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World-renowned artist carved path to success at Western

W Magazine

… at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on M. Scott Johnson was honored by the College of Arts and Sciences with an Alumni Achievement Award from the Institute for Intercultural and … find a rebirth at the Charles Wright Museum in Detroit after meeting at a reunion on campus in 2012. “I had just …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70894

Graduate students take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS

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… Graduate students take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … relationships. It is a concept that Scott Matzka revisited after he was diagnosed with ALS in 2015. The 38-year-old father of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40842

'Heritage' and environmental commitment dovetail in WMU renovation

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Renovation of Heritage Hall was a 16-month process. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The oldest building … downtown Kalamazoo since it opened in 1905—just two years after the University was established. Following a 16-month renovation effort, the …

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

WMU's statewide effort to boost foster youth college graduation receives funding

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… and Maddy Day KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kresge Foundation has awarded a second major grant to Western Michigan University … programs dedicated to that goal. The new three-year award from Kresge for Phase 2 of the effort follows … nine funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services). 858 students from foster care have been supported …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29089

WMU, NMC offering freshwater science and sustainability degree

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… WMU, NMC offering freshwater science and sustainability degree Submitted by … College have joined forces to expand the study of fresh water—a critical natural resource that is in limited supply … to learn how to sustain those resources for those who come after us." About the bachelor's program The B.S. in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15542

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… encourages the entire family to attend. First class is always free, $10 for non-members; open to the public. Sunday, … Admission is $10; open to the public. "Signposts Along the way: The Hatred that led to the Holocaust and its Current … of international relations in the School of International Service at American University. Admission is $10; open to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45005

WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth

Haworth College of Business

… for women entrepreneurs in growing their businesses, even after significant success has been achieved.” Ofstein adds … The women profiled had an attitude that building a business was “a marathon, not a sprint.” By avoiding formal … bring together other women from their own industries as a way to leverage new opportunities. Capitalizing on personal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104

WMU center established with $6.5M to advance principled leadership and business strategy

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… next generation of business leaders," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "Their philanthropy enables Western … leaders harness their passions and beliefs to change the way we think about profit and purpose through new and … to think about how they can add value to their communities after graduation.” Experiences the center will offer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56726

Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication

W Magazine

… Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication Submitted by Erin … you forgot to dim on the way out the door or raises the thermostat when the polar vortex sets in. Living with robots … through human-machine communication,” says Craig. After graduating in 2017, Craig decided to pursue a master’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097

Construction near Sangren Hall triggers major traffic changes

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… rending of the new West Michigan Avenue pedestrian mall and water feature. KALAMAZOO--The fenced construction area … and Michigan Avenue, turning both streets into dead-end roadways. Change of Lot 48, behind the Bernhard Center, into … spots that are available now will be available during and after Sangren opens to the public. Although general parking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/356