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WMU and WMU Cooley Innocence Project garner $418,000 grant

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… to exonerate people who have been wrongfully convicted of serious crimes, has received a $418,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant to continue its vital work. The DOJ grant … on the funded work are Dr. Mark Hurwitz , WMU political science professor, and Marla Mitchell-Cichon , director of

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27269

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

W Magazine

… Rocket Lab) His team operates in the space systems group of the company, designing satellite buses and components for … into orbit. While his career prospects are literally out of this world, Neff also realizes the gravity of his … lives. Building a Legacy Neff has always been interested in science and engineering. As a kid, he was fascinated by the …

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

Medicine garden harvest helps kick off academic year for Native American Student Organization

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… Medicine garden harvest helps kick off academic year for Native American Student Organization … the hot August sun,  Shabanaa Bush carefully ties bundles of sage freshly harvested from a bed in front of Western … building, home to the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Bush connects with world-class faculty in pursuit …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/medicine-garden-harvest-2024-native-american-student-association

First cohort finding success, belonging in new Bronco Connect Living Learning Community

W Magazine

… wanted to be involved in an esports club, but it wasn’t offered at my high school,” says the first-year computer science student from Battle Creek, Michigan. “Volunteering … the WMU Esports production team) was everything I dreamed of.” Getting engaged with the campus community is something …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70890

When opportunity knocks: Alum’s business acquisition funded by Sleeping Giant Capital

Haworth College of Business

… Strategy at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business is doing just that. By engaging with alumni, … impact that a leader could have when he took on the role of president of the Sales and Business Marketing … strategy and goal-setting.” After graduating with a bachelor's degree in business administration from Western in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64373

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

In Memoriam, winter 2024

W Magazine

… , BA ‘71, Oct. 14, 2023, Kalamazoo, MI Patricia Sue Meekhof , BA ‘71, BS ‘71, MA ‘84, Nov. 14, 2023, Richland, MI … Oct. 27, 2023, Watervliet, MI Emeriti Seamus Cooney , professor emeritus of English, Dec. 10, 2023, Kalamazoo, MI … 2023 Thomas F. Piatkowski , professor emeritus of computer science, Aug. 6, 2023, Raleigh, NC Erlinda S. Rolls , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74821

Efforts to boost registration, early voting ramping up on WMU campus

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… engagement on campus. "This is really a fundamental goal of higher education to prepare citizens to live in this democratic society," says Dr. Denise Keele , professor of political science and WeVote faculty co-chair. The group is ramping up …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61321

Some WMU offices reduce hours, close over spring recess

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… Some WMU offices reduce hours, close over spring recess Submitted by … . There are no classes during the recess, but most WMU offices are open normal hours. In addition, there are no … in the Gilmore Theatre Complex; the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters annual meeting in Sangren Hall; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38433

WMU public health students’ social media campaign: #Bewellwmu during pandemic

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… students Jessica Graber, left, and Kimi Rook, right, and professor Robert Bensley, middle, meeting to discuss their … to “keep the social in social distancing,” “be a source of light and love for someone who may be alone during this … and disease control and a Master of Arts in international science and technology policies at George Washington …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58876