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Travel agency with a twist wins WMU's business pitch contest

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… with a twist wins WMU's business pitch contest Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Desi Taylor, this year's … competition serves as a test run for student entrepreneurs wanting to present their original business ideas to … surfaces. Third place and an $800 prize went to Seat Swap, an individual company pitched by junior Lincoln Heaphy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46167

Western leading the charge in pioneering battery research

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… leading the charge in pioneering battery research Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO,  Mich.—New research from Western … anywhere in the world using abundant sulfur and biomass waste by-products (typically tannins and lignins) from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68591

2023 WMU Homecoming weekend fun set for campus and community

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… weekend fun set for campus and community Submitted by Deanne Puca on Bronco fans and players celebrate during a … theme of “Bronco Palooza” to welcome alumni, recognize award winners and hold special pregame tailgates to gear up … and Human Services building atrium. There will be food, music and speakers. The program has received an anonymous …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73027

Earth Day celebrated with boost to EV infrastructure

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… Day celebrated with boost to EV infrastructure Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU solar array KALAMAZOO--A … which is helping to build needed infrastructure for EVs by providing networked stations in 10 U.S. regions, … will take place at 10:30 a.m., following brief remarks by WMU President John M. Dunn; Sean Reed, executive director …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/342

Gov. appoints two to WMU Board of Trustees

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… Gov. appoints two to WMU Board of Trustees Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—An Ann Arbor … of Detroit, head of Detroit-area automotive firms Bridgewater Interiors and New Center Stamping and a 1965 WMU … WMU President John M. Dunn of the appointments. "We look forward to their counsel and leadership in the coming years as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3281

WMU on short list of schools offering exemplary service to vets

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… of schools offering exemplary service to vets Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU is ahead of the curve in … nation's colleges and universities that are "leading the way" to foster postsecondary educational opportunities and … While some states boast dozens of such schools, only WMU was singled out in Michigan as an institution that is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8705

WMU launches new effort to advance climate commitment

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… launches new effort to advance climate commitment Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is exploring ways to advance its commitment to reducing its carbon … an environmental studies program," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "Every day we work across the spectrum of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55956

Three recipients honored with 2022 Excellence in Diversity Award

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… Three recipients honored with 2022 Excellence in Diversity Award Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan … three recipients of the 2022 Excellence in Diversity Award at this academic year’s Fall Convocation ceremony, set …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69069

WMU trustees to consider labor agreements at special meeting Thursday

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… labor agreements at special meeting Thursday Submitted by Megan Looker on Contact Dr. Kahler Schuemann by 5 p.m. … that members ratified on Dec. 7 . This agreement is a wage-focused amendment to PIO's existing contract with WMU, … June 30, 2026 .   In year one of the proposed agreement, wage increases range from $2.60 per hour to $4.02 per hour …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73783

Learning about herself while honing civil engineering skills

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… herself while honing civil engineering skills Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Time value of money, net present … But for senior Lila Rode, studying engineering economics was her best academic experience so far. “It was the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68980