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Renowned Evaluation Center at WMU receives $4.9 million NSF grant

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… grant Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Lori Wingate KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … Center has received a five-year, $4.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation to extend and expand its … project leaders about evaluation—why evaluation is needed, how to find and work with an external evaluator, and what to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51701

Art grad ready to help others find healing through her craft

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… Art grad ready to help others find healing through her craft Submitted by Erin Flynn on … engagement, Flanders jumped at the opportunity to showcase her paintings. "What the Eyes Can't See," featuring … my art career. I have the ability to go out and talk to so many different artists and learn from them," she says.  "If …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73705

WMU to honor alumni, Detroit influencers during campus event

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… WMU to honor alumni, Detroit influencers during campus event Submitted by Anonymous (not … Wednesday, Sept. 27 , to honor a trio of celebrated alumni—the late automotive executive Ronald Hall Sr. , former … American Bar Association. Pickard is an entrepreneur with many different accomplishments to his credit, including …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42780

Western faculty members’ tenure, promotions celebrated

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… by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A number of outstanding Western Michigan University faculty members received tenure and promotions through the approval of the Board of Trustees. Dr. Julian Vasquez … Research and Technology David Kutzko , Department of World Languages and Literatures Priscilla Lambert , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75883

Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation

Haworth College of Business

… Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation Submitted by Samantha Hooker on KALAMAZOO, … from Western Michigan University are being recognized for their innovative business ideas. George Joshua , a graduate … We plan to identify potential customers by attending trade shows and visiting job sites," he says. Brian Patrick Thomas …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53252

Award-winning musical 'Jersey Boys' returns to Kalamazoo

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… Award-winning musical 'Jersey Boys' returns to Kalamazoo Submitted … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Tickets are still available for the Kalamazoo return engagement of the Tony, Grammy and … online: millerauditorium.com "Jersey Boys" is the story of how Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons—Frankie Valli, Bob …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27543

Health and Human Services' DEI office looks forward at end of successful year

College of Health and Human Services

… to week, or month to month, it feels like you’re not getting anything done,” says Dr. Betty Dennis , director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Western … happened over the course of the year, you realize just how much you have accomplished. I’m very proud of everything …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67756

Asylum Lake Stormwater Treatment System awarded $550,000 to effectively address phosphorus, road salt pollution from stormwater runoff

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A recent $550,000 state grant is helping make possible an innovative new system engineered to improve the water quality of Asylum Lake, which is located in … phosphorus. WMU researchers will be carefully monitoring how well this system works for salt catchment. If …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68473

Fiesta, film screening, dancing and more celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 at Western

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… Fiesta, film screening, dancing and more celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 … Grito celebration, which includes music, food, a fashion show and more. Details are still in the works, but the event … to learn about their culture. "With there being so many Hispanic-based organizations on campus, It is important …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72724

CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning programs

College of Education and Human Development

… awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning programs Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO. … (CEHD) faculty were recently awarded three grants from the University to start and strengthen experiential learning … to be teachers with fully covered tuition, fees and books. However, one of the partnering school districts, Van Buren …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74780