showing that graph theory can be used to analyze …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22573

University recognizes electrical and computer engineering professor with scholar award

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… and computer engineering professor with scholar award Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Massood Atashbar KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Massood Atashbar will be presented with Western Michigan University’s … bringing wide recognition from the academic community beyond Western’s campus. Atashbar, professor of electrical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68941

Willie Nelson returns to campus for May show

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… Willie Nelson returns to campus for May show Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tickets are now on … career and 200-plus albums, Nelson is the creative genius behind the historic recordings of "Crazy," "Red Headed … published, and landed in the Top 10 on The New York Times bestseller list. 2013 marked the release of "Let's Face The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22117

WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families

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… receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A $29.5 … grant will help two Western Michigan University faculty members expand educational opportunities for thousands of … . “The College of Education and Human Development has been a key player in promoting learning in Southwest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66620

'Heritage' and environmental commitment dovetail in WMU renovation

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… 'Heritage' and environmental commitment dovetail in WMU renovation Submitted by Anonymous … event at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 . Thousands are expected to be in attendance and eager to get their first look at the … into a building with such new features as conference rooms, a cafe and a ballroom that can accommodate 180 people. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27780