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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

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

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

Engineering student's research aims to drive in-motion wireless charging for electric vehicles

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… in motion tend to stay in motion—unless they run out of power. That's a problem for the growing number of people around the world turning to electric cars, which … electric. There are some inconveniences to the cleaner mode of transportation, however. Cold weather can negatively …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62188

When opportunity knocks: Alum’s business acquisition funded by Sleeping Giant Capital

Haworth College of Business

… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Now more than ever, business schools have a responsibility to not only develop students … Strategy at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business is doing just that. By engaging with alumni, … impact that a leader could have when he took on the role of president of the Sales and Business Marketing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64373

Western marks Arbor Day with tree-planting, Tree Campus Higher Education designation

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… fringetree in the sunken garden on the southeast corner of Rood Hall. Darrel Junkins , grounds supervisor, will … effective campus forest management, including establishment of a tree advisory committee, evidence of a campus tree-care plan, dedicated annual expenditures …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67789

Women's basketball 2012-13 schedule set

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… nation, including a trip to in-state rival the University of Michigan. "We are looking forward to the season and to … head coach Shane Clipfell. "We have a nice cross section of conferences including the Big Ten, America East, … Basketball fans can preview this year's team at one of two pre-season exhibition matches at University Arena: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1554

Walker Institute hosts judicial candidate forum focused on juvenile justice

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations at Western Michigan University … meeting with and talking to judge candidates to get a sense of their perspective of the juvenile justice system, the role that judges play in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69558

Heralded British historian wins WMU's 2017 Gründler Prize

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Sumption (Photo courtesy of Alchetron) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A celebrated British judge, … Otto Gründler Book Prize for the fourth in his series of books about the Hundred Years War. Jonathan Sumption , dubbed by the British press as "the brain of Britain," is the winner of the 2017 Gründler Prize for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40684

Embry-Riddle research leader, cybersecurity expert to become WMU's next research VP

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… appointment will be effective July 1 , pending WMU Board of Trustees approval.  "Dr. Seker has distinguished himself, … with the support they need to advance the frontiers of knowledge and creative scholarship," Montgomery adds. At … and fuels economic development." He joined the faculty of Embry-Riddle in the Department of Electrical Engineering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67867