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WMU new economic development park honored for cleanup, sustainable use of land

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… development park honored for cleanup, sustainable use of land Submitted by Deanne Puca on BTR Park North includes … Avenue and Stadium Drive and is the northward expansion of Western's original business park that is located nearby … space for sustainable businesses and use. A recipient of the U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67442

WMU once again on U.S. News' list of top-tier national universities

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… WMU once again on U.S. News' list of top-tier national universities Submitted by Anonymous … this year on the U.S. News & World Report's annual list of "best national universities." The publication's 2014 ranking of more than 1,500 four-year colleges and universities was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9182

Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of color

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… shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of color Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … depression over lost loved ones: They are a tell-tale sign of the times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … psychology doctoral student Kalani Gates , an audit of mental health providers in southwest Michigan found Black …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63368

WMU student studies the effectiveness of corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU student studies the effectiveness of corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes Submitted by … making these jokes about pizza parties. So the combination of both made me question, why are employers still doing something that is kind of a joke to employees?" Reddit is a popular social media …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73148

Graduate student pushes the boundaries of traditional music genres with 'Tango Avenue'

W Magazine

… Graduate student pushes the boundaries of traditional music genres with 'Tango Avenue' Submitted by … tango is just a dance with a cliché rose in the mouth. Most of my pieces are not meant to be danced to,” says the … 11 original compositions include the unique sound blend of instruments such as violin, saxophone, piano, bass and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63905

Employees urged to 'Go West' by finding their own paths of study

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… Employees urged to 'Go West' by finding their own paths of study Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Take a class toward a degree or for personal or professional enrichment KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan … is urging faculty and staff members to take advantage of their tuition discount benefits by starting a new degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8571

The Evaluation Center announces launch of innovative e-learning courses on program evaluation

The Evaluation Center

… The Evaluation Center announces launch of innovative e-learning courses on program evaluation … at Western Michigan University has created a new way for professionals to learn about program evaluation. Drs. Lori … launched with three courses, with plans to eventually offer a comprehensive menu of courses on program evaluation. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75490

WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, April 25

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… WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, April 25 … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Board of Trustees is set to convene at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April … a wage agreement between WMU and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees’ Union. Also on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75449

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February Submitted by … University and the extended Kalamazoo community will offer numerous global engagement opportunities in February. … the Department of Economics, the Department of Political Science, the Confucius Institute at WMU, the Center for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45005

WMU is part of 13-university EPA research effort on climate, air quality

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… WMU is part of 13-university EPA research effort on climate, air quality … on Bertman KALAMAZOO, MI—Western Michigan University is one of 13 top research universities around the nation tapped to … in conjunction with other efforts funded by the National Science Foundation and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7530