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WMU researchers get $12.5 million grant for school leadership renewal
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… WMU researchers get $12.5 million grant for school leadership renewal Submitted by … researchers at Western Michigan University will use one of the largest single grants ever awarded to the University for … renewal projects for teams of leaders in 75 schools that are implementing a set of new literacy essentials. Placing a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43228
WMU local history expert to appear on popular PBS series
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… history expert and a history-making location in Kalamazoo are featured in an episode of the popular PBS series " 10 That Changed America ," airing … enclosed mall. Houghton says Gruen strongly believed that "what you could do for suburbs, you also could do for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47842
Libraries awards nine Open Educational Resources Grants
University Libraries
… Grants Submitted by Sara Volmering on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The University Libraries has awarded Open Educational … replace their commercial textbooks with free OER and are expected to save students an estimated $33,430 in … published seven grant-funded open textbooks in 2024 and 2025, and initial data indicates use both on campus and by the …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/12/libraries-award-nine-open-educational-resources-grants-december-2025
Western Michigan University receives a $9.6M federal grant to advance renewable energy research
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… Wu, Western Michigan University assistant professor and the project lead for Enabling Advanced Electrode … . The scientific breakthroughs supported by this funding are expected to enhance crucial environmental sustainability … 323,000 square feet of teaching and research space, with 75 undergraduate and graduate labs. The college shares space …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57986
Escalating Aviation Opportunities with Emma Hughes
College of Aviation
… Hughes Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Many women have stood on the shoulders of pioneering aviators Jackie Cochran, Bessie … senior's case, she's taking a step that was beyond what was possible for those glass-ceiling smashers. Not … decades of the 20th century probably had a rudimentary awareness of what makes a prop spin. However, they would …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/emmahughes
University Theatre announces 2016-17 season
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… University Theatre announces 2016-17 season Submitted by Anonymous (not … University has announced its 2016-17 season. Season passes are on sale now. Order by calling (269) 387-6222. 2016-17 … This satirical comedy explores the impossible journey of parenting, the delicacy of children, and the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34598
WMU grad programs ranked among nation's best by U.S. News
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… (not verified) on WMU's Kalamazoo-based occupational therapy program is ranked at No. 32 nationally, making it … among the top 100 in their disciplines, four in the top 50 and two programs assessed as the best of their kind in … WMU graduate programs ranked among the nation's top 100 are: Occupational therapy, Kalamazoo—No. 32 Rehabilitation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38794
Japan Foundation Film Series to begin in December
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Haenicke Institute for Global Education’s Soga Japan … University in December. Screenings will take place at 5 p.m. in Brown Hall, Room 2028. The series begins with a … This film tells the story of an expert swordsman, once a feared killer, who now lives in poverty. In the film, the …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2024/11/film
Engineering students lead cutting-edge automation research at WMU
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… of MDOT's Office of Passenger Transportation, inside one of the autonomous shuttles. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Automation and sustainability are driving the future of the auto industry, and two Western … says. Of course, focusing on work isn't hard when it's what you love to do. "It's my passion now, being able to do …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56105
Registration is open for WMU's Turkey Trot 5K
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… Registration is open for WMU's Turkey Trot 5K Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Turkey Trot 5K run and walk, southwest Michigan's oldest … Nov. 16, for those who can no longer participate. Details are posted on the event website at wmich.edu/rec/turkeytrot …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35784