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Michigan Geological Survey advances with new leadership, facility and funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Amelia Bodinaku on 2024 was an exciting year for the Michigan Geological Survey, marked by new leadership and … sustainable base funding after decades of dormancy, we are now at a pivotal moment,” Pearson says. “We have … and Applied Sciences, with construction beginning fall 2025. The repository houses vital geological data, including …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-mgs

Visiting professor to discuss lessons from Arab Spring

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… Visiting professor to discuss lessons from Arab Spring Submitted by … Paris science and technology research complex will address the lessons to be learned from recent unrest in the Middle … adopting an institutional approach. Second, she introduces states' actions and policies as a factor in the

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4770

Western's student-run radio station earns national award nominations

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… University's student-run radio station, 89.1 WIDR-FM . The group picked up multiple nominations in the 2020-21 … Michigan, and Max Reist , a senior from Kalamazoo, are nominated in the best use of sound and best … each other and expect that we are all doing our best with what we have," Farrell says. "I am incredibly lucky to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63226

WMU named 'Best for Vets' school for fourth year in a row

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… and Veterans Affairs is one campus resource. KALAMAZOO—For the fourth consecutive year, Western Michigan University has … schools rated, WMU is the only Michigan school to have appeared on all four years of the publication's annual list ofof Michigan joins WMU on the list, making its debut at No. 51. In announcing the ranking that includes 86 four-year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11142

Dean elected as library association vice-president/president-elect

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… has been elected as vice-president/president-elect of the Association of College and Research Libraries. Garrison … elected to serve as ACRL's next leader," Garrison said. "We are facing dramatic times in our world and within our … served as a member of the ACRL/DLS Guidelines Committee (2005-07), and the ACRL/DLS Web Committee (2003-07), where she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58928

Alumni competing in goalball at Paralympics in Rio

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Kusku KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The U.S. teams competing in the goalball competition at the … University. In all, four graduates and a former instructor are in in Rio de Janeiro competing in the Paralympic Games, … teams, including the silver medal team at the 2015 ParaPan American Games, the bronze medal team at the 2014 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34778

WMU prepares for archives construction on Oakland Drive Campus

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… WMU prepares for archives construction on Oakland Drive Campus … Michigan University officials are gearing up for the next major campus construction project as the University … of Howard Street and Oakland Drive on the grounds of what was once the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital. The new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/635

Western engineering students receive scholarships for work in energy sector

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and Joseph Van Den Hombergh , have each been awarded a $1,500 scholarship by the East Michigan Association of Energy Engineers. The … energy management or sustainability who plan to pursue a career in the energy sector. Subedi is a senior majoring in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65369

Info sessions on new master's program in Grand Rapids

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… opportunity for working adults to become leaders in the areas of organizational learning and performance. The … sessions, which begin with registration and refreshments at 5:30 p.m., followed by a presentation from 6 to 7 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/818

Western Herald editor wins prestigious national journalism fellowship

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of Western Michigan University's student newspaper, the Western Herald, will head to Washington, D.C., in … about America's direction. "Red State, Blue State, What a State of Affairs" is the theme selected for the 2018 … how it impacts their real lives." By mid-April, fellows are each expected to produce a story for local audiences …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45225