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WMU expands, re-envisions definition and measures for sustainability

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… Michigan University is embracing a new nationwide program aimed at expanding how higher education views … across the United States and Canada are part of the program that offers its own sustainability assessment and rating system. The STARS program involves publicly reporting comprehensive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11612

Internationally known researcher, philosopher to give Ethics Center talk

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… Frowe's visit to WMU is through the WMU Visiting Scholars and Artists Program. Established in 1960, the program significantly … provides funds for academic units to bring distinguished scholars and artists to campus. These visitors meet with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28762

Business professor secures Fulbright award

Haworth College of Business

… Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Palmer plans to incorporate several … Since the inception of the Fulbright Specialist Program in 2001, faculty from the Haworth College of … 20 years of expertise. His participation in the Fulbright program will bring tremendous benefit to his students at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60350

Student awarded prestigious Boren Scholarship for study abroad

International Student and Scholar Services

… Student awarded prestigious Boren Scholarship for study abroad Submitted by Anonymous (not … for the 2015-16 academic year through a prestigious federal scholarship. Alex Gibson will receive a David L. Boren … studies. He is WMU's fifth Boren Award recipient since the program was founded in 1994. His $16,500 scholarship will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23417

Alumnus Matt Giraud joins Gold Company's 40th-anniversary show

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… be Hollywood vocalist Nayanna Holley , Grammy award-winning John Proulx and jazz recording artist Kate Reid , as well as … This select ensemble, part of the innovative jazz studies program at WMU, maintains an active performance schedule … music education, music therapy and more. Graduates of the program are currently working everywhere from Broadway to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44966

Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards

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… service in areas that reflect innovative and effective programming, increase Western's stature or extend the … intellect, talent and efforts of Dr. Ying Zeng," says Dr. John Dunn , chancellor of Southern Illinois University and … .  He lists launching the Asian Forum, which draws scholars from across the Midwest; directing the Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65824

WMU opens manufacturing lab in downtown Grand Rapids

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… Ionia streets in the city's Arena District and serves as a program to cultivate the next generation of engineers, … GRCC began using the space three days a week for its AMP program cohorts. In January, WMU will offer courses for a … for entrepreneurs needing manufacturing assistance. John C. Kennedy , president of Autocam Medical, based in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49178

New partnership provides teachers and students with STEM learning experiences

College of Education and Human Development

… Partnerships Investing in Resources for Equity (INSPIRE) program will significantly benefit students and teachers at … education and INSPIRE's principal investigator, the program's goal is to increase the quality and opportunities … impacts of the pandemic in this underserved community." PROGRAM ACTIVITIES Dr. Meredith Reibnhart, left, and WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75684

STEM-focused family event returns to WMU-Grand Rapids

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… an array of fun-filled activities, including building programmable Lego robots, making buttons, sitting in a … pathways to careers in manufacturing and engineering,” says John Kennedy IV , general manager of Autocam Medical. Aiming … and training, including computer numerical control programming, computer-aided design and computer-aided …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71219

WMU to confer some 1,900 degrees during fall commencement

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… Saturday, Dec. 15 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President John M. Dunn will preside over the fall 2012 ceremonies. In … of the College of Arts and Sciences and Extended University Programs. The December graduation exercises will feature …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3389