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Bound for success: College of Education and Human Development’s book sale smashes fundraising goals

College of Education and Human Development

… Bound for success: College of Education and Human Development’s book sale smashes … offers support for classroom teachers in Kalamazoo Public Schools by overseeing volunteers who give students … supplemental one-on-one and small group time during the school day. Donated books were prepared by students in the …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/college-education-human-development-book-fundraiser-children-literacy

Dean Smith’s story of survival and sisterhood

College of Health and Human Services

… Dean Smith’s story of survival and sisterhood Submitted by Jillian Fraze on … room, and the list goes on. Beaumont was starting middle school and we shared with the administration and teachers … with her, later becoming her math tutor through high school and lifelong supporter.    The fear came later …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/10/sisters

"Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams

College of Aviation

… "Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Captain Dave Powell, … aviation was not his dream.  Graduating from a high school in Crete, IL, Egglesfied’s mind focused on two … and medicine.  “I will tell you, when I graduated from high school and selected Western Michigan University as my …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/07/egglesfield

Alan Turfe now leads WMU Board of Trustees

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… Alan Turfe now leads WMU Board of Trustees Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Alan Turfe has been elected chair of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees following a unanimous decision at the board’s …

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

‘Greatest moment of my life’: WMU Theatre student blows judges away on ‘The Voice’

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… ‘Greatest moment of my life’: WMU Theatre student blows judges away on ‘The … so much to me to get the support from my hometown and my school, because those are the people that have gotten me to … a weird transition from being in L.A. to coming back to school and watching it all back on air. It’s been very …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/jack-austin-joins-voice-team-niall-horan

One week, one gallery, one unforgettable transformation

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… Graphic Design BFA students in the project “180: A Matter of Perspective.” They weren’t just earning credit; they were … a community from the ground up, under pressure. The goal of the workshop, led by Paul Sizer from the Design Center … can take you. Learn more about the program at the Frostic School of Art. Contact: Brandi Engel October 16, 2025 …

https://wmich.edu/art/news/2025/10/graphic-design-students-transform-gallery

Ethics lectures topics range from loving strangers to AI policy

Study of Ethics in Society

… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Center for the Study of Ethics in Society has launched its spring semester … series . Dr. Cynthia Klekar-Cunningham , director of the School of Communication and associate professor of English , … medical ethics.” This event is co-sponsored by the School of Communication, the Department of English, and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74557

Burris elected new vice chair of WMU Board of Trustees

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https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/kelly-burris-elected-wmu-board-vice-chair

Innovative Models of Care and Support – Study Abroad in Ireland & Northern Ireland

College of Health and Human Services

… Innovative Models of Care and Support – Study Abroad in Ireland & Northern … care homes, engaged with children at a special needs school, attended a crash course at Guide Dogs UK, enjoyed a … first-hand. Whether it’s sharing tea with elders, touring a school with children, or enjoying Irish stew with gentlemen …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/10/mickus-ireland

Four final candidates for research VP post to present on campus

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… on Obare KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four candidates for the position of vice president for research at Western Michigan … president for research and associate dean of the Graduate School at Utah State University—Inouye has been at USU since … an associate research neuroscientist. In 1996, he moved to UAB, where he founded and directed the High Resolution …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43315