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WMU Theatre, Face Off Theatre partner to bring “Black Lives, Black Words” back to Kalamazoo

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… the question local artists aim to answer with the upcoming three-part series "Black Lives, Black Words." Part … artists of color a space to express their feelings about what's going on in the world and educate them in how to use their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60278

Decline in pollinators prompts WMU staffers to build them a home

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… many of their Landscape Services peers as well as Kari Montgomery, WMU's first lady. pollinator house presentation by … In addition, native plants that bloom at varying times have been reintroduced on the campus' more than 113 … stems, pine cones, chicken wire, bricks and old wood. "What started out as a little tiny spark really inspired us …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54576

WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families

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… WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families Submitted by Megan … programs in the country to do so. “The work will build on what we have done through the HIL Project/SEED Grant and … advisory, leadership and implementation teams and a rigorous measurement and evaluation process that will promote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66620

Let's ride: WMU equestrian takes reins of new horse to lead football Broncos onto home turf

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… personality that's really laid back and able to deal with whatever rolls his way as well as the confidence to be Triumph and go out in front of everyone," she says. "And he's already a Western fan. He's up at the top of the hill for tailgating just about every …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65524

Education students mingle with reptiles during visit from alligator sanctuary

College of Education and Human Development

… Students in a teaching elementary school science course got to hold some of the critters from the Critchlow … an African sulcata tortoise, is 30 years old and could live up to170 years. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students from the College … activities in here; I want students to really get a feel of what they’ll be doing in their own classrooms. As they are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75512

Putting student well-being ‘front and center’

W Magazine

… and center’ Submitted by Megan Looker on Students spend time with therapy dogs as part of Mental Health Awareness … education and beyond. “We’re asking students not to try to go it alone; we would love to come alongside and assist,” … and resources aimed at managing mental health.  WellTrack supports the University’s wellness mission by allowing users …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63622

Annual Food Marketing Conference to draw hundreds to Grand Rapids

Haworth College of Business

… Monday and Tuesday, March 19-20 , and is expected to draw up to 800 industry executives to DeVos Place in Grand … on current trends in the food and consumer package goods industries and will explore this year's conference … Reinvention: Making the Customer Hero." Registration is ongoing at foodmarketingconference.com . Conference …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45339

Western welcomes new full-service restaurant to student center

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… by the music department. It’s a place to come and enjoy a good meal and also enjoy some entertainment from time to time," he says.   Learn more about the restaurant, including …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/hou-jia-kitchen-bar-taiwanese-restaurant-student-center

Olivia Bainbridge finds the balance in business law

Haworth College of Business

… junior Olivia Bainbridge learned how to keep her eye on the goal. Coming to Western Michigan University, she transferred … motivated. There’s always a different interest to pursue. “What excites me most for business law is the diversity in … This will decrease procrastination and offer more free time as well as less stress," she says. "Create a balanced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69629

College-bound students invited to free financial aid event

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… Western Michigan University  Sunday, Feb. 8 , for College Goal Sunday and learn how to maximize their financial aid … eligibility for the most financial assistance possible. What to expect WMU's event, one of dozens being held around the state as part of the MI College Goal effort, is open to everyone thinking about attending …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21363