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WMU student invention wins $10,000 Lemelson-MIT 'Cure it!' prize
News
… life-saving, low-cost invention, NeoVent, a respiratory support device designed to treat critically ill infants in developing … by the belief that invention can solve many of the biggest economic and social challenges of our time, the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24028
Speaking the language of success
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… in helping refugees find their voice. Toker, who grew up in Turkey, developed an interest in languages early on. … with the representative from WMU at first. But a couple of years later, as political turmoil gripped Turkey, … and Literacy Studies in the fall of 2017. He says the support he received from faculty members immediately made WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53035
WMU team places in top 3 in national castings competition
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… students to use modern casting tools to creatively design and produce a functioning version of a Celtic Leaf … the team tried this new technique in both steel and bronze. Up to that point, they had only tried aluminum, which has … materials,” explains Derrick of the team’s process. “The biggest takeaway for me is we made a fundamental learning that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68171
Medicine garden harvest helps kick off academic year for Native American Student Organization
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… always accessible to use reassures me that my community supports me," says Bush, president of the Native American … and community members now have a place on campus that supports plants, medicines and cultural practices." Vorce … the organization have helped him to thrive. "When I joined up with NASO, I was presented with so many opportunities to …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/medicine-garden-harvest-2024-native-american-student-association
Prescribed burns OK'd at WMU's two nature preserves
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… the Asylum Lake and Kleinstuck preserves. Plans call for up to 18 acres of prairie in the Asylum Lake Preserve to be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45596
Men's soccer captures MAC regular season title
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… says WMU head coach Chad Wiseman . "It's a special group of young men with unbelievable leaders. They have … with 26. "To bring the MAC Tournament to Kalamazoo in a couple of weeks is awesome for our players, fans and supporters," says Wiseman. "This community deserves to have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43543
Championing diversity and innovation
College of Arts and Sciences
… D.C., where she was hired by then-Michigan Congressman Fred Upton. Her one-course foray into political science at WMU … became director of government relations for the Kellogg Co., serving as assistant U.S. trade representative for … the MLK program and an Upward Bound counselor among other assignments. Those women cared for me and took care of me," …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-moore
Water quality research and engineering firm is newest BTR Park partner
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… in storm water management, hydrogeological modeling and design, sustainability, green infrastructure and community … and environmental components. Helping corporations "green up" and restoring watersheds are among the initiatives … and management, environmental restoration and proactive design work to implement best practices, Carpenter says the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43452
Nine incoming students earn $60,000 Foundation Scholarships
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… is based on both merit and financial need, and is designed to provide a financial "foundation" to the recipients … graduate school. The Foundation Scholarship fund is set up in the WMU Foundation. Donations to the fund can be made … in the giving form's special instructions box for designations. For more information about the Foundation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42170
100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered
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… struck fear in the hearts of gridiron opponents and racked up scoring records that lasted decades, all the while … player known nationally as "The Black Ghost." The family group, which will meet with WMU leaders during the visit, was … Dunlap took the field. Waldo told Dunlap the school would support the player if he chose to play, but Dunlap opted to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41428