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New facility propels Western’s College of Aviation into the future

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… Western’s College of Aviation into the future Submitted by Erin Flynn on The new, $20 million Aviation Education … aviation maintenance students through its EAGLE Career Pathway Program . WATCHING DREAMS TAKE FLIGHT The new facility was built with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64760

Empowering undergraduate students with research internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… undergraduate students with research internships Submitted by Cindy Wagner on From left are Joseph Barr, Carter Simmons, Kendall … systems. Referred to as one of the most significant recent scientific concepts by the bestselling author James Gleick, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/10/undergrad-research

WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

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… locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Lori Evesque, co-owner of Natural Cycles Farm Allegan, Mich.—The edible prize was nestled within four-foot-tall foliage. “Look!” Lori … to what are the things that matter. Not things that are scientific, as it were, but in terms of what is important. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822

Merze Tate: A trailblazing Western alumna who made an international impact

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… Western alumna who made an international impact Submitted by Erin Flynn on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, … would later become WMU—in 1927. But the road to get there was not easy. "She took the limits off herself, as an … chosen to represent the United Nations' Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and worked as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62998

Football Broncos tackle tree clearing for Habitat for Humanity

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… tackle tree clearing for Habitat for Humanity Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bronco football player Tony Balabani clears … pulls a large branch off of a tree. After an early morning wake-up call for conditioning, members of the football … and is currently pursuing his MBA. "So, this is just one way we can give back and show that we appreciate what they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54389

Incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Twenty … fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … at the Van Andel Institute as well as conducted her own scientific experiment and learned how to assess and present …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47899

WMU Libraries publishes two new open textbooks

University Libraries

… WMU Libraries publishes two new open textbooks Submitted by Sara Volmering on Kalamazoo, Mich.—Western Michigan … in OER almost two years ago, the most important aspect was already done,” says Pérez de la Cruz. Turning that … finished from the OER creation grants. The Libraries has awarded nine OER creation grants since 2022 and anticipates …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75382

Unprecedented cross-campus collaboration leads to streamlined student support

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… leads to streamlined student support Submitted by Erin Flynn on Student Success Hub will offer streamlined, … filing an academic concern form, low grades, withdrawal from classes or a delay in course registration for the … find the resources they need to stay in college and work toward their dreams." Student Success Hub also streamlines …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70934

'Les Misérables' comes to Miller Auditorium

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… 'Les Misérables' comes to Miller Auditorium Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Shows run through Sunday, … 3. KALAMAZOO—"Les Misérables," the world's longest-running musical, is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller … Misérables" at Miller Auditorium is part of the PNC Broadway in West Michigan Series. Tickets range from $38 to $78. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4376

Week gives international students chance to share their cultures

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… students chance to share their cultures Submitted by Raine Kuch on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … include, "From the Blues to Black Lives Matter: Americana Music and Social Protest," hosted by the Department of … hosted by the Center for Humanities; and "Moving Toward Cultural Humility: A Lifelong Process," hosted by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/49695