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WMU students clean up in Clean Energy Challenge, win $31,000

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… $31,000 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left are VermaBioMass team members Brian Oswald, Andrea Lavasseur … won more than $30,000 in micro grants and awards in the Michigan Clean Energy Venture Challenge, a statewide … Wayne State University graduate students won the top $50,000 prize. WMU teams took top honors in four categories …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/184

Western leads NSF-funded, multi-university research into ancient rocks

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… ancient rocks Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Stephen Kaczmarek KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University is … efforts at multiple universities to better understand the composition of ancient rocks, specifically dolomite.  … which is a calcium-magnesium, carbonate mineral common in what’s called the "rock record."  The team led by Kaczmarek …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65485

Broadway producer picks WMU theatre student's song for contest

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… Broadway producer picks WMU theatre student's song for contest Submitted by Anonymous … "Macbeth" and "Altar Boyz," has chosen the song "Scared of Falling" by theatre student Kevin J. Watson II for … There were only 10 songs selected to compete for the $500 cash prize and most were written by New York composers. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13122

Spencer Gould is energized for his future

Haworth College of Business

… University senior Spencer Gould is a finding his place in the world through his studies at the Haworth College ofof business analytics is always changing, making Gould’s area of study an exciting one. “I am very interested to see … realistic scenarios allows me to have a clearer picture of what I will encounter as a young professional.” Gould’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73047

AL Central Champ Detroit Tigers coming to WMU

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… Alex Avila [Courtesy Detroit Tigers] KALAMAZOO – Fresh off their first division title in 24 years, the 2011 American … noon luncheon at the Bernhard Center. Tickets for the event are $10 and are available by calling the WMU Family … League Baseball's American League Central Division with a 95-67 record, Detroit knocked off the New York Yankees in an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/46

WMU Board of Trustees to meet Thursday

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… WMU Board of Trustees to meet Thursday Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is set to … public comment sections must email Dr. Kahler Schuemann by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 . Access agenda items and the

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/board-trustees-meeting-february-2025

WMU opens temporary service center for students and their families

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… WMU opens temporary service center for students and their families Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Theoffer a one-stop service center to those wishing to take care of last-minute business associated with the start of a … Aug. 29 : 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 : 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 : 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8773

WMU student program recognized by national diversity magazine

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Martin Luther King Jr. Student Scholars Academy received acclaim from … that focuses on diversity in higher education. "We are honored that Western Michigan University has been named … students attending WMU. It has continued for more than 50 years and now has broadened its focus to assist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55464

Students receive funding for sustainability projects

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… sustainability and a novel way to produce green electricity are among the research projects Western Michigan University students … of ink, electricity and paper usage on campus by some 15,200 pages per academic year. New Student Orientation: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/675

WMU professor publishes book examining religious expression in U.S. public schools

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU professor publishes book examining religious expression in … Geier KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Brett Geier , professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and … into the classroom. His ongoing scholarship helps prepare current and future school leaders to navigate complex …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/brett-geier-education-religion-supreme-court-case-prayer