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Why I Give: The Elshafeis

W Magazine

… picture is worth a thousand words” radiates from the smiles of Touline (Lulu), BA ’14, and Ramsey Elshafei , BS ’15. Yet … A first-generation college graduate, she earned her bachelor’s in political science from Western, followed by a Doctor of Law …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75870

Western Michigan University faculty gain global perspective through University of Passau exchange program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… faculty gain global perspective through University of Passau exchange program Submitted by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — For three decades professors at Western Michigan University have extended their … Lambert Dr. Priscilla Lambert , professor of political science, also participated in the University of Passau …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/passau-exchange

University Libraries awards two scholarships to student employees

University Libraries

… Julio Garcia Hernandez Julio Garcia Hernandez is pursuing a bachelor’s in Japanese and works at Waldo Library’s service … in Japan this fall. Learning how to access research is one of the best skills Hernandez has learned on the job—and it … he adds. Sung Ham Sung Ham is an aviation flight science major and works at Waldo Library’s service desk. …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/04/student-scholarships

Spring virtual book clubs examine ethical questions

News

… Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What are the responsibilities of political parties and citizens in making democracy work? Who profits from political violence? Should medical care be … on Tuesdays, March 2, 16 and 30 . In this dystopian medical science fiction/police procedural/murder mystery, a pandemic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62657

Two longtime staff members retire from University Libraries

University Libraries

… Submitted by Angela Brcka on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After decades of service to the University Libraries, Vicki Carter , … Technical Services department after completing her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Western. She held … her Western career as a student employee while earning a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies. After graduating, …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/longtime-staff-members-retire

Nicole Blankenship is designing a future in engineering technology

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… on Nicole Blankenship in Floyd Hall, home to the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Inspired by the opportunity to … always evolving.   Blankenship, set to graduate in the fall of 2026, arrived at Western Michigan University with …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/02/nicole-blankenship-engineering-design-technology

WMU announces Dr. Joanna Bosse as director of Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… WMU announces Dr. Joanna Bosse as director of Irving S. Gilmore School of Music Submitted by Brandi Engel on Dr. Joanna Bosse … and rational governance structures.  Dr. Bosse earned a Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance from Houghton …

https://wmich.edu/music/news/2025/05/director-announcement

Behind the exhibits: Creating space for student work

University Libraries

… exhibit. We showcase the talent, curiosity and impact of Western students by featuring their art and research in … academic and creative pursuits, as both are important parts of their lives here at the University. Creative submissions … and spring exhibits . Contact: Micky Carignano, Natural Sciences Librarian, and Dylan McGlothlin, Humanities …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-behind-exhibits

Rutgers vice president to take research reins at WMU

News

… Western Michigan University has named Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, as WMU's new … senior associate dean of its Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Research. In her role as chief research … Kinzy has long-term Midwestern ties, having earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Akron and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44262

Governor reappoints trustees Burris, Liggins to the WMU board

News

…  has reappointed two Western Michigan University Board of Trustees members to new eight-year terms. Trustees Kelly … a Juris Doctorate from St. Louis University; a Master of Science in materials science and engineering from Washington University; and a Bachelor of Science in aeronautical engineering from Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/governor-reappoints-burris-liggins-new-terms-through-2032