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Western students partnering with MDOT on pioneering bridge project

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Western students partnering with MDOT on pioneering bridge … bridges and transportation networks. Research underway by Western Michigan University's renowned Center of Excellence … great exposure, being able to see actual structures and look at actual problems while working on real-life projects. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66486

Spring Convocation celebrates investments in innovation at Western

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… Spring Convocation celebrates investments in innovation at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— From … drive research to keep mosquitoes from spreading malaria, Western Michigan University is brimming with big ideas in … high-profile grants and contracts come in, so the future looks bright," she says. More information about Spring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63859

Western hosts national college dodgeball tournament

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Western hosts national college dodgeball tournament … The club continues to build its roster and is always looking to add members. Anyone interested is encouraged to … ball flying at you at high speeds, we are a club that looks to build up and better all of our members." "It …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67740

Enhancing STEM education: Western secures $230K grant to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network

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… Enhancing STEM education: Western secures $230K grant to establish regional support … Henrickson, MiSTEM director of Region 1 KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University has become the fiscal agent for … with minors in science and mathematics teaching from Western Michigan University. For more news, arts and events …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/michigan-education-stem-grant-award-programs-learning-lori-henrickson

Western honors staff for impact on students and campus community in 2023-24

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Western honors staff for impact on students and campus … in 2023-24 Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will recognize four exceptional … recipients. Their contributions inspire us all, and we look forward to their continued influence on campus.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/make-difference-award-annual-winners-2023-24

New state funding will enhance carbon capture research at Western

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… New state funding will enhance carbon capture research at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Carbon capture and … major investment from the state of Michigan will keep Western Michigan University on the leading edge of … learning opportunities will extend beyond the Western campus. "The project will not only advance …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/new-state-funding-carbon-capture-research

Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western

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… Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Laila Stein has a number … what I want to do.' And I applied, got accepted and never looked at any other school." Right from the start, Stein … chair, Jessica Birnbaum , trying to see what it would look like to not only educate students but faculty, staff …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71467

Geography grad created road map to success at Western

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… Geography grad created road map to success at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Quinn Heiser, a Lee … in geography. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some students go to college looking for direction; Quinn Heiser decided to major in it. … seeing how I'm doing with school work and how my future is looking." In his experience, DeChano-Cook's efforts to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71466

Western alumnus receives Maryland's highest honor for geography education

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Western alumnus receives Maryland's highest honor for … Submitted by Chris Hybels on Kevin Barry KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University alumnus Kevin Barry , B.A.'06,   …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/education-history-alum-winner-maryland-geography-teaching-award

Western celebrates summer 2025 graduates earning nearly 1,000 degrees on June 28

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Western celebrates summer 2025 graduates earning nearly … on June 28 Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will award nearly 1,000 degrees … remarks of his presidency. He will retire  June 30 , and Western’s 10th president,  Russ Kavalhuna ,  J.D. , will …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-celebrates-summer-2025-graduates-earning-degrees