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New Michigan budget includes WMU funding for new geologic mapping

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… $500,000 to allow the Michigan Geological Survey at Western Michigan University to do vital statewide geologic mapping to assess, protect and carefully develop vital natural resources. The state … prioritize state needs, begin comprehensive assessment and mapping, and develop collaborations with industry to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32983

New state funding will help WMU's aviation programs soar

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Construction design and planning for the project will begin immediately. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has received authorization from … the state to begin work on a 67,000-square-foot addition and renovation that will allow its celebrated College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32902

USWNT's equal pay fight echoes challenges of female sports pioneers

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… 1920, American women made a splash on the Olympic stage and at the ballot box. Nearly 100 years later, the United … soccer team finds itself at the intersection of sports and politics as well. "Change takes time," says Dr. Linda … professor of history as well as women and gender studies at Western Michigan University. "But sometimes it's the right …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54379

WMU women aviators ready for start of national cross-country race

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Satkowiak and Bates KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Western Michigan University women aviators will join 50 … , an April 2016 WMU graduate from Plymouth, Massachusetts, and Shelby Satkowiak , a WMU senior from Mio, Michigan, are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33082

Football Broncos beat Toledo 55-35 to claim MAC West Championship

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The No. 13 (AP) ranked Western Michigan University football Broncos defeated Toledo … of head coach P.J. Fleck , the Broncos are now 12-0 and 8-0 in the MAC. A crowd of 24,191 gathered to cheer the … in history with more than 5,000 yards, 300 receptions and 50 touchdowns. He holds the MAC record with 317 career …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36632

Sunseeker team engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix

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… engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Sunseeker solar race car team … with an impressive performance at the Formula Sun Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. The team started the competition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54383

Secretary of State Mobile Office to visit campus for voter registration

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… Sept. 19 that the state's mobile office will stop at Western Michigan University this month to offer voter registration and other services to students, staff and area residents. The stop is part of the 3,000-mile, 2016 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35167

Student-athletes ready to tackle senior seasons

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… tanning. A day at the beach took on different meaning for Western Michigan University student-athletes over the summer. While most students were off working and enjoying break, many student-athletes were hard at work … for the season. They moved back to campus early to train and bond. Now that classes have begun, they're buckling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54896

Seita Scholars coaching program becomes national, international model

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… of all stripes to find academic success, both nationally and internationally. Two representatives of Western Michigan University, Kevin Knutson , director of the College of Arts and Sciences Office of Undergraduate Advising, and Ronicka …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29829

A full 91 percent of WMU grads find success within three months

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—New postgraduate success data for Western Michigan University graduates shows 91 percent of … Success Survey—the most comprehensive such data gathered and published by any public university in Michigan—shows … fact the WMU graduates are well-prepared for future success and are in great demand by employers within the State and

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44397