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WMU secures $5.3M to boost Michigan innovation and biotech growth
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… has played a vital role for more than two decades in supporting early-stage biotech startups and advancing life science discovery across the state. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Michigan is ramping up investments in growing the economy, and Western Michigan …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/biosciences-research-commercialization-center-inaugural-michigan-innovation-fund
Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns
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… prosper. "The Small Company Internship Program is key to supporting the growth of small businesses and helping retain … with the company's Mickey Gaines. The program provides up to $3,500 in matching funds for a company to hire an … intern for summer 2018. Companies may apply for funding for up to two interns from either one or two MCRN schools. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45200
Summer celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June
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… on West Michigan Avenue and south on Portage Street. A lineup of businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals … Kalamazoo, each weekly concert begins at 4 p.m. and is free and appropriate for the whole family. Returning this … and new audiences alike will love this evening of free music. To learn more, visit kalamazooarts.org . For …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40052
Why I Give: The Arnson Family
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… shares Jon, BBA ’81. “We thought it was high time we supported our mother’s alma mater. “Mom earned her way … was a teacher and coach at Muskegon High School and the couple married in December 1950. Their five sons were born … ever. In that same spirit, the Arnson Family Scholarship supports the area Fritzie and her family call home. Arranged …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/why-i-give-arnson-family
Western's Graduate College honors Broncos who served in World War II
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… the Graduate College. She spearheaded the effort to spruce up a memorial hanging in the lobby of Walwood Hall that … saying, 'Get your life jackets.' Those jackets ended up being a commodity because the ship was sinking … and he … that all of these people made to keep this country free," adds Steven Carr, whose father was a weather …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69830
Downtown events kick off June Jubilee in Kalamazoo
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… Place. Gates open at 11 a.m. each day, and admission is free until 4 p.m. Admission Thursday, $7 from 4 to 10 p.m. … on West Michigan Avenue and south on Portage Street. A lineup of businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals … Kalamazoo, each weekly concert begins at 4 p.m. and is free and appropriate for the whole family. To learn more, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32346
Online repository provides publishing option for campus community
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… to work with University Libraries to create a space for uploading their materials. Meanwhile, graduate students and … electronically on someone's computer. When people clean up their computers or get new ones, that material often … SelectedWorks doesn't have to be archival, and scholars are free to add and take off materials. SelectedWorks sites are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/261
WMU officials formally launch new cutting-edge Valley Dining Center
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… Tricia Beck , representing the architectural firm Smith Group JJR of Detroit. Dan LaMore , senior vice president of the … Pond, was built to surpass LEED silver specifications and designed to serve as the anchor for the Goldsworth Valley … and special nutritional needs. The controlled, allergen-free zone will serve individually prepared selections that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34462
WMU to host annual graduate and professional school fair
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… Ballroom on Western Michigan University's main campus. The free fair is being sponsored by the Graduate College and … as recent alumni. Pre-registration is not required, and free parking will be available in parking structure No. 1 at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1586
Digital media strategy addressed in next Keystone Series talk
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… Wagner on Gaydou KALAMAZOO—The president of MLive Media Group will share insights into digital media strategies later … April 26, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event, which is free and open to the public, begins with breakfast at … made by contacting Kayla Hunt at (269) 387-6059 or @email . Free parking is available in the Fetzer Center parking lot. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6277