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A love letter to single parents: WMU alum publishes poetry collection

College of Arts and Sciences

… the release of his book, “Sprawl,” Collard is moving forward in the literary world, adding new titles as he goes.  “Sprawl” is a collection of … often discussed: Collard writes about being a low-income single parent.   “A lot of ‘Sprawl' is dealing with being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74346

WMU hosts Michigan high school students for programming competition

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Beach Community High School gathered at Floyd Hall, home to the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, to … programming skills,” says Carr. “I can remember when I was in high school and attended a programming contest. It is … for the students to be challenged and accomplish a set of difficult tasks.”   The contest was hosted by WMU after Carr …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/high-school-programming-contest

Powerful piece wins WMU dance student prestigious choreography award

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… piece wins WMU dance student prestigious choreography award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Midea KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … assault. Her cousin Taylor Helber is among the survivors of disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar. Midea recorded her … piece, "Dear Larry." "It is so intense, but it's something that makes an impact," Midea says. To be able to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56188

Evaluation expert to focus on international assessments of learning

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… Evaluation expert to focus on international assessments of learning Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO— Dr. Hans Wagemaker , executive director of the International … and the Inter-American Development Bank and has served on scientific advisory committees for the World Bank. He earned …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13484

Mechanical and aerospace engineering student finds possibility around every corner

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Mechanical and aerospace engineering student finds … WMU to complete their degree.   “I knew transferring to a different school, let alone in a different country, was going to be a big transition,” says Jacobo. “Something …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/endless-opportunities-jacobo

WMU to celebrate Arbor Day, Tree Campus recertification

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… , to observe national Arbor Day. This will be the first time WMU has joined with the city to observe the day, which is … canopy on its main campus. That commitment to forestry stewardship was recognized again in February, when the Arbor … be a short program and tree planting starting at 10 a.m. near WMU's main campus. The second stage will take place at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31706

Three professors lauded as emerging scholars

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… Three professors lauded as emerging scholars Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … chemistry, will be presented the Emerging Faculty Scholar Award during WMU's Academic Convocation ceremonies beginning … year. Her work also has been published in highly ranked scientific journals and has received more than 1,100 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1514

A flexible path to independence: Harinie Narasimhan’s MBA journey

Haworth College of Business

… Harinie Narasimhan to Western Michigan University from India to earn her MBA? Flexibility.  “I liked the fact that I … taught by Dr. Kelley O’Reilly . The class really pushed me outside my comfort zone. I learned a lot of nuances of … course, taught by Dr. David Burnie . “This course was very challenging, and I learned a lot about forecasting …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/harinie-narasimhan

Weather won't stop WMU's commencement ceremonies

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… Weather won't stop WMU's commencement ceremonies Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Despite a winter storm warning for Dec. 16-17, Western Michigan University still … throughout the day to keep the roads and parking areas near Miller Auditorium clear for the graduates and their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36975

Prescribed burns planned at Asylum Lake April 22

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… at Asylum Lake April 22 Submitted by Deanne Puca on A member of a fire burn crew monitors an area burn at the … and wind speeds between 5 to 15 m.p.h., the exact burn date was announced shortly in advance. Signage will be in place, … produced, and prior notice was given to people residing near the burn areas. Temporary "burn breaks" are created …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75346