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Jean E. Lowrie obituary

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… and elementary education, died Nov. 9 in Florida. She was 96. Lowrie retired from WMU in 1983 as professor emerita … by colleagues and former students around the world as a warm and caring mentor who remained a prominent figure in … an elementary school librarian in the newly created school system of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a city that was established …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20588

Honors college home earns LEED silver certification as 'green' building

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… Western Michigan University's Lee Honors College has been awarded LEED silver certification by the U.S. Green Building … buildings that meet rigorous standards for sustainability, water and energy efficiency, resource selection, and … national Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment and Rating System administered by the Association for the Advancement …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18608

National leader, respected public servant and longtime advocate for Western to receive honorary degree

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… l in August 2022 and collaborated with WMU President Edward Montgomery to discuss the future of civility in … as one of the crown jewels of Michigan’s higher education system. Over 36 years, I have enjoyed routinely being on … have a new representative in the next Congress, I will always remain a steadfast supporter of the University.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70189

Michigan State Police fund WMU Cold Case Program students: A win-win for justice and education

Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police

… MSP post or facility.    Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten received an Award for Professional Excellence from the Michigan State … opportunities to better understand the criminal justice system and how it functions from an internal perspective," … In April 2023, students helped detectives identify  Robert Waters , a 53-year-old from South Carolina, as the primary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/72963

COVID-19 response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic

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… COVID-19 response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic Submitted … University's Office of Research and Innovation has awarded five grants for research related to the COVID-19 … Santos COVID-19 primarily affects the respiratory system and potentially causes long-term respiratory …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59443

The philosophy of grief

College of Arts and Sciences

… can’t point to a specific moment when she realized she was destined to be a philosopher; it always just seemed to be a part of her. Her mother recalls her … of Mourning.”  The poignant piece explores the idea that systemic racism and violence in America forces Black people …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins

Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation

Haworth College of Business

… Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation Submitted by Samantha Hooker on … the $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award for Turtle Jump Technology. In addition, Brennan Vaughn … certified, Joshua began the work of building technology systems to solve real world challenges for behavior analysts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53252

WMU to break ground on economic-development engine

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… input in 2016 and 2017. That input led to the design that was submitted to the EDA approximately a year ago. With the … part of pursuing the development: A bee colony on the site was relocated to ensure it would not be disturbed. A rare … also known as SITES. SITES is a comprehensive rating system for developing sustainable land. It focuses on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50722

U.S. Treasurer to visit for Sanford Center grand opening

Haworth College of Business

… will serve students and community members in a variety of ways. One of those ways is through financial coaching where trained students … Knox. She is also a key liaison with the Federal Reserve System. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50872

Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… dating back to January 26, 1837 —the same day Michigan was admitted as a state. That day, a bill was introduced and approved in the state legislature to … research is a valuable component for the entire University system and, above all, for the students aspiring to enter …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73664