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… at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … new cohort joins an  inaugural set  of 15 institutions that began working together to advance such work earlier this … of their STEM professoriate, participating universities begin their work with a self-assessment of current practices …

… Geography program earns national excellence award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … geography master's programs across the nation," says Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah , chair of WMU's geography department. … recruit additional students and motivate us to continue to be the best geography master's program in the nation." In …

… Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation Submitted by Samantha Hooker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.─Two student entrepreneurs from Western Michigan University are being recognized for their innovative business ideas. George Joshua , a graduate student from Kalamazoo studying behavioral analysis, received the $10,000 Brian Patrick …

… Student pursues public service with prestigious award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Caitlin Wiley explores Rio de … in 2017 and didn't hear back until April 2018, two weeks before I was supposed to graduate," recalls Wiley. "So I … studies, but she did not have any background in Portuguese before receiving the Boren award. She did some basic …

… U.S. Treasurer to visit for Sanford Center grand opening Submitted by Stacey Anderson on Jovita Carranza KALAMAZOO, … Treasurer Jovita Carranza , allows campus and community members to tour the facility and learn more about its goals to … the center, which will serve students and community members in a variety of ways. One of those ways is through …

… named American Association of Geographers Fellow Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on   Dr. Chansheng He … to cause large economic losses.” At a rigorous pace, He has been working to address these issues, research the roots of … in affected areas. In honor of his achievements, He has been named a 2022 Fellow of the American Association of …

… and design careers through new WMU, GRPS partnership Submitted by Beth Pappalardo on Grand Rapids Public Schools students … perceptions of science careers first hand,” says Kimmy Beuchler , d irector of E arly C ollege P rograms in  Merze …

… snag prestigious National Science Foundation prize Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three Western … in their disciplines. This year's recipients— Drs. Wendy S. Beane , Elena Litvinova and Fahad Saeed —are generating new … according to the NSF. For the individual faculty members, and for the University as a whole, the recognition is …

… Love on the ice: A Lawson romance comes full circle Submitted by Erin Flynn on Baby Lawson decked out in his Bronco … Western's synchronized skating team. While hockey may have been his first love, Lawson is also where Wheelright met the … Child Succeeds—an organization focused on helping new moms and families create nurturing and healthy home …

… Endowed med school scholarship honoring Dunn will benefit WMU alums Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dunn at the Imagine … by Western Michigan University President John M. Dunn has been honored by members of the Kalamazoo community with a …