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WMU gets $3.2 million to build culture of degree completion, success

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… University will receive more than $3.2 million from the U.S. Department of Education to use the unique … access and degree completion for underrepresented, underprepared or low-income students. The new grant is one of a small … Michigan University is in a unique position to help find what additional barriers to success exist for students, once …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19312

Public invited to read 'Life of Pi,' attend author's talk in fall

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of Pi," will be on campus Oct. 23. KALAMAZOO—Members of the public are invited to join Western Michigan University as it turns … The critically acclaimed novel is starring in the 2014-15 University Common Read . The common read officially begins …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15540

New geological repository expands essential geoscience research capabilities at WMU

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… Erin Flynn on Stakeholders from WMU and MGS broke ground on the new facility that will expand opportunities for … to identifying climate-related erosion risks to locating rare earth minerals, researchers are just scratching the … agencies and private donors. Their support has made MGRRE what it is today.”   Burns says MGRRE has also made her the

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/michigan-geological-repository-research-education-new-facility-groundbreaking

Former students honor legacy of world-renowned WMU religion and society professor

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… professor Submitted by Erin Flynn on Book shelves line the walls in Siebert's home office. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … considers Siebert a mentor. "He learned at a very early age what power was, what corruption was, what racism was." … a profound impact on his life, and he has dedicated his career to studying the relationship of religion to secular …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56636

Celebration of freedom, 'Black joy' planned for Western community to commemorate Juneteenth

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… drums pounding a West African rhythm, dance instructor Heather Mitchell leads a group of Western Michigan University … psychology doctoral student. "We welcome guests who are committed to efforts toward Black liberation." … of enslaved Black people in Texas on June 19, 1865 —two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68335

Weekend of cycling events includes annual WMU BTR Park race

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… Weekend of cycling events includes annual WMU BTR Park race … , and is part of a weekend of cycling activities.  This is the 10th anniversary of the event, and it will include state … events include a women's clinic at the BTR Park slated for 5:45 to 8 p.m. and men's clinic from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25345

Engineering Design and Manufacturing

Senior Engineering Design Conference

… Investigation of Impeller Housing Casting Defects 11 to 11:25 a.m. Team Members: Ashlee Tang Brendan Edwards Lily … Detailed macro- and microscopic analyses were conducted on the parts to observe the defects and possible causes. … (50mm diameter by 8mm thick). These calibrations were compared to the results of the standard impact test and verified …

https://wmich.edu/engineering-senior-design/edmms-projects

WMU purchase of Eaton hangar will fill aviation college footprint

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… WMU purchase of Eaton hangar will fill aviation college footprint … on WMU's College of Aviation KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting during their April 22 meeting, Western Michigan University trustees … campus. Purchase price of the hangar, which is located at 165 N. Helmer Road, is $400,000. The growing college will use …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23356

Exhibits Hall

International Congress on Medieval Studies

… Exhibits Hall The Exhibits Hall of the International Congress on Medieval Studies showcases … Brewer Brepols Publishers Broadview Press Bruce McKittrick Rare Books The Catholic University of America Press Chancery …

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Civil and Construction Engineering

… you'll experience hands-on learning that will place you at the forefront of the industry. You'll find research … student organizations and more that help you become career-ready at WMU. Why study civil and construction … supervision and management program at WMU. After 50 years of building with concrete, Albanelli sold his …

https://wmich.edu/civil-construction/about