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Ready for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Parker Jarrett (left) meets with … drawn to Western Michigan University’s engineering program because of its impressive reputation and the hands-on … the college. “That resonated with me since I learn best by doing. When I first visited WMU, I got to see all of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66271

Western's Racial Justice Advisory Committee will update campus on progress

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… Western's Racial Justice Advisory Committee will update campus on progress Submitted by Erin … blueprint for a more inclusive and equitable environment is beginning to take shape at Western Michigan University. One … are lots of people right now talking about anti-racism, being equitable, inclusive—these are wonderful terms. But if …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65616

Stage set for music theatre students to break into the industry

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… for music theatre students to break into the industry Submitted by Erin Flynn on WMU music theatre performance … 2 , a group of Western Michigan University students will be singing for more than a grade. This performance is for … solo. Emma Wineman sings during a performance. "They have been developing their talent and professionalism for four …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58265

Global firm to open North American headquarters at BTR Park

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… firm to open North American headquarters at BTR Park Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … electronics and industrial markets. Company officials have been preparing for the launch of the new location with a … customized, on-site training so the engineering team has a better idea of the process to apply. Working together, we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23569

Jean E. Lowrie obituary

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… Jean E. Lowrie obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Jean E. Lowrie Dr. … 32 years of service to the University. She is remembered by colleagues and former students around the world as … into retirement. A former public school teacher, Lowrie began her distinguished career in library education at WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20588

WMU awarded $3.7 million for programs in blindness and low vision

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… WMU awarded $3.7 million for programs in blindness and low vision Submitted … Mich.—Four recent grants totaling $3.7 million have been awarded to the Western Michigan University Department … and Orientation and Mobility Instructors of Children, Dr. Robert Wall Emerson , professor, $1,248,723. The project will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20138

WMU provost again named among top 200 education scholars in the nation

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… named among top 200 education scholars in the nation Submitted by Emily Monacelli Guzman on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … and vice president for academic affairs, has once again been recognized as one of the top education scholars in the … involved in education research. "I am deeply honored to be recognized among such distinguished scholars in the field …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74507

Honors college home earns LEED silver certification as 'green' building

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… home earns LEED silver certification as 'green' building Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's Lee Honors … of Western Michigan University's Lee Honors College has been awarded LEED silver certification by the U.S. Green … LEED certification, doubled the number of classrooms, added a library, and included many technology and other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18608

WMU student invention wins $10,000 Lemelson-MIT 'Cure it!' prize

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… WMU student invention wins $10,000 Lemelson-MIT 'Cure it!' prize Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … another in mechanical engineering. Later this summer, he begins medical school at the University of Michigan. Joseph … after hearing of a shortage of teachers there. He has been to Honduras six times in the past five years, where he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24028

New Michigan budget includes $4M for WMU autism initiatives

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… New Michigan budget includes $4M for WMU autism initiatives … University, which has a national reputation for its work in behavior analysis as a treatment for autism, will use the … of the brain development disorder by: Increasing the number of new professionals in the field each year and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16702