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From Hitsville to hit show, WMU alumna lives out childhood dream on Broadway

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… time, but the view out of her car window provided a glimpse into her future. A 2018 Western Michigan University … good to represent our city in such a positive light and to be able to tell the story and be part of the Motown family … or 15 minutes to prepare. "I'm always on my toes now. You can throw anything at me, and I'll be able to make it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58011

An electrifying future: Western team charging ahead with energy innovations

W Magazine

… weather events— from heat waves to wildfires to hurricanes—and an aging energy infrastructure. It's a race … cases it’s the only feasible option." In fact, in a September report, the U.S. Department of Energy estimated the … overnight; new technology would be gradually integrated into the aging grid in a way that doesn’t disrupt the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66666

WMU researchers hope to revolutionize papermaking with $2.5M grant

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… College of Engineering and Applied Sciences has been awarded a $2.5 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) … Sharma and Abdus Salam .  “Our work will contribute significantly to transforming the traditional energy-intense … temperatures, but this method can also be incorporated into existing paper manufacturing processes with little to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73114

WMU's 2019 Gründler Prize goes to architectural historian

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… the Renaissance." The prize, which comes with a $1,000 cash award, was announced at the 54th International Congress … late longtime director of WMU's Medieval Institute and has been awarded annually since 1997. It recognizes a … illustrated book was already the recipient of the American Association of Publishers' 2018 PROSE Award for Art …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53544

WMU football Broncos are headed to the Cotton Bowl

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… 15 (CFP) Western Michigan University football Broncos will be playing in the 2017 Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium … an undefeated 13-0 record this season and are the Mid-American Conference champions. WMU's Cotton Bowl appearance will … first ever national ranking   |  Oct. 6, 2016 Broncos head into fall with updated look and revamped athletics website | …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36762

School of Communication professor launches new podcast: ‘The Communicative Leader’

College of Arts and Sciences

… Western Michigan University's School of Communication, has been focused on organizational communication and how it … which already has six episodes available, delves deeply into communication tips and tricks for excelling as a leader … are so complex and compelling—it’s amazing to me that we can all show up or log on around the same time and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69265

WMU launches new effort to advance climate commitment

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… emissions on campus. "Western Michigan University has long been a leader in its commitment to sustainability. This goes … and commitment via a Carbon Neutrality Committee, we can strengthen our contributions to reducing emissions and … our Climate Action Plan, WMU will again step forward into a leadership position and future Broncos will take what …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55956

Groundbreaking research could provide key to kicking smoking habit for good

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… had to use outrageous amounts in order to see all these beneficial effects; you could never translate it to people." … event with friends. Generally, introducing nicotine back into their body would trigger the addiction in their brain. … Stull says. "If we could come up with a new treatment that can help people get over their nicotine addiction or tobacco …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62413

We have lift off: WMU launches UAV certificate programs

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… University is off to a flying start as one of a limited number of accredited U.S. institutions offering stand-alone … on the compact instruments small unmanned aerial vehicles can carry. The University began offering two UAV-related … graduate certificates in May . One program delves into the geological and environmental sciences applications …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54033

Western's Board of Trustees sets 2024-25 student room and board rates

Student Affairs

… for the 2024-25 academic year. The new rates, which go into effect for the fall 2024 semester, will provide … to live in the residence halls in the fall 2023 semester. Beginning fall 2024, the annual cost for room and board in a … rates for all residence halls with varying meal plan levels can be found at wmich.edu/housing/info/rates.    The WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75884