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Groundbreaking enzyme discovery leads to Western professor receiving prestigious National Science Foundation prize

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… Groundbreaking enzyme discovery leads to Western professor receiving prestigious … research on the FAO enzyme family, which hypothesized more than 100,000 similar enzymes behaved the same way. "That's … highly suspicious, and we found more than 100." Determining why the enzymes have evolved to reject molecular oxygen …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70536

Trustees approve moving ahead with downtown property shifts

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… property shifts Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on This map shows the current property ownership, with WMU-owned … Inc. is $2.85 million.  Closing would occur not later than June 30. This map details property ownership after the … March 31 . The University is not expected to contribute any cash to the land deals—for either closing costs or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38755

Campus gets ready for United Way launch

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… by Deanne Puca on WMU's 2014 Campus United Way campaign is titled "Change the Story." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … tangible results. Outcomes from United Way initiatives More than 2,000 children up to the age of 5 are preparing to … is underway. How to make a gift One-time donations by cash, check or credit card. Pledges, payable by payroll …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18457

From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po Hsien 'Johnny' Chen

College of Aviation

…   Now with captain status for SkyWest Airlines, Chen is the poster child for any young person who declines to … nothing short of incredible," he says.  "It taught me more than just flying but also presenting opportunities for those … world by taking them to where they want to go. "There is no better feeling than knowing that you indirectly help …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/01/chen

Campus United Way campaign set to launch

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… Way campaign set to launch Submitted by Deanne Puca on Distribution of pledge cards is underway. KALAMAZOO, … been a 61 percent improvement in early-grade proficiency, thanks to the United Way-supported Early Grade Reading … is under way. Gifts can be made as: One-time donations by cash, check or credit card. Pledges, payable by payroll …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26564

Western researchers debut new hybrid technology to test roof durability during hurricanes

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… uplift table at the Bronco Construction Research Center is the only one of its kind in an academic setting in North … the innovative work of Western's researchers is leading to better construction methodologies to alleviate the … and all of that to give the customer an idea of maybe why it wasn't their product: maybe it was exacerbated by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69456

Dallas Rauker Tutoring Center celebrates anniversary

Haworth College of Business

… College of Business, celebrated its sixth anniversary this past September. Named in memory of Dallas Rauker , a … revision of that course, student performance has been better than before and with more challenging content. This student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73537

Marketing that makes a difference: Q&A with Dr. Ann Veeck

Haworth College of Business

… Dr. Ann Veeck , professor of marketing, was honored this fall with Western Michigan University’s Distinguished Teaching Award . For nearly 25 years, she has … Teaching Award? A: For me, there is no greater honor than to be recognized for my teaching at the university …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69503

Western Michigan University, MEDC announce major new state-of-the-art EV and semiconductor technical learning program expansions

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… Funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is helping Western expand technical learning programs that … College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “That’s why the MEDC is leading the largest state talent attraction … Silverado and Hummer electric vehicles.  "I witnessed firsthand the advantages and challenges that come with …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/wmu-medc-kcc-electric-vehicle-semiconductor-training-program-expansions

WMU to implement paperless billing

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… billing for all student semester invoices. With this change, students will no longer receive tuition bills in … account can be paid by various payment options including cash, check, credit or debit card, Michigan Education Trust, … arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Tonya Durlach May 21, 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46863