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WMU grad student wins coveted NEA creative writing fellowship

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… University graduate student is one of 40 people nationwide to be awarded a 2013 National Endowment for the Arts Creative … student in the WMU creative writing poetry program, was awarded a $25,000 cash prize. She hopes to graduate in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3834

WMU engineers design novel methods that could accelerate virus vaccine development

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… and the Efficacy of Viral Vaccines” recently uploaded to the open access website bioRxiv , Dr. Robert Makin and … , and Makin, a recent doctoral graduate and the latest paper’s lead author, hypothesized the original research … from Drs. Robert Makin and Steve Durbin. “After that paper was published last year, we extended the range of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60015

WMU Sanford Center program manager helps Burmese-American teens learn about finances

Haworth College of Business

… on BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—Western Michigan University alumnus Todd Mora joined the Burma Center in Battle Creek during the … and Wellness in the Haworth College of Business and was recruited by Burma Center Program Manager Sara Johnson … then spend their Friday on a field trip. This year’s theme was “The Great Outdoors,” with the camp focused on reading, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72913

Geography professor publishes ‘ABCs of Geography’ children’s book

College of Arts and Sciences

… "ABCs of Geography" by Chris Ferrie and Adam Mathews was released Nov. 1, 2022. Mathews went back to basics with the release of his debut book, " ABCs of … the physical and social science elements of geography. I want a physical geographer interested in landforms like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69847

How Mongolia's herding culture shaped a doctoral candidate's journey

College of Arts and Sciences

… How Mongolia's herding culture shaped a doctoral candidate's journey Submitted by Anonymous (not … performed various forms of paid labor,” says Miller. “It was really powerful to actually see how they live, rather … than just conducting interviews.”   The research is a testament to Miller’s deep personal connection with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73677

Undergraduate, faculty research published in Biochemistry

College of Arts and Sciences

… Michigan University students are serving as key contributors to new discoveries. Six undergraduate and graduate … a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), was willing and eager to give these undergraduates a chance … to get involved,” says Stull. “The research we were doing was really interesting, and people were excited about it, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73679

Western recognized for its support of wounded military members

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Russell Pliley, standing next to a helicopter at a base in Diyarbakir, Turkey, is an Air … Western as a finalist for its 2021 Excellence in Service Award and will make a donation to The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund on the University’s behalf. Western was one of seven finalists that included Texas A&M …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64735

A catalyst for environmental justice

W Magazine

… by Erin Flynn on Air pollution, higher temperatures, water contamination—all are being exacerbated by climate change, and they're impacting vulnerable and historically marginalized communities at higher rates than … I didn't have the language or the understanding in terms of ways that I could probably help my community in ways I do …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68145

Ethical labor, sustainable supply chain among topics tackled in second Bronco Challenge

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… Ethical labor, sustainable supply chain among topics tackled in second Bronco Challenge Submitted by Erin … feel the passion through the diverse sustainability pathways they explored," says judge Laura Evans , director of … Ryan Stock presents SafeDi's innovative hazardous waste disposal kiosk. Second-place entry SafeD won $6,000 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75531

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Multicultural Affairs for Students

… Navigator Network Western Michigan University is focused on … Broncos from the moment their education begins all the way through to a quality life and a meaningful career. … exploration  Events and programs that promote cultural awareness Mentoring Networking opportunities Student …

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