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Cold Case Program gains national attention, inspires expansion

College of Arts and Sciences

… it seems, is interested in her Cold Case Program —a first-of-its-kind partnership with Michigan State Police—which has … attention!" says Kuersten, the program's director and professor in the Department of Sociology's Criminal Justice … of information technology for the College of Arts and Sciences who set up the Cold Case Program's encrypted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68777

For the birds: Avian adventures at Asylum Lake Preserve

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… in some cases. Birdwatching at the preserve, which offers a publicly-accessible visual and symphonic feast, … No problem. This inspiring hobby only requires a sense of adventure, a fondness for fresh air and the ability to … observe. Dr. Sharon Gill, associate professor of biological sciences. Gill and Joanna Sblendorio , a doctoral student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58860

Hanging out with Helen Manumbu – Traveling Down the Aviation Tech Ops Path

College of Aviation

… her mother getting ready for another shift in the kitchen of Love Muffins, located in Kalamazoo Those ties to Kalamazoo very often bind for a long, long time.  Just ask Helen Hyabita … school, her idea of an enjoyable experience is not rocket science.  She's a curious soul who follows her curiosity.  …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/11/manumbu

WMU, Kalamazoo Valley sign agreement leading to smoother degree path for students

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… by Paula M. Davis on Dr. L. Marshall Washington, president of Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and WMU President … degree program at Kalamazoo Valley to completing a bachelor’s degree at Western. "Today is a banner day for … two schools, including in such disciplines as biomedical sciences, engineering design and sustainable brewing. "No …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70502

National leader, respected public servant and longtime advocate for Western to receive honorary degree

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… Puca on Congressman Fred Upton speaks at the dedicated of the new expansion and opening of the Aviation Education Center in September 2021. … approximately $26 billion in emergency relief for federal science agencies to award to research universities, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70189

Championing diversity and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on At the intersection of policy, technology and diversity, along a road that … Her path to WMU was fueled by the commitment to education of her hard-working single parent. "There was no question … Congressman Fred Upton. Her one-course foray into political science at WMU had led her to believe politics "wasn't for …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-moore

Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards

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… Award during a ceremony Friday, Oct. 29 . “We do not often get to experience the instructional excellence of our … S. Kaiser Professor of Sales, and he earned doctoral and bachelor’s degrees at Michigan State University. Dr. Brian … Hurttgam Memorial Faculty Award, a 2015 College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Achievement Award from WMU and a 2017 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66033

Fueled by resilience, social work student advocates support through mentorship

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… pierced his neck as he drove down the street—a random act of violence that nearly paralyzed him. Less than a year … and overcome trauma. "I've been through the worst of the worst. I definitely was not supposed to be anywhere … After earning associate degrees in social work and social science from Kalamazoo Valley Community College, his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/64961

Twenty incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… Valued at $60,000 each over four years, they constitute one of the largest merit-based awards in American higher education. Some of this year's incoming scholars received a WMU Presidential … electrical team leader her senior year; the KLAA Math and Science Olympics for two years; and the G.E.T. IT Club for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32715

New Michigan budget includes WMU funding for new geologic mapping

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… are all geologically based," notes John Yellich , director of the Michigan Geological Survey, which was formally moved … resources are so important to us we can't afford not to use science to protect them and make decisions about how they … developed and used." Michigan Geological Survey University officials had praise for both the original decision to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32983