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WMU Today to go online, feature self-published announcements

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… in store for WMU Today , the compilation of concise campus notices emailed to staff, faculty and … online repository in addition to a weekly email blast. As of Monday, Oct. 7 , submissions for WMU Today will no longer … bulletin, contact Bradley Horstman . Each Tuesday, a digest of five to six bulletins will be sent as an email blast to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55181

$1.5M in grants strengthen WMU's vision rehab and mobility programs

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… major federal grants will bolster the exceptional programs offered by Western Michigan University's renowned Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies . The University's … and mobility programs are the longest-running programs of their kind in the United States. Over the past 58 years, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55979

Focusing on the basics with aerospace engineer Adam Houtman

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… but also something Western Michigan University's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences faculty incorporate into the curriculum. “Our professors emphasized the why and how behind solving … also has helped Houtman's career.  "I have shared love of aviation with Dr. G. His teaching left a big impact on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67553

WMU only Michigan university among 33 finalists in NSF Idea Machine competition

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich. —The next big idea to shape the future of science, technology, engineering and math research in the … Competition. The entries were among 33 selected from a pool of more than 800 entries from across the country. WMU is the only Michigan institution included in the field of finalists, which includes entries from researchers at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53615

Acclaimed national writers scheduled for annual reading series

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Department of English launches its annual Gwen Frostic Reading Series … international playwright Jacqueline Goldfinger , co-founder of Foundry @ PlayPenn in Philadelphia, a membership program … . All series events begin at 7 p.m. in Rooms 157-159 of the Bernhard Center, unless noted, and are free and open. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/51861

Center lauded for supporting region's small business community

Haworth College of Business

… Michigan University, located within the Haworth College of Business, was selected to receive the U.S. Small Business … delivery and management, and it was presented in front of a crowd of more than 700 guests at the 15th Annual … part of a thriving local economy. The importance of the valuable services the center provides to small businesses …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53427

World-renowned economist to receive distinguished scholar award

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… University as a distinguished scholar. Dr. Susan Pozo , professor of economics, will receive the Distinguished Faculty Scholar … event will feature WMU President Edward Montgomery's State of the University address as well as the presentation of

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48804

New fund affiliated with WMU aims to raise $50M to acquire small businesses in West Michigan

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… with ties to Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business, announced it has launched a $50 million … revenue and transition a new owner-operator into leadership of the company. Managed by Drs. Derrick McIver and Doug Lepisto , co-directors of the Center for Principled Leadership and Business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60872

Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2017-18

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… University's Annual Make a Difference Award. Members of the campus community have through Thursday, May 31 , to submit documentation in support of the nominees for 2017-18. The prestigious annual award goes to no more than four of the winners of each years' Semiannual Make a Difference …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46958

Interim deans appointed for WMU business, honors colleges

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… to two Western Michigan University colleges as a result of academic leadership changes. Dr. Satish Deshpande has been appointed as interim dean of the Haworth College of Business, and Jane Baas will take the reins of the Lee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32350