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Prof writes book on legendary health pioneer, John Harvey Kellogg

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… the older brother of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. He was interested in writing about the religious history of Battle Creek, which was founded as a Quaker town and became a hotbed for … by the cultural and scientific horizons of the period just after the Civil War," Wilson writes in the book's preface. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19089

Cooley Law is now Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

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… the nod to the affiliation agreement. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After reviews by the Higher Learning Commission and the … available to faculty members and improve the range of services to students, employees and our respective … approval of both schools' governing boards last year and was signed and awaiting only the review of the accrediting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18003

Engineering students design concussion sensor for football helmets

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… LLC, off the ground. Top eight finisher Their idea was recognized as one of the top eight final teams in a … marketplace, which is why grant funding is being sought. After it is more fully developed, students are hoping a venture capitalist or angel investor will step forward. "We are very excited," Atashbar says. "We think that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17339

STEM instruction reform focus of $1.4 million Hughes Medical grant

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU secured one of only 37 awards made by HHMI this year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A $1.4 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to Western Michigan University … invited to apply, and the eventual winners were selected after three rounds of peer review. Objective of the funded …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16296

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in June

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Force on International students grab a coffee on their way to enjoy the Holland Tulip Festival. KALAMAZOO, … —12:15 to 1:30 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency West Campus, 4606 Croyden Ave., Kalamazoo, … 9:30 p.m. at The Fountains at Bronson Place, 1700 Bronson Way, Kalamazoo, hosted by the Center for English Language …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40055

Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project

University Libraries

… right time, interest and talent intersected to move it forward. With support from the Friends of Historic East Campus … Campus," she says. Though working on oral history projects was a new experience for Kotrch, she utilized her experience … different people and many different stories," she says. After the reunion's success, the project team expanded their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71894

WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the largest ever for a public higher ed institution

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… public institution of higher education in U.S. history. Forward thinking in design, scope and size, this historic … science and community-based research New programming and services to support a diverse and inclusive medical school … through internships and, ultimately, their careers after they graduate," says Beauregard. "The opportunity to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64413

Students learning to navigate, adapt to challenges of remote education

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… across the University to make sure students have access to services, including academic advising, tutoring and other … Learning via WebEx meeting isn't rocket science. If it was, Grace Dybing says her aerospace engineering instructors … being able to go back and listen to lectures after class because they're recorded now. "Now that we are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58706

Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality

W Magazine

… (Photo courtesy: Rocket Lab) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I used to watch space and sci-fi movies and think, 'That’s so cool.' But as a kid, you don’t realize there's a way to actually help make it happen." Young Greg Neff’s mind … before taking the job at Rocket Lab. Right out of the gate after graduating with his master’s degree, Neff landed a job …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822

Powerful piece wins WMU dance student prestigious choreography award

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… piece wins WMU dance student prestigious choreography award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Midea KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … University dance student choreograph a path to success after graduation. Hayley Midea won the coveted Maggie … recorded her testimony from Nassar's trial and set it to music, choreographing a moving piece about her cousin's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56188