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Western students partnering with MDOT on pioneering bridge project

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… and bridges and transportation networks. Research underway by Western Michigan University's renowned Center of … on the structure throughout the construction process and in-service. Amunugama installs sensors on the structure in … we go into doing it in real time with real companies (after we graduate)." "It's also interesting because this is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66486

College of Fine Arts Names Rebecca Brienen Associate Dean

College of Fine Arts

… and founding director of the Prairie Arts Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma, has been named Associate Dean of Western … of the Department of Art, Graphic Design and Art History after a decade on the faculty of the University of Miami. … a community arts and university extension facility in Stillwater that connects OSU’s arts programming to the broader …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2026/05/rebecca-brienan-associate-dean

Theatre graduate ready for next act, bolstered by support and mentorship

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… on the big screen and made multiple trips to the altar. "I was named after my grandmother. She was Elizabeth Taylor first," … long after graduation. "I learned so much about customer service and activism and communication. I learned that all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67925

Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU

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… WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Tawakkol Karman will speak at the Great Lakes PeaceJam Spring … as mentors to younger students. Business students in a service-learning course also complete dozens of volunteer … others and reporting on injustices. Karman speaks after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011. In 2007, …

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

Three WMU students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

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… a science student, is interested in exploring the advanced scientific programs offered there. Gilman program The … It offers grants to students from across the United States; Washington, D.C.; and Puerto Rico. To be eligible, those … . To learn about WMU's study abroad programs and services, visit wmich.edu/studyabroad or call …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39764

Michigan State Geographic Bee to return to WMU's Fetzer Center

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… their knowledge of the world while vying for a trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the National Geographic Bee … Concise Atlas of the World, a medal and a trip to Washington to represent Michigan at the National Geographic … Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. With a mission to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39017

WMU AD Beauregard announces plan to retire at year’s end

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… Kathy Beauregard  has announced her plan to retire after 42 years with the University. A nationally known and … leader in her field, Beauregard has racked up many awards for her leadership in college sports. She is the … community is evident through many years of volunteer service. She has volunteered with the American Cancer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66092

WMU BTR Park welcomes new architectural and engineering firm

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… the Weidenhammer Building at 4664 Campus Drive. The company was able to join the park community that was already full after a reconfiguration of the facility freed up the 3,500 … Park with the intent of growing activity in all of our core service areas over the next five years. Those disciplines …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19492

Breaking Barriers: Blind international students find opportunity at WMU

International Student and Scholar Services

… and Culture for International Students (CELCIS) pose after a weekly Conversation Circle. The Center is … came here,” Chae says. “When I entered university, my goal was to challenge myself. I realized that the real obstacle … an English language program at a university in Oregon but was dissatisfied with the quality and accessibility of …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/11/celcis-south-korea

25 Year Club to induct 72 longtime employees

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… Nov. 27 KALAMAZOO—A total of 72 people who began their service to Western Michigan University in 1987 will be … academic advising, College of Fine Arts Kimberlee S. Hemingway , office assistant, Division of Intercollegiate … administrator, Department of Public Safety Linda C. Walker , administrative assistant, Extended University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2313