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Researcher who models off-world storms earns NASA fellowship

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… Mich.—Figuring out how the weather on Earth works is difficult enough. Now try deciphering atmospheric … key variables. By modeling their effect, he hopes to gain a better understanding of the fluid-dynamic characteristics of … favor and suppress vortices. "I have a hypothesis of why these storms exist, and my work to date shows similar …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36117

Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries

International Student and Scholar Services

… Western Michigan University (WMU) because the school promised to make it easy for her to traverse the globe.  The … experiential learning. At the age of 20, she has already visited six countries.  WMU, she says, was her best option … sessions during the week are designed to support the more than 1,170 international students on campus and WMU’s 460 …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett

Innovation at Western celebrated at Spring Convocation

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… communication, health care and more. Their expertise will be explored and celebrated on Friday, April 15, at … Experts will speak about their work developing a better and more portable process for sterilizing wounds, … common and costly of all hospital-acquired infections. More than half of them are also antibiotic-resistant. Atashbar, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67742

Ethics Center announces book clubs for Spring 2025

Study of Ethics in Society

… Mich.— The  Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is presenting three book clubs during the spring semester … Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt  is the next book club this semester. The … philosopher who used to be Google’s AI ethicist suggests that the best way to think of AI is as a mirror, …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/01/ethics-books

WMU trustees slated to meet in formal session

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… at 11 a.m. in 157-159 Bernhard Center , the board also is expected to consider budget and tuition for 2014-15, … personnel and program recommendations as well as operating cash and annuity and life income funds investment reports. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16437

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

WMU adds new health care concentration to MBA program

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… have the option of earning their master's in business administration from Western Michigan University with a … concentration to the MBA program could not have come at a better time, with the recent addition of Western Michigan … now leaders in the business world." Deshpande says that's why WMU is offering a dual doctor of medicine and master of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8658

New permaculture orchard demonstrates WMU devotion to sustainability

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… for a long time after, hard pack land on WMU’s west campus is being naturally rejuvenated by a nascent grove of nearly … to engender features observed in natural ecosystems. Rather than fostering a single-use, aesthetic-based system—so, not … educate somebody. If they say, ‘I don’t like that.’ You ask why and explain what the plants do and why. That’s the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46645

The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter

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… University. Over more than 40 years, the faculty specialist in computer science has earned six degrees from the … always felt like home, even from the very beginning. That's why I keep coming back!" Rhodes built a solid foundation in … to pursue a master's in accountancy so he could get a better understanding of how to run his business and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71590

Residence hall, apartment rates to increase 2 percent this fall

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… Residence hall, apartment rates to increase 2 percent this fall Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Increase … and rental rates for most campus apartments. The increase is effective with the start of the fall 2012 semester . The … living experience contributes to higher graduation rates, better academic performance and an increased connection with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/353