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One-day blood drive part of annual CMU-WMU challenge
News
… the friendly CMU vs. WMU challenge, and WMU hopes to keep up its three consecutive years of dominance in the … to a Michigan blood drive during 2016. Everyone who shows up to donate blood April 7 will receive a free hero T-shirt. Walk-ins are welcome; however, making an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31408
WMU board approves 2020-21 on-campus apartments rates
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… single person, per-bed rates with family housing available upon request. Costs may vary depending on the complex, unit … increase by 1%. A two-bedroom unit will run $398 per occupant, and a one-bedroom unit will be $690 monthly for fall … in living in WMU apartments next fall are encouraged to sign up early for the best selection. For more information, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/57019
A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots
College of Aviation
… A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as … they both worked as certified fight instructors for Superior Aviation Gateway, which is based at the executive … at Western. Aviation had also intrigued Whitcomb growing up. "I was amazed at both military aircraft from World War …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/karleighandmitch
WMU commits to strategic initiatives to enhance student, faculty and staff well-being under global charter
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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on President Montgomery says the signing of the Okanagan Charter reaffirms the University … Edward Montgomery gathered with the University community to sign a public commitment to the Okanagan Charter, a … under a principled framework, urging institutions to step up, act on their societal responsibility and lead by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73324
The rise of women’s sports—triumphs, challenges and the road ahead
W Magazine
… ahead Submitted by Erin Flynn on Outside hitter No. 19 Maggie King, BS ‘23, MA ‘24, goes for the kill in an … title. King went on to play professionally for the Omaha Supernovas. What’s so great about the resilience of women in … and women’s sports in schools receiving federal funding, significantly boosting opportunities for female athletes. …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/rise-womens-sports-wmu-coaches-athletes-weigh
Teacher, influencer joins Grow Your Own program to support multilingual students
College of Education and Human Development
… Teacher, influencer joins Grow Your Own program to support multilingual students Submitted by Chris Hybels on … own education through Western's TESOL master's program. Designed to prepare educators to meet the unique needs of … certification or additional endorsements with a tuition-free education. The College hosts more than 25 of those …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75881
Physics professor amasses support for WMU students
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… Physics professor amasses support for WMU students Submitted by Erin Flynn on … campus. Dr. Michael Famiano talks with a student picking up free groceries. “Because our group is flexible, shamelessly … India. Like many international students, she is struggling with the impact of pandemic restrictions on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58964
Former Obama official to discuss American democracy
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… Task Force on the Auto Industry. Her presentation is free and open to the public, although those planning to … including those of the Marguerite Casey Foundation and Year Up. For more information about her talk, visit the Walker Institute or call the institute at (269) 387-2141. Free parking will be available nearby in WMU's Parking …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48986
WMU blood drive competition is March 23
News
… 200 pints of blood during the challenge. Everyone who shows up to donate blood March 23 will receive a free hero T-shirt. Walk-ins are welcome; however, making an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38879
WMU co-leading new NSF-funded center dedicated to advancing sustainable packaging
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… at Michigan State University. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Western … environmental challenges tied to packaging waste. C3PS has signed on 10 companies as center members to involve industry … hybrids. Research on plastic will be focused on designing recyclable and biodegradable plastics for safe, …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/center-plastic-paper-hybrid-end-life-solutions