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Professors get $2.6 million to train English as second language learners

October 6

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition has awarded a $2.6 million grant to a team of WMU professors to boost professional development efforts for teachers working with English learners.

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Montgomery promises a future focused on students, community impact and excellence

September 15

In a wide-ranging address after his inauguration as WMU's ninth president, Dr. Edward Montgomery pledged a presidency focused on a quest for excellence, close ties with community and a focus on the success of students.

Insight into Diversity 2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.

WMU honored for diversity, inclusion efforts for fifth year in a row

September 12

WMU was one of 80 institutions from around the nation named an annual Higher Education Excellence in Diversity honoree by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.

Portuguese scholar to lead WMU's international initiatives

July 21

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Portuguese political scientist with a long track record in international education has been appointed to lead Western Michigan University's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Dr. Paulo Zagalo-Melo, who served as associate provost for Global Century Education and director of the Global Engagement Office at the University of Montana, will take the reins of WMU's comprehensive international efforts on Sept. 1.

WMU makes deep cuts in tuition for future nonresident undergrads

July 21

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After years of across-the-board tuition adjustments that left out-of-state students paying more than twice what Michigan students pay, Western Michigan University trustees voted Jan. 24 to cap nonresident tuition for future undergraduates in a way that will dramatically reduce the tuition bills for incoming nonresidents and make WMU more competitive internationally.

October 27

International Ladies Sports Club Bond with women from all over the world through sports, WMU Student Recreation Center, 2 to 3 p.m. Free.

November 3

International Ladies Sports Club Bond with women from all over the world through sports, WMU Student Recreation Center, 2 to 3 p.m. Free.

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