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First-of-its-kind research shows lake-effect snow trends in Southwest Michigan
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… probability lower Michigan will see more lake-effect snow than average this winter. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Winter is coming, and it could … time, which means we are getting colder. That might explain why our lake-effect snowfall and our annual snowfall are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66178
Interim dean continues tradition of advocacy for future educators and human service professionals
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… service professionals Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Kristal Ehrhardt KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Supporting faculty and … shortages we are now seeing, our work is more important than ever and very rewarding." Ensuring student success is a … “We do a good job in supporting students, but we can do better,” she notes, “and helping us to do so is one of my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69765
Kalamazoo Blues Fest returns
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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on The Kalamazoo Blues Festival is set for July 7-9. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The 23rd annual … 5:35 p.m., Bex Marshall 6:55 p.m., The Jimmys 8:25 p.m., Cash Box Kings 10:05 p.m., Royal Southern Brotherhood 11:45 p.m., Big Trouble For more information , visit kalamazoobluesfestival.com . For more news, arts and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33234
WMU supply chain student one of six to receive national scholarship
Haworth College of Business
… supply chain management student from Lake Orion, Michigan, is among six students from across the country to receive a … including internships and case competitions. “ This prestigious recognition is a testament to both Nicole's … She is the kind of student who makes everyone around her better. This award reflects not only her talent but the …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/richter-scholarship-nicole-sherman
New café open in Valley Dining Center
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… Mich.—Western Michigan University's newest café, Café 1903, is now open on the first floor of the Valley Dining Center … and household goods perfect for Valley residents or visitors craving a hot drink or late-night snack. The coffee … and near academic buildings. All café locations accept cash, Dining Dollars , MasterCard, Visa and Discover cards. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36417
Western's Graduate College honors Broncos who served in World War II
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… by Erin Flynn on A memorial in Walwood Hall honors more than 1,400 Western students, faculty, staff and alumni who … "It's about respect," says Paige Warner , executive assistant in the Graduate College. She spearheaded the effort … , a carpenter in facilities management, crafted new trim to better hold the panels in place. Warner then ordered wooden …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69830
Department of Energy grants WMU $5M to advance carbon capture and storage
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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is on the leading edge of innovation aimed at curbing the … and storage requires a multidisciplinary approach, and who better than a university to lead that?" says Dr. Autumn Haagsma , …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/department-energy-awards-wmu-grant-carbon-capture-utilization-storage
Don’t miss the boat: Nursing student encourages peers to try something new at Western
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… Don’t miss the boat: Nursing student encourages peers to try … day or break. Spending time out on the water, there's no better fresh air break for your mental health. Having this … perform better academically and graduate at higher rates than their peers who are not. “Getting involved is simply …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64739
Scholarship and storytelling: WMU professor's acclaimed historical-fiction imagines the life of Shakespeare's daughter
W Magazine
… Scholarship and storytelling: WMU professor's acclaimed historical-fiction imagines the life of Shakespeare's … time periods in England for her new book, including the English Civil War. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Things won are done, joy’s … Was a Baker’s Daughter,” the long-awaited sequel, was more than 20 years in the making. “When the first book ended, …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/print-author-grace-tiffany-historical-fiction-imagines-life-shakespeares
Public invited to read 'Life of Pi,' attend author's talk in fall
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… released as a film in 2012. The critically acclaimed novel is starring in the 2014-15 University Common Read . The … that a vision of life that has a transcendental element is better than one that is purely secular and materialist," he wrote. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15540