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

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… and vice president for academic affairs, has once again been recognized as one of the top education scholars in the … at the American Enterprise Institute and a renowned blogger at Education Week, were published in his influential … 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

Racing into human resources: Tayler Trowbridge is crossing the finish line

Haworth College of Business

… student at the Haworth College of Business, Trowbridge has been able to put her career skills into action with in-depth … able to get a full circle grasp of business so that I can better understand what I need to do in my specific area,” … my knowledge in class. WMU Haworth knows what we need to be ready for in the real world and helps us prepare for that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73435

Environmentally-focused student reels in internship with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

College of Arts and Sciences

… opportunity blends both Powers' passions and skills. She began learning Spanish in elementary school through a … in high school through a dual enrollment partnership between Kalamazoo Christian High School and WMU. As her … more on the environment and sustainability.  “I’ve always been big on the outdoors; I always go to lots of national …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75928

Global firm to open North American headquarters at BTR Park

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… 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 … and India. That global perspective, he says, is one major benefit those he's now recruiting will enjoy. The company's …

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

New director appointed to lead Michigan Geological Survey

College of Arts and Sciences

… Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE). Beginning her career in environmental consulting, Pearson … Her recent efforts have concentrated on advocating for best practices in contamination prevention, especially … facility, facilitate statewide geological mapping, aggregate research and exploration for critical minerals, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75636

Jean E. Lowrie obituary

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… 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 … the Campus School, a training school for those studying to be teachers. She joined what became the School of …

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

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

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… 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 … 'Perfect, positive storm' The highly competitive awards may be applied for every five years, says Dr. James Leja , …

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

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

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… of Western Michigan University's Lee Honors College has been awarded LEED silver certification by the U.S. Green … in Energy and Environmental Design—is the national benchmark for the design, construction and operation of … Aug. 25 by the Green Building Council. It brings the number of LEED-certified structures on the WMU campus to 10, …

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

New Michigan budget includes $4M for WMU autism initiatives

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… 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 developing a training model that can be disseminated and replicated at other colleges and …

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

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

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… 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 … by the belief that invention can solve many of the biggest economic and social challenges of our time, the …

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