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Spring 2025 student exhibit

University Libraries

… by Western Michigan University students during the spring of 2025. This student exhibit can be found on the second floor of Waldo Library in the rotunda. Avery Mandigo … on two poster boards to reclaim my identity as a “music school dropout.” This green instrumental figure lays atop a …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/02/student-exhibit-spring-2025

WMU teacher ed programs projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own

College of Education and Human Development

… for  multilingual learners who now represent a third of her students. Through a new funding source, she is … (CEHD) is proud to be the host institution for more than 25 school districts, regional service agencies and … and master's degree levels as well as a master's program in school counseling. These programs are unique in that they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72182

Five students receive Gilman scholarships to study abroad

International Student and Scholar Services

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A record number of Western Michigan University students—five—have been … a $3,500 Gilman Scholarship. A graduate of Manistee High School, she is a sophomore majoring in biomedical sciences. … Gilman Scholarship. A graduate of Michigan Center High School, he is a senior majoring in biology. He will study …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24872

Celebrate faculty, staff achievement at 2024 Fall Awards Celebration

News

… The celebration begins at  11 a.m.  in Kirsch Auditorium of the Fetzer Center. President Edward Montgomery and  Dr. … the celebration. The annual event recognizes recipients of special honors including: Distinguished Service, … Awards Dr. Cynthia Klekar-Cunningham,  director of the School of Communication College of Health and Human …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/fall-awards-2024

Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion

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… given to individuals or groups who exemplify the importance of diversity and inclusion on campus by fostering inclusive … as well as increasing recruitment, retention and graduation of diverse students.   Jordan Morseau, right, receives an … the Yankton Sioux nation in South Dakota and attended high school in the Detroit area, far away from his community. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/excellence-diversity-award-2025-native-american-student-organization

Japan Foundation Film Series to begin in December

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Brown Hall, Room 2028.   The series begins with a viewing of Samurai Cat on Tuesday, Dec. 3. This film tells the story of an expert swordsman, once a feared killer, who now lives … and academic opportunities; providing outreach to area K-12 schools; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2024/11/film

WMU Cooley Law’s Innocence Project frees man unjustly jailed for 42 years

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… 42 years Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Members of the WMU Cooley Innocence Project, including Director … did not commit, thanks to the efforts of the WMU Cooley Law School Innocence Project. Based on the Innocence Project's … January 19, 2017. The project is staffed by WMU Cooley Law School students and WMU undergraduates, who work under the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40557

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

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… Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching … recognized for their dedication both inside and outside of the classroom, in making complex topics accessible and in … associate professor of social work, joined Western's School of Social Work in 2012. Her research, teaching and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

Western Michigan University to fund 1,350 student scholarships with historic donation

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… college education is more important than ever. But the cost of that education has shifted from the public to the … and inspiring future. Students who attend Kalamazoo Public Schools or have a Detroit or Grand Rapids address will get … for WMU, $300 million for the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and $50 million for Bronco Athletics . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66513

WMU TV spot garners national honor

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… Mich.—A 30-second television commercial that is part of Western Michigan University's Go West advertising … a student musician tapping out the melody on one of the School of Music's Steinway pianos. The music then evolves … and creative firms named the spot among the best in its school/colleges/universities category. The other silver …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17435