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WMU sees record number of recipients for nationally competitive study abroad scholarship

Study Abroad

… WMU sees record number of recipients for nationally competitive study abroad … the opportunity to explore businesses and meet a variety of entrepreneurs and trade experts in Portugal. KALAMAZOO, … A. Gilman Scholarship, administered by the U.S. Department of State, provides scholarships up to $5,000 to support …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2024/09/study-abroad-gilman-scholarship-record-recipients

Haenicke Institute announces new senior director of International Student and Scholar Services

International Student and Scholar Services

… Haenicke Institute announces new senior director of International Student and Scholar Services Submitted by … welcomes Dr. Brian Childs as its new senior director of International Student and Scholar Services. Childs brings 18 years of experience in higher education administration to the …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnewsdirector

Philip E. Kaldon obituary

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… had been with the Western Michigan University Department of Physics in a number of teaching appointments since 1992, … for teaching with enthusiasm and humor. He was dedicated to science literacy and the success of his students. Kaldon was … second career as a science fiction author. Kaldon earned a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University and master’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32904

Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact

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… passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact Submitted by Erin Flynn on Omer Idris racked up a number of undergraduate research opportunities while completing his bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences. KALAMAZOO, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75831

Lambert R. VanderKooi obituary

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Lambert R. VanderKooi , professor emeritus of electrical and computer engineering at … the Kelsh Instrument Co. in Ann Arbor in 1968. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Calvin College in 1959 and specialized in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29872

Arts and sciences college announces three appointments

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… Arts and sciences college announces three appointments Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The College of Arts and Sciences has named three administrators to … National Association of Geoscience Teachers. She earned a bachelor's degree from Smith College, and a master's and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40453

Black Friday, consumer behavior next up in Mercantile Bank series

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… craze at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker … has been working for seven years to understand the social science behind the holiday shopping spectacle. His … or consumption experience," says Harrison. Harrison has a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19629

Teacher, influencer joins Grow Your Own program to support multilingual students

College of Education and Human Development

… says Western Michigan University's Kim Huls at the start of every video. A  Grow Your Own  (GYO) student in the College of Education and Human Development's teaching English to … more than 25 of those school districts, and offers multiple bachelor's and master's degree options.  "The GYO program is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75881

WMU graduates succeed

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… Fojtik on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Sadarra Fields had no intention of staying in Michigan when she graduated in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in music education.  Some interviews, a … responses from 3,766 of the 5,049 students who earned bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in 2015-16.  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46643

Longtime staff member retires from University Libraries

University Libraries

… Western Michigan University on July 31. With over 35 years of service to the University Libraries,  Jean Douglas , … July 31. After graduating from Indiana University with her bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Douglas began her Western … supervisor. Later, Douglas would move into the role of Access Services Coordinator, overseeing Waldo Library’s …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/07/jean-douglas-retirement