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Work by WMU may reduce US dependency on China for critical minerals

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Work by WMU may reduce US dependency on China for critical … already been doing just that. In May , the University began working on a grant its state geological survey received to … So from a student training standpoint, this is really valuable practical experience and one that lets them make an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53988

Impacts of COVID-19 and social isolation on mental health explored in WMU study

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… Impacts of COVID-19 and social isolation on mental health explored in WMU study … Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Humans are social beings. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic caused an … and abrupt interruption of physical and traditional social interaction for many people around the globe. New …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61977

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials

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… and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials … College and The Kalamazoo Promise’s efforts to help more working-age adults obtain the postsecondary degrees that … the program will increase the pool of qualified workers in high-demand fields, directly supporting the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/wmu-kalamazoo-valley-kalamazoo-promise-recieve-innovation-investment-award-grant

Repeated recognition: WMU food marketing program wins industry award for second consecutive year

Haworth College of Business

… that positively affect society through environmental, social and governance (ESG) actions. Western’s food … engage with real business issues in the food industry, working with companies on challenging business cases and … employers and industry partners and the opportunity for social activities that promote peer connections and a sense …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/progressive-grocer-impact-awards-2025

WMU Day at the Capitol showcases innovation, diversity and Bronco pride

College of Arts and Sciences

… Sciences’ School of Communication and its Communication and Social Robotics Labs, co-directed by Dr. Chad Edwards, … Abdulrauf, of Nigeria, represented the lab and shared their work in social robotics, offering hands-on demonstrations and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/day-capitol

Kalamazoo Farmers Market Unveils Don Cooney Cultivation Center

College of Health and Human Services

… of service at Western Michigan University , where he taught social work and mentored countless students. His academic work emphasized social justice, poverty reduction and community engagement, …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/cooneycenter

Experiential learning in public relations at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… simulating life at a real PR agency as students work with actual clients. In this class, students work in … impact. In a new course taught by Popkova – Advanced Social Media Strategy – students design social media campaigns for real clients, this time choosing …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/11/experiential-learning-pr

Libraries awards nine Open Educational Resources Grants

University Libraries

… open textbooks on health communications, business data and social work, benefitting Western students and learners globally. …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/12/libraries-award-nine-open-educational-resources-grants-december-2025

Staff Spotlight: Anthony Smith – From Student Technician to IT Specialist

Information Technology

… opportunity, and a passion for technology. Anthony Smith works as an IT specialist at WMU's Technology Help Desk. He assists students, faculty, and staff with account and network issues while mentoring student technicians to ensure a … goal of working in cybersecurity. He’s already gained valuable experience through research projects on generative AI …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/anthony-smith-it-staff-highlight

Super Bowl-winning coach John Harbaugh reflects on his start at Western: ‘The greatest three coaching years of my life’

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… joined the Bronco football team as a graduate assistant, working as the running backs coach. Keenly aware that a … learned the game and grew into the role, receiving valuable lessons from his father and others on staff like Steve … pursuing an advanced degree, Harbaugh had limited time for socializing. But when it came to matters of the heart—he …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/john-harbaugh-baltimore-ravens-super-bowl-winning-coach-wmu-alumni