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WMU student team wins national Wege sustainability prize

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… judges whose task was to assess the teams' ability to use design principles to tackle sustainability problems. The WMU … wicked problem." The second annual transdisciplinary design contest asked teams of five to work collaboratively … Savannah College. Third place was awarded to a team made up of students from Savannah College, Kendall and Penn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22739

WMU sees enrollment gains in key areas, with slight decrease overall

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… class number. Incoming freshman credentials continued the upward trend of the past three years, with the average high … Lee Honors College grew again this year to 1,708 students—up 4 percent over last year's number. Over the past five …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18997

Fashion program hosts annual career week giving students an inside look at the industry

College of Education and Human Development

… of attaching color swatches. A fashion merchandising and design student looks at a sweatshirt from Hurley's NASCAR collaboration. The design for a women's top … our FMD program.”  “I think it (fashion career week) opens up their eyes to other possibilities, things they didn’t …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71206

Two more students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships

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… selected to receive the Gilman Scholarship. It provides up to $5,000 for American students to pursue overseas study … Assistance provided by WMU Bean and Pena were advised and supported in applying for the Gilman Scholarship by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17186

Why I Give: The Elshafeis

W Magazine

… size and the Bronco fever.”  Born in Syria, Lulu grew up the youngest of four in a single-mother household on the … exciting and natural fit for me,” he says.  Like Lulu, he juggled the responsibilities of a job along with his studies. … laying the educational foundation for their careers, the couple credits WMU for providing valuable life lessons. “I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75870

Freezer organizer, space optimizer claims first at Bronco Pitch Competition

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Freezer organizer, space optimizer claims first at Bronco … maximum space, visual display and ventilation. Uniquely designed to be adjustable both vertically and horizontally, … went to Bronco Propeller, comprised of team members Aarush Gupta of Naperville, Illinois, Ryan McIntosh of Bay City, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64011

Three rare campus trees named state champions

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… the Michigan State Champion while two others have been designated Michigan Co-champions. That news came March 14 … one would also be the National Champion. But none of the biggest campus trees could match the thick girth of the … Champion has a circumference of 60 inches. That pushed up its point total to 111," Keto says. "We're hoping that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14820

Mallinson Institute for Science Education celebrates 20 years of global scientific literacy

College of Arts and Sciences

… of research, education and inquiry. The institute m arked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 20th anniversary … on campus.  Forward to 2002, the institute was redesigned into its current form, named in honor of the … Mallinson. “George always referred to the first group of eight graduate students in the program as our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74440

Southwest Michigan slates 2019 Chávez march, awards dinner

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… member of the Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan, and Lupe Ramos-Montigny , who will speak at the dinner and is an … Ramirez at miguel.ramirez@wmich.edu or (269) 387-3329. Free parking will be available in Lot 72F. Directions to WMU … unsung heroes. Receiving the Tri-Community Award is Monsignor Michael Hazard of Kalamazoo's St. Joseph Parish and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52584

Annual Bee to bring young geography whizzes to campus

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… Galápagos Islands to experience geography firsthand through up-close encounters with wildlife and the landscape of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6134