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Book read looks at ethical questions of immortal cell line

News

… of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. The reception is at 12:15 p.m. Friday, March 16, in the atrium of the Health and … Dr. Jil Larson , WMU associate professor of English, will moderate the discussion. Serving on the panel are Dr. Linwood … at @email or (269) 387-2540 for more information and additional events. Contact: Mark Schwerin March 12, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/227

WMU closes early Jan. 27 because of severe weather

News

… 2008, Feb. 1—WMU closed due to snow. 2009, Dec. 10—Blizzard conditions closed WMU. 2013, Jan. 31—Snow and icy … warning cause the University to close early on the final day before winter recess. 2023, Feb. 22—An ice storm hit … and power outages prompted Western and schools to close. 2024, Jan. 12—A large winter storm and strong winds sweeping …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/early-release-january-27-2026

WMU departments collaborate to advance addiction prevention and care

College of Health and Human Services

… Dr. Ford, and community prevention specialist Nancy King of the COPE Network. Together, the group has … One major outcome of this collaboration occurred in Fall 2025 , when WMU undergraduate public health students worked … in partnership with COPE Network. COPE Network—now provides free opioid overdose reversal medication to the campus …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/02/phwmed

WMU Fostering Success program saluted as a 'beacon' for college access

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Left to right: Christina Smith, graduate assistant; Brandon Youngblood, Seita Scholar; Karie Ward, sustainability coordinator; … strengthening success through partnerships, aligning organizational leaders in the college access and success field, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38803

Well-being in action: Programming highlights

University Libraries

… to decorate their study table. We introduced them in spring 2024 to help make our library spaces “greener.” Spending time in nature, caring for plants, or even just working around … 30 academic support services and Registered Student Organizations.  The event also featured self-care activities and …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-programming-highlights

From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg

College of Aviation

… LA with the 10th Mountain Division, 1988 A Kalamazoo-area native and a member of the class of 1986 at Portage Central … says when Bronson and Borgess ended helicopter service in 2024, "I had plenty of opportunities to go to other bases it … decided when he took the family to the aviation extravaganza in Oshkosh.  It was such an engrossing experience, and I …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/vanderberg

Brandon Owen has found where he belongs

Haworth College of Business

… of Business has found his place in the supply chain management program.  Having completed an associate degree at … global business environment. After he graduates in summer 2025, Owen aspires to work in the aerospace or medical … , visit WMU News online. Contact: Janine Adamski April 19, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75420

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences honors alumni at annual awards ceremony

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… them with the exciting research and learning taking place today among our faculty and students.” On Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences … represents the best of the best, having achieved exceptional success in their field and significant influence on …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/10/2025-alumni-awards

WMU, West Michigan Aviation Academy launch aviation pathway to meet growing pilot demand 

News

… Paula M. Davis on Dick DeVos and WMU President Russ Kavalhuna commemorate the partnership agreement at the West … of Aviation and the West Michigan Aviation Academy (WMAA) today announced a new partnership designed to help meet a … of WMAA’s aviation programs. That relationship deepened in 2024 through a credit articulation agreement recognizing …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/west-michigan-aviation-academy-college-aviation-launch-pilot-pathway

Nearly 180 students recognized for global engagement on WMU’s campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… for global engagement on WMU’s campus Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on   KALAMAZOO – Graduating senior Reggie … including Danielle Field , director of the Student Professional Readiness Series; William McQuitty , institutional … in additional WMU Study Abroad scholarships during the 2023-2024 academic year. Students also receive study abroad …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/gep-awards-2025