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Communication prof receives Professor of the Year award

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… luncheon held at the Lansing Center. The other two winners are University of Michigan Professor Brian Coppola and Grand … and dedication to student success," says Dr. Daniel J. Hurley , CEO of the Michigan Association of State … higher education for which Michigan's public universities are globally renowned." Michigan Association of State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31567

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities this month

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… on WMU's main campus. Global Engagement at WMU WMU prepares its students to thrive as global citizens and … to be locally oriented and globally competent, culturally aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and … opportunities on campus and in the greater Kalamazoo area. Events are published weekly at wmich.edu/global/events …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37213

Explore WMU's tuition-related benefits for employees

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A series of informational sessions are being held this month for Western Michigan University … or (269) 387-2011. WMU employees with suggestions about academic areas they'd like to see covered in future information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26165

Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments

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… if there is a low-hanging branch in front of them? There are many areas a cane does not cover." The physical stress of … student Taylor Arndt how the vest might work. Many drivers are familiar with the high-pitched beeps that sound if …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55553

Terrell named National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete

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… and Second Team laurels in 2014. WMU's all-time leader in career completion percentage, Terrell led the Broncos to … University's history, he ranks third in school annals for career passing yards (10,566), passing touchdowns (83) and … first-ever ranking in the AP Poll. His 20 touchdown passes are 14th in the FBS, and he is second in the MAC in passing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36082

Longtime academic libraries professional will become dean at WMU

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… brings a wealth of experience in managing the needs that are served by a modern academic library," says WMU Provost … Dr. Joseph Reish, who is retiring from WMU after a 43-year career with the University. "I am so excited to join the WMU … and such potential. The projects librarians and staff are already undertaking align closely with my own background …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29088

Legislature invests $500,000 in Michigan Geological Survey at WMU

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… development and ensure that vital natural resources are analyzed, protected and used wisely. Area legislators and geoscientists gathered Sept. 29 on the … and develop collaborations with industry to assess water, aggregate, gas and oil and subsurface storage capacity. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35323

Michigan public universities win liberal education designation

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… as coordinator of Michigan's LEAP committee. He and Dan Hurley , CEO of the Michigan Association of State … "AAC&U and the Michigan Association of State Universities share a passion for advocating for liberal education for all … science, humanities, the arts, and the social sciences. We are delighted to work with Michigan to ensure that college …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28109

Three WMU students receive prestigious national scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… from the association for the 2018-19 academic year.  “We are extremely proud of the students being recognized by the … only WMU had more than one student recognized. We are thrilled that so many of our students have received this … for more than six years, which inspired him to pursue a career in the food industry. This is the second year in a row …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49820

Goats to be tested on WMU campus as woodlot management tool

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… Gooch wrote in his project proposal. "Campus woodlots are going to continue to be attacked by invasive species due … material over grass. Plus, the seeds of invasive plants aren't viable after passing through a goat's digestive … species present, and in cases where there is especially aggressiveness vegetation, two or three repeat grazings could …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33450