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Kleinstuck Preserve

… Bragg L.G. and Co. nursery, which features a wide variety of plants, including ornamental plants, shrubbery, trees and … the premises for the purposed named.. to the Western Normal School (Western Michigan University), Kalamazoo College and … chairman of the Biology Department at Western Normal School (1922-51), was appointed supervisor to the preserve. …

https://wmich.edu/kleinstuck/history

Pipeline program expanded to increase health care workforce diversity

College of Health and Human Services

… primary care and increasing diversity in health care professions is expanding. Building on the success of its … its capacity, introducing dozens of West Michigan high school students from underrepresented and minority … a cohort of ninth and 10th graders from West Michigan high schools will meet weekly (and virtually) with undergraduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66994

WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees

News

… words like “octopus.” Each student shows different levels of enthusiasm, but all of them share a need to better … —KRRC—debuted a pilot program for middle- and high school-aged refugees to help them gain the tools they need to be successful in the American school system.  Kalamazoo Refugee Resource Collaborative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617

WMU Study Abroad nears pre-Covid levels, faculty-led programs drive participation growth

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… 97 plan to travel during the spring semester with their professors.  This milestone marks a growing trend at The … partly due to a dramatic increase in faculty-led program offerings, many of which will be on display at the 2025 … opportunities at WMU; providing outreach to area K-12 schools; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadgrowth

54th annual Concerto Concert features student soloists

News

… Western Michigan University Orchestra, under the direction of Bruce Uchimura, will present the 54th annual Concerto … , in Miller Auditorium. Featured soloists are the winners of the 2013 School of Music’s Concerto Competition: soprano D. Giles …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6296

Incoming First Year Students

Lee Honors College

… Incoming First Year Students High school students who are accepted to Western Michigan … invitation to join the Lee Honors College if they meet one of the following criteria: 3.60 GPA and 26 ACT/ 1230 SAT … about your eligibility. Include your full name, high school name, GPA and intended major. light left …

https://wmich.edu/honors/first-years

Mike Esperanza

Dance

… Mike Esperanza Mike Esperanza Visiting Guest Professor Location Dalton Center Mailing address School of Theatre and Dance Western Michigan University 1903 W. …

https://wmich.edu/dance/directory/esperanza-mike

Sports Coaching Minor

Human Performance and Health Education

… Sports Coaching Minor This program is offered in-person. The Department of Human Performance and Health Education offers a 16-credit … program students have an opportunity to earn Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) coaching …

https://wmich.edu/humanperformance/academics/coaching-minor

Championing diversity and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on At the intersection of policy, technology and diversity, along a road that … in with a friend to provide her the opportunity to attend school in suburban Rochester, where she credits a wonderful … a master's degree at George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs. She subsequently became …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-moore

University Diversity Committee

Diversity and Inclusion

… Amanda Jeppesen Co-Chair: Lisah Crall Purpose The purpose of the WMU Diversity Steering Committee is to advise the … within their respective areas and to assist the VP of Diversity and Inclusion to prioritize programs and … and promote the growth, development and sustainability of the VP area of Diversity and Inclusion. Membership …

https://wmich.edu/diversity/diversitycommittee