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WMU president announces plan to retire next summer

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… of Western Michigan University, President Edward Montgomery has announced he will retire in 2025. Announced in … student retention and six-year graduation rates, an all-time high in research productivity and the largest gift ever … facilities, athletics performance, and private and public support,” Edgerton says.    Montgomery, a nationally …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/president-montgomery-announces-plans-retire

English department faculty, students help Kalamazoo high school students write scholarship essays

College of Arts and Sciences

… the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Photo credit: Jake Waggoner and the Kalamazoo Promise KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Department … Community Foundation (KZCF) scholarship portal. “The first time we did (the scholarship workshop) last year, it was … their scholarship essays, beginning with a discussion about what constitutes a good essay. During the dedicated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71174

Sunseeker builds on 30+ years of ‘raycing’ with the sun

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… WMU’s solar car team. Sunseeker was formed over 30 years ago when a group of students set out to design, build and … Izenbaard is one of these former WMU students who makes time to help the current generation of Sunseekers. When he’s … involved with Sunseeker during college helped me learn what it takes to be successful in a fast-paced, high-stakes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73445

Kalamazoo Promise comes full circle as Western education grad prepares for KPS career

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… Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS)—the same district she grew up in. "It is very cool that I'm able to come back to KPS as … or vocational program. "My sister also convinced me to go to Western because she's an alum," she says. "We took a … and girls, and I don't want to mess it up. But at the same time, I'm excited to be that person they might never have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67863

$800K grant to explore atomic level purity for energy developments

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… environmental and societal impact,” says Makin.   The goal of the project is to develop plasma technology combined … receive $180,000 to fund the efforts. There are three main goals for this proposal, titled Investigation and Prediction … corona discharge effusion sources and corona discharge supersonic jet-free plasma sources for plasma-assisted …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/01/800k-doe-grant-makin

Doing the right thing (or not) topic of WMU panel discussion

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… Panelists will discuss " Blind Spots: Why We Fail to Do What's Right and What to Do about It " by Max H. Bazerman … we do what we do, what causes us to do what we do and how good we actually are. Drawing on empirical evidence gleaned … in which people miss the mark on these matters and make suggestions about what can be done about it. Visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/218

Fifth Wednesday Journal, Humanities Center present reading at WMU

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… the Humanities at Western Michigan University are teaming up to present a reading featuring WMU professors, students … the recipient of the Nazim Hikmet Poetry Award and a five-time nominee for the 2016 Pushcart Prize and Best of the … reviews into people's everyday lives. For more information, go to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37271

10 ways to use the Libraries in your course

University Libraries

… the next semester. Here are ten ways you can make use of what we offer. 1. Schedule a library instruction session for … geospatial data . 4. Find streaming audio and video to support your instruction We provide access to multiple … into your course curriculum and meet your instructional goals. Contact: Angela Brcka December 13, 2024 …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/10-ways-libraries-can-help

Ethics Center announces book clubs for fall

Study of Ethics in Society

… university education, lessons from literature for living a good life, and working with artificial intelligence.  The … receive a free book.  Fill out this form to register . “ What Universities Owe Democracy ”   by Ronald J. Daniels , … director of the Human/Civil Rights Law Center, and part-time instructor in the Department of Political Science , …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2024/09/ethics

Luke Thelen’s career looks 'pitcher' perfect

Haworth College of Business

… following his passions for numbers and baseball. With the support of the Haworth College of Business, Thelen is sure to … as I saw the impactful work she was doing. It’s also a goal for me to start my own business, so I know these … will help support me throughout that process.” Thelen’s time at WMU Haworth has been filled with guidance and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74603