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Events throughout community set to honor King

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… Martin Luther King Jr., including a convocation, march, day of service, educational programs and presentations by such … Saturday, Jan. 14, with an MLK Celebration and Public School Students Visitation at WMU. That event is being offered to area high school students and will feature a presentation by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/48

From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po Hsien 'Johnny' Chen

College of Aviation

… From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po Hsien 'Johnny' Chen Submitted by Tom … young age.  Because I had been sent to a boarding school due to the demanding work schedule of my parents, I … next to nothing.   Following two years at a vocational high school in Taiwan, Chen found himself at Elkhart Memorial …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/01/chen

WMU and Kent Career Tech Center announce dual enrollment partnership for aviation students

Early College Programs

… the Kent Career Tech Center (KCTC) that will provide high school students in aviation career and technical education … programs a direct pathway to Western’s prestigious College of Aviation. This initiative, beginning in the 2024-25 … exemplifies our commitment to supporting students from high school to college and beyond, ensuring they have the tools …

https://wmich.edu/early-college/news/2024/10/kent-career-tech-center-early-college-programs-dual-enrollment-aviation

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

Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies honored with community award by Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies honored with … by Chris Hybels on WMU students travel to different after-school sites to provide individualized tutoring to children … to benefiting the BGC, teacher candidates are gaining invaluable experience working with children from historically …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/02/special-education-literacy-children-reading-tutoring-bgc-kalamazoo-award

WMU's Haenicke Institute recognizes 47 faculty, staff and student leaders for transformative study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… travel to 22 countries spanning six continents. A total of 411 students participated in faculty-led programming.  … enriched academic journeys, says Joe Milostan , director of study abroad and international enrichment at the Haenicke … Institute would like to recognize those efforts.”   College of Aviation   Stephen Hasenick and Matilda McLean – Aviation …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-faculty

Section of Ring Road North, West Michigan Avenue to close Aug. 4–Sept. 22

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… Section of Ring Road North, West Michigan Avenue to close Aug. … to begin on Aug. 4. K ALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two stretches of roadway on the east side of Western Michigan University’s Main Campus will be closed …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/ring-road-north-west-michigan-avenue-closed-july-28-sept-22

WMU expertise on display in Grand Rapids for Tech Week, ArtPrize

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… Michigan University-Grand Rapids will become a hub of innovation and creative expression during two upcoming … professor and area coordinator of kinetic imaging, Frostic School of Art   Wednesday, Sept. 17 , from 2:30 to 4 p.m. : … and co-area coordinator of kinetic imaging for Frostic School of Art , says the goal is to move new media away from …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/grand-rapids-artprize-tech-week-2025

Trustees approve moving forward with Cooley Law affiliation

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… Western Michigan University and the Thomas M. Cooley Law School is a step closer to reality today after the WMU Board of Trustees voiced its approval for the move and authorized … as the Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. The resolution passed by the WMU trustees is similar …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6646

WMU research team awarded National Science Foundation grant for AI readiness through cyber training

Haworth College of Business

… brings together expertise from both the Haworth College of Business and WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “The uniqueness of this … preventing a similar outcome in AI where stakes are arguably even higher, the research project will demonstrate how …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72863