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Michigan has minerals America needs

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… are located in Michigan, although more research needs to be done to better characterize their locations, quantity and quality. … state's mining history. For example: Preliminary mapping suggests that a large deposit of potash may occur in up to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/54012

Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney

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… Mich.—The Disney name evokes nostalgia for many who remember their first visit to the Magic Kingdom, treasured … University students this summer had the opportunity to look behind the curtain at the process and journey of creator … is also the author of a book by the same name. The groups began its trip at Disney's birthplace, at 2156 N. Tripp Ave. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54752

NYT gives first study abroad innovation award to WMU faculty

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Western Michigan University faculty members have earned the inaugural New York Times inEducation … of how The New York Times news, content and archives can be used to enhance education-abroad learning before, during … economy by 2020. But at the same time, she notes, India struggles with such challenges as poverty, hunger, toxic air …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50449

Three development, alumni relations VP candidates to visit campus

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… a variety of University leaders, students and community members. In addition, all of the candidates will make a public … Lance E. Burchett, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 , in the Bernhard Center's North Ballroom. • Kristen R. DeVries, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19 , in the Bernhard Center's North Ballroom. • Allan Cooper Jones, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50081

Staff member named Michigan's student-employee supervisor of the year

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… Staff member named Michigan's student-employee supervisor of the year … the honor goes to a Western Michigan University staff member. Alexia Alexander , of Kalamazoo, interim associate … supervisors. WMU announced in February that Alexander had been selected as WMU's 2018 Student Supervisor of the Year. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47573

WMU's Seita foster youth effort garners national acclaim

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… Success Michigan—that focuses on disseminating best practices and supporting other colleges and … provide opportunities to former foster care youth. WMU, on behalf of its efforts through the Seita Scholars Program and … The University was first chosen as one of six semifinalists before advancing as one of three finalists. The pool of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47092

Spark for sustainability earns Western professor national electric vehicle award

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… Pancella "built and drove the all-electric 'Hondatron' before electric cars were cool." Pancella traded in his Leaf … Bike Week 2021. One of the first gatherings of what would become the Kalamazoo Electric Vehicle Association commences … America's 2022 Drive Electric Awards Oct. 27 in Manhattan Beach, California, for his leadership and advocacy. "The EV …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69761

Men's soccer Broncos Bye and Shepherd selected in MLS draft

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… career 0.75 goals-against average will also go down as best in school history. He finished with the second most … among Division I keepers for save percentage at 0.879. He became the first WMU goalkeeper to be named First Team All-MAC. Born in Denver, Shepherd played …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44834

Students, employees have free access to New York Times

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… Western Michigan University students, faculty and staff members now have complimentary access to the digital edition of … to nytimes.com were made available starting at the beginning of this academic year. They are a group account, … Times articles, subscribers receive custom news alerts, suggestions for co-curricular activities and weekly digests of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35560

From the soccer field to electric fields, aerospace engineering degrees propel Bronco toward career success

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… women's soccer team. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Soccer has long been a passion for goalkeeper Hannah Sargent , who will … recently received the MAC Medal of Excellence and has been named to several all-district and all-conference teams … both 2020 and 2021 and earned her bachelor's degree in 2021 before finishing the accelerated master's program this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72012