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WMU receives $1.4 million to start transportation research center
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on The one-year grant may be renewable for additional years. KALAMAZOO—A … systems and alternative transportation modes, providing better and safer pedestrian and bicycle networks and … College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Other key members include Dr. Valerian Kwigizile , assistant professor of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10797
Undergraduate selected to receive prestigious Boren Scholarship
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University student has been awarded a prestigious federal scholarship and has big … at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, where she will be studying Portuguese. Wiley was selected as one of … academic-year award. She and her fellow Boren Scholars will be studying some 30 critical languages while living in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47663
Standout business graduate enters workforce armed with grit, resilience
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… 2020 graduates. Kordell Smith (Photo credit Elizabeth Heinz) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Leaders are forged in crisis. … and my back was against the wall,” he says. “I kind of began to lose the excitement of what was a big life … business. He had a knack for negotiating and loved to haggle for bargains at garage sales with his friends. That …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59046
WMU's Evaluation Center teams up with CDC to boost disease surveillance and response amid pandemic
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… and the CDC Foundation to develop a strategy that could better track the spread of COVID-19. They’re evaluating an … phone or fax," she explains. "That might seem hard to believe in the 21 st century, but you also have to keep in … multiple levels and organizations. And of course, it must be done in a way that protects the privacy of individuals. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59912
Western recognized for its support of wounded military members
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… Western recognized for its support of wounded military members Submitted by Deanne Puca on Russell Pliley, standing … an $1,000 Operation Hat Trick Military Scholarship in November 2020. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s … in aiding the recovery of wounded U.S. combat service members and veterans has been recognized with a donation from a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64735
Two Bronco football players named FWAA All-Americans
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… Corey Davis and offensive lineman Taylor Moton have been named to the Football Writers Association of America … This is the first time in program history any Broncos have been honored by the FWAA. Davis posted his third straight … leads the Football Bowl Subdivision. Earlier this year he became the all-time leading FBS receiver in history. He now …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36963
Students earn accolades for innovative construction adhesives research
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Mich.—Two Western Michigan University students are being touted for their innovative approach to helping structures better withstand extreme weather, earthquakes and other … is evidence of how high-performance adhesives could be used to enhance structures resiliency and performance. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66837
Three WMU food marketing students honored with scholarships
Haworth College of Business
… Jacob Remington, Katelyn Wandel and Lily Zwanka , have been awarded scholarships from Grocery Manufacturers’ … food industry after graduation,” he says. “All three are members of the leadership board of the Food Marketing … as a category management analyst intern for The Kellogg Company. He is a member of the Lee Honors College and has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70578
WMU introduces new tribal governance certificate
College of Arts and Sciences
… a closer relationship with the local Indigenous tribes of southwest Michigan. With a 12-credit curriculum … challenges of tribal governments. The credits can also be applied toward the Master of Public Administration … is an extension of Western's partnership with the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (or Gun Lake …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71601
WMU sales students land in the winner’s circle at the Desert Cup
Haworth College of Business
… Cup Submitted by Stacey Anderson on Winning WMU team members, left to right, Jack Taylor, Sydney Kjelden, Madi … times with different information each time so we would be prepared for anything the judges threw at us,” says … round two of the role-play competition, Miller’s confidence began to grow, and her nerves faded, with the competition …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71400