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WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty

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… joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of 20 … effort to develop inclusive faculty recruitment, hiring and retention practices. The Association of Public and

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56137

Alan Turfe now leads WMU Board of Trustees

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Alan Turfe has been elected chair of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees following a … decision at the board’s Thursday, Feb. 12 , meeting. He and Trustee Kelly Burris , who was elected vice chair … guidance for the past two years. This board and all of Western Michigan University are better today for Shelly …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/alan-turfe-elected-wmu-board-chair

Humor and a whole host of animals: WMU expert explains what to watch for in Super Bowl ads

Haworth College of Business

… Humor and a whole host of animals: WMU expert explains what to … are a big driver of viewership for the Super Bowl, and advertisers are banking on it. KALAMAZOO, Mich. —On … in advertising and promotion and instructor of marketing at Western Michigan University, explains why the big game is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74562

Assistant professor appointed to be a voice for diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism on national board

College of Education and Human Development

… appointed to be a voice for diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism on national board Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Dr. Olivia T. Ngadjui , assistant professor of counselor education and counseling psychology, has been appointed a voting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71872

Room-and-board rates to rise by 3.5 percent for 2016-17

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… Room-and-board rates to rise by 3.5 percent for 2016-17 Submitted … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting at its April 21 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a … process in the south neighborhood. In fall 2015, the Western Heights residence halls opened in the Center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31818

Critically acclaimed jazz and world music all-star band comes to Dalton Center

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… Critically acclaimed jazz and world music all-star band comes to Dalton Center Submitted by Deanne Puca on Under … makes its Michigan debut at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 , in Western Michigan University's Dalton Center Recital Hall. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44909

Room-and-board rates for 2016-17, Florida lease top board agenda

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… Room-and-board rates for 2016-17, Florida lease top board agenda … year and a proposed lease agreement with Florida Southwestern College will top the agenda when the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees meets …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31756

Regional giants: Led by faculty-owned investment firm, WMU reps take home ‘Newsmaker of the Year’ awards

W Magazine

… Lepisto (center), associate professor of management at WMU and co-founder of Sleeping Giant Capital, was named a “Newsmaker of the Year.” KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western’s growing role in West Michigan’s economy has drawn … leaders connected to the University. The outlet named Western’s newly minted 10th president, Russ Kavalhuna , and

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/regional-giants-sleeping-giant-capital-russ-kavalhuna

Multihyphenate alumna Kelly Burris is a highflyer

W Magazine

… Burris is a highflyer Submitted by Emily Doran on Lawyer and WMU alumna Kelly Burris flies her own plane to meet with … Kelly Burris has lived a lot of lives for one person. The Western alumna, BS ’88, and recently elected vice chair of … That ability to show up changes everything.” Burris credits Western with helping her launch her successful and varied …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/alumna-trustee-kelly-burris-profile

Gary Mullen and The Works bring 'One Night of Queen' to Miller Auditorium

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… Gary Mullen and The Works bring 'One Night of Queen' to Miller … by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Gary Mullen and The Works will bring "One Night of Queen" to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium at 8 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37600