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Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits
College of Education and Human Development
… Senior Center (ESC) is a welcoming hub in the Kalamazoo's Northside for individuals aged 60 and over, offering a … programs and services to enhance their quality of life at no cost. At the center, guests can participate in activities … capital campaign . As part of the campaign, ESC aims to renovate the exterior and interior of their current location …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73776
Native seed project helps WMU get back to its roots
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… seed project helps WMU get back to its roots Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The verdant and … in Finch and planted on campus as well as distributed to nonprofits and other organizations in the local area. For …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54808
WMU’s century plant reaches new heights
College of Arts and Sciences
… WMU’s century plant reaches new heights Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western Michigan University's at least … and beginning to enter the protective tube that extends another 6 feet above the roof. (Photo by Michael Lanka) The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70881
Western engineering alum helps power next frontier of military defense in Space Force
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… from the film script of "Men in Black." But there are no sleek black suits among the ranks of the United States Space Force —an elite group of military personnel known as guardians working to protect America's interests in … doing really, really helps keep morale high and keep you chugging along." As a member of WALI, Mostek designed a system …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66119
WMU to break ground on economic-development engine
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… WMU to break ground on economic-development engine Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The region's newest job …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50722
Merze Tate: A trailblazing Western alumna who made an international impact
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… Inventor. This 20th century renaissance woman may not have made it to the moon, but Dr. Merze Tate's resolve … University's brightest stars. Fueled by a thirst for knowledge and boundless ambition, she became the first Black … later become WMU—in 1927. But the road to get there was not easy. "She took the limits off herself, as an African …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62998
Literacy education expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award
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… expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A young faculty member who already is becoming known internationally in the field of literacy studies will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48803
Facing the future: Artificial intelligence is evolving at warp speed—but at what cost?
W Magazine
… Mich.—The printing press, electricity— the internet—human innovation has fueled the evolution of society for centuries. Now artificial intelligence (AI) is opening up a world of … new. It's not Alexa telling you the weather or Siri digging up an obscure fact on a celebrity; this technology is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71771
Former congressman to lead talks about future of U.S. healthcare
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… the Historic Passage of Obamacare." He will provide the keynote address before a panel of experts discusses methods for … to achieve the passage of the Affordable Care Act. "I am honored to share my story during this important discussion in … right. All I ask is you do it based on policy reasons and not based on political reasons. The policy decisions are no …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43400
Researchers snag prestigious National Science Foundation prize
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… This year's recipients— Drs. Wendy S. Beane , Elena Litvinova and Fahad Saeed —are generating new knowledge and real-world solutions to advance such areas as … for the University as a whole, the recognition is a high honor. Beane Beane With her $800,000 CAREER award grant, Beane …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43181