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WMU announces new class of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant recipients

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… Flynn on The inaugural DigitalWMU marketing career fair was a success, netting multiple students internships and … spearheading sustainable solutions for a global company to  testing propulsion systems with NASA scientists and working …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-2025-announcement

Seniors honored for academic excellence as 2023 Presidential Scholars

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… will be recognized as Western Michigan University's top seniors for 2023 during the annual Presidential Scholars … and a 2022 Presidential Scholar in political science. Dr. Edward Montgomery, president of WMU, and Dr. Sarah Summy, … Geological Survey, another student helped verify Michigan water well data and created hydrologic maps to better …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71023

Walker Institute hosts judicial candidate forum focused on juvenile justice

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… Walker Institute hosts judicial candidate forum focused on … Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … All Kalamazoo-area judge candidates have been invited to participate in the forum, which will be led by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69558

The rise of women’s sports—triumphs, challenges and the road ahead

W Magazine

… outstanding 2023 volleyball season, which included an NCAA Tournament bid and MAC Tournament and regular season title. … volleyball setter KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"This is the first time watching college basketball where I know more girls than … growing visibility, investment and fandom mark the latest chapter in the story of women’s sports, a narrative …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/rise-womens-sports-wmu-coaches-athletes-weigh

Voter education gets a boost with new online campus tool

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… Voter education gets a boost with new online campus tool Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Let your … find issues on their local ballot. The platform is the latest tool offered by WeVote to help Bronco voters be … Western students voted in the 2020 general election, which was after the satellite clerk’s office opened on campus. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69564

Dec. 9 symposium promotes neighborhood-based literacy and learning in Kalamazoo

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… and Training Symposium on Friday, Dec. 9 , from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at WMU’s Fetzer Center. This year’s theme is … literacy is a right everyone should have and look forward to sharing what we’ve learned over the past year.” Lisa … partnerships, adds that this year’s symposium “is a testament to all the important work being done through WMU’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69941

Western engineering alum helps power next frontier of military defense in Space Force

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… the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. DAYTON, Ohio—Researching and developing engines … space. Western Michigan University alumnus Lt. James Mostek was among the first service members recruited to the team. … The organization challenges students to design, create and test a CubeSat —a miniature satellite—to launch into space. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66119

International Bazaar 2025 will immerse visitors in cultures from around the globe

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… International Bazaar 2025 will immerse visitors in cultures from around the globe Submitted by Erin … performances. "I'm just excited for everything, honestly! I want to try all the foods, but I'm really looking forward to Indonesian food, because that's where I am from," …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/03/international-bazaar-2025-will-immerse-visitors-global-cultures

'This is not a simulation'—pandemic becomes real-life learning opportunity

Haworth College of Business

… by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When Dr. Doug Lepisto , assistant professor of management, and Dr. Derrick … success would be, generate hypotheses, and then start to test those hypotheses. We are just doing it now on a … remote work, so the transition to using the tool full-time was seamless for both faculty and students. Cooper Frost …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58722

Annual Sustainability Celebration features campus, community sustainability groups

Sustainability

… the annual event celebrates the University's commitment to sustainability. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The 2022 Sustainability … the OFFICE FOR SUSTAINABILITY Located on the corner of Howard and West Michigan Ave at 2529 W. Michigan Ave., the … sustainability and improve quality of life for all. Biking, walking or carpooling to the event is highly encouraged. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69181