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Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… begins for the Michigan Geological Survey (MGS) , affiliated with Western Michigan University’s Department of … are excited and grateful that this funding will once again support the survey to conduct resource assessments and … Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) budget, additional one-time supports of $3 million from the higher education budget and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73664

Business college receives naming gift for financial wellness center

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… services and impactful programs for members of both the greater Kalamazoo community and the campus community. "It has … Summer Camp for area middle and high school students. Supporting personal finance course offerings at WMU as well … 6,000 advisors. A WMU Bronco at heart, he bleeds brown and gold. He has had a 35-year affiliation with WMU, including …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44734

WMU MBA grows by 20% with introduction of new course format

Haworth College of Business

… WMU MBA grows by 20% with introduction of new course format Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … my work schedule, but I make a point to connect in small groups with other students to build relationship s and work … course, students work with actual companies and their ongoing business problems. This format offers students a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68441

Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf

College of Aviation

… Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … known as flight technology:   On "9-11" he was in the Pentagon when the hijacked airliner slammed into the building … Freeze when fully-ladened C-17s would land on the ice with supplies to keep a National Science Foundation project …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf

WMU awarded $3.7 million for programs in blindness and low vision

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… of Blindness and Low Vision Studies and are aimed at filling a severe shortage of specialists trained to … Orientation and mobility professionals supported by this award will teach safe and efficient travel … to achieve their personal, career and independent living goals. The project will prepare graduates from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20138

WMU's Heritage Hall continues award run for technology, efficiency

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… engineering excellence in the 2017-18 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers … took top honors in the Educational Facilities-Existing category. Heritage Hall, along with winning projects in other … applied innovative building design in the areas of occupant comfort, indoor air quality and energy conservation. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43519

Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… students with unique experiences across a multitude of educational platforms. He will teach the courses of Indigenous … conveying ideas about identity and experience.”  Waln grew up in the Rosebud Sioux reservation in South Dakota, … Waln began his academic journey at Columbia College in Chicago, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in audio arts and …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence

Math and science experts chosen for teaching fellowship program

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… Math and science experts chosen for teaching fellowship … schools. The newly selected 2013 class is the third group of fellows named in Michigan since the program was … include Battle Creek, Benton Harbor, Comstock, Detroit, Godfrey-Lee, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Wyoming and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8125

Three WMU students receive prestigious scholarships

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… students have received prestigious scholarships from the National Grocers Association Foundation. This is the second … and faculty specialist for the food and consumer package goods marketing program . " The combined talent and hard … further impact the food and consumer package goods industry upon graduation. I am very grateful for this scholarship and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55328

Ethical labor, sustainable supply chain among topics tackled in second Bronco Challenge

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… Ethical labor, sustainable supply chain among topics tackled in second Bronco Challenge … judge Laura Evans , director of environment, social and governance for Cirba Solutions. "I think there's a lot more … they will work for. "It's broadening their horizons. It doesn't matter if you're going into finance or engineering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75531