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Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar honors
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… will present its 2017 Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award to Drs. Thomas Gorczyca, Victor Cunrui Xiong and Ping … The honor is the highest award WMU bestows on faculty members. It pays tribute to individuals whose work … physicist with keen physical insight and unquestioned scientific integrity for work in the area of photon and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42952
Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus
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… Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus … the bottom, which allowed water and nutrients to escape. It meant they needed to be watered three to four times a … master gardener. "We're helping keep fertilizers out of Arcadia Creek, which is fantastic." Cosby is also working with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64318
Attend and ascend: Education alum's pilot program increases 10th grade attendance by 14%
College of Education and Human Development
… Alysia Baznik will facilitate the exchange of points for rewards, which range from snacks, drinks, toys and school … she has been able to increase the number of sophomores attending class full-time by 14% for those attending class 90% of the time or …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/05/alumna-education-special-attendence-intervention-success
WMU orchestral pop ensemble sets sights on big recording project
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… famous Sonic Ranch located on a 2,400-acre pecan orchard near El Paso, Texas. Members of MNOE, which stands for the Mark Niskanen … ' class Entrepreneurship for Composers. The assignment was to stage an off-campus event. Pixley-Fink and Niskanen …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32268
Freshwater science and sustainability program to host international conference
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… Freshwater science and sustainability program to host … held at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. This marks the first time the international conference has been brought to the … ways in which the creation of a modern market economy and scientific agriculture changed the lives of ordinary women …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40500
WMU to confer more than 1,800 degrees during fall commencement
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… WMU to confer more than 1,800 degrees during fall commencement Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … fall ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of … live on a large screen in 1028 Brown Hall, which is near Miller Auditorium. Live coverage, photos All of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29076
A ewe-nique approach to sustainability
College of Arts and Sciences
… A ewe-nique approach to sustainability Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dr iving along a quiet street in … distance, and then, a flock of forty sheep come galloping towards you. This is no ordinary farm: this is Tending Tilth. …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/lauren-burns-tending-tilth
From Honduras to WMU: Victor Hernandez finds his place
Haworth College of Business
… Andres Hernandez Lagos , Western Michigan University is a home away from home. Originally from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, the … him, creating a strong sense of community in his life. Attending university for the first time is an intimidating …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/accountancy-victorhernandez-home-community
Philosophy professor awarded Core Fellowship at Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
… Philosophy professor awarded Core Fellowship at Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Charlie … “Taming the Passions: Emotion Cultivation and the Development of Moral Agency.” He has previously published the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69140
Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign
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… Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Western Michigan University is reaffirming its commitment to the community through its partnership with the … 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, UWSCMI’s efforts resulted in nearly $24 million in local and regional impact. Learn more …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/wmu-united-way-2024-launch