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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