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Sustainability

… Mission The mission of the Office for Sustainability is to guide and assist the Western Michigan University … we will continually explore and develop new opportunities to create a culture of sustainability and improve quality of … the WMU Mission —“To advance responsible environmental stewardship” Environmental Mission approved by the Faculty …

https://wmich.edu/sustainability/office/about/mission

Mayo Clinic biologist is at the cutting edge of cancer research

W Magazine

… edge of cancer research Submitted by Erin Flynn on Suryawanshi ROCHESTER, Minn.—Not all heroes wear capes, but they often wear lab coats. Dr. Yogesh Suryawanshi could be on the path toward a cure for cancer. After receiving his doctorate in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/57078

Electrical engineering student finds the artistry in problem solving

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… degree in electrical engineering. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Piecing together the puzzle of electrical circuits is what enticed … I have worked on tasks such as programming, labeling, and testing parts to be sent to other departments or plants,” … is exhibited best through her small business. “I have always been a very creative and artistic person,” says Biondo. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73469

Michigan mom finds fix for cold, wet winters

News

… her family's winter gear. Finding that a traditional dryer wasted energy and laying winter gear on the vents took too long, Smoots set out to find something better. And … when her search led her right back to the same old slow or wasteful options, she decided to engineer a solution …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47805

In the business of making a difference

News

… , a sock company that helps provide 100 days of clean water to someone in Rwanda, Africa, with each pair sold. They started the company …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47536

Congress 2024

Medieval Institute Publications

… Studies wrapped up last week. And we were delighted to see some familiar faces in the new Exhibits space! In addition to an increase in book sales, people stopped by to inquire … our series. If you are interested in publishing with us or want to know more about our series, please reach out. We …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/blog/2024/05/congress-2024

Western supports veterans with new Military Ally program; announces Operation Hat Trick scholarship recipient

News

… recipient Submitted by Deanne Puca on President Edward Montgomery shakes hands with Senior Airman Dustin … 9. Others offering their congratulations are (from left to right) Dr. Deveta Gardner, associate dean of Merze Tate … Michigan University is celebrating Veterans Day with the awarding of a scholarship as well as a new program for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69797

The spirit of adventure

News

… week's Broncos Building Businesses entrepreneurship story highlights Jon Good , co-founder of Green Door … on his time at WMU, discusses how he successfully built an award-winning grain-to-glass distillery and offers advice to … How would you describe your company? Green Door was founded out of a love for adventures and new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48055

Next WMU development focus is the main campus South Neighborhood

News

… campus redevelopment work in the coming years will shift to what's known as South Neighborhood and will see … to turn the area into a state-of-the-art campus gateway that offers a "Wow" factor along what WMU President … home to three major residence hall complexes and Goldsworth Valley Apartments as well as the new state-of-the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44075

Spring 2023

W Magazine

… plot line; artificial intelligence is rapidly workin gits way into everyday life. Western's AI experts explore how … the opportunities for or improve the efficiency of the way we communicate? How can we harness this tool to improve …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/spring-2023