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Detroit Free Press calls WMU one of state's 'green leaders'
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… WMU was named the winner in the public sector category in this year's statewide competition. The names of the paper's … during a Detroit Economic Club event. WMU was lauded for what the Free Press called "a remarkable range of green … thing I saw this year, especially among those who won, was what I call a real depth of system impact.” U.S. Sen. Carl …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7130
WMU launches new effort to advance climate commitment
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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is exploring ways to advance its commitment to reducing its … on this, everything is telling us we need to reevaluate what we're doing and what that goal is." The University is … carbon footprint in half by the year 2030. Taking such an aggressive approach, however, does not come without costs. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55956
Bolstered by impactful experiences, 94% of recent Western grads securing jobs, furthering education
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… Ascension Michigan, Duncan Aviation and many school districts across Michigan. “This report again demonstrates … Quinn Heiser , B.S.'23. "The interest that they take in what you're interested in, what you want to do with your life, what you want to do with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75483
Language department gets new name
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… their July 25 meeting means the WMU academic unit that is the home to instruction in the world's languages will get … new name. The Department of World Languages and Literatures is the new name for what was the Department of Foreign Languages. The new name …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1100
Annual Celebration of Excellence recognizes graduating students of color
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… ceremony, which was offered for the first time virtually this year, honored the accomplishment of students of color and … being, of being included, of being respected regardless of what gender they are, regardless of what race they have, regardless of what their socioeconomic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59283
WMU expertise on display in Grand Rapids for Tech Week, ArtPrize
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… WMU expertise on display in Grand Rapids for Tech Week, ArtPrize Submitted by … competition and cultural festival. “WMU-Grand Rapids is thrilled to engage in these events that bring Western … stay with you—challenging how we see identity, memory and what it means to be human in both natural and simulated …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/grand-rapids-artprize-tech-week-2025
Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program
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… Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program Submitted by Erin Flynn … if you work very effectively and have a clear plan of what's important, you can get anything done." Sun … Sun says it's worth it. "I wanted to test my potential for what I could achieve if I worked really hard. It's not easy, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546
Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf
College of Aviation
… and Retired Air Force Officer Tracy Smiedendorf during his WMU Commencement in 1983 During a 27-year career in the Air Force, Tracy Smiedendorf logged more than his share of vivid memories. How about … Michigan University College of Aviation with a degree in what was then known as flight technology: On "9-11" he was …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf
Most WMU offices closed Labor Day weekend
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… closed Monday, Sept. 2 , in observance of U.S. Labor Day. Listed below are Labor Day weekend hours for select … to call ahead to make sure that a particular office is open before driving to campus. For emergencies only, … through Sept. 2, are: the Bernhard Information Desk, Biggby Coffee, Buster's/Textbook Alley, Santorini Grill and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/9016
Registration under way for Chinese proficiency testing
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… Registration under way for Chinese proficiency testing … by Anonymous (not verified) on Chinese proficiency testing is set for Saturday, April 20. KALAMAZOO—The Confucius … Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi—HSK—language proficiency test. Registration is required by Wednesday, April 18. The testing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/4929