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Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus

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… planters across campus to not only make Western more beautiful but also more eco-friendly. Funded by a Student … 2020. "And because of the type of soil and fertilizer we can use with these planters, our plants can grow larger." … fertilizer and it won't leak out all over the ground and into the drains," says Rhonda Cosby , master gardener. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64318

Cooley Law is now Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

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… reviews by the Higher Learning Commission and the American Bar Association, an affiliation agreement in the works … Thomas M. Cooley Law School . Completion of the arrangement between the private nonprofit law school and the public … revealed a number of mutual interests that could develop into future joint programs. The Aug. 13 gathering at WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18003

Landscape Services plants seeds of stewardship, innovation on WMU campus

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… easily add seedling savior to his title. “About 10 days before this pandemic hit and the University shut down, I … come up, we would gently take them out and transplant them into what's called plug flats," says Steve Root , a … WMU horticulturalist Nick Gooch . "I wanted to find out, can we integrate those? Can you be in an urban corridor like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60122

Student startup connects small businesses to Gen Z for events, food and shopping

College of Education and Human Development

… to Gen Z for events, food and shopping Submitted by Chris Hybels on Gabriella Ford and Hailey Gordon. KALAMAZOO, … the semester we would work on different things to make it into a real business. And we just really loved our idea for … demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service which can be launched within a short period of time. "Each person …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74175

Students to gain experience at new CentraCare senior center

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… studying a wide range of health-related fields will be "PACEing" themselves soon. Students enrolled in the … dentistry, lab tests, radiology and much more. Clients can get help with washing their clothes, bathing and other … happier lives in their own homes. "When somebody goes into a nursing home, they often lose their ability to be

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/556

Academic achievement: Dean Lillian Smith’s collaborative research published in scholarly journal

College of Health and Human Services

… This collaborative research offers valuable insights into equity, engagement and persistence—critical themes for improving outcomes in higher education. You can read the full article here .   …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/08/dean-smith-published

Alumna with passion for poetry named Kansas Poet Laureate

College of Arts and Sciences

… as a public resource. "Poetry is the thing that helped me be where my feet are. It helps keep me alive and aware of … in the world," says Brimhall. "I’m looking forward to going into all sorts of communities and making genuine connections … of taking these senses and crafting them into art people can connect with," says Brimhall. With her four-year term …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70298

Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research

College of Arts and Sciences

… answering a scientific question that hasn’t necessarily been studied before,” says Barkman, a professor in the … As a result of such efforts to embed innovative research into a standard college course, more than 50 students, … a critical research experience for students that they can carry into their professional careers.  This story is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68776

South campus transformation moves forward with opening of Arcadia Flats

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… opening of Arcadia Flats Submitted by Erin Flynn on Move in begins at Arcadia Flats. Twin sisters Tomi and Tobi Awojobi, … from the steps in front of Arcadia Flats. A student settles into his apartment. Ryan Ingerson, from Clio, unloads his … for student affairs. "We're really excited. Arcadia Flats turned out beautifully." "Western's vision was captivating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62814

In the know about snow: WMU’s closure policy and safety info

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… to review WMU’s closure policy . While snow and ice may be common in Michigan, full University closures and class … notification through one of the channels listed below, you can assume that all campuses remain open and operations … University events calendar to confirm whether an event is canceled. People who have posted items to the calendar must …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/winter-closure-information-2025-26