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WMU's statewide effort to boost foster youth college graduation receives funding

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… (not verified) on From left: Yvonne Unrau, Chris Harris and Maddy Day KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kresge Foundation has awarded a second major grant to Western Michigan University to continue its successful … effort aimed at helping former foster care youth access and succeed in college through a growing statewide network …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29089

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in December

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… in December Submitted by Raine Kuch on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University and the extended Kalamazoo community will offer numerous … African drumming classes, Kalamazoo Institute of Art tours and the Rootead Youth Dance Showcase. Opportunities to get …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50379

Japanese studies speakers to give public presentations

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… 12 through April 15. KALAMAZOO—The Soga Japan Center at Western Michigan University has scheduled five talks in March and April as part of its pre-modern Japanese Studies Speaker and Workshop Series. The talks, which are free and open to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5519

Education student receives achievement award from YWCA Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… Ehrhardt, interim dean of WMU's College of Education and Human Development, and her father, Hugh Harris.     Whitney Lewis, center, stands with Dr. L. Marshall Washington, Kalamazoo Valley …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71728

Climate change could make the Great Lakes region unrecognizable

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… than at any period in the last 800,000 years, reports a Western Michigan University biologist who researches global … David Karowe says if warming is left unchecked, Michigan and other states around the Great Lakes won't feel like home … least half of Michigan's iconic trout, salmon, white pines and sugar maples will probably die off. Meanwhile, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51387

WMU introduces Google Apps for Education

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… Education at WMU was introduced Jan. 6. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has adopted a suite of Web-based productivity tools and storage from Internet giant Google that will improve collaboration and productivity for teaching and learning. Starting Jan. 6, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21478

Work by WMU may reduce US dependency on China for critical minerals

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… praseodymium, cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, samarium and gadolinium (photo by Peggy Greb, U.S. Department of … with China, Reuters reported in a July 12 story. But Western Michigan University, home to the Michigan Geological … federal government considers vital to the nation's security and economic prosperity. Items on the list, which includes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53988

Stanford design school names four WMU students innovation fellows

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four Western Michigan University students are among students from … students to become agents of change on their own campuses and ensure their peers gain the knowledge, skills and … in March brought them together with some fellows trained in spring 2018. During this gathering, fellows took part in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45923

WMU to use large grants to study improvements to aviation safety

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Brown KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has received three grants … information systems to improve general aviation safety and, ultimately, reduce accident risk. The grants fund three … pilot decision-making during adverse weather conditions and enhance crew awareness. "The bottom line is that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29646

Three professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards

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… Awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will honor three faculty members for being exceptional educators and mentors and demonstrating outstanding dedication to their work. Drs. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43111