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WMU's Unified Clinics receives $1.5M state appropriation
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… WMU's Unified Clinics receives $1.5M state appropriation Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, … “I advocated for needed funding to ensure the University can provide the best possible care for its clients, many of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49481
First cohort of product design program sharp on all edges
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… Aisha Thaj explains her senior thesis project to her classmates. On an internship at a Texas company last summer, Aisha … design process. “That’s really where implementing design can set you apart from the rest of the industry,” she … hospital beds and stretchers. Despite pandemic constraints, most of the 16 students in the first cohort …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63900
University garners two new grants related to water quality
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… University garners two new grants related to water quality Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Management, says the University will use its $516,061 and $241,153 grants to create campuswide stormwater and … actions we take today through our plans will have a significant and lasting effect for our children and grandchildren." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15425
'Heritage' and environmental commitment dovetail in WMU renovation
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… 'Heritage' and environmental commitment dovetail in WMU renovation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Renovation of … features as conference rooms, a cafe and a ballroom that can accommodate 180 people. The project's architectural … to permit fresh air to circulate in the building. A significant part of the renovation included asbestos and lead …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27780
WMU to break ground on economic-development engine
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… Mich.—The region's newest job and business development initiative is slated to help kick off 2019. Western Michigan University will … a year ago. With the EDA grant secured, the project can now proceed. Planning process and considerations …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50722
Interior design student helps plant shop owner grow new business
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… shop owner grow new business Submitted by Erin Flynn on Matt Collins, an interior design student from Mendon, … and a Western Michigan University student helped to cultivate its aesthetic. "We want people to come in and feel … for allowing me to do this, because it really feels like I can feel, think and see clearly what's ahead." For more WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68254
Some 1.34M hours of service helps earn WMU coveted Carnegie recognition
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… has received the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification , which recognizes higher education institutions … early 2000s. The foundation, which works to improve American education, understands community engagement as … fieldwork hours at the center as part of their professional training. The Kalamazoo Literacy Council hosts an annual …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57766
WMU begins new academic year with preferred name policy
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… Michigan University has adopted a preferred name policy that allows students to be identified by a chosen name rather than their legal name in a wide range of campus … preferred name option also extends to campus employees who can change their preference though the Office of Human …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26662
WMU researchers get $12.5 million grant for school leadership renewal
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two longtime school leadership researchers at Western Michigan University will use one of the largest … implementing a set of new literacy essentials. Placing a trained team of school renewal coaches in each project … up, like this one, are so precious," says Reeves. "They can ultimately lead to real change, and our job is to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43228
Men’s soccer carries top-three team GPA nationally
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… Men’s soccer carries top-three team GPA nationally Submitted by Deanne Puca on 2013-14 men's soccer … Division I institutions for the 2013-14 academic year, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America recently … the field, throughout our community and in the classroom. I can speak on behalf of all our administration and Bronco …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20454