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WMU earns top accreditation for landscape management

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… accreditation rating requires a very proactive and aggressive approach to understanding and implementing sound … and expectations," Holysz says. "Bringing our campus up to the exacting standards required for accreditation has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26328

University's green cleaning efforts recognized nationally

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… cleaning at WMU The University's building custodial and support services unit in Facilities Management has been … its commercial and institutional cleaning services. The designation is granted by Green Seal, a nonprofit organization … "We also perform around 80 percent of our cleaning chemical free by using aqueous ozone or engineered water. The added …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39972

Freezer organizer, space optimizer claims first at Bronco Pitch Competition

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Freezer organizer, space optimizer claims first at Bronco … maximum space, visual display and ventilation. Uniquely designed to be adjustable both vertically and horizontally, … went to Bronco Propeller, comprised of team members Aarush Gupta of Naperville, Illinois, Ryan McIntosh of Bay City, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64011

Applied IE is newest private-sector partner in WMU BTR Park

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… Michigan Innovation Center, a business incubator for startups in the life sciences Applied IE has had clients ranging … to industry needs and innovations. Applied IE also designs industrial engineering training programs for both … toward expansion in a nearby parcel of land already designated for that use. WMU Associate Vice President Bob …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23719

Longtime staff member recognized with semi-annual award

College of Education and Human Development

… event. Amy Burns (center) and CEHD staff enjoy catching up at Western's staff bash. Amy Burns accepts the 2018 CEHD … exceptional work and outstanding contributions in support of faculty, staff, students, administrators and all … their full potential. She has been a steady and consistent support during the transition from the late  Dean Ming Li …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70233

WMU student team wins national Wege sustainability prize

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… judges whose task was to assess the teams' ability to use design principles to tackle sustainability problems. The WMU … wicked problem." The second annual transdisciplinary design contest asked teams of five to work collaboratively … Savannah College. Third place was awarded to a team made up of students from Savannah College, Kendall and Penn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22739

WMU sees enrollment gains in key areas, with slight decrease overall

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… class number. Incoming freshman credentials continued the upward trend of the past three years, with the average high … Lee Honors College grew again this year to 1,708 students—up 4 percent over last year's number. Over the past five …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18997

Two more students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships

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… selected to receive the Gilman Scholarship. It provides up to $5,000 for American students to pursue overseas study … Assistance provided by WMU Bean and Pena were advised and supported in applying for the Gilman Scholarship by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17186

Bridging science and community

W Magazine

… the importance of bridging science and community. “Growing up, I’d never been approached with fun science, and it … interact with one another and their environment. One group explored how microorganisms receive and respond to … High School science teacher Liz Ratashak joined in building upon Beane’s research on regeneration utilizing planarians, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69848

Western staff honored for their commitment to student, University success

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… a Difference Award, one of the highest accolades bestowed upon nonfaculty employees by Western, and chosen from the … Frostic School of Art. She is a registrar, preparator and designer, and she is able to keep pace with the expectations … wonderful direction to our student employees who are assigned to help her," the nomination states. Her relationship …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68716