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Senior engineering students test their education for area projects
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Michigan, have a new outdoor activity thanks to a team of Western Michigan University engineering students—a … holder, adjustments to the footrests, a basket on the rear of the tricycle and an oxygen tank holder. Using 3D printing … part of Western's 69th College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Senior Design Conference . Graduating students work …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66335
WMU trustees vote to freezes tuition, housing costs to support students in response to pandemic
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… increase in tuition or room and board pricing under a Board of Trustees-approved plan to freeze rates at the current … strain caused by the coronavirus outbreak, University officials say they want to create certainty for students around the cost of their education and demonstrate that WMU remains …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59125
Educational leadership student analyzes new Dominican Republic education model
College of Education and Human Development
… on Dr. Sally Joslyn Peña Martinez KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As part of Western Michigan University's educational leadership … and qualitative analysis, she decided to explore the impact of the DR's Instituto Técnico Superior Comunitario (ITSC). … the first academic institution founded with the aim of implementing an American community college model. Yet …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74259
Savings add up for students under Libraries' grants for free online textbooks
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… Michigan University students are expected to save a total of nearly $164,000 on the cost of textbooks and course enrollment in 2021 through a grant … program for free online materials. In its second round of Open Education Resources (OER) grants, University …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63257
Bronco Innovators Challenge inspires creativity, encourages entrepreneurship
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… by Erin Flynn on Left to right: Dr. Steven Butt, dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Imani Williams; Taylor Auby; Renee Cilluffo; …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72467
Working to say 'goodbye' to forever chemicals
W Magazine
… chemicals Submitted by Erin Flynn on PhD candidate Ethan Coffin holds a novel foam sampler developed at Western for … polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which cause a wide range of adverse health effects, are pervasive in the environment … down. Western faculty and students are on the leading edge of innovation to root out and capture these “forever …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75868
Taste and see world cultures at International Festival
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… March 24 KALAMAZOO—The music, dance, food and fashions of 16 cultures will be featured during Western Michigan … students in campus kitchens under the supervision of WMU Dining Services employees. Some 2,000 students and … evening while gaining an appreciation for the diversity of cultures prevalent at WMU. The University enrolls nearly …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5157
Alumna's app idea gives voice to those with speech difficulties
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Screen shot of app, courtesy of speechhero.com KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University alumna's brainstorm has led to the creation of a new iPad app that can give voice to children and adults …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1881
One Stop offers convenient service to students
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… One Stop offers convenient service to students Submitted by Anonymous … Convenience Center opens Jan. 3. KALAMAZOO—As thousands of students head back to campus, Western Michigan University will once again offer a one-stop service center to those wishing to take …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12477
WMU South Neighborhood work kicks off with April input sessions
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… WMU South Neighborhood work kicks off with April input sessions Submitted by Anonymous (not … dining map Enlarge KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Work to redevelop part of the Western Michigan University campus into the new South Neighborhood will kick off next month with two days of input sessions designed to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/46035