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Child and family development student puts learning into practice to help create a thriving community for youth

College of Education and Human Development

… Child and family development student puts learning into practice … activities. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Carly Smith , a student in Western Michigan University's child and family development … and hands-on learning gained from faculty and courses at Western have prepared Smith to be effective in after-school …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71158

Sustainable agriculture practices, access to food and healthful eating focus of fall lecture series

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… Sustainable agriculture practices, access to food and healthful eating focus of fall lecture series Submitted … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Exploring the way people choose to eat and its impact on the environment, their health and … seminars beginning Wednesday, Sept. 12 , on the campus of Western Michigan University. " Food for All: Sustainable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48802

A celebration of Asian arts and community coming to Miller Auditorium

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… A celebration of Asian arts and community coming to Miller Auditorium Submitted by … — The Haenicke Institute for Global Education announces Spring Gala 2026 . Join us for an unforgettable evening as … belonging and unity in Kalamazoo.    Hosted by Western Michigan University’s Asian Initiatives, this year’s …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/03/spring-gala-26

WMU to host discussion on the fall and rise of income equality in the U.S.

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… WMU to host discussion on the fall and rise of income equality in the U.S. Submitted by … as part of the 2017-18 Werner Sichel Lecture Series at Western Michigan University. Dr. Charles Ballard , MSU … , in 2028 Brown Hall. His presentation, titled " The Fall and Rise of Income Equality in the Unites States," is free …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42876

WMU Board of Trustees to consider new School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability, naming of Main Campus plaza during formal session Thursday

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… Trustees to consider new School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability, naming of Main Campus plaza during … Thursday Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is set to meet … to consider the merger of the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and the Department of Geography, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71506

WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter

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… to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is putting students in control … about the future and yearn for control over their lives. Western is responding with a first-of-its-kind effort for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62074

With rural and small clinics in mind, professor uses COVID-19 grant to create low-cost respiratory device

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… With rural and small clinics in mind, professor uses COVID-19 grant to … device Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Alessander Danna-dos-Santos working from home to design a … cost as much as $2,000. Dr. Alessander Danna-dos-Santos , a Western Michigan University professor, is developing a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60231

Lemmer named John O. Hallquist Endowed Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… named John O. Hallquist Endowed Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on … works in the Aerospace Laboratory for Plasma Experiments at Western Michigan University's College of Engineering and … Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Western Michigan University. The award recognizes her …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/06/kristina-lemmer-hallquist-endowed-professor

WMU professor among researchers to identify rising landslide risk in Southern California

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU professor among researchers to identify rising landslide risk in Southern California Submitted by Erin Flynn … image) The study, published June 10 by scientists from Western Michigan University, Stanford University and … study co-author Dr. Laiyin Zhu , associate professor in Western's School of Environment, Geography and

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/06/laiyin-zhu-hurricane-rainfall-landslide-risk-increasing-climate-change

WMU Board of Trustees to meet Thursday

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… Thursday Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s operating budget and President Russ Kavalhuna’s annual performance review … items on the agenda include consideration of faculty tenure and promotion; labor agreements with the Teaching Assistants …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/western-michigan-university-board-trustees-meets-thursday-june-25-2026