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Western Michigan University ranked top education employer in Michigan

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… whether their employer takes action on serious issues.   "What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it … gathering data and incorporating feedback from working groups across campus to improve workplace culture.   For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/top-ranking-forbes-best-state-employers-2025

Canadian Brass Christmas comes to Miller Auditorium

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… responsible for elevating the art of the brass quintet to what it is today. Canadian Brass is made up of five … musicality, each player possesses the creativity, good humor and love of performing that is the ensemble's … or in person, and a valid Bronco ID is required at the time of pickup. Group discounts are available at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43913

WMUK's 'Grassroots' celebrates 35th anniversary

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… its tracks in 1987. But it didn't stop his radio show from going on the air. Sahlgren, who has been "Grassroots" host … of "real music for real people" across the region no matter what. Listeners can tune in from 10 a.m. to noon every … idea of starting a bluegrass music program. Sahlgren, a longtime guitarist for the band, was joined by Sweetcorn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4771

Department of Energy grants WMU $5M to advance carbon capture and storage

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… Volcanics—a potential site for carbon storage—in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. (Photo courtesy Robert Mahin) Carbon … accelerate the growth of a carbon management industry. The goal is to make it equitable and environmentally responsible … in geologic carbon dioxide storage to engage and support a wide range of stakeholders in the development of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/department-energy-awards-wmu-grant-carbon-capture-utilization-storage

Engineering grad accelerates industry impact through projects, internships

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… through Western's accelerated program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sometimes dreams build themselves. "I've always loved building … Her success is built on multiple opportunities to put what she learned in the classroom into practice, and she … it was misused by the customer, how can we avoid that so it doesn't happen in the future?" This summer, she's excited to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75410

WMU taps MSU's Stephens to lead men's basketball program

W Magazine

… Coach Stephens and this fantastic group of young men. Go Broncos!"   Stephens arrives in Kalamazoo after spending … a Hall of Fame Coach Tom Izzo . Saying thanks to him for what I've learned and for our friendship isn't enough. I … Kalamazoo community proud of our program. From the first time I met with Dan, I could feel the energy and excitement …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/68134

Immersive program aims to empower next generation of science teachers

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… impact one thousand-fold, because every teacher is going to encounter thousands of students over their career, … don't use any high-tech machines or techniques; they roll up their sleeves for good old-fashioned "dirt work." "We go … they've finished the program." "It definitely reinforces what I want to do," adds Keelin Markou , a biology and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64891

Education and human development celebrates high achievers with annual award ceremony

College of Education and Human Development

… Wallace; Dr. Celeste Shelton-Harris, r ecipient of the Part-Time Teaching Excellence Award; and Terri Benton-Ollie. … it gives us the time to gather together and celebrate the good work that particular individuals do, but that the colleges as a whole completes and does."  One award the college is particularly excited to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71533

WMU student veteran honored with Operation Hat Trick scholarship

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… who attends our institution," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "We appreciate the commitment to service that all … impacted by both visible and invisible war wounds. It does so through the sale of branded merchandise and … maybe reach out if you know anyone—especially during this time of COVID-19. There's a lot of members of the military, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62011

Counselor education professor featured on LGBT+ podcast

College of Education and Human Development

… to understand, to deal and to cope with. And at the same time, they want to be supportive of their partner kind of … you're looking for key patterns. That's a key thing among good approaches to couples therapy in general, needing to … it's nice that therapists have had some training and that's what I've been about in creating this one credit graduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74964