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Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize

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… Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize Submitted by Erin Flynn on … an idea that's in its very early stages that I thought of." Vaughn came up with the idea for SnapDuct—an innovative … I found to be a problem in the industry is the process of installing ductwork and sealing it at the same time. It's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52859

Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments

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… Technology creates new layer of safety for people with visual impairments Submitted by … audio board," says Anna Puca , a student at Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo. Puca and Portage Central High School student Julia Strauss worked in collaboration with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55553

Education and human development alumni recognized as most influential people of West Michigan

College of Education and Human Development

… development alumni recognized as most influential people of West Michigan Submitted by Nicole Leffler on Rhae-Ann … Leadriane Roby, superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools and a counseling psychology graduate, has been … range from a superintendent of the state's eight largest school district to an NBA-affliate's chief operating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73266

WMU establishes interdisciplinary energy center with grant from U.S. Department of Energy

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… energy center with grant from U.S. Department of Energy Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on Dr. Pablo Gomez … to be reduced and the reliability, security and efficiency of delivering energy to customers need to be increased and … and is funded by a $350,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. “The research work of the center is initially …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72154

WMU named one of top 100 schools for veterans by Military Times

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… WMU named one of top 100 schools for veterans by Military Times Submitted … annual set of rankings it calls the most comprehensive school-by-school assessment of veteran and military student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44012

Ending racism through education, systemic change is goal of criminal justice alumna

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… Ending racism through education, systemic change is goal of criminal justice alumna Submitted by Erin Flynn on … encountering racism. There was a television crew at her school in Detroit interviewing students, and Lymon was … says. She found that guidance at a college fair at her high school where she met Alvina Gipson , assistant director of

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66995

WMU Board of Trustees approves 2019-20 apartment rate increases

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… WMU Board of Trustees approves 2019-20 apartment rate increases … its Dec. 12 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved rate increases for on-campus apartments … in time for the 2020-21 academic year. The new housing will offer a variety of options at an array of price points. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50817

Western offers new course on the intersection of artificial intelligence and writing

College of Arts and Sciences

… Western offers new course on the intersection of artificial intelligence and writing Submitted by … Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the world of technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71959

Walker Institute celebrates diversity in comics with month of Marvel-focused programming

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… Walker Institute celebrates diversity in comics with month of Marvel-focused programming Submitted by Erin Flynn on An … among the events the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations is hosting. KALAMAZOO, … and science skills to Kalamazoo-area elementary and middle school students. "I love the Marvel movies, and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69657

Western’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient engages learning inside and outside of the classroom

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… Award recipient engages learning inside and outside of the classroom Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. David Rudge … Michigan University’s Dr. David Rudge is the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award and will be honored … a large National Science Foundation grant to improve middle school science teaching. He is also a member of the board of

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72645