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Western honored for innovation, leadership in sustainability
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… charging network earned a second-place Innovative Project Award from the U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan. … of EV programs for Consumers Energy; WMU President Edward Montgomery; and Jeff Spoelstra, director of the Office … Neighborhood. The project transformed a blighted former industrial site into a mixed-use development that includes a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70133
Honors college talks to focus on 'Living With Uncertainty'
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… audiology March 12— "Transforming Uncertain Information Toward Reputable Knowledge" by Kathleen Langan, assistant … Technological World" by Dr. Larry A. Mallak, professor of industrial and manufacturing engineering April 2— "Reactions …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12578
With a mentor by her side, Abbie Meredith is embracing her WMU experience
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Meredith is embracing her WMU experience Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Abbie Meredith KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Opportunities at … appealed to Abbie Meredith , a second-year student studying industrial and entrepreneurial engineering who lives in … Western has options that work for her, and Meredith was determined to find a way to enhance her studies. “I do …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71514
Peace Week features exhibit and Never Alone Tour
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… is Monday through Friday, April 2-6, and includes a nature walk, exhibit and visit by Sacramento Prisoner Support and … at WMU. Monday, April 2 West Lake Preserve Nature Walk 5 p.m. gather at the Wesley Foundation Will Reding of … Wide Open is an exhibit created by the American Friends Service Committee observing the American service men and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/194
WMU professor takes the helm at state board
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… to represent the educational community, and I'm looking forward to working with the Board of Accountancy, the State of … of Business. "She is a strong leader with a passion for service and her field. The Michigan State Board of … for government and nonprofit organizations. Smith was named the Department of Accountancy chairperson in 2016. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60233
William Appel obituary
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… University professor emeritus of music, died July 7 . He was 85. Appel, of Portage, Michigan, joined the WMU faculty … in 1965 and retired in 2001 after nearly 36 years of service to the University. He began his career as director of opera and a voice teacher, was an assistant professor, associate professor and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48029
Success with interest: Support adds up for accountancy grad
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… applied a certain principle or calculated them a different way?" he says. That dedication is what earned the soon-to-be … a job offer months before graduation. Not long after he walks across the stage at Miller Auditorium during spring … enhancing my skills in financial analysis, client service and strategic planning," he says. "This internship …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/accountancy-graduate-success-jesus-osvaldo-martinez-jimenez
A tail of hope: WMU Therapy Dog Clinic receives $45,000 grant
College of Health and Human Services
… Michigan University. This innovative clinic has just been awarded a multi-year grant of $45,000 over three years from … promise. Founded in August 2022, the Therapy Dog Clinic was born from a simple yet powerful observation: therapy … grant will directly support her work in providing support services to individuals receiving services at Unified …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/05/therapy-dog-grant-2025
High schoolers prepare for college through WMU business simulation course
Haworth College of Business
… challenge of keeping revenue above expenses. “We wanted to provide the students the most realistic college … require a fair amount of effort, making it a great way to experience the expectations of a business class and … , a second-year engineering design student and Mattawan senior, that authenticity paid off. “Getting my first …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/van-buren-tech-dual-enrollment-wmu-haworth
Western to celebrate 1,100+ new graduates on Dec. 13
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… Business, College of Fine Arts, College of Health and Human Services, College of Education and Human Development Noon … graduates may reserve tickets for additional guests to watch the ceremony on a large screen in Brown Hall. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/western-celebrates-fall-2025-graduates-earning-degrees