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"Material Nature" - Sarah Wheaton

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… Looker on "Material Nature" "In taking a moment to look at my home, I was shocked to find how much faux-nature decorations filled the space. With all this time spent inside during the Covid-19 outbreak, it was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59473

International student finds dynamic new dimensions in IT career field

Haworth College of Business

… , an international student at Western Michigan University, is growing professionally almost as quickly as his field … a unique dimension to my professional capabilities. Being far from my family and experiencing a new culture has taught me how to navigate obstacles and turn them into stepping …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73784

Sunseeker builds on 30+ years of ‘raycing’ with the sun

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… & Science Museum on Oct. 28, 2023. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Racing is spelled r-a-y-c-I-n-g because the cars are powered by sun … where I’ve had people come up to me and tell me about how they wrote a high school essay on the Sunseeker or how … team, telling me their stories while I teach them about how far we’ve come.” Walega helped rebuild the student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73445

Light Center for Chinese Studies funds a documentary, a biography and a multimedia online language studies platform in 2025

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… language studies platform in 2025 Submitted by Maddie Christians on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Haenicke Institute for … Ying Zeng , director of the Light Center. “These awards showcase the diversity and impact of China-related work at … influence in China.   It will highlight milestone moments from the 2025 Stulberg season—including the first …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/12/grant-awards

Supply chain student earns prestigious industry scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… to one high-stakes moment. They became national semifinalists—and more importantly, they discovered what's possible … initiatives. "I was excited by the opportunity to learn from strong mentors while balancing my coursework. The internship has allowed me to apply …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/xospa-supplychain-transportationclubscholarship-2025

"Value" - Leray Posey

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… Submitted by Megan Looker on "Value" "I wanted to express my physical insecurities in an artistic and aesthetic way. By how my face is covered, I am demonstrating how I am trying …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59463

New federal grant will help WMU meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals

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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is launching a new, collaborative program to meet the … potential.   Supported by a five-year, $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Project SHINE is … behavioral interventions for young children. Research has shown that early intervention can positively impact multiple …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/project-shine-federal-grant-early-childhood-special-education-professionals

Detroit Free Press calls WMU one of state's 'green leaders'

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… WMU was named the winner in the public sector category in this year's statewide competition. The names of the paper's … Riverfront Conservancy, DTE Energy and companies ranging from small- and medium-sized firms to an innovative … The breakfast ceremony will take place at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. Contact: Cheryl Roland May 9, 2013 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7130

In pursuing MBA, Jacobi Wright’s career takes flight

Haworth College of Business

… by Amy Coughenour on Jacobi Wright on a bike during his study abroad trip to Portugal KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After … a person with managerial and marketing experience, I like how I can easily take what I am learning and apply it the … most important thing that I have learned in my program so far is the breakdown of how people receive and emit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72876

A ewe-nique approach to sustainability

College of Arts and Sciences

… iving along a quiet street in Kalamazoo, you might just miss the green iron gate off the road that guards a special kind of farm. Nestled between neighborhoods and tucked along a long … formed Tending Tilth in 2018.    “I’d like to be able to show that you don’t have to have huge acreage for …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/lauren-burns-tending-tilth