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Points of Pride

Sustainability

… Points of Pride Points of Pride and Recent Awards Second Nature, the nation's leading collegiate climate action organization confers a Climate Leadership Award to WMU for sustainability leadership. Climate … WMU is the top-placing college in Michigan. WMU achieved gold-level status as the result of its first Sustainability, …

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

English Professor and Poet Has Long Been Moved by Russia

College of Arts and Sciences

… the Russian Festival, said putting on the event this year was essential. “As the political relationship between the … world famous chamber decorated in amber panels backed with gold leaf and mirrors located in the Catherine Palace of … than 590 square feet and contained over 6 tons of amber. It was considered the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” During …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/rypma-0

Connect with an Expert

Climate Change Working Group

… States Department of Agriculture.  Lecture topics:  The Scientific Case for Urgent Action on Climate Change ;  … Brazil, and the Philippines. In 2014 and 2016 he was the Democratic candidate for Congress in Michigan’s … geography, and policy looks at climate change related to water and energy, particularly in the Great Lakes-St. …

https://wmich.edu/climatechange/speakers-bureau

Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

News

… resume. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From crossing the border to flee war-torn Afghanistan to crossing the stage at Western … Republic —he feels prepared to take the next step toward his ultimate goal of advocating for immigrants and … When Najafi first arrived in the United States in 2019, he was placed in an independent living program with other …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-political-science-mehran-najafi

Research Teams & Facilities

Geological and Environmental Sciences

… numerical modeling, fracture flow, contaminant transport, water resource prediction and management, bioremediation, and wastewater treatment. Research active faculty also teach our … Laboratory CPCL researchers address fundamental scientific questions and large societal problems by …

https://wmich.edu/geology/research

WMU United Way launches 2019 campaign with a $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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… WMU United Way launches 2019 campaign with a $200,000 goal, children's … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's 2019 United Way Campaign is underway, with faculty and staff expected to receive their pledge …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54984

WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty

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… for them to aspire to be part of these fields going forward," says Dr. Jennifer Bott , provost and vice president … and share the most promising innovative practices towards diversifying the STEM professoriate and ensure their … degree completion and academic success, advancing scientific research, and expanding engagement. Annually, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56137

All Life is Learning - April 2022

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… OLLI program. Thanks to last year’s Giving Day donors, OLLI was in the top 10 donor-designated programs at Western … 10 a.m. to noon, Walden Woods, classroom Revolutions - Scientific, Enlightened, American – James Wright, Wed. 4/6, … When you are done shopping, click on the "Cart" link in the gold bar across the top of the home page. If the items are …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/april-2022

Geography program earns national excellence award

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… Geography program earns national excellence award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … American Association of Geographers has given its 2019 Award for Program Excellence to Western Michigan University's … American Association of Geographers AAG is a nonprofit scientific and educational society that contributes to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54206

Dennis R. Corbin obituary

News

… services at Western Michigan University, died March 7 . He was 63. Corbin, who had been battling cancer for four years, … for all of us as we begin to say goodbye to Dennis. There was never a person more true to the spirit of being a Bronco … us always as we continue to 'Fight Onward for the Brown and Gold.' At this same time, we were very fortunate to witness …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45693