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Western Michigan emphasizes workforce outcomes, research growth and campus renewal as it seeks continued state support

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Western Michigan University President outlined WMU's role as a major regional employer and research institution, highlighted growth toward R1 status, recent investments in facilities and workforce-aligned research areas, and said the university will provide figures on federal grants affected.

Western Michigan University President presented to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges and described WMU as a major regional employer that is expanding research and workforce-focused programs.

The president said WMU is positioning itself to attain Carnegie R1 status, reported more than $60,000,000 in…

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