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Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty
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… Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty Submitted by Erin Flynn on … in their fields of study. The University celebrates these rising stars in higher education annually with the Emerging … Megan Grunert Kowalske , chair of the Department of Chemistry ; Kristina Lemmer , associate professor of mechanical …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65743
WMU researcher making groundbreaking gains in filtration of toxic chemicals
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… toxic chemicals Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Mert Atilhan is doing revolutionary engineering research in his laboratory in Floyd Hall. The equipment Atilhan and his student researchers created can measure how much gas …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72846
Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding
College of Arts and Sciences
… funding surge of $14 million from the state of Michigan. This funding promises to bolster the survey's efforts and lead to … resource management. "We are excited and grateful that this funding will once again support the survey to conduct …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73664
Barrier-breaking book program offers new chapter for parents of nonnative English speakers
W Magazine
… program offers new chapter for parents of nonnative English speakers Submitted by Erin Flynn on Zenia Gutierrez … and new adventures, allowing children to not only exercise their imagination but also learn, build their vocabulary … pitch to take the program districtwide. Her presentation tugged at the heartstrings of now-retired superintendent Deb …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69835
Effort to help WMU students in need sees exponential growth, support
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… Student Connection has set up shop to offer daily assistance. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Five months ago, as signs of the … mobile pantry. Amid the growing health and economic crisis, many international students—unable to travel home or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60524
Physics professor amasses support for WMU students
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… has changed just about everything. A new organization is working to make sure basic necessities aren’t on that list of worries for Western Michigan University students. Led … India. Like many international students, she is struggling with the impact of pandemic restrictions on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58964
Focusing on access and high-quality education, WMU trustees approve 2023-24 tuition
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… with great career outcomes." Edgerton adds that Western is a university focused on “equitable access to a degree, as … aid in 2023-24, the University’s Empowering Futures Gift is also funding the greatest expansion of scholarships in the history of the institution. And new this year, students have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72055
Western's Hilltop Village development ramps up with new parking structure, pedestrian bridge
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… structure and pedestrian bridge. Courtesy: Rendering - Fishbeck The pedestrian bridge will cross over Loop Road. Courtesy: Rendering - Fishbeck The bridge will be fully accessible and improve … safety for pedestrians in the area. Courtesy: Rendering - Fishbeck New green space and pathways will be added in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70965
Broncos lead the MAC with nine academic selections
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… All-MAC selections were: Zack Bock , of Novi, a senior who is studying sales and business marketing, 3.98 GPA. Brandon … GPA. Alex Ruddock , of Caledonia, a redshirt sophomore who is studying pre-business, 3.36 GPA. Jake Rufe , of Huntsville, Alabama, a junior who is studying exercise science, 3.22 GPA. Drew Shepherd , of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44082
WMU in final preparation for switch to consolidated dispatch
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… WMU in final preparation for switch to consolidated dispatch Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—A 30-year effort to centralize public safety dispatch activities across Kalamazoo County will finally be implemented before the end of this year, and Western Michigan University officials are busy …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46694