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Generous gift expands University art collection

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… University art collection Submitted by Erin Flynn on More than 200 of John Kollig's paintings and drawings are now … which date back decades. Student Bianca Misuraca inventories paintings. More than 200 of John Kollig's paintings and drawings are now …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63282

Overcoming gang life is topic of diversity series talk

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A former gang member and student at risk who is now a nationally recognized speaker and educator will visit Western Michigan University Wednesday, … . Hernandez Dr. Paul Hernandez will present a free talk for WMU students and the general public called "Breaking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27152

WMU to play critical role in national manufacturing initiative

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… Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter today in San Jose, California. Speaking at NASA's Ames Research Center, Carter will … newest member of the Obama administration's Nationwide Network for Manufacturing Innovation—NNMI—which is intended to scale …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26501

WMU's Sky Broncos capture fourth place in national competition

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… in Columbus, Ohio. Competing against some 350 young aviators from teams representing 29 of the top aviation schools … Illinois University. Longtime WMU rivals University of North Dakota and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical … of Plymouth, Massachusetts, captured the title of top-scoring female contestant at the event, while Chris Reichert …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24108

Med school hosts Rep. Upton’s 'all-star' panel of medical innovators

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… hosts Rep. Upton’s 'all-star' panel of medical innovators Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Photo courtesy of … Gazette/MLive Media Group KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The director of the National Institutes of Health, a top Food and Drug … reach patients. 21st Century Cures Making it easier for patient enrollment in clinical trials, reforming informed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19523

Pitch competition helps tee engineering grad up for business success

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… Pitch competition helps tee engineering grad up for business success Submitted by Erin Flynn on Spencer … tee with sustainability in mind. It's the signature item for his company, Bowden3D, which features 3D-printed golf accessories. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Pairing passion with pragmatism, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68053

Sky Broncos capture fourth place in national competition

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… Aeronautical University-Prescott and the University of North Dakota. Practice pays off "I am extremely happy with the team's performance this year on the national stage," says Sky Broncos … second place finish in flying events is the team’s best performance in a decade and was a high-emphasis item for us …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16036

Alumna preserving the past while creating her own legacy

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… legacy Submitted by Deanne Puca on February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements and a time to recognize the important role Black history plays in U.S. and Western history. This month, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67068

WMU men's rugby club eyes national championship

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… USA Rugby College Sevens National Championship. Related story : Rugby club president Joseph Backe excels on the field … National Championship.  "I was talking to everyone before the game and just saying, 'We're going to win this if … if you can,'" says team captain Manny Bravo , a junior exercise science major from Chicago. "Leave it all on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53484

WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families

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… WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families Submitted by Megan … Michigan University faculty members expand educational opportunities for thousands of children and their families. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66620