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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 of … of 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