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Engineering student's research aims to drive in-motion wireless charging for electric vehicles

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… "Due to overdependence on fossil fuel, and as it is not renewable, the world is going to face a shortage really soon," … reduce the vehicle's range, and charging stations aren't always readily available.  Marsad is exploring various … out-of-the-box thinking that could drive the future of scientific discoveries. "I was so excited when I saw that I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62188

WMU-trained high school teacher clues students in to forensic science

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… up for her students sometimes appear to be gory and are always enigmatic at initial encounter.  Often, there is a … can use in any job they go on to do.” Mirakovits is an award-winning educator and teacher leader, and she has become … once picked up techniques from investigators in the FBI’s scientific research unit in Quantico, Virginia.  “An amazing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46642

Institute to honor Lewis Walker at fundraising dinner

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… Institute to honor Lewis Walker at fundraising dinner Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fundraising dinner to benefit Walker Institute. KALAMAZOO—A preeminent scholar on race, … 1998 National Medal of Science, the United States' highest scientific honor. Wilson's many books include "The Truly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5051

Groundbreaking research could provide key to kicking smoking habit for good

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… turkey all the time. The problem is that there are withdrawal symptoms," says Dr. Ricky Stull , assistant professor of … didn't have any evidence of relapse, any evidence of withdrawal—all great things," Stull says. "But there was a problem … wrong." By broadening his horizons and diversifying his scientific research at WMU, Clark is also contributing to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62413

Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

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… resume. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From crossing the border to flee war-torn Afghanistan to crossing the stage at Western … Republic —he feels prepared to take the next step toward his ultimate goal of advocating for immigrants and … When Najafi first arrived in the United States in 2019, he was placed in an independent living program with other …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-political-science-mehran-najafi

Three WMU students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

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… a science student, is interested in exploring the advanced scientific programs offered there. Gilman program The … It offers grants to students from across the United States; Washington, D.C.; and Puerto Rico. To be eligible, those … is for students who never thought that studying abroad was within their reach," Metro-Roland says. Those interested …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39764

Honors college home earns LEED silver certification as 'green' building

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… Western Michigan University's Lee Honors College has been awarded LEED silver certification by the U.S. Green Building … buildings that meet rigorous standards for sustainability, water and energy efficiency, resource selection, and … wmich.edu/news . Related stories Sangren Hall earns LEED gold certification as a 'green' building | July 23, 2014 New …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18608

Michigan State Geographic Bee to return to WMU's Fetzer Center

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… their knowledge of the world while vying for a trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the National Geographic Bee … Concise Atlas of the World, a medal and a trip to Washington to represent Michigan at the National Geographic … Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. With a mission to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39017

WMU digital marketing students named world champions in 2025 Digital Marketing Competition

Haworth College of Business

… from colleges and universities outside the United States, was narrowed to just six finalist teams, with three of the … Earning third place and a What’s Trending Innovation Award were Jorge Aguilar-Mendez from Kalamazoo, Michigan, … served as the team captain. The client for the competition was Plantennas , a company that produces biodegradable plant …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/05/2025-digital-marketing-competition

Dining Services expands offerings at Student Center Dining for spring 2024

Dining Services

… Delight with a variety of freshly baked desserts from the Gold'n Brown Bakery. Village Deli offers a full deli counter … alternatives; the continental corridor, offering waffles, cereals, bagels, breads, etc.; and the fruit stand … from the dining center, and this expansion is one step toward that goal,” says  Paul Choker,  director of dining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74305