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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