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Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ProAmpac and WMU join forces to innovate fibre-based packaging
ProAmpac, a specialist in flexible packaging, has teamed up with Western Michigan University (WMU) in the US to progress the creation of sustainable fibre-based packaging solutions. ProAmpac is incorporating this academic alliance into its expanding worldwide network of scholarly collaborators focused on materials and food science. These partnerships bolster ProAmpac's research and development capabilities and align with its ProActive Sustainability and ProActive Intelligence initiatives. These initiatives promote innovation across all of ProAmpac's product ranges. They also highlight the company's commitment to a circular economy model. ProAmpac global product development and innovation senior vice-president Hesam Tabatabaei said: 'The partnership with Western Michigan University supports ProAmpac's material science team on developing innovative fibre-based technologies. 'WMU's expertise in fibre manufacturing and broad range of capabilities will help accelerate our ability to deliver fibre-based packaging that meets growing market demand for curbside-recyclable and compostable solutions. 'It also enables us to proactively address extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations with scalable, science-based innovation.' The collaboration will also help advance ProAmpac's 'Fibre-First Packaging' approach. WMU chair and Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry fellow Kecheng Li said: 'We're excited to partner with ProAmpac to advance fibre-based packaging innovation. 'By combining our fibre expertise and barrier coating with ProAmpac's material science leadership and global commercial scale, we can accelerate the development of more sustainable and recyclable packaging solutions.' In March this year, ProAmpac enhanced its ProActive Intelligence platform with a range of moisture-adsorbing films. "ProAmpac and WMU join forces to innovate fibre-based packaging" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
26-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
ProAmpac Partners with Western Michigan University to Advance Fiber Packaging Innovation
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, has partnered with Western Michigan University (WMU), a top North American institution in fiber technologies and recycling, to advance the development of fiber-based sustainable packaging solutions. The partnership will bolster ProAmpac's 'Fiberization of Packaging®' strategy, which aims to deliver curbside recyclable and compostable alternatives to traditional packaging. 'The partnership with Western Michigan University supports ProAmpac's material science team on developing innovative fiber-based technologies,' said Hesam Tabatabaei, senior vice president of global product development and innovation at ProAmpac. 'WMU's expertise in fiber manufacturing and broad range of capabilities will help accelerate our ability to deliver fiber-based packaging that meets growing market demand for curbside recyclable and compostable solutions. It also enables us to proactively address Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations with scalable, science-based innovation.' As a leader in packaging sustainability, ProAmpac is integrating this new university collaboration into its growing global network of academic partners focused on material and food science. These alliances enhance the company's research capabilities and directly support ProAmpac's ProActive Sustainability® and ProActive Intelligence® platforms, which foster innovation across all product categories and reinforce its commitment to a circular economy. 'We're excited to partner with ProAmpac to advance fiber-based packaging innovation,' said Dr. Kecheng Li, chair, TAPPI fellow, of WMU. 'By combining our fiber expertise and barrier coating with ProAmpac's material science leadership and global commercial scale, we can accelerate the development of more sustainable and recyclable packaging solutions.' For more information about ProAmpac's sustainable solutions, please contact Marketing@ or visit About ProAmpac ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a comprehensive product offering. We provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. ProAmpac's approach to sustainability – ProActive Sustainability -- provides innovative sustainable flexible packaging products to help our customers achieve their sustainability goals. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact. Cincinnati-based ProAmpac is owned by Pritzker Private Capital along with management and co-investors. For more information, visit or contact Media@ About Pritzker Private Capital Pritzker Private Capital partners with middle-market companies based in North America with leading positions in the manufactured products and services sectors. The firm's differentiated, long-duration capital base allows for efficient decision-making, broad flexibility with transaction structure and investment horizon, and alignment with all stakeholders. Pritzker Private Capital builds businesses for the long term and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. Pritzker Private Capital is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). For more information, visit
USA Today
29-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
MSU football moves opener vs. WMU to Friday night, releases additional game times
MSU football moves opener vs. WMU to Friday night, releases additional game times Michigan State football will once again open the season under the lights on a Friday night. The Big Ten conference announced the official television schedule for a number of early season games for the upcoming 2025 season, which included the move of Michigan State's season-opener against Western Michigan to Friday night. The game will kickoff at 7 p.m. ET on August 29, and will be televised on Fox Sports 1. Last week, the official Michigan State football social media account hinted at the game being moved up to Friday when it released its countdown tracker to the season-opener. But now it is official. On top of the opener being moved up to Friday night, the conference released a few other game times and TV selections for the Spartans' 2025 schedule. Those are listed below: Boston College at Michigan State will kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET on September 6 and be televised on NBC Youngstown State at Michigan State will kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday 13 and be televised on Big Ten Network Michigan State at Nebraska will kickoff at 12 p.m. ET, 3:30 p.m. ET or 4 p.m. ET on October 4 (TV to be determined) UCLA at Michigan State will kickoff at 12 p.m. ET on October 11 (TV to be determined) Michigan State at Indiana will kickoff at 12 p.m. ET, 3:30 p.m. ET or 4 p.m. ET on October 18 (TV to be determined) The rest of the kickoff times and TV selections for the Michigan State schedule next season will come out at a later date. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
