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Dollars and cents of good governance explored in Sichel Series

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… on Heinrich KALAMAZOO—The economics of good governance will be examined during this year's Werner Sichel Lecture Series … organizations such as the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, UNICEF and others in research to … of substance abuse treatment services, and conditional cash transfers and related poverty-reduction interventions. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1647

New state program features university-business partnership

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… partner network. The Instant Innovation Program has been developed as part of the Michigan Corporate Relations … MCRN university partners to identify the company's significant technical challenges and investigate potential … problem. These outcomes may be directly incorporated into existing operations or become the basis for follow-up …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1038

All WMU campuses close early Wednesday, Feb. 2, due to worsening winter weather

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… All classes scheduled for 1 p.m. or later on Wednesday are canceled. This article will be updated with special hours as information becomes … by heavy snow closed the University. 2022, Feb. 2—Rain turned to snow overnight, covering the Kalamazoo area in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66987

Gala celebration to mark 75 years of aviation education at WMU

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… aviation college . The gala is open to the public and will be held at the College of Aviation's facilities at the W.K. … event costs $10 for WMU students and $45 for others, and a cash bar will be available. Each attendee will receive a … program at a Michigan public university. Its 750 students can earn bachelor's degrees in aviation flight science, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19708

Safeguarding astronauts with a personal twist

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… in space is a top priority for NASA and researching the best methods of achieving that goal is essential. Just ask … level projects that relate to the space industry and can be tied into NASA’s strategic interests. Bridges Bridges earned a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68848

WMU senior engineering students solve problems facing business, industry and people

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… conference, but with the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the cancelation of large group events, students presented their … held twice each year at the college, in April and December, to showcase the work of graduating seniors who are … and Barreto with their project. "We're definitely looking into patenting terminology to bring it to market, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58984

NeoVent duo wins innovation prize sponsored by U.S. Patent Office

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… University of Virginia, the WMU duo takes home a $12,500 cash prize. Barnett and John's invention, NeoVent, which has … nations. NeoVent converts a low-tech respiratory device into one that provides the additional benefit of a ventilator, but at much less cost. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28697

Application open to incoming freshmen for study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… in Ireland KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Program applications are now being accepted for incoming freshmen who would like to study … them decide to incorporate a longer study abroad program into their future academic plans," said Lee Penyak , … in Global Studies: Social & Economic Issues in the Dominican Republic. College of Engineering and Applied Sciences— …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/45866

CHHS Sponsors WMU Women’s Track Team’s Homecoming 5K

College of Health and Human Services

… Women’s Track Team’s Homecoming 5K , taking place on October 12, 2025. As the second-highest donor to the event, CHHS … for becoming a physical therapist and my desire to grow into the best healthcare professional I can be.” Her experience as a CHHS student has shaped her …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/homecoming-5k

Nobel laureate to give talk on peace building, women's rights

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… Nobel laureate to give talk on peace building, women's rights … an opportunity to meet Gbowee as well as hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and entry to the public address. The address starts … peace talks. The pressure pushed President Charles Taylor into exile and smoothed the path for the 2006 election of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46210