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Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research

College of Arts and Sciences

… research as part of the course. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Reading textbooks. Taking notes. Pop quizzes. Research papers. … happens in Dr. Todd Barkman 's molecular biology lab.  “I wanted to bring together the techniques of doing science (in the classroom) and at the same time answering a scientific question that hasn’t necessarily been studied …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68776

Grammy winner to perform with jazz and symphony orchestras

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… Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 … and conductors of the last two decades, multi-Grammy Award winner Mendoza has written arrangements for a wide … has led as chief conductor for the past six years. Mondoza was recently honored with a Grammy Award for his work on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45260

Book read looks at ethical questions of immortal cell line

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--A reception and panel discussion will kick off "book read" activities this month at the Western Michigan University centering on the award-winning book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by … gene mapping and more. Her cells were an enormous boon to scientific discovery, a sort of Holy Grail to mid-century …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/227

D.R. artist-activist to visit WMU as part of School of Art lecture series

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… is free and open to the public. Pineda Jorge Pineda Pineda was born in Barahona, Dominican Republic. A visual artist, … painting, sculpture, installation, sketch and other mediums. Pineda is also recognized for his activism through … up at home for him and his siblings. His artistic ability was evident early on. "We were three sets of twins, and my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19845

Undergraduate, faculty research published in Biochemistry

College of Arts and Sciences

… were published in Biochemistry. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the scientific world ebbs, changes and flows with new findings, Western Michigan University students are serving as … a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), was willing and eager to give these undergraduates a chance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73679

WMU one of 14 U.S. schools selected for Brazilian initiative

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… with potential partner campuses. WMU’s efforts will be coordinated by Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland , director of faculty … higher education though its participation in the Brazilian Scientific Mobility Undergraduate program, which brought 29 … and mathematics—students to campus. Efforts are underway to establish a partnership with one university in Brazil …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3018

Activities start Nov. 6 in honor of veterans, military personnel

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… take place on the WMU campus unless otherwise noted. Directions to WMU and campus maps are available by visiting … Red Cross blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in Room 1305 of the Activity Therapy Building, which serves as ROTC … and use "wmu" as the sponsor code or call (800) 733-2767. Walk-in donors also are welcome. WMU student veterans from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20045

From drought to discovery: WMU researchers team up to understand climate change resilience

College of Arts and Sciences

… From drought to discovery: WMU researchers team up to understand climate … one of the worst droughts on record.     “I personally was on the ground witnessing its impact on people I knew and … literally littering the roadsides for miles, going up to water points.”     Fast forward to 2017, Straight decided to …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/02/straight-ngo-anthropology

Concerto concert is capstone event of music calendar

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… KALAMAZOO--The University Symphony Orchestra , under the direction of Bruce Uchimura, will present the 53rd Annual … one of four recipients of the KSO/WMU Artist Scholarship, awarding him a seat as a section violinist with the Kalamazoo … University in Florida at the age of 20. At Stetson, he was the William E. Buckwitz Orchestral Scholar, and served …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/311

WMU secures $5.3M to boost Michigan innovation and biotech growth

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… early-stage biotech startups and advancing life science discovery across the state. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Michigan is … economy, and Western Michigan University is among those leading the charge. WMU’s Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center (BRCC) earned a $5.3 million award as part of the inaugural cohort of the Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/biosciences-research-commercialization-center-inaugural-michigan-innovation-fund