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Light Center for Chinese Studies funds a documentary, a biography and a multimedia online language studies platform in 2025

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Institute for Global Education announces new recipients of the 2025 Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies … on greater China and promote public understanding of its history, culture and global impact,” says Dr. Ying Zeng , director of the Light Center. “These awards showcase the diversity …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/12/grant-awards

WMU Ethics Center announces keynote speaker on privilege in research ethics

Study of Ethics in Society

… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Center for the Study of Ethics in Society has announced the keynote speaker for a … Feb. 25 in Cincinnati. Sarina Saturn , Ph.D., editor of the ADVANCE Journal for Individual and Institutional … in cooperation with the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics . A neuroscientist and social justice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73512

Oh, what a feline: Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor

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… Oh, what a feline: Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja … stars as narrator Munkustrap in WMU Theatre's production of "Cats." Vasilevich says the physicality of "Cats" enabled him to tap into his "American Ninja …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/michael-vasilevich-wmu-theatre-cats-american-ninja-warrior

WMU awarded $13.7M federal grant to support college readiness for thousands of regional middle schoolers

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… federal grant to support college readiness for thousands of regional middle schoolers Submitted by Paula M. Davis on … $13.7 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support college readiness and success for … transformative initiative, led by Dr. Erika Carr, director of precollege programming, will provide approximately $1.9 …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/federal-grant-supports-regional-middle-schoolers-college-readiness

College of Arts and Sciences alumni recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… College of Arts and Sciences alumni recognized for achievements Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on The College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce the 2025 Alumni … or Institute Alumni Achievement Award, and the College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Achievement Award. These …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/aaa-awards-news

WMU professor’s research shows social connection leads to success in health goals

Haworth College of Business

… WMU professor’s research shows social connection leads to success … plans, exercise programs and more. Despite the prevalence of smartwatches, fitness influencers and health-related … information, it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed. Often, we find ourselves falling short or giving up …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74530

Emily Styburski is redefining career goals with strategic insight

Haworth College of Business

… her future at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. Originally from Muskegon, Michigan, Styburski … resource management from Grand Valley State University in 2020, Styburski entered a workforce altered by the pandemic. “I graduated during the peak of the pandemic and quickly discovered the challenges of

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/mba-emily-styburski-strategic-insight

WMU geoscientist honored with prestigious scholar award for research in remote sensing, water resources 

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… address critical environmental challenges. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to research, teaching and mentorship, Sultan has been named the recipient of WMU’s Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award, the … as department chair for 16 years, he stepped down in 2020 to focus on research and student mentorship. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-faculty-scholar-2025-mohamed-sultan

Wrenches and Wings: Morgan Boyd’s Mission to Keep Aviation Soaring

College of Aviation

… department Inside Morgan Boyd beats the heart and soul of a true mechanic.   Read her words: "I have found that … tear apart, inspect, fix and then reassemble, again take off from the runway and fly home."   Request College of … Western's home campus in southwest Michigan, Boyd is a 2020 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School.  "I had the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/07/boyd

University introduces 'be healthy' social media contest

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… initiative to promote healthy behaviors among members of the campus community. It invites students and employees … to 27 . Stress reduction, Nov. 28 to Dec. 11 . At the end of each semiweekly period, the most creative and inspiring … follow the social media accounts of the WMU Healthy Campus 2020 committee, the Sindecuse Health Center, Dining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28052