IOL News
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Prof Greg Jasperse hosts jazz master classes at Wits School of Arts
Prof Greg Jasperse Image: Supplied Jazz lovers are in for a treat! Leading vocalist and educator Prof Greg Jasperse is in residency at the Wits School of Arts, where he will host a series of master classes, workshops and concerts. The residency is presented by the Wits Music Department and Fulbright. Jasperse, who is director of Vocal Jazz at Western Michigan University (WMU), is an expert in jazz voice, improvisation and arrangement. He also directs Gold Company, WMU's award-winning vocal jazz ensemble. A member of Vertical Voices, he has toured with New York Voices as a substitute. Recent appearances include with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival and the Gran Canaria Big Band. He has performed with Rosemary Clooney, Dianne Reeves, Jennifer Holiday, Bobby McFerrin, among voice can be heard on movie soundtracks such as 'Jurassic Park', 'Epic', 'Oz, The Great and Powerful', 'Star Trek' and 'Star Trek 2'. A graduate of the University of Miami and WMU, Jasperse's music is performed around the world by many leading vocal ensembles such as Chantileer, The Philippine Madrigal Singers, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Chicago Children's Choir, and the St. Olaf week he will provide training aimed at professionals in the jazz field every day till Friday, May 16, 2025 in the Music Room on the 8th floor at the Wits Art Museum. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ The sessions will run from10am to 12.30pm. A concert open to the public will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7.30pm featuring a line-up that will include Jasperse and local artists in the Christopher Seabrooke Hall at the Wits Music Department. According to Chantal Willie-Petersen, the Wits music lecturer who curated the programme, the residency is aimed at the training of students and the development of professionals. Through in-person sessions, it is aimed at promoting collaboration, fostering growth and building networks in the jazz community as well as the broader music sector. The residency ends on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, with final individual and group sessions, starting at 9am. For more information, contact Willie-Petersen on
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Judge grants injunction protecting WMU international students' enrollment status
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — A judge granted a preliminary injunction to a number of international students, including three at Western Michigan University, saying the federal government must keep their information in a database that tracks their enrollment status. U.S. District Court Judge Jane Beckering issued the preliminary injunction in a written order Wednesday. She told Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that she may not terminate the students' records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System 'absent valid ground' as set forth by law. The judge also told the federal government it may not arrest, detain or move the students out of the jurisdictions they are already in without telling the court first. Beckering had already issued a temporary restraining order to keep the students' information in SEVIS ahead of a hearing on the matter. That was held Tuesday. 'At oral argument on May 6, 2025, Defendants argued that the general authority that Congress conferred under 8 U.S.C. § 1372 to 'develop and conduct a program to collect … information' about nonimmigrant students somehow provides them specific authority to terminate Plaintiffs' status,' Beckering wrote in part in the injunction. 'The Court finds the argument wholly unpersuasive and Defendants' reliance on § 1372 for this proposition misplaced.' Beckering told the government to provide proof by May 13 that the students' information is back in SEVIS. The injunction remains in effect indefinitely as the students' lawsuit against the federal government moves forward. The three WMU students are among 10 at various universities in Michigan and elsewhere who are suing the government, saying it unlawfully terminated their status in SEVIS. According to a redacted version of the original lawsuit previously sent to News 8, the reason government officials stated for terminating the students' SEVIS status in an email was 'OTHERWISE FAILING TO MAINTAIN STATUS: Individual identified in criminal records check and/or has had their VISA revoked.' According to the suit, one WMU student is a 27-year-old man from India who is expected to graduate this year with a master's in industrial engineering. He completed probation in January and a misdemeanor retail fraud case was dismissed. A speeding violation was also dismissed. Attorneys in the complaint said that whether or not the dismissal is considered a 'conviction' in immigration law, it does not make the student removable or inadmissible form the U.S. The second student is a 27-year-old man from Nepal who previously graduated from WMU with a bachelor's and master's degrees in aerospace engineering. In his record is one traffic violation, which lawyers say was dismissed after he paid a fine. A third is a 31-year-old woman who is a Chinese citizen. The doctoral education student is married to a U.S. citizen, has a daughter who is a U.S. citizen and is expecting another child. In December 2020, she got a speeding ticket in Nebraska, which was later dismissed the following year. The government has until June 17 to file its response to the lawsuit. In April, WMU leaders shared that six students had their SEVIS status terminated, with one student's visa revoked that the university was aware of. —News 8 photojournalist Nick Ponton contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
