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WMU service-learning, community work wins national praise
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… WMU service-learning, community work wins national praise Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—The … Children's Trauma Assessment Center, which provides more than 3,000 screenings and 270 assessments annually on … service efforts, and good communication allows us to better share our story." This is the fourth time WMU has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5565
Physics professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success
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… Physics professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student … publications and obtaining external funding of more than $10.5 million as principal investigator or co-principal … Urbana-Champaign, writes, “No one else in this country is better at articulating the landscape of educational reform …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72649
Fort St. Joseph archaeological lectures available online
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… University's Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project is offering free virtual lectures designed to take classes … of curious school students or groups of armchair archaeologists behind the scenes of an ongoing WMU effort to uncover a … house that during the past five years has attracted more than 10,000 visitors to view ongoing investigations, hear …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/292
WMU efforts for former foster youth earn national recognition
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… care youth. The 15 programs were selected from among more than 130 nominees, and they were chosen after a rigorous … included a detailed written application, extensive site visits and interviews with youth, families and staff. WMU's … succeed and being able to learn from them about how we can better support students and make higher education a more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12750
Chaucer scholar honored with prestigious Medieval Institute book prize
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… book prize Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Marion Turner is the recipient of Western's Otto Gründler Book Prize for … Mich.—A scholar of medieval secular literature and history has won Western Michigan University's Otto Gründler … A European Life ." The award, which comes with a $1,000 cash prize, was announced at the 56th International Congress …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64343
New technology developed at WMU to have huge industry impact
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… systems (MEMS), electronics and optics industries alone is monumental. Semiconductors are the bedrock of modern … a multitude of other electronic devices. To say the device is at the "cutting edge" of new technologies designed to … worldwide recognition among those with the authority to put cash behind new, emerging technologies, and a business has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/443
GVSU, WMU join forces for study of family owned businesses
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The study is a partnership between WMU and GVSU. GRAND RAPIDS, … impact on the west side of the state, yet little data is available on the number, needs or impact of these … to reduce their workforce in tough economic times and better environmental stewards. By creating a database of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8622
Get moving, gamers!
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… players improve their response speed and accuracy. Gaming is no longer considered just a sedentary activity. Studies show those who are in better shape are sharper mentally and have more success in … esports. Dr. Nicholas Hanson , associate professor of exercise science and 2022 Emerging Scholar Award recipient, and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69851
WMU recognized among Best Online Bachelor's Programs by U.S. News & World Report
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… online offerings are receiving high marks. The institution is lauded among the top 100 colleges and universities in the … offering online bachelor's degree programs in 2018. Western is tied at No. 96 in the overall online bachelor's … and thrive in all aspects of their lives," says Dr. Chris Cheatham , interim provost and vice president for …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/us-news-world-report-best-online-bachelors-programs-2025
E.J. Dionne on campus for humanities center speaker series
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… on Dionne KALAMAZOO—A high-profile Washington Post columnist will lead off when the University Center for the … earlier works have garnered widespread acclaim. His book "Why Americans Hate Politics" won the Los Angeles Times book … Chris Mooney, a science and political journalist, blogger, podcaster and experienced trainer of scientists in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2283