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WMU one of six in nation honored as top-performing green colleges

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… initiatives. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Sustainable Endowments Institute has named Western Michigan University as … return on investment of 18.6 percent. Recognizing great work "The Best of GRITS awards recognize some of the great … institutions can look to this work as strong examples of how an institution can cut their greenhouse gas emissions …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28661

Betting on an adventure: Bryan Cranston brings story of alumnus who beat the lottery to the big screen

W Magazine

… said, 'You know, you're the worst speller I have ever seen. How did you ever get into graduate school?'" The truth is: … second time I took it, I knew mathematically that if you don't know a question and you're given four choices—A, B, C, … they made me a supervisor," says Selbee, who started working at the Kellogg's factory in Battle Creek his senior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68890

WMU seniors to showcase capstone projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… WMU seniors to showcase capstone projects Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Each … Design Conference. Graduating senior Liz Alfaro-Mendoza took this photo of her Senior Design team members … students were able to put their academic knowledge to work for the 74th Senior Engineering Design Conference , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75305

Biking for Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director raising money, awareness to combat systemic racism

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… the jazz department, and you get out on the bike and the endorphins start pumping and the wheels start turning in your … David Curwen joined Jasperse's team. "When I think about how we are going to move through this incredibly hard … people have the capacity for empathy and the willingness to work in coalition with each other," he says. Just a few …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60200

Youth and community development student prepares juveniles for success after detention

College of Education and Human Development

… for success after detention Submitted by Chris Hybels on Donna Soko is a youth specialist intern at the Berrien … procedures with Richard Celmer, a supervisor at BCJC. Soko works closely with office staff to coordinate schedules for … says Kyle Sheffield , supervisor at BCJC. "She's learning how to work with the youth directly and teaching them how to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72160

From grading to wading, student finds success shifting academic focus to follow passion

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… as an English teacher, Adam Austin probably never imagined how much he'd rewrite his own story when he graduated high … theatre design. A few years in, though, he began to realize donning waders and collecting tadpoles was more his … his passion grow in Dr. Tiffany Schriever's lab, where he worked as an undergraduate on some of her wetland research. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60045

Barrier-breaking book program offers new chapter for parents of nonnative English speakers

W Magazine

… barrier. They come from unique backgrounds. Their parents work hard to provide for their families and want to provide … ever been able to read a book to her 10-year-old child. "How a simple change made such a big difference is … my son and thinking, 'I can't imagine not being able to do that.' It literally brought tears to my eyes," Paquette …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69835

World-renowned artist carved path to success at Western

W Magazine

… up. And part of that opening up process is remembering how it happened.” Johnson began carving his path as an … Johnson was immediately connected with a support network to foster his holistic journey as a student—from … and anthropologists in the country at that time and was doing the (most incredible) digs all over. And somehow, he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70894

Students apply real-world skills in capstone projects presented at Senior Engineering Design Conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… spring semester.    Western students’ capstone projects showcase the skills and innovation each student is capable … reading to learn more about some of the outstanding work these graduating Broncos have been designing, testing … of Kalamazoo’s ‘Streets for All’ initiative, these corridors will be converted into two-way streets. This conversion …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/fall-2025-senior-engineering-design

Choosing a business minor helps aviation student’s career take flight

Haworth College of Business

… business would be an excellent way to gain exposure to how common business concepts applied to an aviation … the perspective of our crew members, which helped me tremendously in the tasks I completed in my work.” Deciding to minor in business helped Orlikowski …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75440