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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

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

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 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

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

Building a cultural bridge, engineering students teach refugees about science, math

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… which provides kids in kindergarten through 12th grades after-school tutoring, summer literacy programs, and … intact while being dropped from a second-story balcony. "It was something to get the kids thinking about impacts and how … groups, the creativity started flowing. Students gather to watch their eggs get dropped from a balcony. Moments like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54203

University Theatre hosts third annual New Play Festival

Theatre

… by Emilio Rodriguez and Brooklyn Baby by Darcy Sturges . After the festival, one of these plays will be selected to … of Theatre Chair Joan Herrington says she is looking forward to the stories being shaped at the festival this year. … refugee Shedrick Yarkpai works to escape the horrors of his war-torn homeland and begin anew in Australia. But his path …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40410

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