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Western's Cold Case Program helps crack second case

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… Cold Case Program helps crack second case Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten launched the Cold Case … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For 35 years, the family of Cathy Swartz has been searching for answers in the young mother's … along with forensic genetic genealogy to identify Robert Waters as Swartz's accused killer. Officers arrested him on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71545

New student center's amenities coming online during 'soft opening' phase

WMU Student Center

… coming online during 'soft opening' phase Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on Amenities within the Student Center and … nice dining centers on campus which are nicely complimented by retail locations and campus cafes to make good food …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72219

Accountancy students take first and third at regional competition

Haworth College of Business

… take first and third at regional competition Submitted by Stacey Lowis on WMU accountancy students in front row, … of accountancy. First place team The first place team was composed of Jessica Chin , Shelby Christian , Max … as on- and off-campus communities, discussing three main ways the chapter impacts others, through: Expanding the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53127

Football program earns NCAA sportsmanship award

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… Football program earns NCAA sportsmanship award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … 2017 football team has earned a 2018-19 NCAA sportsmanship award. The NCAA announced the Division I, II and III winners …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51303

Wetland projects test waters to restart research at WMU

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… Wetland projects test waters to restart research at WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Tiffany Schriever is researching … is no day at the beach. Her research involves measuring water quality and water levels and categorizing species …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60039

Western celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events

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… Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A celebration of Latin culture and traditions is underway as Western Michigan University recognizes Hispanic … Board. "We're going to have food, dance performances, music and the biggest thing will be a fashion show,” Cortes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65642

Public can review, 'invest in' student innovations at event

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… review, 'invest in' student innovations at event Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Innovation Day is free and … will allow the public to review new product innovations by students from grades K-12 through graduate school. The … products and hear student pitches on several of them. While walk-ins are welcome, organizers are asking people to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20425

Ample resources on hand for switch to WMU Essential Studies

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… on hand for switch to WMU Essential Studies Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Faculty are … Oct. 12 and 26, and Nov. 9 and 30, in Sangren Hall’s Swain Library. It features three concurrent breakout … model and student learning outcomes with assessment rubrics was recently added there. A user guide for the electronic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48731

Fredrick J. Dobney obituary

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… Fredrick J. Dobney obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Fredrick J. Dobney Dr. Fredrick J. Dobney … academic affairs, died Aug.  19 at his home in Brighton. He was 72. Dobney joined the WMU community as provost in 2000 … also held administrative positions at Loyola University and Washington State University. Services Visitation begins at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34498

Western Michigan University launches new course on tribal governance

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… launches new course on tribal governance Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … of nearly two years of meaningful planning, the course was developed in partnership with members of the Pokagon , Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish and Nottawaseppi Huron bands of Potawatomi Indians . "Current and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66272