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Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles

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… Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in … to maybe 250 miles. And I can go to Detroit and back without having to stop to charge," says Asher. "So it's just … bills. "Nowadays we understand the costs associated with low energy efficiency. There's air pollution in cities, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919

Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities

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… Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jessica Cortes will graduate with a bachelor's degree in social work and is on an … than El Grito, the culminating event of Hispanic Heritage Month on Western's campus in October 2021. A partnership …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67907

World's medievalists coming to Kalamazoo for annual congress

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… World's medievalists coming to Kalamazoo for annual congress Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. David … from around the world will return to Kalamazoo this month for the 54th celebration of the Western Michigan … Attendees will include professional scholars, most with university appointments; students; independent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53094

A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots

College of Aviation

… A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots … the world.  Request College of Aviation Information Pleyer with her dad, mom, sisters and nephew at her WMU … fixed-base operator at Tampa Executive Airport.  About 18 months later, he took his skills as a certified flight …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/karleighandmitch

WMU garners $3.6 million in grants in three months

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… WMU garners $3.6 million in grants in three months Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … be used to investigate image descriptions that students with visual impairments or blindness use in place of printed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5446

Practically Perfect: WMU Theatre Presents UTOPIA

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… WMU Theatre Presents UTOPIA Submitted by Emily Duguay on An Evocative, Joyful Celebration of Love, Life, and … Michigan University Theatre opens its 2025–2026 season with Utopia, a play by Charles L. Mee, reimagined and … of stories unfolding in a café. A mother and daughter sit with coffee and croissants, listening as people around them …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/news/2025/09/utopia

Bush named American Council on Education Fellow

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… Bush named American Council on Education Fellow Submitted by Deanne Puca on … ACE Fellows Program The program, in which participants work with executives at colleges other than those that employ … this academic year. ACE's 97th Annual Meeting earlier this month featured a number of activities and sessions focusing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23207

Event draws top students to vie for $50,000 scholarships

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… top students to vie for $50,000 scholarships Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on This year's Medallion … country are gathering at Western Michigan University this month for the 32nd annual Medallion Scholarship Competition. The program runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. , with half of the students attending on Saturday, Jan. 24 , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21192

Brookings Inst. economist tackles Great Recession, policy in Sichel talk

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… tackles Great Recession, policy in Sichel talk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—An economist from The … a closer look at the Great Recession and policymaking this month when he visits Western Michigan University as part of … Burtless Burtless does research on issues connected with poverty and income distribution, public finance, aging, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20064

Flu shots available at the WMU Student Center Nov. 8 and 9

Sindecuse Health Center

… Flu shots available at the WMU Student Center Nov. 8 and 9 Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … insurance information and bill insurances, but students without insurance receive free flu shots with a generous grant funding from Alana’s Foundation . No …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73259