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Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU

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… Lakes PeaceJam Spring Youth Conference. Update 3/11/20: Out of an abundance of caution, following the University’s decision to cancel … and brings together more than 300 elementary, middle, high school and college-age students from Michigan, Illinois, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58403

Kinetic Affect to address diversity in community performance

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… again at 9 a.m. the following day in the Kalamazoo Public Schools' Chenery Auditorium, 714 S. Westnedge Ave. in Kalamazoo. The free performance is open to employees of the agencies sponsoring the 2013 Respecting Differences … is a former boxer, acting coach and Portage, Mich., high school English teacher. Latimer has discovered a way to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5531

WMU secures NIH grant to use technology to battle opioid addiction

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… been awarded a $222,383 grant from the National Institutes of Health's Helping to End Addiction Long-term, or NIH HEAL, Initiative. Dr. Anthony DeFulio , associate professor of psychology, will lead the research, which … Medicine Residency Program at the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, to collaborate with local hospitals and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55634

Social work student finds passion, home at WMU

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… Erin Flynn on A post-graduation activity report reveals 94% of 2018-19 WMU graduates are actively employed or pursuing … about the results here . KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Life has a way of coming full circle. For Johnny Anderson III , it happens … ago that he was in their shoes. Anderson graduated high school in 1999 eying a career in graphic design. He enrolled …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57553

Facilities Management units recognized for good stewardship

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… to prevent pollution and reduce environmental risks on school grounds, in addition to golf and lawn care company … properties, sports fields and parks. "Being a steward of WMU's environmental and physical resources aligns with … and Innovative Practices Award from the Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers during events held …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1239

WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president

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… Kavalhuna, J.D., following his appointment by the WMU Board of Trustees as WMU's 10th president. Kavalhuna is set to … campus on July 1, 2025, following the June 30 retirement of President Edward Montgomery. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western … science from WMU and juris doctorate from Cooley Law School. He and his wife, Courtney, have two children. When …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/trustees-appoint-russ-kavalhuna-10th-president

Event management students partner with Kalamazoo Promise for signing event

College of Education and Human Development

… and drawstring bags. Students stand in line for one of the food trucks at the event. Dr. Von Washington Jr., … on May 12.  All graduating seniors from Kalamazoo Public Schools were invited to celebrate the continuation of their … 2 or 4 year college, join the military, attend trade school, become an apprentice or participate in a vocational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71679

Aviation grad sees clear skies ahead with full-time job waiting in the wings

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… Airlines. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Luis Jaime has been dreaming of a career in aviation since he was a kid. "I was amazed … a pilot. As he got more serious about the industry in high school, he began visiting college fairs with an eye for top … back-to-back summer camps at the University's College of Aviation. A spin in the college's " Super D ," the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66510

2004-05

Western News

… 2004-05 Available below are all editions of Western News, the newsletter for and about Western … highlights: Nearly 1,000 bassists come to campus; Charter school research finds wide disparity; Music students score … highlights: Wallace funding making data usable for K-12 schools; UPS donates jet engine to aviation college; …

https://wmich.edu/westernnews/2004

Countywide Earth Day celebration set for April 20

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… , at Bronson Park. This year's theme is "101,000 Acts of Green." Dr. Allen Webb , Western Michigan University professor of English and chair of the Kalamazoo Earth Day … singers from El Sol Elementary and Kalamazoo Central High School "There will be a ton of kids and family activities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52948