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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

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

Book club series announced for spring 2023

Study of Ethics in Society

… Sandra Borden on KALAMAZOO, MI – The Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is presenting two separate online book … leaders for lively conversations. Books are provided free of charge to the first 10 people who sign up for a book club … and Law at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. In this book, psychiatrist and cultural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70500

Event draws top students to vie for $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Nearly 800 of the brightest high school seniors from Michigan and around the country will … to incoming freshmen. The 2012 recipients will be attending school beginning in fall. They will be selected from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/61

Why I Give: David and Sandy Rozelle

W Magazine

… Rozelle, MA ‘73, are dedicated to putting the education of younger generations within reach. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“I became an accounting professor by accident,” says David Rozelle , MSA ′75. More … French for most of her career at Hackett Catholic Prep High School and garnered several significant educational awards …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73396

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

Celebrate faculty, staff achievement at 2024 Fall Awards Celebration

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… 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

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 … College, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Kent Intermediate School District and LINC UP , will create a complete …

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

Students Engage with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center

College of Health and Human Services

… between task groups, organizations and the role of social workers within them. Honor Credit Union: A Model … promoting financial literacy (especially with high school students). Community Support:  Honor contributed over … to service and education. The students gained invaluable insights into task group dynamics, challenges and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/01/honorcu

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