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We Talk and Fetzer Institute partner to ease political divisiveness

We Talk

… partner to ease political divisiveness Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Fetzer Institute   has awarded a … Talk , to expand its educational opportunities to create a campus and community culture receptive to resolving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67459

Forging a Creative Path: How Kayla Powers Built a Career on Her Own Terms

College of Fine Arts

… Forging a Creative Path: How Kayla Powers Built a Career on Her Own Terms Submitted by Brandi Engel on Textile artist Kayla Powers in her home studio in … practice that's deeply rooted in place, tuned into the seasons and embraces the art of slowness. Since graduating from …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/09/wmu-alumni-kayla-powers

Some WMU offices reduce hours, close over spring recess

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… hours, close over spring recess Submitted by Deanne Puca on Spring recess is March 5-9. There are no classes March 2 for Spirit Day. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some campus services at Western Michigan University will be on reduced hours during spring semester recess, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45319

Student innovation on display at capstone event

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Student innovation on display at capstone event Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on … with industry sponsors, the regional community and our own campus. WMU's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/senior-engineering-design-fall-2024

Boston event recognizes WMU climate leadership status

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… Boston event recognizes WMU climate leadership status Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The video touting WMU's … six institutions that received the award that recognizes campus innovation and leadership in the realm of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20557

Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries

International Student and Scholar Services

… trips to three countries Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Megan Garrett chose Western Michigan …  The transfer student from Ann Arbor places a high priority on intertwining travel and experiential learning. At the age … International Education Week 2024: Internationalization on Campus and Beyond. She will speak at the “Global Social: …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett

WMU trustees approve Heritage Hall as name for Alumni Center site

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… Heritage Hall as name for Alumni Center site Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Rendering of the completed Heritage Hall KALAMAZOO, … competition to be chosen as the home for the new school. Campus and community connection "Planning, cooperation, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25457

Student veterans find place to grow, thrive at WMU

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… find place to grow, thrive at WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on Marine Corps veteran Patrick McConnell, now an electrical engineering student, completed … Currently, there are 825 military-connected students on campus—that includes those who have served or are actively …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56507

Newly revamped Western Wellness effort takes fitness and well-being to new heights

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… takes fitness and well-being to new heights Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western Wellness has organized a number of fitness-related activities on campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Be well. That's the spirit behind … to 12:55 p.m. the first Friday of each month in the Faculty Dining Room off the Bernhard Center Lunchroom. Led by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32843

Celebrating the Power of Reading: Sculpting in Nigeria

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… the Power of Reading: Sculpting in Nigeria Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on By Kevin Haynes Creating sculptures in Nigeria that … later as an artist.”      Installation of "The Gift" on the campus of the University of Ibadan. LaVergne began sculpting …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/06/lavergne-sculpture-nigeria