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Time set aside to discuss main campus improvements

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… Center’s first floor lounge. WMU's Christopher Pyzik , project manager in Facilities Management-planning, space management and capital projects, notes that central main campus e ncompasses … until 6 p.m., during which attendees will be able to have walk-up discussions with project principals and share their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28925

Team of 14 from WMU in Texas preparing for solar race

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… of solar racing. This year, the team is is led this year by Project Manager Bryan Harris , a senior mechanical … Wixom. During the race events in Texas and heading north toward Minnesota, the team will be posting updates on its … a senior majoring in mechanical engineering. Vincent M. Kucway of Macomb, a senior majoring in engineering management. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17434

ArtPrize internship helps kinetic imaging students see big picture

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… Avery McNew ’s eyes brim with excitement.    The students walk through the gallery they curated. “It’s so clear to me that I want a career in art; this experience has really sealed the … networking and establishing connections that could lead to projects, professional collaborations and jobs after …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/artprize-2025-internship-kinetic-imaging-resonant-gallery

New resource available for students, scholars to conduct organizational change and development research

College of Education and Human Development

… of Research Methods in Organizational Change." The handbook was written by a collective of international experts in the … a conversation between Szabla and the publishing company, Edward Elgar, at an academic conference. While visiting their … change.'" After follow-up conversations and getting the green light from Edward Elgar, Szabla reached out to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71773

Libraries awards nine Open Educational Resources Grants

University Libraries

… Libraries awards nine Open Educational Resources Grants Submitted by … Volmering on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The University Libraries has awarded  Open Educational Resources (OER) grants  to nine … students an estimated $33,430 in textbook costs, based on projected 2026 course enrollment.  The three OER creation …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/12/libraries-award-nine-open-educational-resources-grants-december-2025

TLES professor awarded DOE grant renewal for $961,392

College of Education and Human Development

… TLES professor awarded DOE grant renewal for $961,392 Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, … the College Assistance for Parenting and Education (CAPE) project (2017-2021) for an additional four years …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2021/10/tles-professor-awarded-doe-grant-renewal

Fostering success of STEM transfer students at WMU is focus of nearly $1M NSF grant

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… of a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation grant awarded to a team of Western Michigan University professors. … talented students in STEM fields," says Dr. Megan Grunert Kowalske , chair of the Department of Chemistry and principal … and a sense of belonging among transfer students. "This project is strongly aligned with our college's commitment to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61436

WMU digital marketing students create influencer campaigns for Disney’s The Lion King

Haworth College of Business

… thought would pique interest and draw in the most students was a good way for me to practice techniques I’ve learned in classes … for content creation for live performances. “I hope that projects like this will encourage more students to be open …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/lion-king-digital-marketing

Annual Celebration of Excellence recognizes graduating students of color

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… of Excellence . The fifth annual ceremony, which was offered for the first time virtually this year, honored … the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. This year’s ceremony was dedicated in memory of chemical engineering senior … this spring. Before arriving in the U.S., she worked as the project director for a U.S. Embassy-funded effort in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59283

How can we improve STEM learning outcomes? WMU professor wins $1.3M NSF award to find out

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… STEM learning outcomes? WMU professor wins $1.3M NSF award to find out Submitted by Erin Flynn on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Research is underway at Western Michigan University that could impact … measurement and research, a $1,328,108 grant for her project entitled “Improving Evaluations of STEM Programs: An …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60237