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Philosophy professor awarded Core Fellowship at Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
… fellow, Kurth will have the unique opportunity to focus on his research for two years without other administrative duties while collaborating with scholars across … and how we might be able to shape our emotions to make us better,” says Kurth. “It draws on philosophy, psychology and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69140
Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards
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… Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on … the fall semester. DR. ANN MILES Dr. Ann Miles In the more than 25 years Miles has been at Western, the sociology … "She has had a remarkable career that has made WMU a better place for students, faculty and staff, and she has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65824
Alumnus and CEO to speak at next Entrepreneurship Forum
Haworth College of Business
… on Friday, Nov. 13, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at … the company’s Asian business portfolio by bringing in more than $1 billion in new sales. Prior to Zipments, Pohl served … and created several applications to help fleet operators better manage the cost and efficiency of delivery service …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/27783
Focusing on the basics with aerospace engineer Adam Houtman
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Cindy Wagner on Adam Houtman KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Brilliance is in the basics.” It’s a quote aerospace engineering … into the curriculum. “Our professors emphasized the why and how behind solving problems,” says Houtman, who … innovation. “In my field, designers have a lot more freedom than they had 20 years ago—figuring out how to streamline …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67553
Management professor discusses sustainability during COVID-19 and beyond
Haworth College of Business
… Management professor discusses sustainability during COVID-19 and beyond Submitted … companies are listening to their stakeholders more now than ever before. “There is considerable evidence that … of community service completed by our students and wonder why this occurs in a business school. However, the vast …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60155
Japanese author to visit WMU as visiting scholar, give reading
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… Japanese author to visit WMU as visiting scholar, give reading Submitted by … with books available for purchase. Itō has more than a dozen collections of poetry, several works of prose, … she was tired of poetry and because she felt prose was better suited to exploring her new experiences as an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18686
WMU pilots 'Go West' to compete in decades-old women's air race
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… California, to New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The race is 2,338 nautical miles long and will challenge pilots to … Cirrus SR-20 aircraft as they compete against more than 50 other teams flying small aircraft through 10 … the elements by holding out and timing their travel for better weather or wind conditions, for instance. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16438
WMU researchers receive grant to study fatal fungus in bats
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… affects hibernating bats. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded two Western Michigan University researchers more than $200,000 to study a fatal fungal infection afflicting … Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin. Projects include studies to better understand bat immune responses to WNS, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17292
Impact of record gift total lauded as trustees see year-end reports
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… to Western Michigan University during the 2012-13 fiscal year surpassed $64 million, as private donors … private donors chose to support WMU with $64,871,813 in cash gifts and pledges. The 21,944 private donors who made … the chance to learn from world-class visiting professors, thanks to a series of gifts from Kalamazoo's James R. Ryan …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8241
Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions
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… families, are expected to attend orientation sessions this summer at Western Michigan University. New freshmen All … are filling up quickly, so students are urged to register now for one of those that remain open. As many as … transition as a WMU family member. Families leave with a better understanding of the issues college students face and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7223