WMU continues to have a notable success rate vying for Gilman International Scholarships, with three out of seven of its applicants—43 percent—receiving awards for this semester.

Incoming WMU students may be eligible to receive up to six college credits for their high school career and technical education coursework when their CTE courses align with courses in one of the college's majors.

Dr. Michael Famiano, associate professor of physics, is conducting research in Japan that impacts knowledge of star formation and alumna Kelsey Dovico, a sociology major, is teaching English in Spain at a resource and advocacy center.

The new programs will be explained during three Study Abroad Expos on campus that start Wednesday, Jan. 16. The application deadline for summer I short-term, faculty-led programs is Jan. 31.

The Haworth College of Business was ranked 67th overall, earning a place on the list ahead of Michigan State, Northwestern, Cornell, Columbia and Notre Dame universities. Additionally, WMU was recognized as one of the Top 40 North American universities.

Campus and community members will be able tour the facility and learn more about its goals at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at WMU's Haworth College of Business.

The Center for the Study of Ethics in Society's spring lecture series, which focuses on talks with broad community appeal, starts Tuesday, Jan. 22, and ends Monday, March 25.

Free and open events include a convocation, march, day of service, educational programs and presentations. "Kneeling for Justice, Then and Now: As You Choose" is this year's theme.

The city of Kalamazoo lifted the advisory Sunday, Jan. 6, at 5 p.m.