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Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

College of Arts and Sciences

… Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. … Erika Hartley , the Fort St. Joseph archaeological field school director who co-nominated Nassaney for the award with … own career too,” says Hartley, who was hired as the field school director upon her graduation in 2017. “I think that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70260

Burris family aviation scholarship will send air academy grads to WMU

News

… a $25,000 annual scholarship at her alma mater's College of Aviation to provide an opportunity for a West Michigan … Aviation Academy is a tuition-free public charter high school founded by Dick DeVos with the encouragement of his wife, Betsy. The school opened its doors in the fall of 2010, with 80 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23194

WMU supply chain student one of six to receive national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… WMU supply chain student one of six to receive national scholarship Submitted by Stacey … involvement and overall achievements as an undergraduate professional, including internships and case competitions. “ … testament to both Nicole's hard work and the robust nature of our program,” says Dr. Marcel Zondag , director of the …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/richter-scholarship-nicole-sherman

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

Malaysian student comes ‘full circle’ in his study of American politics

International Student and Scholar Services

… Malaysian student comes ‘full circle’ in his study of American politics Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — On January 6, 2021, the day of the U.S. Capitol attack, Cheng Kidd Sun landed alone at … his arrival in a country that had shaped his understanding of politics since childhood.   At 20 years old, Sun had left …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/international-cheng-kidd-sun

Culture, Communication and Community Development in Tanzania: A transformative study abroad experience

Study Abroad

… abroad experience Submitted by John Sweeney on Courtesy of Javon Dobbs , co-director of Culture, Communication and … of Tanzania are.”   Offered by Dr. Mark Orbe through the School of Communication in the College of Arts and Sciences, … Abroad travels to 30 countries, on average, each year. The school has over 80 programs to choose from, including short- …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2025/11/tanzania

WMU faculty head to South Africa, Thailand this summer on Fulbright Specialist Awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and advocacy work this summer. Greg Jasperse , associate professor of applied jazz voice at the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music, traveled to South Africa in May. Dr. … for more sustained collaboration.” “Fulbright offers invaluable cultural exchange programs that build mutual …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/06/fulbright-specialist-summer-2025

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

NeoVent duo wins innovation prize sponsored by U.S. Patent Office

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… NeoVent duo wins innovation prize sponsored by U.S. Patent Office Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: … and another in mechanical engineering. He began medical school at the University of Michigan this fall. Barnett … six times in the past five years, where he has driven school buses, led clothing donation efforts and volunteered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28697