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WMU officials formally launch new cutting-edge Valley Dining Center

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… of a new restaurant-style dining center on campus, the Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo communities will get their first look Thursday, Sept. 1 , at WMU's new Valley Dining Center. … the environment across the street from and with a view overlooking Goldsworth Valley Pond, was built to surpass LEED …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34462

Faculty awarded prestigious Fulbright fellowships for global research and teaching opportunities

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Western Michigan University faculty members received highly … secondary education. Covell plans to teach both courses at Western upon his return. In addition to teaching, Covell has … and Vienna is a beautiful city rich in art and culture. I look forward to this scholarly exchange.” Prestigious …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/url-2025-fulbright-fellowships-awarded-stephen-covell-chien-juh-gu

Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan

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… Day in Michigan Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University recognizes the resilience and … Sherwood , associate professor of social work and member of Western's new Native American Affairs Council. The council … against communities of color," Sherwood says. "We need to look back and say, 'How did we get to where we're at?' Then, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65903

WMU receives $3M anonymous gift to support Bronco Athletics and Seita Scholars Program

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Generous anonymous donors have gifted Western Michigan University with $3 million in support of … by a dedicated WMU family reflects their profound belief in Western and in the University’s ability to transform lives …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/3m-anonymous-gift-supports-bronco-athletics-seita-scholars-program

WMU Evaluation Center celebrates 50 years of impact with $7.2M in recent grants

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… Mich.—Attracting more than $7 million in federal grants, Western Michigan University's Evaluation Center is paving … groups for future grants to support this venture. “I look forward to engaging with the local community and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73086

China's rise in spotlight during 2015-16 Sichel Series

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… on Tanner KALAMAZOO—Six experts on China will take a close look at the emergence of the Asian nation as an economic and … political superpower in the coming months when they visit Western Michigan University as part of the restructured …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26945

Fall registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

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… courses Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Students look on in a Chinese art class. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Confucius Institute at Western Michigan University is accepting registrations for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26592

Prof wins $416,385 NIH grant to involve students in research

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… (not verified) on Baker KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A veteran Western Michigan University psychology professor has landed … neuroscience-related field," Baker says. "Graduate schools look very favorably on research experience of student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24634

Sangren Hall earns LEED gold certification as a 'green' building

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Sangren Hall KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University officials have learned that … facility. Annual energy savings for the new building vs. the old is $345,000. Savings are owed in part to energy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17649

Engineering prof wins NIH grant for research on heart disease

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Springstead KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University engineering professor has been … is this oxidized fatty acid, EI. "As an engineer, I like to look at this beginning process," Springstead says. "The take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22649