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Physics professor uncovers surprising results from nuclear reactions inside stars

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… Physics professor uncovers surprising results from nuclear reactions inside stars Submitted … And how are they made? Dr. Michael Famiano's new research is flipping the script on those age-old nuclear astrophysics … depending on field strength, which is the opposite of what was expected. "It may actually explain some of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65582

Ethics topics featured in spring lecture series

Study of Ethics in Society

… ethics and sustainability are among topics that will discussed during Western Michigan University's Center for the … of a Fact,” the play’s director will facilitate a discussion of some of the ethical issues posed by the … to encourage addiction and the ethical duty to curate what is permitted. Register to receive the meeting link . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66844

Engineering management program now globally certified

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… University's master's degree in engineering management is now one of just six programs in the world to be certified … for Engineering Management. The global certification is designed to recognize master's programs that meet the … the program. The evaluators reported being impressed with what they observed and noted the rigor of the program. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44265

Walker Institute facilitates community book read, discussions about ending gun violence

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… Walker Institute facilitates community book read, discussions about ending gun violence Submitted by Erin Flynn … Kalamazoo. Facilitated by Western Michigan University's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic … Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice. They've taken what they learned in that discussion and convened a task …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67476

Western launches sustainability challenge to spark student innovation

Sustainability

… problems challenging the future of humanity. The cross-disciplinary project will encourage teams of students in a … a sustainability project of their own design. "(The goal) is to give students an understanding of the vast, pervasive … in detail how their solution could be implemented, what barriers might exist and how those can be addressed. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69331

'Passed On,' by Nichole Maury, on display at the Richmond Center

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… 'Passed On,' by Nichole Maury, on display at the Richmond Center Submitted by Anonymous (not … romanticized and idealized, that we can no longer say what is real and what is not. She uses various systems of deconstruction to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19528

ISM students finish first among undergrads at regional competition

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ISM students finish first among undergrads at regional … we needed to make sense of the case and understand what was happening and what needed to be done,” says junior … four team members who currently hold internships with Kellogg Co. with bringing knowledge and insight from the industry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5468

Journalism professor's book examines reporter bias

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… Journalism professor's book examines reporter bias Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Christian KALAMAZOO--Promoting fair, ethical and inclusive … practical exercises that give readers the chance to apply what they learn. Sue Ellen Christian Christian joined WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/652

Remembering trailblazing alumnus who reshaped college experience for foster care youth

W Magazine

… John R. Seita , BS ’83, MA ’87, PhD ’93, who helped launch what became the nation’s largest and most comprehensive … to Western from foster care. The three-time Western alumnus is one of the architects for WMU’s Seita Scholars Program, … attended a small Michigan liberal arts college. When his fellow students went home for the holidays, he had no …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73609

Public health students reflect on year since Western shifted to distance learning

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… health students reflect on year since Western shifted to distance learning Submitted by Erin Flynn on [caption] … communications. "It's gone full circle from the initial, 'What is this?' A year ago we had no idea what (COVID-19) … Along with the University's Medical Director, Dr. Gayle Ruggiero , Bott and Proudfoot co-chaired the WMU COVID-19 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63591